Transport and Logistics Network
TSSA calls for switch to sustainable freight on Earth Day
Transport and travel union TSSA is marking Earth Day by calling for an urgent modal shift which would see rail replace road usage as the primary focus of freight.
In line with longst…
The global logistics landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and at the heart of this shift lies the road freight services market. With businesses expanding operations across borders and e-commerce reshaping consumer behavior, the demand for…
The service, branded FCA Flow, is aimed at simplifying the customs process for consignments traded under Free Carrier (FCA) incoterms — the most commonly used for UK–Benelux road freight.
According to Europa Road[1], the new system eliminates the need…
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Why securing British Steel’s future is critical for UK logistics
A delivery of coking coal & iron from ship to factory would not normally turn heads, but it’s no exaggeration to say today’s transport of…
15 April 2025
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Fire breaks out on CLdN Ro-Ro vessel at Zeebrugge, 100 vehicles destroyedThe blaze, which broke out on one of the vessel’s cargo decks, is believed to have been fuelled by electric vehicles, causing significant internal damage due to intense heat.
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How transport looks in 120 years’ time will depend largely on the choices we make in the next 10 years to limit and mitigate the effects of climate change, and to guide the use of technology.
However there are trends apparent now which, if we manag…
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India is considering liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuelled trucks as the long-haul road freight solution to replace the highly polluting diesel trucks. While there is little doubt that diesel trucks, a primary source of freight transport …
This month Royal Mail[1] completed the removal of 18 domestic flights as part of its effort to improve reliability and minimise carbon emissions.
One of the last flights departed from East Midlands Airport on Saturday 5 April – the planes will be repla…
Road freight is a significant driver of urban air pollution across the European Union, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors.
The audit, which reviewed pollution levels and policy effectiveness in Athens, Barcelona and Krakow, hi…
The European Union extended the Road Transport Agreement with Ukraine until Dec. 31, 2025, allowing Ukrainian and EU carriers to operate without special permits for bilateral and transit land-based vehicles, according to the European Commission[1].
The…