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MT ArticleTrade without borders – why drivers need a Schengen exemption
€505 billion. That’s the value of UK–EU goods trade – goods moved across borders by road freight.
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MT ArticleForecourts accused of ramping up fuel prices amid war in Middle East
Fuel forecourts have been accused of profiteering after petrol and diesel prices increased sharply over the last few days, despite selling stocks bought before the current Middle East conflict.
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MT ArticleSale of South Yorkshire recycling firm ‘ongoing’
Administrators handling the affairs of Booth Transport said it was in the process of pursuing a sale of the business and had received “a range of bids” for the Rotherham haulier.
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MT ArticleEuropa brand refresh marks resilience after mistakes as CEO says Iran attack “necessary”
Europa Worldwide Group has marked its 60th anniversary with a brand reboot described by its owner and chief executive as “a pivotal moment” for the logistics business.
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MT ArticleScania sales revenue falls amid "challenging” year of geopolitical and currency headwinds
A “challenging” year saw Scania’s sales revenue tumble by 8%, the manufacturer announced today in its annual report for 2025.
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MT ArticleWaterland Private Equity acquires majority stake in Palletways with plans to drive European growth
Dutch private equity firm Waterland has acquired a majority stake in Palletways for an undisclosed sum, in a move aimed at driving the network’s next phase of European expansion.
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MT ArticleLogistics developer VGP expands UK presence with Sheffield site
European logistics property developer VGP is strengthening its presence with the launch of a second UK site.
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MT ArticleNetworking is key at this spring’s RTX Northern Ireland
If you haven’t already heard the buzz, RTX Northern Ireland is gearing up for its launch this spring - and it’s already making waves across the transport and logistics sector.
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MT ArticleFood retailers seeking smarter customs solutions to avoid UK-Ireland cross-border delays, Derry Bros claims
Food retailers are turning to managed customs solutions backed by smart automation to overcome the growing complexities of transporting goods, especially perishable produce, between the UK and Ireland, according to Derry Bros, which offers managed booking, customs and consultancy services.
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MT ArticleMeasure Your Middle: Chippenham Pit Stop urges HGV drivers to take two minute health check
Chippenham Pit Stop is encouraging truck drivers to measure their waists and use a simple NHS-approved tool to understand their health risks better.
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MT ArticleDearth of DVSA examiners in Solent region exacerbating HGV driver shortage, MTAG warns MPs
The Maritime and Transport Action Group (MTAG) has written to MPs warning of the severe shortage of DVSA examners and the resulting decline in HGV testing capacity across the Southampton and Portsmouth region.
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MT ArticleA Davies Transport invests in 15 Volvo FH Aeros for nationwide pallet operations
West Yorkshire family firm A Davies Transport has taken delivery of 15 new Volvo FH Aeros, which are replacing similar models from a different brand.
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MT ArticleHome delivery costs customers’ time and retailers’ money, InPost research reveals
Consumer trust in home delivery is eroding thanks to an unreliable service, which is creating “parcel anxiety” among customers, as well as wasting hours of their time, according to a report by locker giant InPost.
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MT ArticleMaritime Transport officially opens Northampton Strategic Rail Freight Interchange
Maritime Transport has officially opened its Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at Segro Logistics Park Northampton.
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MT ArticleCo-op appoints Andy Wilmot as group supply chain and logistics director
Former AF Blakemore & Son director Andy Wilmot has taken on the role of Co-op UK group supply chain and logistics director, succeeding Derek Furnival, who will leave the retailer in June after 30 years of service.
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MT ArticleXPO extends contract with Joseph Joseph to include global forwarding from China
XPO Logistics has extended its contract with Joseph Joseph to oversee the kitchenware product supplier’s global forwarding from China to XPO’s warehouse in Rugby, Warwickshire.
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MT ArticleFreeze fuel duty until 2029 in light of escalating Middle East crisis, industry bodies tells Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must keep fuel duty frozen for the duration of this Parliament, in the light of the escalating Middle East crisis, lobby group FairFuelUK said this week, adding that the move should be announced in the upcoming Spring Budget.
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MT ArticleGeopost’s global surge overshadows UK parcel slowdown
Geopost defied challenging economic headwinds in 2025 to deliver steady sales and a 5% increase in global parcel deliveries, with over 2.2 billion parcels handled worldwide during the year, according to its latest annual results.
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MT ArticleCILT (UK) unveils “remarkable” young industry leaders list for 2026
Now in its fourth year with a record number of submissions, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) has announced its ‘35 Under 35’ list for 2026.