All Industry News articles – Page 5
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MT ArticleLogistics UK launches “treasure map” for innovators
Technological solutions aimed at the logistics sector are not always grounded in real operational needs and can be “solutions looking for a problem”, said Logistics UK, as it launched its Logistics Innovation Opportunities Map (LIOM), today (21 October).
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MT ArticleAutumn Budget set to address fuel duty gap as EV transition hits road revenues, says RSM UK
A reversal of the 5p fuel duty cut and the introduction of a pay-per-mile scheme could be on the cards for drivers in the Autumn Budget, to make up the revenue shortfall created by the increasing shift from diesel to electric and hybrid vehicles, RSM UK is warning.
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MT ArticleTAPA urges fleets and truck stops to step up security to prevent freight crime
Digital tech mobility firm SNAP has joined forces with the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) EMEA in its latest series of Driving Conversations to shed light on the growing problem of cargo crime, which is responsible for more than £7.12bn in losses each year across Europe.
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MT ArticleFLS Group launches customs portal to help UK businesses stay audit ready and avoid HMRC fines
Digital road freight and logistics provider FLS Group has launched a new customs portal designed to simplify compliance, strengthen governance and protect UK importers and exporters from costly HMRC audit fines.
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MT ArticleTreasury urged not to increase tax burden on logistics
Logistics UK has warned the Treasury that any increases in diesel duty, NI contributions or business rates in the Budget next month will push up prices for everyone and fuel inflation.
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MT ArticleDP World/Paypal partnership aims to speed up cross-border payments
DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding with PayPal to collaborate on a digital payments initiative designed to simplify and speed-up cross-border trade.
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MT ArticlePrometeon scoops tyre manufacturer of the year award
Prometeon is celebrating after being named Tyre Manufacturer of the Year at the 2025 National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) awards.
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MT ArticleNew CEO announced for Logistics UK
Logistics UK has announced Ben Fletcher will join as its new CEO from 1 December, taking on full responsibilities from the New Year.
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MT ArticleChancellor’s Budget must address duty on cleaner fuels
A cut in duty on alternative fuels such as HVO in next month’s Budget will help make businesses switch to greener choices and drag the tax system out of the past, according to a fuel card provider.
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MT ArticleLorry driver banned after shocking police for being seven times the drug drive limit
An HGV driver has been disqualified for 17 months after he was found to be more than seven times over the drug drive limit.
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MT ArticleFleet management tool advantages discussed at FORS conference
The benefits of fleet management software Webfleet to firms pursuing cost savings and efficient operations will be in focus at the FORS annual conference next week.
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MT ArticleTritax to turbocharge urban logistics property portfolio with £1bn acquisition of Blackstone assets
Logistics real estate giant Tritax Big Box is set to acquire over £1bn of logistics assets from US global asset manager Blackstone, in a move which expands Tritax’s urban footprint across key last-mile and urban sites in the South East and Midlands, where there are limited levels of new supply.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK teams up with TAPA to tackle cargo crime
Logistics UK has forged a partnership with TAPA EMEA, the Transported Asset Protection Association’s Europe, Middle East & Africa region, as part of its wider remit to tackle rising levels of freight crime.
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MT ArticleSwedish asset tracking firm Postrack launches in UK
Swedish GPS asset tracking firm Postrack is launching a new UK business offering asset management solutions for the road transport, warehousing, international freight and container sectors.
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MT ArticleRHA partners with tech firm to help industry with AI take-up
The RHA has partnered with software provider OneAdvanced to influence the adoption of AI to boost efficiencies and help meet sustainability targets.
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MT ArticleFraikin contract deal a real glass act
Glass supplier Clayton Glass has signed its first ever contract hire deal with Fraikin and taken delivery of three new 18-tonne rigids, after a recommendation from one of its customers.
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MT ArticleLincs truck stop gets top award for security standards
A Lincolnshire lorry park has been accredited with meeting the highest standards of safety and security for HGV drivers.
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MT ArticleWest Midlands firm fined £240,000 for lorry manoeuvre fatality
A company in Birmingham has been fined £240,000 after a reversing HGV struck and killed an employee.
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MT ArticleEmissions laws for trailers unfeasible in current form
Regulations imposed on trailers to limit their carbon emissions are impractical and will penalise manufacturers during particularly tough economic conditions, Germany’s leading lobby group has warned.
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MT ArticleWelcome Break given lease extension on eight motorway sites for another 75 years
Motorway services operator Welcome Break has sealed a deal with National Highways and the DfT to extend the leases at eight of its sites for a further 75 years.