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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.
New Managing Director appointed at DAF Trucks UK & Ireland
DAF Trucks UK & Ireland has announced a senior leadership change with the appointment of Nigel Beckett as its new Managing Director.
Brigade Electronics calls for safety-led implementation of GSR 2 in UK legislation
Brigade Electronics, a global leader in commercial vehicle safety solutions, is urging the UK Government to ensure that any implementation of General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR 2) strengthens – not compromises – the UK’s position as a world leader in vehicle safety standards and protects UK industry. Currently, the European GSR 2 rules mandate additional safety features for new vehicles sold within the EU, as well as in NI under the Windsor Framework.
Clearview Intelligence scoops two awards at the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards 2026
Clearview Intelligence has been recognised with two major awards at the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards (MKBAA) 2026 celebrating the company's leadership in transport technology innovation.
Packsize’s X6 ‘right-size’ boxing system wins SITL Innovation Award
Packsize, the market leader in sustainable, on-demand packaging, has won the ‘Intralogistics Category’ at this year’s prestigious SITL Innovation Awards with its advanced X6 fully-automated, right-size packaging machine.
Other Industry News
Shipping News
- 57% of UK Coffee Shops Open to Making Oat Milk the Default Option, If Demand & Costs Align April 28, 2026… Read A majority of cafés in the UK would consider offering oat … research shows that 84% of UK cafés have never previously … through this shift via funding, logistics, media publicity, and free oat … shows that these nudges work. A UK study this year found …
- Somali Pirates Hijack Second Cargo Ship in a Week, as Danger Returns to the Horn of Africa (VIDEOS) April 28, 2026… ’ threat to commercial shipping. There are dangers in … Nevis-flagged general cargo vessel off Somalia … towards the Somali coastline, British maritime security groups Vanguard … of Godobjiran, Somalia. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO …
- Expert Warns Illegal Israel,US Attack on Iran Could Cause UK Famine and Starvation in 20% of World April 28, 2026… energy markets, transportation costs rise. Shipping delays increase. Insurance premiums … countries may be less prepared. The United Kingdom imports a substantial share of its … banks cannot quickly restore disrupted logistics or missing commodities. A Wider …
- TMX Transform names Tom Fitz-Walter as new managing director for UK and Europe April 28, 2026… Transform has strengthened its UK presence with the appointment of … At a pivotal moment for UK and European supply chains, … of post-Brexit trade and logistics, the firm has installed a new … Fitz-Walter added, "The UK and European market represents an …
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs) Software Market expected to reach USD $100.22 Billion by 2030 with a 9.2% CAGR. April 28, 2026… 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 27, 2026 … BI, real-time inventory and logistics tracking in SCM solutions, and … and more effective. For example, the UK public sector’s public cloud …
- Britain says Iran must not ‘hold world economy hostage’ April 28, 2026British foreign secretary Yvette Cooper said the United Kingdom is increasing … by disruptions to the vital shipping route, which carries a … energy supplies. Cooper said Britain is working to … continue alongside rising tensions. UK officials have repeatedly …
Material Handling & Logistics
- The role of PC based control and open architecture in incremental intralogistics upgradesMark Richards, UK sales manager at Beckhoff Automation UK, considers how intralogistics operations can scale in phases, rather than rebuilding everything from scratch.Logistics & Handling
- Logistics UK makes internal appointments to support strategic growthBusiness group Logistics UK has made three internal appointments to support the organisation’s work in representing its members and the whole of the logistics sector.Logistics & Handling
- The second edition of UKPackaging Expo set to unfold in LiverpoolThe second edition of UKPackaging Expo is set to unfold on 10 and 11 November 2026 at the Convention Centre at KingsDock, Liverpool.Logistics & Handling
- Hooked on labour: Why global supply chains must break their dependence on manual loadingGlobal labour pressures, including rising wages and tighter workforce safety requirements, have accelerated supply chain automation. And yet there is one critical area that remains heavily reliant on manual expertise: the loading area. With global instability limiting mobility and reinforcing labour shortages, Wouter Satijn, Chief Revenue Officer, Joloda Hydraroll, considers why loading automation is now […]Logistics & Handling
- Expansion puts North East Logistics firm in fast lane for growthA family-run Durham logistics firm has expanded its services and reach and devised an ambitious growth plan due to its blossoming partnership with a national pallet network.Logistics & Handling
- Middle East crisis: the battle to control packaging costsBy Chris More, UK Sales Director at Packsize.Transit packaging material prices have been severely impacted by the conflict in the Middle East. However, unlike other areas of business operation, there are clear ways of mitigating the risks and reducing costs.Logistics & Handling
Latest Maritime News
- IMO must be ‘realistic’ on GHG pricing, says Dominguez April 27, 2026IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez told reporters that the IMO is still working towards its 2023 GHG Strategy goals, but hinted... Related StoriesContainership charter market slows amid vessel shortage while rates stay firmBrussels orders IMO delegates to defend the Net-Zero FrameworkMiddle East port update: Monday, April 27Declan Bush
- Containership charter market slows amid vessel shortage while rates stay firm April 27, 2026Major carriers are increasingly chartering lower-specification ships typically used in Chinese domestic trades Related StoriesIMO must be ‘realistic’ on GHG pricing, says DominguezBrussels orders IMO delegates to defend the Net-Zero FrameworkMiddle East port update: Monday, April 27Rob Willmington
- What keeps shipping awake at night? LIVE from Singapore April 27, 2026Lloyd’s List editor-in-chief Richard Meade brings you highlights from our Singapore Outlook Forum Related StoriesThe Daily View: There are blockades and there are blockadesThe Daily View: Make the IMO boring againThe Daily View: Place your bets on length of Hormuz disruption Lloyd’s List
- The week in newbuildings: Boxship sector dominates activity April 27, 2026Orders for two bulk carriers, two gas carriers, 16 tankers and 22 containerships were disclosed in the past week Related StoriesHormuz transits collapsed last week after brief reopeningThe Week in Charts: Global container lines have over 40 boxships still marooned by Hormuz fallout | Indonesia walks back proposal of Malacca Strait tollGlobal container lines have […]Rob Willmington
- The Week in Charts: Global container lines have over 40 boxships still marooned by Hormuz fallout | Indonesia walks back proposal of Malacca Strait toll April 27, 2026Lloyd’s List’s weekly showing of the data and figures behind our news, analysis and markets coverage Related StoriesHormuz transits collapsed last week after brief reopeningThe week in newbuildings: Boxship sector dominates activityGlobal container lines have over 40 boxships still marooned by Hormuz falloutLloyd’s List
- Brussels orders IMO delegates to defend the Net-Zero Framework April 27, 2026Brussels has directed EU 27 diplomats to defend the IMO Net-Zero Framework at this week’s MEPC84 talks. The question is... Related StoriesIMO must be ‘realistic’ on GHG pricing, says DominguezContainership charter market slows amid vessel shortage while rates stay firmMiddle East port update: Monday, April 27Declan Bush
Department of Transport News
- Accredited official statistics: UK international sea passengers: March 2026 April 27, 2026Monthly statistics on UK international and domestic sea passengers.HM Government
- Official Statistics: UK Ship Register Statistics: March 2026 April 27, 2026Monthly update to the UK Ship Register statistics on ships joining and leaving the UK Ship Register. The monthly statistics cover January 2015 to March 2026.HM Government
- Jet fuel and travel plans: what you need to know April 24, 2026UK airlines say that they are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel. The government is working with industry and international partners to keep passengers moving.HM Government
- Accredited official statistics: Road traffic estimates in Great Britain: 2025 April 24, 2026Road traffic estimates for Great Britain broken down by vehicle type and road type for 2025.HM Government
- Transparency data: DfT and transport NDPB organisational charts April 24, 2026Department for Transport (DfT) and non-departmental public bodies (NDPB) structure charts and organisational data.HM Government
- Research: DfT and MCA maritime passenger accessibility survey 2024 April 24, 2026Survey of maritime passengers, including people with reduced mobility, to find out about their experiences of using ferries or cruise ships.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.