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Logistics sector backs apprenticeships push after Milburn report warns of “lost generation”

The logistics sector has backed calls for a stronger focus on apprenticeships and technical skills reform following the publication of Alan Milburn’s interim review into the growing number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET).

Watch: biggest item ever escorted through Warwickshire

The largest package ever transported through Warwickshire was escorted by the force’s abnormal loads team earlier this month.

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Applications open for lorry park improvement funding

2026-05-28T13:50:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

HGV parking operators are urged to apply for funding to improve their facilities after a multi-million-pound scheme was extended for applications.

Food export rules binned from 2027

2026-05-28T13:18:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Brexit rules on fresh food movements to the EU will be scrapped in a move Logistics UK said could boost the country’s economy by £5.1bn.

Transaid supporters see charity’s life-saving work in Zambia

2026-05-28T11:43:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Transaid hosted a group of nine corporate supporters from the logistics sector on a self-funded, four-day trip to visit its access to healthcare and professional driver training projects in Zambia.

Study reveals best early applications for autonomous trucks

2026-05-28T09:09:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Hub-to-hub trunking and intermodal shuttle operations are the most viable starting points for early deployment of autonomous HGVs in the UK, a nine-month study has found.

Isuzu dominates Asia-Pacific and plans to invest £6.6bn in R&D in race to zero emission vehicles

2026-05-27T10:43:00+01:00By Steve Hobson

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.

Top economist Vicky Pryce to deliver keynote address at Logistics UK Finance Forum

2026-05-27T09:16:00+01:00By Carol Millett

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.

Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland appoints Simon Villanueva as director of new truck sales

2026-05-26T13:38:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has named Simon Villanueva as its director of new truck sales with a brief to drive growth.

CLdN moves shipping operations from Luxembourg to the UK

2026-05-26T10:29:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Maritime group CLdN is moving its shipping operations from Luxembourg to the United Kingdom, as part of a plans to expand its shipping links.

Lorry drivers jailed for violent assault at motorway services

2026-05-22T11:56:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Three lorry drivers have been jailed after a parking dispute at an M2 services escalated into a violent confrontation.

Demand for carriers continues to rise as capacity shrinks, latest TEG data reveals

2026-05-21T13:58:00+01:00By Carol Millett

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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Insurance two-year rule blocks 87% of HGV jobs for newly qualified drivers

Investigation reveals no major fleet insurer can provide actuarial evidence for the two-year licence restriction that excludes newly qualified HGV drivers from most operator policies, despite commercial fleet premiums rising 8% in a year when personal motor insurance fell 10%.

HGV driver market still broken despite reform efforts

A joint industry report reveals the UK HGV driver market remains structurally flawed, with insurance barriers and poor data visibility preventing newly qualified drivers from entering the workforce—even as demand shows early signs of recovery.

AI search reshapes online visibility beyond SEO budgets

AI-powered search is disrupting two decades of SEO dominance, allowing specialist operators with genuine expertise to compete for visibility against national competitors—regardless of marketing budget. But businesses that fail to adapt may lose enquiries without knowing why.

RHA demands fuel duty rebate for commercial vehicle operators

The Road Haulage Association is demanding urgent government intervention with an Essential User Rebate scheme for commercial vehicles, as operators struggle with fuel costs that have risen over 40% due to global events.

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