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MT ArticleLogistics UK demands government help for sector as Iran war inflation risk looms
Logistics UK is urging government to provide a package of support for the country’s logistics sector to avoid rising costs caused by the Middle East conflict from having a knock-on impact on the UK’s economy.
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MT FleetsMT Fleet Data rankings
Based on the weekly O-licence updates issued by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, the MT Fleet Data rankings provide you with the definitive list of O-licences within the UK haulage sector.
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MT ArticleWebinar advice to navigate Gulf disruption
Free webinars to help operators chart a course through the choppy waters caused by the Middle East conflict have been organised by Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleBidding opens for share of £1bn fund to repair crumbling bridges, flyovers and tunnels
Bidding for a share of the government’s £1bn funding package is now open to councils looking to fix crumbling bridges, falling flyovers and deteriorating tunnels.
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MT ArticleIgnoring freight in transport strategy delays benefits to hauliers
The government’s 92-page plan to create a more joined-up transport network and make journeys better for everyone makes barely any mention of freight.
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FCZ ArticleIndustry backs multi-pronged approach to HGV decarbonisation regulation
Operators and manufacturers have responded to the government’s consultation on achieving zero emission HGV targets, with broad support for manufacturer CO2 standards over fleet mandates. Infrastructure investment and realistic timelines emerged as critical concerns.
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MT ArticlePermanent solution to Operation Brock long overdue, says Logistics UK
As National Highways prepares to launch Operation Brock overnight tonight (1 April) on the M20, ahead of the Easter weekend, Logistics UK slammed policy makers for failing to replace the “ piecemeal and short-term” contraflow system with a permanent solution.
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MT ArticleAgeing roads get £27bn enhancement
The government will spend billions of pounds on roads in an effort to upgrade and future proof the country’s crumbling network.
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MT Article£1bn funding plan for operators to buy electric lorries and vans
A £1 billion investment in electric HGVs and infrastructure announced by the government will give hauliers up to £81,000 off zero emission trucks and discounts of £5,000 off e-vans.
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MT FleetsEvri leads top ten truck fleet growth at 38.2%
Evri has expanded its truck fleet by 38.2% in six months, driven by its DHL eCommerce acquisition, while Tesco and Turners also post growth as consolidation continues to reshape the UK’s largest operators.
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FCZ ArticleElectric trucks will dominate commercial market as battery costs fall, says Faraday Institution report
Battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell drivetrains are emerging as the most viable options for mass market adoption, according to a report from the Faraday Institution.
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MT ArticleWales 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.
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FCZ ArticleRethink use of biofuels in move towards zero emission lorries
Significant harm will be caused to the haulage industry if the government does not accept biomethane as a transitionary fuel after the deadline on diesel engines, CNG Services has warned.
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FCZ ArticleGrid reform could push eHGV chargers behind data centres, warns Logistics UK
Data centres could jump ahead of eHGV charging in the UK’s grid queue under new rules, putting freight decarbonisation at risk, Logistics UK warns.
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MT ArticleRHA calls for higher manufacturer CO2 emission targets and more operator support as consultation closes
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.
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MT ArticleGovernment youth employment drive “a lifeline for next generation” says Logistics UK
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,
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FCZ ArticleDawsongroup whitepaper reveals charging obstacles to EV adoption
While more than half of fleet operators say their depots are suitable for EV charging, only a little more than quarter have chargers installed on their sites, according to a whitepaper released by Dawsongroup Vans
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MT ArticleMedium hauliers: growth surge reshapes the sector
The UK’s medium-sized haulage operators are expanding in number – but not all are growing at the same pace. New figures from Motor Transport’s Fleet Data show a widening divide between the sector’s fastest-growing operators and those whose fleets are shrinking.
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MT ArticleChancellor warns oil price profiteering will not be tolerated
The government said it “will not tolerate” fuel companies exploiting the current conflict in the Middle East and that the competition watchdog is poised to take action over undue price increases.