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DVSA Calls on Drivers to Shape the Future of Driver CPC
The DVSA has launched a new Driver CPC survey and wants drivers, operators and training providers to speak up about what’s working, and what isn’t. The survey opened 16 February 2026 and runs until 2 March 2026, giving the industry a brief window to influence real change.
End of the Road: ATS Euromaster to Wind Down UK Operations, Over 700 Jobs at Risk
n a move that marks the end of an era for a long-standing automotive service brand, ATS Euromaster has confirmed it will begin a structured wind-down of its United Kingdom business, ending decades of tyre retail and vehicle servicing across the country amid mounting financial pressures.
Caravan Haulier’s “Truly Astonishing” Dishonesty Leads to Licence Revocation in One of the UK’s Worst Compliance Cases
A static caravan transport operator has been stripped of its licences and its director disqualified indefinitely after what a Deputy Traffic Commissioner (DTC) described as “almost as bad as it gets” in terms of deception, obstruction, and compliance failures within the UK haulage sector.
National Highways CEO Nick Harris to Step Down
Nick Harris is to step down as Chief Executive of National Highways, ending five years at the helm of the government-owned company responsible for England’s motorways and major roads.
Government Unveils Ambitious Road Safety Strategy: Our Summary for UK Haulage
The government has published its first comprehensive Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, setting out a sweeping plan to cut deaths and serious injuries on UK roads by 65% by 2035. For the haulage sector, the strategy signals tighter regulations, new vehicle standards, and renewed enforcement, all of which could directly affect operators, drivers, and fleet managers.
A journey from apprentice to fully qualified paint sprayer
Keen to acquire a skilled trade, Harvey Swan, took a two-year apprenticeship with materials handling services company, Rushlift, and now enjoys a career as a fully qualified Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician. Here, Harvey answers some key questions, giving useful insights into taking an apprenticeship
Tracker innovation from Queclink to boost stolen vehicle recovery performance
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, is transforming Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) with the launch of a sophisticated backup tracker that combats modern theft techniques and improves retrieval rates in high-risk environments. The GL51CG is a long standby, battery-powered telematics device that supports multilayer protection by providing an easily concealed and hard to detect secondary unit.
UK Haulage Faces Intensifying Operational Pressures in 2026
UK haulage operators are entering 2026 under sustained operational pressure, as driver shortages, rising costs, and volatile market conditions continue to test the sector’s resilience. Despite stabilisation in some areas since the immediate post-pandemic period, many hauliers report that underlying structural challenges remain unresolved, and in some cases are worsening.
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Shipping News
- 6,000 Entrepreneurs Have Quit Britain — Here’s Where They Went and The Billions That They Took February 21, 2026URL Slug: uk-entrepreneurs-leaving-britain-millionaire-exodus Quick … overseas income and gains from British taxation. Its removal — … a growing share were British-born business owners from … magnate Lakshmi Mittal and shipping billionaire John Fredriksen, both …
- GoFundMe for other children of slain Tumbler Ridge mother collects more than $25,000 February 21, 2026TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. — A GoFundMe campaign has raised $25,302 towards assisting three children left without their mom after the Tumbler Ridge school shooting. Jennifer Strang was one of the victims of her daughter, 18-year-old shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar. …
- India’s UK, Oman FTAs likely by April; EU deal to operationalise by end-2026: Goyal February 21, 2026… international regulations, and expanding global logistics and warehousing infrastructure. Read More … : India’s UK, Oman FTAs likely by April …
- Why Britain’s Economy Is Sputtering – OpEd February 21, 2026… the backbone infrastructure for logistics, commerce, and finance … specializations. Although the UK performs strongly in … British finance, which interacts with broader investment patterns. As such, Britain … at the frontier. Britain, by contrast, prioritizes …
- Red Sea and Gulf of Aden: Security threat to shipping February 21, 2026… from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) dated 20 … . On 5 February 2024, shipping associations BIMCO, ICS, CLIA, … the shipping industry’s Maritime Global Security website. The United Kingdom … Guardian to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea …
- Anemoi and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry renew wind propulsion collaboration February 20, 2026UK-based wind-assisted propulsion provider … framework agreement with Chinese COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (CHI) for the …
Material Handling & Logistics
- Why Agile Procurement Managers Are Prioritizing Stock Inventory Over Custom DesignsBy Lucy Cairns, freelance writer.Plastic caps with threaded designs have become part of some of the world's most widely used containers, including those that hold beverages, vitamins, condiments and more.Logistics & Handling
- Mobility Management: The Lynchpin for Efficient and Secure Operations in Complex Supply ChainsFrom enabling real-time tracking to defending against cyber threats, mobility management sits at the crossroads of operational success and security resilience in logistics.Logistics & Handling
- Unlocking opportunity with Log-hub Partners Program: New alliances with Levity and FincargoLog-hub has introduced its Supply Chain Agent, a new capability designed to change how logistics and supply chain professionals interact with advanced planning and analytics tools.Logistics & Handling
- Trade tech survey finds half of logistics respondents unprepared for UAE MPCI cargo security enforcementThe results of a recent survey from Trade Tech, a global logistics technology platform, reveal that half of logistics professionals still do not fully understand what the UAE's Maritime Preload Cargo Information (MPCI) regulation is despite the filing requirement being in effect since 1 August 2025.Logistics & Handling
- Topping-out ceremony for the Jungheinrich Experience Centre in MoosburgJungheinrich has celebrated the next step in the construction of its new Experience Centre (JEC) in Moosburg with a traditional topping-out ceremony.Logistics & Handling
- 80% of UK retailers expect online sales growth in 2026 as AI enhances end-to-end customer experiences – Retail Economics & MetapackMetapack, the intelligent delivery platform, has released the Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2026 in partnership with Retail Economics.Logistics & Handling
Latest Maritime News
- Trump swiftly replaces lost IEEPA tariffs but new levies are far less flexible February 21, 2026The landmark US Supreme Court tariff ruling on Friday should be positive for container shipping demand, at least in the... Related StoriesDemand for shadow fleet scrapping is growing but regulators are not movingEuropean nations start to split on stateless vessel boardingsRegulation isn’t the only thing holding up bio-LNGGreg Miller
- Skuld emerges as ‘big winner’ in 2026 P&I renewal February 20, 2026International Group results bolstered by ‘comfort blanket’ investment returns and markedly fewer pool claims Related StoriesCostamare Bulkers trims loss as it restructures operating platformEuroDry sees ‘fine balance’ in dry bulk for next two yearsCruiseship fire in Singapore Strait claims life of crew memberDavid Osler
- Maersk secures first Red Sea foothold with DP World deal at Jeddah February 19, 2026APM Terminals’ entry into Jeddah comes as Saudi ports reel from Red Sea disruption, but signs grow that Maersk and... Related StoriesCostamare Bulkers trims loss as it restructures operating platformSkuld emerges as ‘big winner’ in 2026 P&I renewalEuroDry sees ‘fine balance’ in dry bulk for next two yearsLinton Nightingale
- Rodolphe Saadé seals CMA CGM feeder newbuilds with Cochin Shipyard February 19, 2026Newbuilding contract represents Cochin Shipyard’s second order for containerships and is its most prominent to date Related StoriesCostamare Bulkers trims loss as it restructures operating platformSkuld emerges as ‘big winner’ in 2026 P&I renewalEuroDry sees ‘fine balance’ in dry bulk for next two yearsRob Willmington
- The Daily View: Shipping capacity in the new world order February 19, 2026Related StoriesThe Daily View: Poker faceThe Daily View: Forcing new tacticsThe Daily View: Universal port fees are tariffs in disguiseGreg Miller
- Let the good times roll: Shipping stocks hit multiyear peak February 18, 2026Shipping stocks are a niche category for traders, with market caps that pale in comparison to mainstream equities. Those niche... Related StoriesTrump swiftly replaces lost IEEPA tariffs but new levies are far less flexibleDemand for shadow fleet scrapping is growing but regulators are not movingEuropean nations start to split on stateless vessel boardingsGreg Miller
Department of Transport News
- Transparency data: DfT: workforce management information, January 2026 February 20, 2026Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.HM Government
- Transparency data: DfT: workforce management information, December 2025 February 20, 2026Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.HM Government
- Guidance: RTFO and SAF Mandate feedstock materials used for creating low carbon fuels February 19, 2026List of feedstock materials for making renewable fuels under the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) scheme and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate.HM Government
- Policy paper: Engagement during the Airports National Policy Statement review February 18, 2026How DfT ministers and officials will engage with stakeholders during the review of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS).HM Government
- Guidance: Transport and Works Act orders: a brief guide February 18, 2026Outlines the procedures involved in applying for a Transport and Works Act order.HM Government
- 4,500 new homes and jobs in Lincolnshire thanks to new government-backed road February 18, 2026The £110 million investment in the North Hykeham Relief Road will also mean faster journeys and less congestion for people across Lincoln and Lincolnshire.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.