29 Jan
Haulage, International, Press Release, Transport

Derry Bros attracts record numbers of freight customers seeking customs support

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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.
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29 Jan
Press Release, Transport

Postrack launches battery-powered tracking solution with integrated temperature monitoring for cold chain logistics

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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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29 Jan
Technology, Transport

SureCam launches 360° dashcam solution to enhance fleet visibility, safety and compliance

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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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16 Jan
Alternate Fuels, Distribution, Electric Vehicles, Haulage, Logistics, Manufacturing, News, Office of Road & Rail, Technology, Transport, Warehousing

Electric HGVs: Are UK Hauliers Ready for the Transition?

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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.
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15 Jan
Press Release, Transport, Warehousing

How Toyota Material Handling UK’s Approach to Waste Reduction Brings Benefits to Customers

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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.
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24 Nov
Distribution, Transport

Another design award for Toyota’s lithium-ion Traigo_i counterbalanced forklift 

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Toyota Material Handling Europe’s next-gen electric counterbalanced forklift, the Toyota Traigo_i, has been awarded the German Design Award 2026 in the category Excellent Product Design – Industry. This marks the second major international design recognition for the Traigo_i, following its Red Dot Design Award win in 2025, solidifying its place among the most innovative and aesthetically refined industrial products. 
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24 Nov
Haulage, International, News, Transport

Increased digital investment required to keep pace with 2026 customs changes

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International freight businesses will need to adopt greater levels of digitisation, automation and electronic reporting to comply with incoming UK and EU customs requirements or face severe consequences in terms of added costs, delays and operational risk. This is the view of Sarah-Louise Murray, Customs Manager at leading customs clearance specialist, Derry Bros, who warns some operators will be in for a shock as many processes that work today may be insufficient in 2026 and beyond.
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