The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and more than 40 European transport organisations have jointly called on EU Member States and the European Commission to allocate at least €100 billion to the next Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding round under the forthcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). As negotiations on the EU’s long-term budget intensify, the cross-modal coalition warns that the EU’s economic competitiveness, climate transition and security ambitions will fall short without significantly reinforced infrastructure funding. The joint letter stresses that sustained EU investment is essential to deliver cross-border connectivity, dual-use infrastructure supporting both civilian transport and
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Volvo’s gas-powered trucks are growing in volume as more markets are embracing alternative fuels that enable significant reduction of CO2 emissions. 2025 was Volvo’s best sales year ever for trucks powered by gas thanks to leading products and the favourable supply and cost of fuel. Volvo Trucks has now delivered more than 10,000 gas-powered trucks globally since the company introduced this technology in 2018. So far, UK is Volvo’s leading market, followed by Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, and France. New upcoming gas markets include India and Latin America, where volumes are growing steadily. Volvo’s
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Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, is transforming Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) with the launch of a sophisticated backup tracker that combats modern theft techniques and improves retrieval rates in high-risk environments. The GL51CG is a long standby, battery-powered telematics device that supports multilayer protection by providing an easily concealed and hard to detect secondary unit. “Traditional single-tracker solutions are increasingly vulnerable to organised criminals who deliberately search for and remove visible, wired devices,” explains Vernon Bonser, International Sales Director at Queclink Wireless Solutions. “With less than 20 per cent
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Derry Bros achieved strong growth in 2025 with record numbers of hauliers, freight forwarders and logistics operators needing customs support for the movement of goods between the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. The company attracted 300 new customers during the past 12 months, resulting in more than 110,000 processed customs declarations. In particular, the volume of GB-NI declarations jumped by 47% as shippers sought smoother trade across the Irish Sea. “We are using our longstanding expertise to provide guidance and support, so our expanding customer base can navigate a constantly evolving customs landscape,” explains Sarah-Louise
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Postrack, the European asset tracking specialist, has launched a smart temperature monitoring solution to help cold chain operators reduce costs, improve load safety and achieve high levels of operational compliance. The integrated tool is combined with battery-powered GPS tracking to deliver real-time visibility and complete control over sensitive shipments. “For cold chain operators it is critical that medicines, food and chemicals are kept at the correct temperature throughout a journey to avoid wastage, additional overheads and a loss of customer trust,” explains Niclas Holm, Founder and CEO of Postrack. “During initial trials, the smart solution
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For the second year in a row, Volvo Trucks is the market leader in Europe for heavy-duty trucks. In 2025, the company had an overall market share in Europe of 19.0%. Volvo Trucks was the market leader in Europe for heavy trucks (16 tonnes and above) in 2025 with a market share of 19.0% – up from 17.9% 2024. The markets with the most registered Volvo trucks during the year were UK, France, Poland, Germany and Lithuania. Volvo’s long-distance FH Aero truck has won the hearts of many European haulers. Thanks to improved aerodynamics and
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SureCam, the video telematics and fleet safety technology specialist, has launched a next-generation, multi-view dashcam solution to deliver combined 360° visibility and AI-powered insights for commercial fleets. SureCam Vantage will provide up to six synchronised views around the vehicle to help meet regulatory requirements and reduce on-road risk. “A growing number of cities are implementing stricter Vision Zero and Direct Vision standards, requiring fleets to eliminate blind spots, improve situational awareness, and capture verifiable evidence of road incidents,” explains Justin White, European Managing Director of SureCam. “SureCam Vantage represents the next generation of video telematics,
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The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has launched the RHA Van Standard, a new best-practice compliance guide designed to support van operators navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. The guidance is aimed at businesses operating goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight, including operators who may primarily run HGV fleets but rely on vans to support local, time-critical or specialist work. In recent years, van operators have faced growing regulatory pressure, increased DVSA enforcement activity and confusion over how rules apply – particularly around drivers’ hours, working time, international operations and employment responsibilities. The
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The UK’s transport and logistics industry is facing mounting pressures – from chronic driver shortages and widening skills gaps to rising stress levels and persistent road safety risks. In response, a new national event – the ClearMinds ClearRoads Conference – has been launched to bring together industry leaders, transport managers, wellbeing specialists, and UK Roads Policing to address these urgent issues head-on. With 2.7 million people working across the sector – 8.2% of the entire UK workforce – the need for improved safety, compliance, and workforce wellbeing has never been more critical. Recent figures highlight
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Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has introduced a range of entry-level vehicle tracking devices to meet the growing demand for low-cost, high-volume commercial fleet telematics deployments. The GV30 Series combines compact size and powerful features, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of monitoring applications including van and truck tracking, stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) and logistics management. “Our GV30 Series is designed to provide long-term deployability, simple installation and stable performance for high-volume, rapid roll-out tracking requirements that keep operating costs under control,” explains Vernon Bonser,
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