The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the news that the government has made a decision in favour of one of the two schemes put forward earlier this year to expand Heathrow Airport and deliver a third runway. Steve Parker, BIFA director general said: “I realise that this is just the first step in […]
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The UK’s HGV driver shortage has been a recurring headline for several years. But where does it stand as we enter 2026? Find out in our HGV driver update here. The UK’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver shortage has been a recurring headline for the past few years, with the crisis peaking in the wake […]
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In a landmark strategic move set to fundamentally reshape the UK logistics exhibition landscape, between 30 June to 2 July 2026, the UK logistics supply chain will converge like never before across two leading Midland venues – the NEC Birmingham and NAEC Stoneleigh to create UK Logistics Week — the UK’s annual destination for logistics […]
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Transport demand increased by 30.27% in the week commencing 30th March, as the industry sought to outpace the traditional Easter rush, according to TEG’s Road Transport Index. The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply recently warned that rising transport, energy and raw material costs could drive consumer goods prices higher in 2026. With the Strait […]
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Today’s (28th May 2026) announcement that the UK and EU intend to scrap trade barriers affecting fresh food movements from mid-2027 has been welcomed by business group Logistics UK. According to Ben Fletcher, the organisation’s Chief Executive, the move has the potential to boost the UK’s economy by £5.1 billion1 annually: “Our members have invested […]
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A major milestone has been reached at Cliff Lakes, as components for the UK’s largest water slide have been successfully delivered following a carefully coordinated international transport operation led by Future Forwarding Co Ltd. Commissioned by Kingsbury Watersport Limited, the project centres on the delivery of the X-Tower Slide, a large-scale fibreglass and galvanised steel […]
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Unipart and KBR have announced a new strategic partnership bringing together the two businesses’ world-class capabilities to deliver innovative and resilient solutions for the defence industry. The partnership combines Unipart’s expertise in supply chain management, logistics, and digital solutions with KBR’s deep-rooted experience in systems engineering, programme management, and defence operational support. The official signing […]
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Unipart has formally opened its new facility, Trax Park, in Doncaster. The site was officially opened by the Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, at an event attended by local dignitaries, industry leaders, and Unipart partners. The new multi-sector facility represents a significant long-term investment in the region and Unipart’s commitment to strengthening the UK’s domestic […]
Read MoreUnipart has announced a strategic collaboration with Volklec, a UK-based battery cell manufacturer. This partnership will see Unipart providing comprehensive logistics and management services for Volklec’s EV battery cells, encompassing transport, storage, testing, and triage, with a focus on state of charge and temperature monitoring. Volklec is a UK battery cell manufacturer focused on developing […]
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Unipart has been selected for the global programme to deploy Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), an undertaking at the center of Europe’s energy transition and the global shift toward clean, reliable, nuclear power. Operating as a supply chain partner to Amentum, the Programme Delivery Partner to Rolls-Royce SMR, Unipart joins a team including Mace, Turner […]
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