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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.
Flexi Narrow Aisle hits 50!
Flexi Narrow Aisle Ltd - designer and manufacturer of the iconic Flexi brand of articulated forklift trucks – will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026.
Derry Bros attracts record numbers of freight customers seeking customs support
Derry Bros achieved strong growth in 2025 with record numbers of hauliers, freight forwarders and logistics operators needing customs support for the movement of goods between the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. The company attracted 300 new customers during the past 12 months, resulting in more than 110,000 processed customs declarations. In particular, the volume of GB-NI declarations jumped by 47% as shippers sought smoother trade across the Irish Sea.
Postrack launches battery-powered tracking solution with integrated temperature monitoring for cold chain logistics
Postrack, the European asset tracking specialist, has launched a smart temperature monitoring solution to help cold chain operators reduce costs, improve load safety and achieve high levels of operational compliance. The integrated tool is combined with battery-powered GPS tracking to deliver real-time visibility and complete control over sensitive shipments.
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Shipping News
- Andrew 'flew girl to UK on Epstein's Lolita jet and took her to Buckingham Palace': Pressure mounts to launch sex trafficking probe into ex-prince over 90 flights carrying girls from around the world February 13, 2026… the Epstein Files reveal. Stansted, Britain's fourth busiest airport, … : 'In short, British authorities had little or no … of emails concerns the logistics of registering trafficked girls for … Stansted has said that UK Border Force are responsible for …
- Do You Have News to Share? Get It Published. February 13, 2026With EIN Presswire press release distribution services you will reach decision makers and journalists plus get valuable SEO benefits.
- Just Eat launches new robot delivery customers call 'nightmare fuel' February 13, 2026… a drone trial delivery in Ireland. The company has claimed ground … , helping to improve reliability, urban logistics, and the overall customer experience …
- UK delivery company closes down after 14 years affecting Evri customers February 13, 2026… ;one of the UK’s most innovative cargo bike delivery companies… is not the end for cargo bike logistics. "The landscape today … urban delivery models and the cargo bikes themselves being worlds … to seeing more cargo bikes in the UK." The closure …
- General cargo ship loss “wholly avoidable” says MAIB February 13, 2026… journey to the UK from Bremen carrying a cargo of steel coils … and the ship’s single cargo hold. Three of the steel … coils had punched through the cargo bulkhead and were found in … had been made to both shipping companies to remind their ships …
- Irish Gardens prepares for Valentine’s Day rush February 13, 2026… the on-campus flower shop Irish Gardens has been preparing for … busiest weeks of the year. Irish Gardens is completely student-run … manager Tess Brennan says that Irish Gardens was established in 1982 … it’s a lot of logistics and constantly adjusting plans to …
Material Handling & Logistics
- New Packaging Specification Management solution connects ingredients, packaging, and artwork for end-to-end visibility, automated change control and audit-ready approvalsTraceGains has launched TraceGains Packaging Specification Management, featuring native integration with the Esko WebCenter Go packaging artwork management solution.Logistics & Handling
- Brits 'heart' Valentine’s Day – UK set to spend a record £2.38bnNew research from the home delivery expert Parcelhero reveals that Brits are set to spend a record £2.38bn on Valentine's Day gifts, flowers and cards to mark the big day. That’s a 7% increase on last year.Logistics & Handling
- Cain secures new letting with Gear4Music at Sherburn42Cain, the global investment manager, has agreed a 131,830 sq ft letting to Gear4Music, at Sherburn42, its north Yorkshire logistics hub.Logistics & Handling
- A journey from apprentice to fully qualified paint sprayerKeen 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.Logistics & Handling
- MMA member, Sofil Logistics Ltd executes complex 35-ton rotor shaft project cargo movement between Spain and KazakhstanSofil Logistics Ltd transported a 35-metric-ton rotor shaft for GE Wind from Spain to Kazakhstan and, several months later, returned the same cargo back to Spain, demonstrating expertise in complex heavy-lift and project logistics.Logistics & Handling
- CargoLand by LGG and Emirates SkyCargo deepen pharma connectivity with new scheduled freighter servicesFollowing several years of sustained ad hoc operations, Emirates SkyCargo will now serve LGG with five weekly Boeing 777 freighters, marking its first new freighter destination of 2026...Logistics & Handling
Latest Maritime News
- Flag state guidelines will add scrutiny but will not fix failing registers February 12, 2026The IMO is considering how to stem the misuse of flags and deter fraudulent registration and fraudulent registries of ships... Related StoriesDry bulk market enters Chinese New Year on a strong strideUkraine war impact can be mitigated by best practice, says SkuldNew Zealand LNG terminal plan signals opportunity for smaller gas carriersRichard Meade
- Hutchison warns APMT of legal action upon Panama ports takeover February 12, 2026Maersk’s terminal arm offered to step in and run the two ports temporarily if the supreme court decision is upheld Related StoriesPan Ocean joins South Korea’s VLCC buying spree with purchase of 10 secondhand tankersWallenius Wilhelmsen scraps 31‑year‑old vehicle carrier in first disposal since 2020Limited ‘swing’ tonnage to support chemical tanker rates, says OdfjellLloyd’s List
- UK P&I Club maintains $500m war risks P&I limit February 12, 20262026 renewal preserves existing war risks limits alongside exclusions relating to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus Related StoriesAnother idle Chinese shipyard springs back to life as capacity nears 2010’s peakDaily Briefing 12 February 2026Greek shipowners pile up crude tanker orders at China’s Hengli Heavy IndustriesQueenie Shaikh
- Another idle Chinese shipyard springs back to life as capacity nears 2010’s peak February 12, 2026Strong demand and full berths at leading yards fuel wave of shipyard reactivations across China Related StoriesPan Ocean joins South Korea’s VLCC buying spree with purchase of 10 secondhand tankersWallenius Wilhelmsen scraps 31‑year‑old vehicle carrier in first disposal since 2020Hutchison warns APMT of legal action upon Panama ports takeoverCichen Shen
- Effect of geopolitics on shipping poised to escalate, so ‘buckle up’ February 12, 2026There are so many geopolitical ‘black swans’ in shipping that they might as well be white. Disruption is now the... Related StoriesFlag state guidelines will add scrutiny but will not fix failing registersDry bulk market enters Chinese New Year on a strong strideUkraine war impact can be mitigated by best practice, says SkuldGreg Miller
- DP World investor halts deals amid Epstein links to CEO February 11, 2026Chairman of the ports and logistics giant, Bin Sulayem, appears multiple times in the Epstein files, which show he maintained... Related StoriesPan Ocean joins South Korea’s VLCC buying spree with purchase of 10 secondhand tankersWallenius Wilhelmsen scraps 31‑year‑old vehicle carrier in first disposal since 2020Hutchison warns APMT of legal action upon Panama ports takeoverJoshua Minchin
Department of Transport News
- Carry out international road haulage February 12, 2026What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage.HM Government
- Statistics at DfT February 12, 2026Browse, search and learn about official statistics releases relating to the transport system across the United Kingdom.HM Government
- Guidance: RTFO and SAF Mandate statistics: pre-release access February 12, 2026Post holders given access to Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF ) Mandate statistics up to 24 hours prior to release.HM Government
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate statistics: data tables February 12, 2026Data on the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as required under the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate.HM Government
- Official Statistics: Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) statistics 2024: Final report February 12, 2026Supply of renewable fuels for January to December 2024.HM Government
- Official Statistics: Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) statistics 2025: Third provisional release February 12, 2026Supply of renewable fuels for January to December 2025.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.