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Panattoni plots new wave of spec development after securing £625m loan
Logistics developer Panattoni has secured a £625m development loan facility, which will be used to fuel its ambitious plans for further expansion in the UK’s speculative development market.
Iveco to integrate what3words into Iveco S-Way by 2025
Truck manufacturer Iveco has sealed a partnership deal with what3words which will see the tech company’s location technology integrated into the heavy-duty Iveco S-Way and Daily light commercial vehicle range by the end of 2024.
TfL speeds up bulk DVS grace period applications but hauliers say it is “not enough” to prevent major delays
TfL has announced this week it will fast track hauliers’ bulk applications for Direct Vision Standard grace period permits - but only for those applying for more than 100 trucks, leaving smaller hauliers facing a much lengthier process, which they warn is creating a major bottleneck.
China leaving Europe behind on commercial electric vehicle uptake, Bloomberg NEF report reveals
While the UK is the second highest European market for sales of electric medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles, with over 600 sold in the first half of 2024, this pales in comparison to China, which takes the lion’s share of global sales, new research reveals.
Two seconds from crash: report into HGV tanker near miss
A train was just two seconds away from hitting a tanker in Shropshire after a signaller used controls that circumvented safeguards, an investigation found.
Manchester’s ‘non-charging’ clean air plan to be submitted
Greater Manchester is putting the finishing touches to its clean air plan (CAP) – and it still intends not to charge any vehicle on its roads.
Next warehouse logistics called into question following tribunal ruling
Retailer Next warned that the viability of its warehouse operations had been left in doubt following an employment tribunal ruling that found it should pay thousands of shop staff the same as its warehouse workers.
Trimble announces major revamp of CoPilot commercial vehicle navigation
Tech giant Trimble has announced a major refesh of the user interface and trip planning functionalities of its in-cab commercial vehicle navigation tool.
Thousands more secure parking spaces needed to stop freight crime epidemic
HGV drivers believe freight-related crime is increasing with the majority of fuel or asset thefts taking place in the second half of the year, according to new research.
Northern Ireland Assembly calls for government action to ease border restrictions between NI and GB
The Northern Ireland Assembly came together in a rare moment of concensus this week to call on the UK government to resolve outstanding trade issues between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
