Innovate UK has announced the locations for a nationwide network of 54 electric HGV charging hubs to support the shift to zero-emission freight transport. These hubs are being developed through four key projects—Project Electric Freightway,…

The heads of 30 leading UK businesses have written to Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP, urging the government to prioritise the logistics sector in its forthcoming Industrial Strategy. Spearheaded by business group Logistics…

The UK is once again facing a shortage of lorry drivers, raising concerns about potential supply chain disruptions and empty supermarket shelves. While the industry saw a temporary boost in recruitment following the Covid crisis…

A new law set to be introduced in England and Wales will outlaw sophisticated electronic devices used by criminals to steal cars. More than 700,000 vehicles were broken into last year, with high-tech gadgets like…

A new investigation into fire risks linked to electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) has outlined measures to improve the design and safety of charging infrastructure. Commissioned by Connected Places Catapult, part of Innovate UK, the…

Edinburgh City Council has introduced a new fleet of heavy goods vehicles and welfare buses fitted with advanced safety features. The 152 HGVs, including bin lorries, road sweepers, gritters, mobile libraries, and construction vehicles, along…

HGVC, a specialist in HGV driver training, has launched an exclusive app to support trainee drivers and simplify the training process. This latest initiative is part of the company’s efforts to address the UK’s ongoing…

A new report from the Road Haulage Association (RHA) warns that the UK logistics sector requires 40,000 new HGV drivers each year for the next five years to maintain supply chain stability. The report, Lorry…

Drivers across Wiltshire, Leeds, Essex, and Buckinghamshire are set to benefit from faster and more efficient journeys as the government approves four major road improvement projects. The upgrades will focus on key routes, including the…