Transport and Logistics Network
The 8th edition of the European Silk Road Summit (ESRS) will begin tomorrow, 27 November, in Vienna. Hundreds of industry players will gather to discuss the latest Eurasian transport trends and share their experiences.
The event will kick off with a s…
Krone Trailer UK, a leading manufacturer in the commercial trailer industry, is excited to announce that it now has a network of over 400 workshops and repair vans deployed across the UK and Ireland to provide a faster and more efficient trailer suppor…
This report examines ways to improve compliance with road freight transport regulations through the use of new data sources and technical solutions. It also reviews possibilities for new approaches to the broader governance of road freight as the avai…
Business consultancy Digital Catapult has teamed up with the company behind Spar supermarket stores on a pilot project it claims could have a significant impact on decarbonising the UK’s transport logistics sector.
A pilot scheme delivered by Digital C…
DP World’s Modal Shift Programme in Southampton has successfully removed 64,300 lorry journeys from British roads and cut carbon emissions by over 17,000 tonnes in its inaugural year.
Launched in September 2023, the initiative aims to increase rail fre…
It has been quite a year for the road transport industry with GXO outbidding Ceva to take over Wincanton and the Barclay family divesting themselves of Yodel. Not only that, at the time of writing, Royal Mail is awaiting approval for its £3.6 billion t…
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Several terrible accidents involving heavy vehicles in Australia have once again placed the spotlight on the industry and why we can – and must – do more.
An appalling few months on our roads
Here’s how seriou…
Laneshift, a zero-emission international freight initiative aimed at kickstarting development and deployment of zero-emission electric trucks and charging infrastructure across major cities in India and Latin America, has initiated a demonstration proj…
Battery-electric trucks are the best option to reduce emissions from road freight transport, and market forces are working in their favour, according to a report[1] by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW[2]) in collaboration with the Techni…
Wales has become a prime location for HGV training, attracting aspiring drivers from across the UK. The country’s diverse terrain and well-maintained road network provide ideal conditions for developing crucial lorry driving skills. The Welsh governmen…