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14 May 2025

New laws introduced to boost UK green aviation fuel production

The Department for Transport (DfT) has introduced new legislation in Parliament aimed at increasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the UK.

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13 May 2025

Coca-Cola HBC extends logistics partnership with Wincanton until 2026

Coca-Cola HBC, the bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company has extended its long-term partnership with logistics provider Wincanton until the end of 2026.

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13 May 2025

Government lowers train driver age to 18 amid looming workforce shortage

Young people across the UK will soon be able to start careers as train drivers at 18 instead of waiting until they are 20, as the government takes action to address an impending industry shortage.

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12 May 2025

FedEx to open two new logistics hubs by 2029 and ‘unlock growth for UK businesses’

Express transportation company FedEx has announced plans to open two new state-of-the-art logistics hubs close to its existing Kingsbury/Atherstone and Marston Gate sites.

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12 May 2025

HaulageHub and Menzies Distribution extend partnership with new five-year contract

HaulageHub, the digital freight marketplace, has secured a five-year contract extension with logistics firm, Menzies Distribution, to enhance logistics efficiency and reduce empty-running and CO2 emissions.

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09 May 2025

UK sign agreement to forge direct rail link with Switzerland

A direct and sustainable rail link connecting the UK to Switzerland could soon become reality after the Transport Secretary announced that a deal has been signed with the Swiss Federal government to commence discussions for its development.

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07 May 2025

New analysis shows industrial and logistics sector investment reaches £393m in Q1

New analysis by Avison Young, a global commercial real estate services firm has revealed that the UK industrial and logistics sector investment activity has increased by 9% year-on-year in Q1.

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07 May 2025

Council trials electric recycling truck powered by solar panels

Bath & North East Somerset Council are trialling an electric recycling collection truck powered by electricity generated from solar panels at Keynsham Recycling Hub.

Sustainability & EnvironmentFreight ForwardingNews + 3 more
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06 May 2025

Government pledges support for UK's £6b coach industry

Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood visited Star Coaches in Batley today, pledging renewed government support for the UK coach sector that employs 42,000 people nationwide.

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06 May 2025

GXO land seven year contract with NHS Supply Chain

NHS Supply Chain has awarded a seven-year contract to GXO to manage its logistics services for storing and delivering healthcare products.

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