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MT ArticleIsuzu dominates Asia-Pacific and plans to invest £6.6bn in R&D in race to zero emission vehicles
Japan’s second-largest vehicle manufacturer controls 25% of Asia-Pacific heavy truck market but faces mounting pressure to accelerate zero-emission vehicle development, with ICCT urging government intervention on decarbonisation targets.
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MT ArticleTop economist Vicky Pryce to deliver keynote address at Logistics UK Finance Forum
Leading economist Vicky Pryce, CEBR chief economic adviser and Visiting Professor at King’s College London, has been announced as the keynote speaker for Logistics UK’s Finance Forum 2026.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks UK & Ireland appoints Simon Villanueva as director of new truck sales
Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has named Simon Villanueva as its director of new truck sales with a brief to drive growth.
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MT ArticleCLdN moves shipping operations from Luxembourg to the UK
Maritime group CLdN is moving its shipping operations from Luxembourg to the United Kingdom, as part of a plans to expand its shipping links.
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MT ArticleLorry drivers jailed for violent assault at motorway services
Three lorry drivers have been jailed after a parking dispute at an M2 services escalated into a violent confrontation.
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MT Article Demand for carriers continues to rise as capacity shrinks, latest TEG data reveals
Demand for carriers rose sharply in April, amid supply chain disruption, as Easter reduced working days and businesses rushed to move freight ahead of the Early May Bank Holiday.
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MT ArticleFuel duty delay only “papering over the cracks” of wider logistics sector challenges, Lightfoot warns
The fuel duty delay is welcome but unless operators make changes to the way they run their fleets, their costs will continue to be hit by geopolitical events, warns fleet tech specialist Lightfoot.
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MT ArticleHGV Driver Wellness initiative to launch at Welcome Break Rothwell truck stop
The Welcome Break Charitable Fund is bringing together Macmillan Cancer Support, Mates in Mind and the RHA, on 21 May, to launch its HGV Driver Wellness Initiative at Rothwell Truck Stop.
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MT ArticleInsurance costs shutting young HGV drivers out of industry, warns Driver Hire
Higher insurance premiums for inexperienced HGV drivers are creating a major barrier to entry for younger recruits and worsening the sector’s looming driver shortage crisis, according to Driver Hire Training.
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MT ArticleGovernment extends fuel duty freeze and grants HGV tax relief
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed the government will extend the temporary 5p cut in fuel duty until the end of the year, alongside a 12-month vehicle tax holiday for the haulage industry, in a move welcomed by operators facing soaring fuel costs linked to the conflict in Iran.
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MT ArticleLorry driver hid £7m worth of cocaine in truck carrying Kim Kardashian branded underwear
An HGV driver that smuggled £7m of cocaine hidden in a vehicle carrying a consignment of Kim Kardashian’s Skims underwear has been given a 13-and-a-half year jail sentence.
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MT ArticleIsle of Wight Cycle challenge wheels in £41,000 for Transaid
Riders from 10 companies across transport and logistics took on Transaid’s latest cycle challenge, tackling a 225km journey from Dorking to the Isle of Wight and raising funds for projects in Africa.
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MT ArticleLargest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years as landmark Bill enters Parliament
Legislation forcing large companies to pay smaller businesses on time and ending excessive delays has been introduced to Parliament.
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MT ArticleIran conflict drives surge in transport claims
New data from major trade credit insurer Atradius has revealed a sharp rise in claims in the transport sector for unpaid and late invoices.
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MT ArticleM53 improvement project sparks concerns over freight delays
A three-year project to replace four ageing bridges on the M53 in Merseyside and Cheshire has raised concerns that haulage operators will endure long-term disruption and delays in the North West.
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MT ArticleLCV operators facing increasing legal exposure as compliance bar rises
Many companies are managing their van fleets with considerably less compliance oversight than HGV operations and are risking serious legal ramifications, transport lawyers warned.
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MT ArticleKing’s Speech unveils closer ties with EU
The industry’s two main trade associations responded positively to this week’s King’s Speech, which emphasised growth through trade with Europe and addressing late payments.
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MT ArticleMicrolise CEO: Haulage held back by red tape and roadblocks
Fleet operators are still struggling to improve utilisation and cut empty running due to regulatory constraints and infrastructure limitations, Microlise chief executive Nadeem Raza has warned.
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MT ArticleLogistics firms warned cyber gangs now operate like businesses
Cyber criminals targeting transport and logistics firms now operate with “structured business models”, complete with HR departments, legal representatives and affiliate marketing schemes, delegates at the Microlise Transport Conference in Manchester have been warned.
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MT ArticleTructyre announces new MD
Elizabeth Nagel has been appointed Tructyre’s MD, joining the company from Michelin’s HQ in Clermont-Ferrand, France where she is currently manufacturing transformation officer.