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Flexi Narrow Aisle hits 50!Â
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.
Watch Flexi Narrow Aisle’s ‘micro movies’ on your phone
Flexi Narrow Aisle Ltd has produced a series of ultra-quick ‘micro movies’ that highlight the unique features of its top selling Flexi brand of articulated forklift trucks.
Electric HGVs: Are UK Hauliers Ready for the Transition?
The shift towards electric heavy goods vehicles is gathering pace across the UK, driven by the UK government's net-zero targets and shifting commercial priorities; however, major challenges remain before the haulage sector can fully adopt zero-emission freight.
Queclink launches low-cost commercial fleet telematics hardware solution
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has introduced a range of entry-level vehicle tracking devices to meet the growing demand for low-cost, high-volume commercial fleet telematics deployments. The GV30 Series combines compact size and powerful features, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of monitoring applications including van and truck tracking, stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) and logistics management.
How Toyota Material Handling UK’s Approach to Waste Reduction Brings Benefits to Customers
Toyota has long been recognised as a global leader in manufacturing innovation, thanks largely to its renowned Toyota Production System (TPS). But TPS is far more than a factory-floor tool, it is a comprehensive approach to operational excellence that can be applied across many industries and processes.
Other Industry News
Shipping News
- Singapore Airshow 2026 Milestone Edition: 20 Years of Shaping the Aerospace Landscape as Asia-Pacific Drives Global Growth February 1, 2026… , Singapore, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States will … ’s hospitality, transport, logistics and business services sectors, … beyond, including passenger and cargo traffic trends, the … dominating energy use in shipping and aviation through 2050 …
- Do You Have News to Share? Get It Published. February 1, 2026With EIN Presswire press release distribution services you will reach decision makers and journalists plus get valuable SEO benefits.
- Landsec announces Freight Island as new operator of Trinity Kitchen ahead of £15m expansion February 1, 2026… announced Freight Island – the team behind one of the UK’s … Trinity Leeds location will be Freight Island’s fourth venue, … Dan Morris, managing director of Freight Island, said: “Trinity Kitchen is … excited to be bringing Freight Island to Trinity Leeds …
- Marines Ramp Up Arctic Readiness for Cold Response 2026 in Norway February 1, 2026… and live-fire maneuvers to logistics resupply under simulated adversarial pressure … Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, fostering seamless cooperation. For the …
- UK delays £1bn medium helicopter deal, Yeovil plant faces closure threat February 1, 2026Britain’s last remaining military helicopter … politically symbolic as the last UK facility associated with building … for medium lift, medevac, and logistics missions behind the line of … site carries historical weight in UK industrial politics, dating back …
- North East stores at risk as major high street chain goes into administration February 1, 2026… yet another blow to the UK high street, a major … putting 137 stores across the UK at risk. The latest … its third-party warehouse and logistics operator. Founded in 1969, … St Clears. South: Porth. Northern Ireland Ballycastle, Portrush, Warrenpoint. North East …
Material Handling & Logistics
- Why Modern Fleet Operations Need Intelligent Video SecurityBy James Price, freelance writer.Efficient fleet operations require greater visibility into vehicle movements, parking/loading, in-cab activity and storage. Against a background of growing operational complexity with more vehicles, routes and regulatory pressure, fleet managers need intelligent video to capture what’s important.Logistics & Handling
- How Emerging Tech is Quietly Transforming the Plant Security LandscapeBy Louis Somerville, freelance writer.Emerging technologies continue to reshape all areas of business, including production, maintenance and even plant security across warehouses, distribution centres and intralogistics operations.Logistics & Handling
- Five Technologies Set to Transform UK Industrial Maintenance in 2026Industrial maintenance in the UK is moving into a year where digital tools will influence how faults are predicted, how work is assigned, and how quickly teams can bring equipment back online. The strongest change is not a single breakthrough, but the way several technologies are now arriving together, driven by tighter labour markets, higher […]Logistics & Handling
- How Simon Hegele is driving smart automation and full transparency in service billingWhen services are tailored to a customer’s exact processes, billing models often become more complex than traditional rate sheets can handle.Logistics & Handling
- Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 unveils unrivalled conference agendaPackaging Innovations & Empack 2026, taking place on 11 & 12 February at Birmingham’s NEC, has unveiled its full conference programme, featuring four dedicated stages that explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of packaging.Logistics & Handling
- Logistics UK and Loughborough College Group join forces to supercharge industry skillsTo address the current shortage of Heavy Vehicle Technicians entering the logistics sector, business group Logistics UK has established a unique partnership with Loughborough College Group’s Stephenson College...Logistics & Handling
Latest Maritime News
- Trump ratchets up tariff uncertainty as spot rates continue to slide January 30, 2026It’s only 30 days into 2026, and US President Donald Trump has already threatened to charge new tariffs on goods...      Related StoriesSingapore’s trade flows expose the new architecture of global supply chainsUkraine’s Danube traffic goes dark after Russian attacksCrude tanker forecasts weigh geopolitical tailwinds vs capacity headwindsÂGreg Miller
- Singapore’s trade flows expose the new architecture of global supply chains January 30, 2026Singapore has become the clearest lens through which to read the upheaval reshaping global trade, as tariff battles, Red Sea...      Related StoriesTrump ratchets up tariff uncertainty as spot rates continue to slideUkraine’s Danube traffic goes dark after Russian attacksCrude tanker forecasts weigh geopolitical tailwinds vs capacity headwindsÂLinton Nightingale
- The Daily View: Adapting to the new world order January 30, 2026        Related StoriesThe Daily View: Outside of the boxThe Daily View: Will shipping face a Chinese ETS?The Daily View: Europe’s call to armsÂRichard Meade
- Panama court strikes down CK Hutchison port contracts January 30, 2026The decision comes amid US-China rivalry over the strategic waterway and could force Panama to retender the terminals      Related StoriesVenezuelan oil is back on the table (terms and conditions apply)Report links lower GNSS interference by targeting equipment vulnerabilitiesVenergy Maritime firms up more tanker orders in South KoreaÂLloyd’s List
- ONE posts first quarterly loss of fiscal year as freight rates soften January 30, 2026The carrier kept its full-year profit forecast unchanged at $310m, based on the assumption that the routing via the Cape... Â Â Â Â Â Related StoriesVenezuelan oil is back on the table (terms and conditions apply)Report links lower GNSS interference by targeting equipment vulnerabilitiesVenergy Maritime firms up more tanker orders in South KoreaÂCichen Shen
- Real-time commercial truth: empowering people-led decision-making in an unstable market January 30, 2026The shipping industry has always operated against a backdrop of uncertainty, but in today’s climate that uncertainty is more interconnected...      ÂContent Marketing
Department of Transport News
- Transfer of West Midlands Trains’ services into public ownership January 30, 2026From 1 February 2026, 8 of the 14 train operators that DfT is responsible for will be in public ownership.HM Government
- Statutory guidance: The Merchant Shipping (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) Regulations 2026 January 30, 2026This instrument amends existing regulations to implement the ISM code within the Merchant Shipping (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) Regulations 2014 in the UK.HM Government
- Impact assessment: Lowering the minimum age requirement for train drivers from 20 to 18 January 30, 2026Assesses the economic and social impacts of lowering the minimum age for train drivers from 20 to 18 years old in Great Britain.HM Government
- London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership January 30, 2026From 1 February 2026, passengers who travel with London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will benefit from reliable and better-connected services.HM Government
- Statutory guidance: Designing and setting up a bus grant payment scheme January 29, 2026Statutory guidance for local transport authorities in England on how to set up grants for operators of local bus services.HM Government
- Guidance: Bus franchising manual January 29, 2026Practical guide to support local authorities with the bus franchising process.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.