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Logistics UK has issued a final call for table bookings as demand surges for the 10th annual Logistics Awards. Taking place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 10 December 2026, the awards evening will recognise the accomplishments over the past 12 months of businesses moving goods by road, rail, sea and air, including operators, manufacturers, logistics and supporting industries.

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has appointed a policy and engagement lead for Northern Ireland. Ally Hobson, policy and engagement lead for Northern Ireland at the RHA Ally Hobson joins the trade body on 2 November, bringing 30 years’ experience in transport and logistics. His background includes roles with Montgomery Transport Group, McCulla Ireland and Campbell McCleave, spanning freight forwarding, road transport, customs and operational management.

Deliveroo is launching its first-ever fleet of autonomous delivery robots in the UK, bringing hot restaurant takeaways and supermarket grocery orders straight to customers’ doors.

Clearly Technologies has officially launched on the Geotab Marketplace via the Order Now programme across the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK and the EU. The solution allows fleets to unify disconnected systems and capture more than £2,000 in hidden annual savings per vehicle. A typical enterprise fleet runs a dozen or more disconnected systems, ranging from telematics and fuel cards to maintenance and finance platforms.

Humax EV Charging is bringing its MX Pro 22kW charger to the UK for commercial and fleet applications. The new 22kW solution is designed for fleet, depot and workplace charging The new 22kW commercial charger combines faster deployment, scalable infrastructure, intelligent vehicle authentication and open CPMS integration for fleet, depot and workplace charging. The MX Pro is built to simplify both initial deployment and future expansion.

Experienced LCV leader Richard Chamberlain has rejoined Harris Maxus UK as its new sales director. Richard Chamberlain, sales director at Harris Maxus UK His appointment follows the recent promotion of Gary Brown to commercial operations director, with Chamberlain taking responsibility for sales performance across the Maxus dealer network.

The average price of a litre of diesel in the UK has passed the psychological £2 barrier, hitting a record high of 200.01p in a punishing new milestone for fleets and drivers. Real-time forecourt data shows UK diesel prices have already surged past an average of £2 per litre New data from the RAC shows the cost of filling an average family car has now soared to £110, marking a near-£32 increase since the start of the conflict in the Middle East.

UK truckers are being urged to boost their heart health with Omega-3 during a month-long campaign throughout October at the Chippenham Pit Stop. Team member Kerry Cook with two healthy options of sardines on toast and porridge with walnuts These essential fatty acids help drivers maintain healthy blood pressure, circulation and heart rhythm during long hours on the road delivering 90% of the UK’s goods.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened UK order books for the new Caddy Cargo and Caddy People, introducing an interior technology refresh and updated styling. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Prices start from £26,145 (excluding VAT) for the Caddy Cargo and £28,900 for the Caddy People, with first customer deliveries starting from this month. Significant cabin updates deliver a new, larger 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen as well as the Digital Cockpit Pro as standard.

Organisations and individuals championing safer roads have been recognised for their outstanding work at Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards 2026. The event revealed the winners and runners-up of 12 awards Held last night (Wednesday 30 September 2026) at New Dock Hall at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, the event brought together more than 300 people from across the fleet sector to reveal the winners and runners-up of 12 awards.