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MT ArticleWork commences on 722,000sq ft warehouse in Northampton
Industrial developer Segro has started work on a 722,000sq ft facility at its logistics park in Northampton, amid strong occupier demand.
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MT ArticlePoor emergency legal lines leaving fleets exposed in ‘golden minutes’ after crash, expert warns
Inadequate 24/7 legal support lines are leaving commercial drivers vulnerable to self-incrimination during the critical “golden minutes” following a serious road collision, specialist criminal law firm LMP Legal warned this week.
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MT ArticleFrance one way, Spain another: hauliers face border rule chaos
The EU’s troubled Entry/Exit System (EES) has created a regulatory patchwork for UK hauliers, with nine Schengen countries given the green light to delay full biometric border checks beyond the deadline, which expired on 6 September.
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MT ArticleHomeworking in transport and storage rises five-fold
The proportion of transport and storage businesses using or planning to use increased homeworking on a permanent basis has risen more than five-fold in a year, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
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MT ArticleMotus Commercials apprentice wins inaugural IMI Skills Competition in HGV Technology
HGV apprentice Monty Gambrell of Motus Commercials (DAF) has been crowned the winner of the inaugral IMI Skills Competition in Heavy Vehicle Technology.
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MT ArticleEU backs down on EES checks as logistics chiefs warn of £400m Brexit border disaster
The European Union’s decision to quietly back down on its strict enforcement of the biometric Entry-Exit System (EES) has been welcomed by Logistics UK which has been warning that its full rollout would inflict a devastating £400m annual blow on the UK economy.
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MT ArticleSupercharged: Global investors pump £1.1bn into British CV boom
More than a billion pounds have been committed to Britain’s van, truck and bus manufacturing industry and supply chains over the past five years, according to new analysis by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleNew commercial operations director at Harris MAXUS
Harris MAXUS has promoted Gary Brown to commercial operations director following a period of leadership strengthening across the Harris Group.
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MT ArticleNext wins appeal against decision forcing it to pay shop staff same as warehouse workers
Retailer Next has won an appeal allowing it to pay warehouse workers more than shop floor staff after an employment tribunal ruled that they were entitled to the same rates of pay.
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MT ArticleSee the stars shine at the 40th anniversary Motor Transport Awards
Happy winners celebrate their success Wren Kitchens & Bedrooms was the big winner at the 40th anniversary Motor Transport Awards last night, picking up three more trophies to take its tally to 12 since it started taking part in 2019. Welch Group broke its duck with two ...
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MT ArticleDaniel Broda wins British Crane Truck Operator Challenge for second year running
The British Crane Truck Operator Challenge has been won for the second year running by Daniel Broda, PPC Transport operations director.
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MT ArticleRHA warns Budget must protect hauliers as oil price tops $100 a barrel
RHA is calling for Chancellor John Healey to take action to support the haulage industry in his first Budget next month, as rising energy and food costs continue to put pressure on transport operators.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK calls for fuel duty freeze and business rates reform in Budget submission
Logistics UK has called on the government to maintain the current rate of fuel duty, reform business rates and cut electricity costs for logistics operators as part of its recommendations ahead of the Autumn Budget.
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MT ArticleAutomation could cut warehouse carbon emissions by up to 25%, new research shows
Warehouse automation could reduce total carbon emissions by up to a quarter by allowing operators to store goods more densely and reduce the size of their facilities, according to research commissioned by warehouse automation specialist Exotec.
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MT ArticleDriving in Silence: The suicide risk the haulage industry cannot ignore
The haulage industry must do more to address driver mental health and suicide risk, with male HGV drivers historically recording a suicide risk around 20% higher than the national average, according to transport technology company SNAP.
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MT ArticleFORS Annual Conference to tackle AI, cyber risks and new fleet standards
The FORS Annual Conference 2026 will bring fleet operators together this month to examine how technology is changing the way transport businesses operate.
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MT ArticleGovernment plans to boost rail freight by at least 40% by 2040
The government has set a new target to increase rail freight by at least 40% by 2040, as part of plans to strengthen supply chains, ease road congestion, cut carbon emissions and boost the UK economy.
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MT ArticleGXO apprentice highlights benefits of degree apprenticeship
GXO degree apprentice Owen Anderson is encouraging A-level students to look at the benefits of combining university study with hands-on experience as the logistics sector looks to attract more young people.
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MT ArticleTruck cartel claim: RHA expects trial date next month
The RHA says its long-running truck cartel compensation claim is now making “real progress” and expects a trial date to be set at a case management hearing next month.
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MT ArticlePoll finds truck brand loyalty among operators diminishing
Loyalty among operators for a particular make of truck is eroding and is likely to be exploited by Chinese manufacturers, according to a new report.