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FCZ ArticlePublic electric HGV charging hubs launch at Baldock and Exeter services
Gridserve has opened two of the UK’s first public electric HGV charging hubs this week and is set to open another seven public eHGV charging hubs this year, as part of the Electric freightway project.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks celebrates grabbing largest share of HGV market in Europe in 2025
For the second year running, Volvo Trucks is the market leader in Europe for heavy-duty trucks, with an overall market share in Europe of 19.0% in 2025.
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MT ArticlePeel Ports transforms bulk cargo operations with new £4m partnership
Peel Ports Group has partnered with digitalisation specialist TBA to halve stock losses at key bulk cargo terminals, including the Port of Liverpool, the Port of Birkenhead, Runcorn Docks, and the King George V Dock in Glasgow.
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MT ArticleTighter EU border controls could “destroy” UK international hauliers, RHA warns
The RHA is renewing its calls for the UK government to negotiate a professional drivers’ exemption from the EU’s Schengen 90/180 rule, warning that UK international hauliers will lose work to EU rivals and face ruin, if the problem is not tackled.
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MT ArticleCarlos Oliveira Rodrigues appointed senior VP of Renault Trucks Europe
Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has promoted MD Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues to the role of senior vice president of Renault Trucks Europe .
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MT ArticleHGV technician dearth tackled in industry/college tie-in
The shortage of heavy vehicle technicians is being addressed with the creation of a partnership between a Leicestershire college and Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleSheds scale new heights as online retail alters storage needs
A 50% increase in the height of warehouses over the last 20 years has been driven by the growth in e-commerce and a need by operators to manage larger inventories with greater efficiency, according to a new report.
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MT ArticleFreight overlooked in Welsh budget
Logistics was entirely missed out of the £27.5bn Welsh budget published this week, a decision that overlooks the significance of the sector to the country’s economy, according to freight groups.
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MT ArticleSelf-driving vehicle trial tests autonomous tech
A trial of an autonomous, self-driving vehicle transporting empty containers in a live terminal operation has taken place to gauge whether safety was improved.
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MT ArticleMost disruptive roadworks in 2026 listed
Work will finally commence this year on the Lower Thames Crossing and as a result the area has topped a list predicting the country’s most disruptive roadworks for drivers in 2026.
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MT ArticleHaul of Fame Awards gain momentum as UK drivers cast early votes, SNAP reveals
UK drivers and fleet managers have cast more than 2,000 votes since the Haul of Fame Awards voting opened on 1 December 2025, according to SNAP, which is organising the event.
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MT ArticleWinners of BIFA Freight Services Awards 2025 revealed
Around 500 guests were present at The Brewery in London to hear ceremony host, Steve Backshall, reveal the winners of the British International Freight Association’s 2025 Freight Service Awards.
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MT ArticleStay ahead of the competition with self-learning AI, RHA advises
Companies now investing in self-learning AI will have a distinct competitive advantage, boosting their efficiency, resilience and speed of response to both challenges and opportunities, which could make the difference between success and failure.
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MT ArticleLogistics sector calls for cool heads in Greenland row to protect UK business and international trade
Logistics UK is urging politicians on both sides of the Atlantic to take a measured approach to trading negotiations to protect global supply chains and prevent the creation of inflationary measures.
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MT ArticleLeyland Trucks launches search for 21 new apprentices
Leyland Trucks is on the hunt for 21 apprenticeship candidates, after kicking off its application process for its 2026 intake, with places available for automotive, facility and maintenance engineers, technicians and business professionals.
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MT ArticleEllerman City Liners launches express service connecting UK ports to Baltics
Ellerman City Liners has launched a new short-sea shipping service connecting the UK with the Baltics and the Benelux region, marking the first-of-its-kind route for the company in the region.
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MT ArticleRHA launches compliance guidance for van operators across UK
The RHA has launched the RHA Van Standard, a new best-practice compliance guide designed to support van operators navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. The guidance is aimed at businesses operating goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight, including operators who may primarily run HGV fleets but ...
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MT ArticleOnRoute reopens refurbished Swindon Truckstop
Swindon Truckstop, which has undergone a major refurbishment, is now open, OnRoute Truckstops has announced.
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MT ArticleM3 lorry blaze sparked by lithium-ion batteries
A major lorry fire on the M3 this week that fully closed part of the motorway for most of the day was caused by lithium-ion batteries igniting, according to the fire service.
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MT ArticleIveco launches Essex parts distribution facility
Iveco has opened a parts distribution centre (PDC) in Witham, Essex with an aim of decreasing the fulfilment times for key replacement parts.