Transport for London (TfL) is to start using new technology from two UK start-ups designed to reduce road danger and…
Author: John Thornton
John Thornton
John is the editor-in-chief at Akabo Media, leading the editorial strategy for Logistics Manager, Robotics & Automation Magazine, and City Transport & Traffic Innovation (CiTTi) Magazine. With over a decade of B2B publishing experience, he has edited sector-specific titles in engineering, technology, automotive, and marine industries. Since joining Akabo Media in 2019, John has driven engagement and growth across print, digital, and event platforms. He oversees magazine content, mentors editorial teams, and curates industry-leading conference content. John chairs and moderates the Road User Charging Conference series in Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Miami and Singapore, while also playing an active role in Akabo’s exhibitions. A prominent voice in logistics, supply chain, robotics, automation, and transport, John fosters industry connections and ensures Akabo Media’s content remains a vital resource for its professional audience.
DPD UK has announced the acquisition of same-day delivery company CitySprint, subject to regulatory clearance by the Competition and Markets Authority.…
Siemens Mobility and multinational consulting firm Everis have been awarded a five-year contract by Renfe, a state-owned company that operates…
Five Trojan Energy EV chargepoints have been installed on a street in the London Borough of Brent for a small…
John Thornton speaks to Andy Cliffe, CEO of M6toll, about the multimillion-pound digital transformation of the free-flowing route’s existing tolling…
Transport for London (TfL) has selected Euro Parking Collection (EPC), a subsidiary of Verra Mobility, for its Direct Vision Standard…
Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR) has announced plans to expand its e-mobility platform with the European launch of EVerse, a software offering…
Swedish micromobility company Voi Technology has announced several changes to its leadership teams in the UK and at its head…
EV charging network provider InstaVolt has announced Energy Assets Networks (EAN) as an authorised supply-chain partner to help accelerate the…
Delivery company DPD has announced the roll-out of a major new air-quality monitoring programme across six of the biggest cities…
