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Government backs autonomous container transport trial at Port of Tyne
A consortium led by the North East Automotive Alliance has secured Government funding to develop the UK's first autonomous container transport system at the Port of Tyne.
Heathrow reports record passenger numbers as third runway plans advance
Heathrow Airport handled 7.9 million passengers in July 2025, marking its busiest month on record, with passenger demand continuing to grow year-on-year.
DPD successfully tests electric tug as part of fleet sustainability drive
Parcel delivery company, DPD has announced that testing of its Terberg YT203-EV electric tug has been a success after being put through its paces by DPD drivers at its giant Oldbury hub.
Wincanton secures three year deal with Futon Company
Wincanton has announced a new three-year partnership with space-saving furniture and small-space living solution brand, Futon Company.
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT invests £203m in UK logistics development
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR) has announced its first logistics development venture in the United Kingdom, with a total investment of $350.1m (£203.5m) for four new properties in the East Midlands.
Just Group invests £20m in M6 Toll Road
FTSE 250 retirement specialist Just Group has completed a £20 million investment in the M6 Toll Road through a refinancing deal with Midland Motorways Group.
National Highways announces £8b Strategic Roads Network contract
National Highways has unveiled plans for a massive £8 billion contract to maintain and operate England's Strategic Road Network, marking one of the largest infrastructure procurement exercises in recent years.
HS2 unveils interior design concepts for new high-speed trains
HS2 revealed the interior design concepts for its Class 895 trains for the first time, as part of railway celebrations marking 200 years of modern rail transport.
Unipart extends partnership with Selco Builders Warehouse
Unipart has announced a new two-and-a-half-year contract extension with Selco Builders Warehouse, the UK-based trade-only builders’ merchant.
The race behind the race: CILT's exclusive look at F1's logistics operations
The roar of engines and the smell of burning rubber might dominate the senses at a Formula One race, but behind the glamour lies one of the world's most complex logistics operations.
