Sir Jon Thompson, executive chair of HS2, will be questioned by the UK Transport Committee on managing costs as the…
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.
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UK transport secretary Mark Harper believes fully autonomous vehicles could feature on some British roads within two years. As previously…
London boroughs will receive £235m in government funding redirected from HS2 to resurface roads across the UK capital city over…
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Claire Mann has been appointed Transport for London’s (TfL’s) chief operating officer (COO). Mann, who is currently managing director of…
A consortium of British companies has secured £1.3m in UK government funding to explore how electricity stored in electric vehicle…
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The inaugural Road User Charging Conference Middle East & Africa will take place next year, it has been announced. Set to…
The UK government has made clear its plans to make Britain a carbon neutral country. To achieve this goal, a…
