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Wales maritime and logistics plan shows government has listened to industry

The industry has welcomed publication of the Welsh government’s maritime and logistics plan, which recognises the critical role the sector plays in economic growth.

Wholesale gas price rise in aftermath of Iran attacks

Gas prices soared to four-year highs after Iran attacked a gas field in Qatar, damaging facilities that produce 17% of QatarEnergy’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity.

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Risk of bridge strikes has not fallen in 25 years, figures reveal

2026-03-20T10:34:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

Police survey examines freight crime threats and trends

2026-03-19T16:40:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

Freight operators are being encouraged to fill out a police-led survey examining the threat posed by serious organised acquisitive crime (SOAC) in the UK.

A303 tunnel plans revoked

2026-03-19T14:04:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

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MAN invests record €300m in service network

2026-03-18T13:37:00+00:00By Carol Millett

MAN Truck & Bus plans to invest around €300m (£259.2m) in expanding its European service network by 2030, the largest investment of its kind in MAN’s history.

RHA calls for higher manufacturer CO2 emission targets and more operator support as consultation closes

2026-03-18T12:09:00+00:00By Carol Millett

The freight industry has pushed back against government plans to cut CO₂ emissions from new HGVs, warning that key proposals are “impractical” without urgent investment in infrastructure and financial support.

Government youth employment drive “a lifeline for next generation” says Logistics UK

2026-03-17T17:09:00+00:00By Carol Millett

The government’s employment drive to support young people into work, announced this week, is a lifeline for the next generation, providing funding that will enable logistics businesses to attract new talent and future proof the industry, according to Ben Fletcher, Logistics UK chief executive,

RHA urges Scottish government to better support road transport sector

2026-03-17T16:54:00+00:00By Carol Millett

The RHA has published its Scottish Manifesto, Driving Scotland, setting out priorities for the next Scottish Government to support the road transport sector.

£18bn twelve-year backlog of pothole repairs, despite extra funding, ALARM survey reveals

2026-03-17T00:01:00+00:00By Carol Millett

Local authorities in England and Wales now face a record £18.62bn backlog of carriageway repairs that would take 12 years to clear, despite an increase in funding, according to this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey.

Take urgent action on fuel duty to protect UK haulage, APN tells government

2026-03-16T18:03:00+00:00By Carol Millett

The Chancellor must reduce fuel duty immediately to protect essential services to the UK economy, the Association of Pallet Networks (APN) said this week.

Brighton bags biggest pothole pot

2026-03-13T17:00:00+00:00By Chris Tindall

Brighton and Hove receives more additional funding for pothole repairs than anywhere else in the country, according to a new study.

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Trade 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.

Custody discipline: the low-cost fix for vehicle transport disputes

With HGV driver numbers down 1.9% and schedules running tight, operators face growing dispute risk. David Heeney explains why custody discipline—not just careful driving—is now a core commercial control.

The clock in the cab: Are we managing fatigue — or managing behaviour?

A transport operator with nearly 40 years’ experience argues the Working Time Directive may create behavioural pressure for HGV drivers without measurable safety gains beyond existing drivers’ hours regulations.

We’ll need more than derisory grants to electrify our 26-tonne-plus HGV fleet

For UK operators, the decision to transition from their existing internal combustion engine (ICE) fleets to electric alternatives is shrouded in uncertainty. A good example of this is the derisory £18m grant allocated to operators who are considering the procurement of electric trucks.

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