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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.
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Press Release, Transport, Warehousing

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.
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Distribution, Transport

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

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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Haulage, International, News, Transport

Increased digital investment required to keep pace with 2026 customs changes

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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Press Release, Transport

Queclink targets fleet safety and compliance with high-performance dashcam

Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched its most powerful and flexible dashcam yet, which promises to boost fleet safety and compliance within the UK road transport sector. The CV5000 is an AI-powered, dual-facing dashcam that supports up to two additional cameras for increased visibility around the vehicle or to handle complex video telematics applications.
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