Industry news – Page 10
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FCZ ArticleGovernment move to stop treating heavier electric vans as HGVs a “victory for common sense”, says Logistics UK
Government proposals to stop treating electric vans as HGVs is a “victory for the environment and common sense,” Logistics UK said today (24 November).
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MT ArticleBeverley Bell strengthens compliance offer with new London HQ and Transport Manager Hub
Beverley Bell Consulting & Training has opened a new office in Westminster and confirmed the launch of a dedicated Transport Manager Hub, strengthening its in-person training capability and support offer for operators across the commercial vehicle sector.
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MT ArticleScania strengthens its executive board in major restructuring
Scania has appointed three new members to its executive board as part of a major restructuring aimed at accelerating the company’s performance, better responding to shifting market conditions and increasing its long-term competitiveness.
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MT ArticleNew haulage scam makes ownership compliance key, warns broker McCarron Coates
A new crime threat in the haulage sector could place greater scrutiny on O-licence directors’ details, with those hauliers who fail to keep these details up to date being called before the Traffic Commissioner.
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MT ArticleTAPA and BIFA join forces as momentum grows to tackle rising UK freight crime
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA EMEA) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA), are boosting their collaboration to help protect their member companies against rising freight crime in the UK.
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MT ArticleHarris MAXUS expands technician training to tackle skills shortage
The Dublin-based importer has invested significantly in its training academy to meet rising demand from over 90 UK dealers, delivering structured programmes from system technician to master technician level with particular focus on electric vehicle safety and diagnostics.
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MT ArticleNo trucks, no haulage margin? Haulier criticises freight forwarding model
A haulage director has called for reforms of the way freight forwarders operate, claiming it put all the risk on companies doing the transport and was squeezing profits.
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MT ArticleHGV parking spaces added to Peterborough Services
Lorry drivers now have more parking spaces near Peterborough to choose from after Extra MSA completed a £1.3m building project.
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MT ArticleWatch the moment top mountain biker soars through two moving autonomous Scania trucks
Scania has collaborated with British mountain biker and Red Bull athlete Matt Jones in a stunt which saw him soar through the split-second opening between two moving self-driving trucks.
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MT ArticleTransaid calls on logistics industry to saddle up and take on Isle of Wight cycle challenge
International development organisation Transaid is calling on supporters from across the transport and logistics industry to saddle up for its next cycle challenge, pedalling 217km from London to the Isle of Wight, between 14-17 May 2026.
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks unveils three new electric HGVs with 600km range
Renault Trucks has unveiled new versions of the Renault Trucks E-Tech T - the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 585 and the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780 - which can travel up to 600 km on a single charge and are available to order now.
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MT ArticleRHA appoints Brian Beattie as new Northern Ireland Affairs manager
The RHA has appointed Brian Beattie as its new manager of Northern Ireland Affairs.
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MT ArticleMcCarron Coates app slashes claims reporting time by 90% for fleet insurance clients
Fleet transport insurance broker McCarron Coates has equipped its clients with an app which has delivered a 90% reduction in claims reporting times, the company revealed this week.
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MT ArticleOver two-thirds of fleet managers believe AI solutions deliver significant competitive edge
Over two-thirds of transport and logistics managers believe adopting AI will give companies a major competitive edge, recent research conducted by Microlise, a global technology solutions provider, has revealed.
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MT ArticleCriminal gangs buying haulage firms and posing as subcontractors to steal freight, BBC investigation reveals
The BBC has uncovered a scam in which criminal gangs are buying up haulage firms to pose as subcontractors, so they can drive off with thousands of pounds of cargo.
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MT ArticleWomen in Logistics event addresses NI trade challenges
Pallet-Track and Ballymena-based TST Group teamed up with Women in Logistics to host an event highlighting the complexities of cross-border trade post-Brexit.
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MT ArticleFatality after refuse truck crashes into house
A collision in Leominster this week in which a bin lorry struck a house and caused part of it to collapse led to the death of a passenger.
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MT ArticleStop running today’s logistics operations with 20th century mindset, Ranstad warns sector
As traditional warehousing and haulage roles become more complex, logistics companies need to wake up and upskill their workers, a new report from global HR company Randstad warns.
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MT ArticleScottish government in talks with DFDS to restore Rosyth to Europe ferry route
A direct trade route between Scotland and Europe could reopen under Scottish government proposals, with the aim of boosting access to the EU market for Scottish exports, which have been hit by Brexit.