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SYSTRA celebrates five decades in Ireland and Cork office expansion
SYSTRA, the French-headquartered engineering consultancy with two offices in Ireland, has marked 50 years of supporting connectivity and growth in the country and the expansion of its Cork office.
Articulating warehouse cost reductions in five steps
Celebrating 50 years in existence, Narrow Aisle offers five key points on how the articulated forklift truck can make an essential contribution to reducing warehouse costs and increasing order picking efficiency.
Modul-System UK named approved Kia Conversion Partner
Named among the first approved Conversion Partners for Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle range, Modul-System UK is offering fleet operators something larger than racking: a single integrated fit-out relationship covering racking, electrical systems, telematics and compliance across the all-electric PV5 Cargo.
Middle East crisis: the battle to control packaging costs
Transit packaging material prices have been severely impacted by the conflict in the Middle East. But unlike other areas of business operation, there are clear ways of mitigating the risks and reducing costs. By Chris More, UK Sales Director at Packsize.
The year of the pallet shuttle at LogiMAT and MODEX
Beth Marshall, Movu Sales Director for the UK looks at the take-aways from the big intralogistics shows in Europe and US.
GCS Johnson Closes After 57 Years in UK Haulage
North Yorkshire-based heavy haulage firm GCS Johnson has closed after more than five decades in business, ending 57 years of specialist transport operations.
What Really Happens During a DVSA Audit?
If you work in transport or run an operator licence, the words “DVSA audit” can make your stomach drop a bit. It’s one of those things everyone’s heard about, but not everyone really understands until they’ve been through it.
NIRA Dynamics and HAAS Alert Partner to Deliver Road Condition Warnings to Connected Vehicles
Swedish road surface condition data leader joins forces with V2X digital alerting pioneer to address weather-related road safety concerns.
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Material Handling & Logistics
- Marketplaces are challenging Amazon, and logistics is the new battlegroundBy David Grimes, CRO of Zippd, the logistics-technology business, formerly DeliveryApp.Europe is not simply one ecommerce market – it’s hundreds of marketplaces competing for attention. Recent headlines make that hard to ignore. From multi-billion-euro valuations like Vinted’s €8bn, to a steady stream of new entrants expanding into the UK, e-commerce competition is intensifying.Logistics & Handling
- YEEP! and Tesco partner to roll out parcel lockers across 30 locations following successful trialYEEP!, the UK open parcel locker network, has entered into a major new partnership with retailer Tesco, following the successful completion of a trial phase.Logistics & Handling
- Fleet Operations to spotlight occupational road risk at Safety, Health and Wellbeing LiveFleet Operations, the UK independent fleet management specialist, will demonstrate how businesses can take greater control of driver and vehicle risk at Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live.Logistics & Handling
- The 30% efficiency debt: Can precision planning and mapping save the UK’s 1.58% margin hauliers?By Philipp Pfister, sector vice president of Transporeon, a Trimble company.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.Logistics & Handling
- Venson welcomes Government move to cut red tape for electric van operatorsVenson Automotive Solutions has welcomed the Government’s announcement that electric vans weighing between 3.5 and 4.25 tonnes will move to the Class 7 MOT testing regime from 1 June.Logistics & Handling
- Why cold weather damage often appears months later in warehouse equipmentWith summer at the horizon, winter is fading into memory - and so are the challenges brought by cold weather. But Pallet Truck Shop, the UK’s largest supplier of pallet and sack trucks, is warning warehouses and logistics operators not to assume the risks of cold weather are over.Logistics & Handling
Latest Maritime News
- Trump sanctions on Cuba take full swing against non-US shipowners May 22, 2026Military combine that owns Port of Mariel and controls Havana’s main container terminal expressly targeted Related StoriesHormuz crisis surprise: how VLCC rates stayed at $100K per dayVessel identity theft scam exposes widening shadow fleet fraud networkIndonesia’s coal nationalisation could offer tonne-mile bulker boostDavid Osler
- CMA CGM profit plummets as geopolitical tensions hit maritime operations May 22, 2026Despite the earnings decline, carried container volumes increased slightly to 5.93m teu Related StoriesTEN declares highest dividend for a decadeSlow progress on sanctioned scrapping despite US approval for four vesselsNavios shuffles its VLCC pack at smart pricesRob Willmington
- US antitrust charges against Chinese container makers to proceed despite non-arrival of legal papers, lawyers say May 22, 2026Legal papers for the US indictment will likely arrive at a later date as some defendants said they are preparing... Related StoriesTEN declares highest dividend for a decadeSlow progress on sanctioned scrapping despite US approval for four vesselsCMA CGM profit plummets as geopolitical tensions hit maritime operationsPeter Guo
- Hengli Heavy Industries secures more tanker orders to add to vast orderbook May 22, 2026Since starting operations in 2023 from the mothballed STX Dalian shipyard, Hengli has grown into the world’s third largest shipbuilding... Related StoriesTEN declares highest dividend for a decadeSlow progress on sanctioned scrapping despite US approval for four vesselsCMA CGM profit plummets as geopolitical tensions hit maritime operationsRob Willmington
- Middle East port update: Friday, May 22 May 22, 2026In Oman, all ports are now operating at ISPS Level 1 Related StoriesTEN declares highest dividend for a decadeSlow progress on sanctioned scrapping despite US approval for four vesselsCMA CGM profit plummets as geopolitical tensions hit maritime operationsLloyd’s List
- First wave of ammonia dual-fuel cargoships set for delivery across multiple sectors May 21, 2026Belgian shipowner CMB.Tech is leading adoption with 17 ammonia-capable vessels on order Related StoriesHormuz crisis surprise: how VLCC rates stayed at $100K per dayTrump sanctions on Cuba take full swing against non-US shipownersVessel identity theft scam exposes widening shadow fleet fraud networkRob Willmington
Department of Transport News
- Government and rail industry say ‘Enough’ to sexual harassment May 22, 2026Campaign will target sexual harassment on trains and at stations while train operators will be scored on how they tackle the issue under new scheme.HM Government
- Guidance: Safer Railway Scheme May 21, 2026Guidance on the Safer Railway Scheme (SRS), including standards and accreditation for improving safety, security and safeguarding on the rail network.HM Government
- Passengers one step closer to booking taxi and bus-style self-driving vehicles May 21, 2026Applications open for operators to join the self-driving vehicles pilot scheme.HM Government
- Accredited official statistics: Road freight statistics: 2025 May 21, 2026Road Freight activity of Great Britain registered heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) operating in the UK for 2025.HM Government
- Official Statistics: Forthcoming publications May 21, 2026The schedule gives the planned publication dates of all of the department’s statistical releases for the coming year.HM Government
- Guidance: Explosive detection systems (EDS) for aviation security May 21, 2026Approved explosive detection systems to screen hold baggage and cargo.HM Government
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Transport Manager Compliance Checklist (UK Law)
By following this checklist, a Transport Manager can help ensure that their operations are in compliance with UK law, thereby reducing the risk of legal issues and promoting safety and efficiency within their transport operations.
The Future of Sustainable Materials Handling: Green Solutions for Forklifts and Logistics Operations
Industries around the world are embracing greener practices to reduce their carbon footprint in an era of increasing environmental awareness and concern for sustainability.
How To Write a Transport Manager CV
How to write a Transport Manager CV which showcases your skills, highlights your achievements, and conveys your passion for the industry.