Chinese manufacturer BYD is expanding aggressively into the European electric truck market. The company plans to offer trucks alongside batteries, charging infrastructure and fleet energy systems, increasing pressure on established European truck makers. At the same time, Europe’s truck industry says the rollout of charging infrastructure and supportive policies still...
As logistics operators face shifting global trade dynamics, evolving regulation and rising cost challenges, Logistics UK’s Finance Forum 2026 – taking place in London on 9 July – will provide practical insight for the sector on how to navigate mounting economic uncertainty and operational pressures. Prominent economist Vicky Pryce, Chief...
The announcement of a trade deal between the UK government and the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) will boost confidence and create real momentum for UK businesses trading internationally according to business group Logistics UK. Chief Executive Ben Fletcher said, “The UK grows when it trades, and this agreement is a...
Asda has begun introducing to its fleet an additional 55 temperature-controlled step-frame moving-deck double deck trailers manufactured by Tiger, following successful trials last year. The order is Tiger’s first for the dual-temperature variant of its refrigerated lifting deck trailer and will provide versatility for transporting chilled and frozen goods across...
Euro NCAP has tested seven new trucks in the Regional Distribution category, where five were awarded the maximum five-star safety rating and all were judged to be CitySafe. An additional five-star rating and CitySafe label was achieved by a vehicle in the Utility sector. The latest tested commercial vehicles are...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and European road transport associations, including IRU members, have released a joint statement ahead of the upcoming court hearing on Austria’s anti-transit measures on the Brenner corridor. The IRU, together with national road transport associations from several EU countries, has released a joint statement...
In modern logistics, efficiency is no longer just about what happens on the road. Increasingly, the biggest delays occur before a vehicle even leaves the depot. For HGV operators, turnaround time (the total time taken to arrive, load or unload, and depart) is a critical performance metric. Yet it is...
Volvo Trucks keeps pushing the boundaries for electric truck transport. With the launch of its new electric trucks with improved performance, flexibility and ranges up to 700 km, this is a new benchmark for electric heavy-duty trucks. Volvo Trucks launches new electric trucks with improved performance and ranges of up...
Brigade Electronics, a global leader in commercial vehicle safety solutions, is urging the UK Government to ensure that any implementation of General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR 2) strengthens – not compromises – the UK’s position as a world leader in vehicle safety standards and protects UK industry. Currently, the European...