European News
New commercial vehicle registrations: vans -8.2%, trucks -9.8%, buses +3.6% in Q1-Q3 2025
The first nine months of 2025 continued to prove challenging for the EU’s commercial vehicle market, with significant registration declines in key markets amid an already challenging economic context. The only exception was the bus segment, which recorded growth.
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Revolutionise UK–Irish Trade for Fulfilment with Fearless Synergy
Derry Bros, the leading customs clearance specialist, has launched a fully automated customs management solution for fulfilment providers moving goods between the UK and Ireland.
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Signs GBP 25 million debt facility to build three Bio-CNG refuelling stations and unlock new truck orders
ReFuels N.V., one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), announces that CNG Fuels has entered into a GBP 25 million five-year debt facility with funds managed by the Foresight Group.
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We’re building a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership in Scotland
We’re proud to announce plans for a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership at Eurocentral, Scotland — an exciting next chapter for us here at Ciceley Commercials.
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Truckstop at Folkstone Services Truck Park latest to receive top parking award
Getlink Customs Services has demonstrated the highest standards across their operations, earning the Park Mark Freight award.
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Sutterton Truck Stop Achieves Park Mark Freight Reaccreditation
Sutterton truck stop in Lincolnshire has been awarded the Park Mark Freight accreditation, highlighting a commitment to safety and high standards in their work.
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XPO Logistics opens a new distribution platform near Grenoble
Located in Saint-Égrève, the site strengthens the logistics company's national network and supports its CSR commitments in France by offering palletized distribution and last-mile delivery services.
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Palletways expands into Slovenia and Croatia, now delivering to 25 European countries
Palletways, Europe’s largest and most trusted palletised freight network, has announced the expansion of its international operations into Slovenia and Croatia.
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HGV driver found to be over seven times drug drive limit sentenced
A HGV driver in charge of a 20-tonne truck has been sentenced after being found driving over seven times the drug drive limit.
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H2 Vehicle Systems completes acquisition of Hydrogen Vehicle Systems
H2 Vehicle Systems Ltd (HVS) has successfully completed a going-concern acquisition of the business and selected assets of Hydrogen Vehicle Systems Ltd on 6 October 2025, following a pre-pack administration.
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100% trailer visibility boosts NTEX operational efficiency
NTEX, headquartered in Gothenburg, is a transport and logistics firm with a pan-European presence that operates offices in multiple European countries, including Norway, Finland, the UK, Germany, Poland, and the Baltic states.
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From Highland threads to high fashion: Stevens & Graham revives EU exports post-Brexit
European road freight specialist Europa Road is playing a pivotal role in unlocking EU trading, post-Brexit for Scottish exporters.
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New Goldhofer Blade Lifter Added to Our Expanding Renewable Fleet
We are excited to announce the latest addition to our specialist wind turbine transport fleet with the purchase of a Goldhofer FTV850 Blade Lifter system.
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Lorry driver sentenced for violent road rage attack
A 47-year-old man who brutally attacked a fellow lorry driver – stabbing him multiple times in the back – has been sentenced to 22 months’ imprisonment.
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Decarbonising heavy-duty road transport: State of the enabling conditions
ACEA’s report on the state of the enabling conditions for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) shows that most of the necessary enabling conditions, from truck-suitable infrastructure and grid access to cost parity for zero-emission vehicles, remain bottlenecks in the race for HDV decarbonisation.
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Man arrested in connection with fly-tipping incidents across multiple counties
A man has been arrested and two tipper trucks have been seized as part of a multi-agency investigation into organised waste crime across the south east.
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MV Commercial Climbs the Ranks in Scotland’s Top 100 Private Companies: Driving Growth Through Innovation and Resilience
MV Commercial Ltd, one of Scotland’s leading specialists in commercial vehicle rental and sales, has achieved another milestone in our growth journey by securing 54th place in the Scotland Ltd. 2025 report, Grant Thornton’s annual ranking of the nation’s top 100 private companies.
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Voltempo celebrates start of series production for British-built HyperCharger
Voltempo has commenced series production of its advanced megawatt charging system (MCS) – the HyperCharger – marking a major milestone for the UK’s transition to zero-emission road freight.
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Europa launches simple solutions to French legislative changes coming into force on 1 Jan 2026
Europa Worldwide Group has announced two new services that address the uncertainties that threaten to undermine British exporters’ confidence in European trade.
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Celebrating fleet excellence; FORS Fleet Operator Awards debuts at annual conference
FORS is excited to announce the debut of the FORS Fleet Operator Awards, taking place alongside the eighth edition of the FORS Annual Conference on 23 October 2025 at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham.
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The future of freight has arrived
The purpose-built vessel is already transforming our Belfast–Heysham route with greater capacity, smarter technology, and greener operations.
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Einride achieves world-first cabless electric autonomous border crossing and customs passing – without a human driver onboard
Einride, a technology company that provides digital, electric and autonomous solutions for road freight, today announced a historic milestone: the successful cross-border operation of a cabless electric autonomous vehicle without a human driver onboard.
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