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MT ArticleEntries close this Friday for Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players 2026
Entries for the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players 2026 close this Friday (19 June), with the initiative recognising individuals making a tangible impact in cutting carbon across road transport.
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MT ArticlePublic backs greater use of robots in warehouses, study finds
The UK public is more comfortable with robots working in warehouses and factories than in hospitals, schools or care settings, according to new research from technology company Hexagon.
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MT ArticleBrigade Electronics founder Chris Hanson-Abbott OBE dies aged 92
Chris Hanson-Abbott OBE, founder of Brigade Electronics and a pioneer in vehicle safety technology, has died aged 92.
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MT ArticleHolman UK appoints Nick Hay as managing director
Vehicle management, leasing and fleet solutions firm Holman UK has confirmed the appointment of Nick Hay as MD.
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FCZ ArticleScania delivers first hybrid military truck to Swedish defence agency
Scania has handed over the first of three hybrid trucks to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) as part of a project aimed at evaluating the potential of electrified powertrains in military operations.
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MT ArticleNational Lorry Week returns to spotlight the people and businesses behind UK freight
National Lorry Week will return from 24–30 June 2026, bringing a week-long focus on the people, businesses and vehicles that underpin UK supply chains.
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MT ArticleThe former chef putting service at the forefront of logistics
Both careers require you to remain calm under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment, so when former chef Tieron Gordon decided to hang up his oven gloves for a life on the road he already had many of the skills needed.
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MT ArticleLondon must go Dutch to clean up van and truck fleets
London needs a ‘Dutch-style’ zero emission zone preventing diesel freight vehicles from entering, because the city is falling behind on electrification, according to environmental campaigners.
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MT ArticleLorry rollover incident stirs up fatality fears
The British Concrete Transport Association (BCTA) said it was working with local authorities and supporting residents after a concrete mixer rolled over in Lincolnshire and demolished a garden wall.
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MT ArticleThe unbeatable logistics at the heart of World Cup 2026
As the World Cup kicks off and everyone’s gaze turns to North America, there is only one goal for the thousands of people involved in the logistics – ensuring the competition runs smoothly.
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MT ArticleNew reporting rules for councils aim to end pothole scourge
Councils will lose a third of their highways funding unless they demonstrate publicly how well they repair their roads and show what they are doing to avoid short-term fixes, under tough new rules.
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MT ArticleHutchinson competes in UK motorcycling championship with Prometeon support
Tyre firm Prometeon is sponsoring the Hutchinson Transport motorcycle racing team in the UK national No Limits Racing CB500 championship.
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MT ArticleTransport support firm overhauls business thanks to government-funded management course
A Leicestershire-based transport consultancy has credited a 12-week leadership programme for growing its business by 15% and transforming its productivity.
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MT ArticleOverseas firms make a splash buying up UK transport, retail and manufacturing companies
The number of UK transport, retail and manufacturing businesses snapped up by foreign companies rose for the third year running in 2025 and far outstripped our acquisitions of overseas firms, official data showed.
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MT ArticleGenerous Scottish transport sector boost funds for Transaid
More than £97,000 was raised for Transaid at its recent biennial Scottish dinner that saw nearly 300 people gather at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa near Grangemouth.
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MT ArticleTransport cuts no defence for ramping up military spend
Slashing transport spending to fund a significant increase in the UK defence budget would be a mistake that failed to recognise the strategic role infrastructure plays in times of conflict, Logistics UK warned.
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MT ArticleMaximum 10-hour working day to cut collisions
A union has called for the end to the “normalisation” of 12- to 15-hour working days and the introduction of a maximum 10-hour shift to reduce dangers on the road.
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MT ArticleComedian Josh Widdicombe to host Logistics UK awards
Comedian and co-host of Channel 4’s The Last Leg, Josh Widdicombe, has been announced as the host for Logistics UK’s annual awards taking place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in December.