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Earlier this month the British Government announced a £1 billion investment to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks, in an attempt to combat the effects of fuel price uncertainty amidst ongoing turbulence in the Middle East. Eddie Richards, Partner, and Sadie Pitman (pictured below), Associate, both in the Real Estate team […]

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A communication tool called ‘Connect Driver Link’ has been launched by German software supplier Soloplan. With this tool, dispatchers can easily exchange digital information with drivers – even if the drivers work for subcontractors. The new development is part of the current version 3.06 of the transport management system (TMS) CarLo. The organisation of transports […]

Growing compliance demands, rising reporting costs and tighter sustainability regulations are placing increasing pressure on UK fleet operators, according to new industry benchmark research released this week by Jaama, the fleet management software specialist. Based on an industry-wide survey, the report examines compliance maturity, operational resilience and cost efficiency, revealing a sector under growing strain […]

Saint-Gobain is accelerating the decarbonisation of its UK transport operations with the introduction of six new Volvo FM Electric heavy goods vehicles, deployed in partnership with XPO Logistics as part of the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV & Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme. The move marks a significant milestone in large-scale zero-emission construction logistics, with the […]

Northern Ireland’s Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has significantly improved the efficiency of its 160-strong vehicle fleet, cutting CO² emissions by 27.7 tonnes over three years, thanks to its switch to Michelin tyres. Since 2021, the council has equipped its vans and trucks exclusively with Michelin tyres, after previously using a mix of brands, […]

Shrinkflation is usually framed as a consumer affordability issue. But behind every lighter cereal box, smaller snack bag, or reduced beverage multipack sits a much larger operational challenge: packaging downsizing is quietly reshaping logistics networks. Fresh U.S. data from InvestorsObserver, which tracked leading grocery brands including Frosted Flakes, Doritos, M&M’s, Coca-Cola and Campbell’s from 2020 […]

As sustainability pressures continue to reshape global logistics, air cargo operators are under increasing pressure to help shippers reduce emissions, improve carbon reporting and offer greener transport solutions across international supply chains. Against this backdrop, Cathay has published its Sustainability Report 2025, outlining progress in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), waste reduction and operational efficiency as […]

The logistics industry continues to face significant challenges in last mile delivery, where traditional route planning tools often lose visibility once shipments leave the depot. This “execution black box” can lead to costly errors, missed service requirements, and real-time disruptions. Analysts estimate that these inefficiencies cost operators £7 – £11 ($10 – $15) per failed […]

Jungheinrich is automating the material handling operations of FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH (FFG). A fully automated high-bay warehouse in silo design will form the logistical backbone for a future-proof production supply at the new Plant 3 site. Hamburg/Flensburg – Jungheinrich has been awarded a contract by FFG to establish an automated central warehouse in Flensburg. […]