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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.
SureCam launches 360° dashcam solution to enhance fleet visibility, safety and compliance
SureCam, the video telematics and fleet safety technology specialist, has launched a next-generation, multi-view dashcam solution to deliver combined 360° visibility and AI-powered insights for commercial fleets. SureCam Vantage will provide up to six synchronised views around the vehicle to help meet regulatory requirements and reduce on-road risk.
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Shipping News
- Piccadilly Gardens welcomes cult burger brand Burgerism as it launches first dine-in restaurant February 10, 2026Inside Burgerism's first dine-in restaurant in Manchester city centre(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News) Piccadilly Gardens is no more. From now on it'll go by 'Pickle Dilly Gardens', or at least during the opening phase of its …
- UK citizens want refunds, more clarity from NZ Post over passport pandemonium February 10, 2026… anyone who may have British citizenship should check their status … your passport application and your shipping fees from here, and … of the congestion affecting UK-bound passport freight only became clear … line with the amount Britain charges for posting the …
- UK's First Biomethanol Bunkering Operation Launches in Immingham February 10, 2026… UK's largest port by cargo volume. Image Credit: Associated British … Port of Immingham. Energy logistics firm Exolum, methanol producer … at the forefront of sustainable shipping." Demand for methanol … few years as the shipping industry bears down on …
- Outbound & inbound: Taking Indian drones flying to Germany & pharma receiving UK approvals while bringing in Dutch logistics, US Fintech & foreign grants February 10, 2026… from the United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (UK MHRA) for … and global reach.” INBOUND Netherlands logistics company opens India Innovation Centre … in Pune Vanderlande, a logistics process automation platform from Netherlands …
- Bakers Basco marks 20 years of protecting the UK’s bakery supply chain February 10, 2026… morning goods across the UK, while supporting sustainability and … in collaboration between bakers, logistics partners, retailers and the … England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, supported by enhanced training … on shelves across the UK ensuring its equipment …
- Kia launch PV5 in Ireland February 10, 2026… Ireland have launched the PV5 Cargo and Passenger models to Irish motoring … practicality. While the PV5 Cargo shares the same geometric … aesthetics elevate the PV5 Cargo’s design over traditional … Plan) available on the Cargo. The PV5 delivers exceptional …
Material Handling & Logistics
- 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. Here, Harvey answers some key questions, giving useful insights into taking an apprenticeshipLogistics & 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 servicesCargoLand by LGG has entered into a new partnership with Emirates SkyCargo. Following 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 and significantly enhancing capacity for temperature-sensitive healthcare cargo.Logistics & Handling
- Logistics UK: Skills gap threatens UK’s switch to electric vehiclesThe lack of electric vehicle technicians, identified by Institute of the Motor Industry this week, will inhibit the uptake of cleaner electric vehicles as operators will not have the confidence their fleets will be maintained, says business group Logistics UK.Logistics & Handling
- Aston University and Aurrigo team up to make airport autonomous vehicles smarter with AIAston University has joined forces with Aurrigo, a provider of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and related software for international airport operations, to develop AI to make its fleet even more efficient, responsive and sustainable.Logistics & Handling
- Latest Transporeon whitepaper reveals how AI can future proof logisticsTransporeon (a Trimble company) has collaborated with futurist Richard van Hooijdonk to create a practical guide for the use of AI in the logistics industry.Logistics & Handling
Latest Maritime News
- SCA sees traffic and revenue uptick amid shipping’s mixed stance on a full return February 10, 2026Shipping will have to continue balancing risk and opportunity as no definitive signs have been shown regarding safety on voyages... Related StoriesTanker orderbook hits post-2009 high, yet oversupply fears may be misplacedDaily Briefing 10 February 2026CMB.Tech cuts VLCC exposure further amid potential segment exitMatthew Rajendra
- Box trade defies geopolitical turmoil with strong 2025 growth February 9, 2026Predictions of a sluggish year for container shipping proved wide of the mark in 2025, as global volumes rebounded strongly... Related StoriesThe Week in Charts: No shortage of targets for French interdiction | Container shipping prepares for old ships shake out | Shipping shares outperform broader stock marketMed revolt leaves Brussels in climate bind at […]Linton Nightingale
- The Week in Charts: No shortage of targets for French interdiction | Container shipping prepares for old ships shake out | Shipping shares outperform broader stock market February 9, 2026Lloyd’s List’s weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage Related StoriesBox trade defies geopolitical turmoil with strong 2025 growthMed revolt leaves Brussels in climate bind at IMOThe week in newbuildings: Maersk expands orderbook with China ULC newbuildsLloyd’s List
- The electronic bill of lading: are we at the tipping point? February 9, 2026APAC editor Cichen Shen asks whether the much-heralded electronic bill of lading is finally gaining momentum, and asks what are... Related StoriesThe Daily View: The EU split at IMO: It’s about US gas and ETS moneyThe Daily View: Feeling the heatThe Daily View: Carrots, sticks and zombiesLloyd’s List
- The week in newbuildings: Maersk expands orderbook with China ULC newbuilds February 9, 2026Orders for a total of 44 merchant ships were disclosed in the past week in the boxship, dry cargo, gas... Related StoriesBox trade defies geopolitical turmoil with strong 2025 growthThe Week in Charts: No shortage of targets for French interdiction | Container shipping prepares for old ships shake out | Shipping shares outperform broader stock […]Rob Willmington
- NorthStandard confirms firm P&I renewal round February 6, 2026Biggest UK-based marine mutual ‘not going soft’ with focus on improving combined ratio Related StoriesFalse flag Baltic transits almost quadruple throughout 2025No shortage of targets for French interdiction in the MediterraneanMalaysia’s shadow fleet transfer hub persists despite seizure scrutinyDavid Osler
Department of Transport News
- Doors opened for school leavers to become train drivers February 10, 2026Lowering the train driver age from 20 to 18 will give younger people the chance to build rewarding careers in the UK railway industry.HM Government
- Visiting the UK as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen February 9, 2026What you need to know about crossing the UK border and visiting the UK as a citizen from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.HM Government
- Report of the Cranston Inquiry February 5, 2026The final report has considered lessons learnt from the 24 November 2021 Channel tragedy and has provided 18 recommendations to government.HM Government
- Independent report: The Report of the Cranston Inquiry February 5, 2026Report of the public inquiry into the events of 23 to 24 November 2021, when over 30 people died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat.HM Government
- Statistics at DfT February 5, 2026Browse, search and learn about official statistics releases relating to the transport system across the United Kingdom.HM Government
- Ad-hoc National Travel Survey analysis February 5, 2026Custom data tables produced for members of the public and for researchers, using data from the National Travel Survey and the National Travel Attitudes Study.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.