Read the latest opinions, analysis and views on the trends in road transport, haulage and logistics, from experts in the industry to the thoughts of our own team of experienced journalists.

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Ten years on from Brexit, the focus must be on what comes next

2026-06-22T16:04:00+01:00

A decade on, the glut of comment pieces marking the Brexit referendum tells you two things. The decision we made has had serious consequences. And even now, much remains unresolved.

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Eight ways fleet operators can transform fleet performance

2026-06-22T15:09:00+01:00

Rising fuel costs, driver shortages and sustainability demands are increasing pressure on fleet operators. Transport optimisation software can help delivery businesses improve efficiency, cut costs and reduce the impact of disruption on last-mile operations.

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The 30% efficiency debt: Can precision planning close the gap for Britain’s 1.58%-margin hauliers?

2026-06-16T13:39:00+01:00

UK hauliers have long been battling a perfect storm of challenges, from an ageing driver workforce and inefficient road networks to persistently rising fuel and non-fuel costs, most recently exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East. Now, the sector faces an additional and increasingly pressing issue: razor-thin profit margins.

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3PLs can be supply chain heroes – if relationships are right

2026-06-15T15:17:00+01:00

For many manufacturers and retailers, the past few years have changed what they expect from their logistics partners. Cost will always matter, but as supply chains come under sustained pressure from geopolitical instability, labour shortages, rising operating costs, climate risk and changing customer expectations, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are increasingly ...