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ICS2 is the EU’s security and import control platform[1], designed to tighten supply chain monitoring. After air cargo and maritime shipping, it was extended to rail and road transport in April 2025. Now, road hauliers face the full obligation: the ENS…
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The global freight forwarding market is projected to reach USD 285.60 billion by 2030, growing at a 4.9% CAGR from 2025. Key trends include globalization, increased demand from online retail, and pandemic-driven supply chain shifts. …
IRU member the American Trucking Associations (ATA)[1] has been calculating the tonnage index based on surveys from its membership since the 1970s. Here are the results for July 2025.
Trucking activity in the US increased slightly in July, but activity…
Road freight transport prices in Europe rose slightly on the contract market in the second quarter of 2025. But they retreated on the spot market, due to weak demand.
The European road freight transport market is facing contrasting demand dynamics, com…
A man has died after being found injured on the M8.[1]
Emergency services were called to the busy motorway[2] at around 12.40pm on Thursday, August 28, following reports that a pedestrian had been found injured between J6 (Newhouse) and J5 (Shotts).
Of…
DP World has launched a new low carbon truck programme (LCTP) at its London Gateway and Southampton logistics hubs, offering truck operators access to low carbon fuel in a UK industry first.
With more than 4,000 truck visits per day at its two UK ports…
Work to repair part of a Glasgow motorway has been delayed again, with the client blaming “inaccurate records of utility apparatus”.
Amey’s work on the M8 Woodside Viaducts will not be complete until the second half of 2027, Transport Scotland announce…
Drivers could see traffic volumes slashed by 80% as a landmark motorway project gets the green light.
12:59, 28 Aug 2025
M6 motorway drivers face ‘landmark’ change under Labour government
Drivers could benefit from a major change as a motorway scheme…
There are delays on the M8 this afternoon following an incident which is causing chaos for motorists who are stuck in huge queues.
The busy motorway remains closed, as of 1.30pm on Thursday (August 28), between J6 (Newhouse) and J5 (Shotts).
At Newhous…
Rochdale-based Forrest Fresh Foods has taken delivery of two Volvo FH Aero 6×2 tractor units, equipped with the manufacturer’s I-Save technology to maximise fuel efficiency.
Supplied by Neil Patton, Customer Solutions Manager at Thomas Hardie Commerci…