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MT ArticleUK big box take-up gathers momentum in Q3 2025 with East Midlands leading the charge
Take-up of UK big box space leapt in Q3 2025, reaching 7.2 million sq ft, the highest level since Q3 2022 and 52% higher than Q3 2024, with the East Midlands seeing the highest take-up level, followed by the South East.
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MT ArticleKeep fuel duty frozen, RHA urges Chancellor ahead of Autumn Budget
The RHA has warned the Chancellor that scrapping the fuel duty freeze in the Autumn Budget could increase household living costs by £7.3bn between now and 2029.
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MT ArticleGeneration Logistics announces outstanding 2025 Awards winners
Generation Logistics has announced the winners of its 2025 Awards, celebrating early-career professionals and advocates who are driving innovation, inclusion and excellence in the logistics sector.
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MT ArticleDriven by You: RHA National Lorry Week 2025 to celebrate sector’s dynamism
The RHA is set to launch its eleventh National Lorry Week (NLW), which celebrates the amazing people and businesses that keep Britain moving.
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MT ArticleFormer DPD UK chief Dwain McDonald joins IDS and Royal Mail as non-executive director
Dwain McDonald, former chief executive of DPDgroup UK, has announced his appointment as an independent non-executive director of International Distribution Services (IDS) and Royal Mail Group.
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MT ArticleRTX 2026 and Multimodal join forces for groundbreaking ‘UK Logistics Week’ event
The iconic Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2026 and Multimodal 2026 are to be major partners in ‘UK Logistics Week’ next year, in a landmark move set to reshape the UK logistics exhibition landscape.
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MT ArticleVirtual TM conference in November
A virtual version of Logistics UK’s transport manager conference is taking place next month for those unable to attend in person.
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MT ArticleEurocentral to host Ciceley’s Mercedes-Benz truck dealership
Ciceley Commercials is opening a Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership at Eurocentral in Scotland.
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MT ArticleDP World promises shorter lorry turnaround times with ‘giant vending machine’ technology
DP World is spending £170m on what it described as a giant vending machine for containers at its London Gateway hub, which will ensure faster turnaround times for HGVs.
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MT ArticleHGV driver’s ‘swerving’ conviction referred to Crown Court amid new expert evidence
A lorry driver has had his conviction for driving without due care and attention on the M5 referred to the crown court after an expert report cast doubt on whether any offence took place.
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MT ArticleStudy overturns “outdated” view of drivers against technology
The relentless creep of technology into HGV cabs may not be creating a driver’s worst nightmare – the vast majority said they were happy as long as it was used for coaching and protection.
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MT ArticleGovernment eyes national rollout of London’s Direct Vision Standard
The government is considering how it might change the law so that HGVs across the UK are fitted with safety equipment similar to the kit used by operators complying with London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS).
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MT ArticleElectric vehicles bring new risks for operators and insurers
Photo: Shutterstock The increasing adoption of eHGVs will bring new risks that could see significantly higher asset and business continuity insurance costs unless operators take steps to address the hazards presented by large lithium batteries, according to global insurance broker and risk advisor WTW. Addressing WTW’s second ...
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MT ArticleSussex truck stop given safety and security award
A truck stop in Folkestone has become the latest to be granted the Park Mark Freight award after demonstrating it had taken active steps to protect the safety of customers and reduce crime.
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MT ArticleInvestec REALIS and Wrenbridge team up to deliver logistics sites in Greater London and South East
Investec REALIS has partnered with logistics developer Wrenbridge to speculatively develop logistics assets in Greater London and the South-East, to meet demand for urban logistics sites in the area.
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MT ArticleDerry Bros simplifies UK-Irish trade for fulfilment providers
Customs clearance specialist Derry Bros has launched a solution for fulfilment providers moving goods between the UK and Ireland, which can cut border delays.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK launches “treasure map” for innovators
Technological solutions aimed at the logistics sector are not always grounded in real operational needs and can be “solutions looking for a problem”, said Logistics UK, as it launched its Logistics Innovation Opportunities Map (LIOM), today (21 October).
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MT ArticleAutumn Budget set to address fuel duty gap as EV transition hits road revenues, says RSM UK
A reversal of the 5p fuel duty cut and the introduction of a pay-per-mile scheme could be on the cards for drivers in the Autumn Budget, to make up the revenue shortfall created by the increasing shift from diesel to electric and hybrid vehicles, RSM UK is warning.
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MT ArticleTAPA urges fleets and truck stops to step up security to prevent freight crime
Digital tech mobility firm SNAP has joined forces with the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) EMEA in its latest series of Driving Conversations to shed light on the growing problem of cargo crime, which is responsible for more than £7.12bn in losses each year across Europe.
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MT ArticleFLS Group launches customs portal to help UK businesses stay audit ready and avoid HMRC fines
Digital road freight and logistics provider FLS Group has launched a new customs portal designed to simplify compliance, strengthen governance and protect UK importers and exporters from costly HMRC audit fines.