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Microlise battling Halloween cyber attack which disrupted DHL store deliveries for NISA
Microlise is battling to restore key systems following a cyber attack last week which saw DHL’s store deliveries for retailer NISA disrupted, when the attack left its delivery tracking system disabled.
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Administrator spells out Kettering container haulier’s struggles
Almost 100 trade creditors of a Northamptonshire haulage firm that collapsed in the summer are owed nearly £1m, according to its administrator.
XPO opens major distribution centre in Wakefield with Saint-Gobain UK
XPO has opened a new warehouse site in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with its long-term partner Saint-Gobain UK.
FreshLinc looks to diversify after loss of “significant” contract sees profit plunge
Cambridgeshire haulier FreshLinc has ramped up its diversification strategy after losing a “significant” retail contract last year, which hit turnover and profit, according to its latest annual results.
Administrator spells out Kettering container haulier’s struggles
XPO opens major distribution centre in Wakefield with Saint-Gobain UK
FreshLinc looks to diversify after loss of “significant” contract sees profit plunge
Speedy Freight invests £2m in Speedy Fulfil
Bentons Haulage extends partnership with Culligan UK for another five years
Haulage transport prices see slight fall in October, TEG Index reveals
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Administrator spells out Kettering container haulier’s struggles
Almost 100 trade creditors of a Northamptonshire haulage firm that collapsed in the summer are owed nearly £1m, according to its administrator.
XPO opens major distribution centre in Wakefield with Saint-Gobain UK
XPO has opened a new warehouse site in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with its long-term partner Saint-Gobain UK.
FreshLinc looks to diversify after loss of “significant” contract sees profit plunge
Cambridgeshire haulier FreshLinc has ramped up its diversification strategy after losing a “significant” retail contract last year, which hit turnover and profit, according to its latest annual results.
Speedy Freight invests £2m in Speedy Fulfil
National same-day courier Speedy Freight has invested £2m in the launch of Speedy Fulfil, its new fulfilment service.
Bentons Haulage extends partnership with Culligan UK for another five years
Bentons Haulage has extended its eight year partnership with water treatment firm Culligan UK for another five years, in a deal which also sees the Birmingham-based haulier provide a new fleet of ten Culligan UK-branded trailers.
Microlise battling Halloween cyber attack which disrupted DHL store deliveries for NISA
Microlise is battling to restore key systems following a cyber attack last week which saw DHL’s store deliveries for retailer NISA disrupted, when the attack left its delivery tracking system disabled.
Maritime Transport supports Royal British Legion with tenth annual Poppy tribute
Road and rail logistcs specialist Maritime Transport is marking its tenth consecutive year supporting the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal by adorning its entire vehicle fleet with poppies for the duration of November.
Abbey Logistics buys Gussion Transport UK and Widnes Tank Container Services
Abbey Logistics Group has acquired Widnes-based Gussion Transport UK and Widnes Tank Container Services for an undisclosed sum, as part of a wider strategy to expand its presence in key logistics hubs across the UK.
Biffa acquires Keenan Recycling to boost food waste collections
Waste management specialist Biffa has acquired food waste collection firm Keenan Recycling to bolster its food waste collection services.
SmartHub Logistics moves to appoint administrators
Construction logistics consolidation specialist SmartHub Logistics has given notice of its intention to appoint an administrator.
Administration watch
Administrator spells out Kettering container haulier’s struggles
Almost 100 trade creditors of a Northamptonshire haulage firm that collapsed in the summer are owed nearly £1m, according to its administrator.
SmartHub Logistics moves to appoint administrators
Construction logistics consolidation specialist SmartHub Logistics has given notice of its intention to appoint an administrator.
Inflation to blame for Wiltshire haulier’s administration
SL Transport’s collapse can be directly linked to soaring inflation which led to it suffering a loss of more than £200,000, according to its administrator.
Industry news
Haulage transport prices see slight fall in October, TEG Index reveals
October saw a marginal fall in both haulier and courier prices, according to the TEG Road Transport Index.
New van market hits three year high in October but EVs need government boost, says SMMT
Demand for new battery electric vans (BEVs) rose for the first time in five months, up 62% to 2,263 units, but fell over the year by 1.9% - accounting for just 5.6% market share, which is significantly below the 15% market share for 2024 decreed by the Zero Emission Vehicle ...
Schmitz Cargobull first manufacturer to factory-fit Webfleet telematics to its trailers
Webfleet is expanding its OEM.connect partner programme to trailers in a move which sees Schmitz Cargobull become the first trailer manufacturer to join the programme.
Commercial vehicle production bounces back in September, latest SMMT research reveals
Commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output grew by more than a quarter in September with 14,643 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off the production lines of UK factories, according to the latest research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Almost half of lorry drivers unhappy with quality of HGV truckstops in UK, survey reveals
Nearly half of lorry drivers are dissatisfied with the quality and number of HGV truck stops, according to a new survey from independent watchdog, Transport Focus.
Lack of government support for supply chain highlights need for logistics minister, says UKWA
The Labour government’s budget and its lack of support for the country’s supply chain proves the need for a logistics minister, the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) argued this week.
National Lorry Week 2024 launches at Stroud Brewery
RHA chair Moreton Cullimore has launched National Lorry Week 2024 today (4 November) at Stroud Brewery.
MAN Financial Services UK joins Traton Financial Services in drive to deliver green financing
MAN Financial Services UK has joined Traton Financial Services in a move aimed at offering customers more agile, bespoke and future-ready services, as its customers continue to transition to electric vehicles.
Upgrades for HGV drivers at Welcome Break rest sites
Welcome Break said it was spending £1.7m to upgrade its HGV parks, including fitting modern shower blocks, security fencing and infrared CCTV systems.
UK electric lorry programme faces “challenging” infrastructure issues
A government funded demonstrator programme addressing the widespread rollout of electric HGVs has encountered challenges installing public charging facilities, due to a shortage of suitable sites and planning problems.
Interviews
GXO and RHA outline the roadmap for driver safety and welfare in free to watch webinar
Motor Transport in association with leading 3PL GXO held a webinar in October to discuss the vital issue of how the road transport industry should be handling the recent influx of new drivers to ensure they are properly prepared for life on the road.
A New Era for renewable fuel supplies dawns in Essex
The use of renewable fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to cut carbon emissions from diesel trucks now rather than waiting for battery electric vehicles to develop into a more practical solution is becoming increasingly popular.
‘SMEs are in a massive hole over electric but the approach is too blinkered’
Chris Clowes, executive director of global logistics consultancy, SCALA, considers the ways other countries are tackling HGV fleet decarbonisation, and the lessons operators can learn from a domestic market still claiming record numbers of casualties
Battery electric nothing new for Bradshaw Electric Vehicles
Battery electric vehicles are sometimes regarded as new-fangled devices but they were first seen on the roads of Europe in the 1890s and in the 1960s the UK had the world’s largest fleet of BEVs in the days when electric milk floats were a common sight on every street. Today ...
Renault Trucks shows that electric trucks can do the job at only a 5% price premium
Renault Trucks has been on its battery electric vehicle (BEV) industrial manufacturing journey for four years now and recently held a series of open days at its electric demo centre based at its axle plant in Saint-Priest near Lyon to give an update on progress.
The APC still flying the flag for independent couriers 30 years on
The APC was founded 30 years ago as The Alternative Parcels Company and still has an unusual ownership model in the parcels world, in that it is owned by its 103 independent, entrepreneurial delivery-and-collection couriers.
‘There are ways round the cost of buying electric but hydrogen’s a non-starter…’
John Granby, director of e-Truck and e-Van at EO Charging, has worked in the automotive sector for over 25 years, including spells with Scania and MAN Truck & Bus. Prior to joining EO in 2021, he led the development of Tevva’s hydrogen electric trucks across the UK. Here he tells ...
Battery electric vehicles need to focus on upstream as well as tailpipe emissions
Head of sustainability for most operators is a relatively new job description, and Dr Nicholas Head who covers that role for XPO UK & Ireland has indeed only been doing the job for just over two years.
Decarbonisation
UK electric lorry programme faces “challenging” infrastructure issues
A government funded demonstrator programme addressing the widespread rollout of electric HGVs has encountered challenges installing public charging facilities, due to a shortage of suitable sites and planning problems.
DFDS charges up list of UK electric lorry operators
DFDS said it would become one of the biggest operators of electric heavy duty trucks in the UK with the introduction of 10 Volvo FM and FH electric models in east and northwest England and Ireland.
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Unlocking the benefits of shared transport
2024 has been a challenging year for retailers. The need to reduce costs and make progress on sustainability targets, all while providing an omnichannel shopping experience to meet the high expectations of consumers weighs heavily.
Introducing Scania Financial Services new Managing Director
In July 2024, Scania Financial Services welcomed Karima Haji as its new Managing Director – although, Karima is no stranger to the Scania family, having previously been the Transformation Director at Scania Great Britain since 2021.
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The arrival of the recently launched eActros 600 tractor unit.
The arrival of the recently launched eActros 600 tractor unit means Mercedes-Benz Trucks now offers a comprehensive line-up of battery electric vehicles to hauliers in the UK – but that’s not all.
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MOTOR TRANSPORT TOP 100 2023
It’s been a difficult year for the road transport industry, but our annual survey of company performance highlights the professionalism and tenacity of operators in facing up to the challenges.
Palletways welcomes Foulger Transport and Transol Logistics into the fold
Foulger Transport and Transol Logistics have joined the Palletways pallet network.
Foulger Transport opts for Mercedes-Benz Actros
Norfolk haulier Foulger Transport has taken delivery of seven new Euro-5 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks. The units join its 100-plus strong, predominantly Daf, fleet.
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