Electric power for HGVs, direct vision for lorry cabs, sophisticated camera and sensor systems and e-powered cargo bikes: the future of freight transport was on full display at the 2019 Freight in the City show in London. Innovation in vehicle design, safety systems, logistics and consolidation dominated Freight in the City as never before.

Safer construction sites, vehicles and drivers coming to Manchester

HGV operators have one year to apply for their new London safety permits

Specialist contractor McGee has invested a further £2m in its truck fleet to increase road safety, exceed environmental compliance, and optimise operational efficiency.

EU Parliament has approved regulations for Direct Vision and TfL is expected to issue a Traffic Order for the HGV Permit Scheme requiring compliance by October 2020.