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Amazon challenges 3PLs with launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services
Amazon has launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its global freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping capabilities to businesses of all types and sizes, in a move which has sent shock waves around the logistics market.
Latest news
Fleet vehicle downtime hits lowest levels in 2026
Fleet downtime has fallen to its lowest level since before the pandemic, data from tech firm epyx revealed.
Industry’s talent pool could narrow unless diversity is embraced
Research into how women and ethnic minorities perceive careers within haulage and zero tailpipe emission trucks found stereotypes still dominate, with many imagining the sector as dirty, physical and male-dominated.
Sweet deal for IPP with Swizzels contract extension
Pallet pooler IPP has renewed its contract with sweet firm Swizzels, taking the long-standing partnership to over 17 years.
Fleet vehicle downtime hits lowest levels in 2026
Fleet downtime has fallen to its lowest level since before the pandemic, data from tech firm epyx revealed.
Industry’s talent pool could narrow unless diversity is embraced
Research into how women and ethnic minorities perceive careers within haulage and zero tailpipe emission trucks found stereotypes still dominate, with many imagining the sector as dirty, physical and male-dominated.
Sweet deal for IPP with Swizzels contract extension
Pallet pooler IPP has renewed its contract with sweet firm Swizzels, taking the long-standing partnership to over 17 years.
New sales manager appointment at Palletways Edinburgh
Palletways Edinburgh has recruited Andrew Grant from DX Freight to be its new sales manager.
Fraikin renews 333 vehicle fleet management deal with NHS Blood and Transplant division
Fraikin and NHS Blood and Transplant have strengthened their decades‑long partnership with a renewed fleet management agreement.
Graduate’s rapid rise highlights logistics industry opportunities, says Generation Logistics
The logistics sector is offering strong earning potential and rapid career progression for new entrants, according to Generation Logistics, which is showcasing success stories to attract fresh talent into the industry.
Over 40% of transport and retail firms plan May price hikes as costs surge, ONS data reveals
More than 40% of UK transport and storage firms are planning to increase prices in May, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), as rising costs continue to ripple through supply chains.
Geodis to open pharmaceutical warehouse near Manchester airport
French transport and logistics giant Geodis is opening a temperature-controlled GDP-compliant pharmaceutical warehouse close to Manchester airport, which will support both inventory management and cross-docking operations.
Fleet vehicle downtime hits lowest levels in 2026
Industry’s talent pool could narrow unless diversity is embraced
Sweet deal for IPP with Swizzels contract extension
New sales manager appointment at Palletways Edinburgh
Fraikin renews 333 vehicle fleet management deal with NHS Blood and Transplant division
Graduate’s rapid rise highlights logistics industry opportunities, says Generation Logistics
Over 40% of transport and retail firms plan May price hikes as costs surge, ONS data reveals
Geodis to open pharmaceutical warehouse near Manchester airport
Operator news
Sweet deal for IPP with Swizzels contract extension
Pallet pooler IPP has renewed its contract with sweet firm Swizzels, taking the long-standing partnership to over 17 years.
New sales manager appointment at Palletways Edinburgh
Palletways Edinburgh has recruited Andrew Grant from DX Freight to be its new sales manager.
Fraikin renews 333 vehicle fleet management deal with NHS Blood and Transplant division
Fraikin and NHS Blood and Transplant have strengthened their decades‑long partnership with a renewed fleet management agreement.
Geodis to open pharmaceutical warehouse near Manchester airport
French transport and logistics giant Geodis is opening a temperature-controlled GDP-compliant pharmaceutical warehouse close to Manchester airport, which will support both inventory management and cross-docking operations.
Just Haulage sees licence revoked after ‘very dangerous’ vehicle defects and maintenance failures
Just Haulage has had its operator’s licence revoked after a Traffic Commissioner found serious and repeated road safety failings, including a trailer being driven in a “very dangerous” condition, with all ten wheel nuts loose.
Amazon challenges 3PLs with launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services
Amazon has launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its global freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping capabilities to businesses of all types and sizes, in a move which has sent shock waves around the logistics market.
Northgate Mobility Group rebrands Blakedale and FridgeXpress
Northgate Mobility Group has rebranded traffic management specialist Blakedale and FridgeXpress, as part of a wider move to create a connected proposition.
Beer52 brews up contract extension with Europa Warehouse
Craft beer subscription club Beer52 has extended its partnership with Europa Warehouse, following eight years of collaboration.
Matthew Kibble Transport boosts fleet after expanding Pallet-Track partnership
Lancashire logistics firm Matthew Kibble Transport has invested a six-figure sum in new trucks and trailers, following an expansion of the firm’s partnership with Pallet-Track.
Weetabix extends warehouse partnership after XPO Logistics delivers £500,000 of savings
Breakfast cereal brand Weetabix is extending its warehouse management partnership with XPO after the logistics giant boosted efficiency and delivered significant savings at two warehouses in Burton Latimer near Kettering, and in Corby, Northamptonshire.
Administration watch
Pre-pack sale secures future of Hazchem haulier John K Philips
Warrington-based haulier John K Philips has been bought in a pre-pack sale by its directors, just one week after calling in the administrators, in a move that has saved jobs and protected smaller creditors.
Warrington-based Eagle One Delivery falls into administration
Warrington-based logistics company Eagle One Delivery has called in the administrators, joining a growing list of logistics companies filing insolvency notices this month.
UK Truck & Plant bought by Wheels in Motion in pre-pack sale
UK Truck and Plant, which specialised in truck repairs and body builds, has been sold to motor repair firm Wheels in Motion, after calling in the administrators earlier this month, following the loss of a major contract.
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Industry news
Fleet vehicle downtime hits lowest levels in 2026
Fleet downtime has fallen to its lowest level since before the pandemic, data from tech firm epyx revealed.
Industry’s talent pool could narrow unless diversity is embraced
Research into how women and ethnic minorities perceive careers within haulage and zero tailpipe emission trucks found stereotypes still dominate, with many imagining the sector as dirty, physical and male-dominated.
Graduate’s rapid rise highlights logistics industry opportunities, says Generation Logistics
The logistics sector is offering strong earning potential and rapid career progression for new entrants, according to Generation Logistics, which is showcasing success stories to attract fresh talent into the industry.
Over 40% of transport and retail firms plan May price hikes as costs surge, ONS data reveals
More than 40% of UK transport and storage firms are planning to increase prices in May, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), as rising costs continue to ripple through supply chains.
Contract rates climb as fuel costs drive divergence in European road freight market
Contract rates in the European road freight sector continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, whilst spot prices softened, highlighting a growing divergence between the two markets.
Fuel cost pressures mount as operators struggle to pass on increases, warns RHA
The assumption that rising fuel costs can simply be passed on to customers is not reflected in reality, according to the latest research from the RHA.
Daimler Truck strengthens retail business with acquisition of eStar Truck & Van
Daimler Truck Own Retail has purchased Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership eStar Truck & Van, acquiring six sites across Greater Manchester and Liverpool.
Fly-tipping lorry driver jailed after cyclist left in life-threatening condition
A tipper driver has been jailed after he fly-tipped rubbish on a country road, which left a cyclist with devastating head injuries.
Graduates TIP the hat to mechanic academy programme
All students from the latest cohort of the TIP Mechanic Academy have successfully graduated, as the programme continues to build a pipeline of skilled trailer technicians for TIP’s workshop network.
Police use Royal Mail HGV in failed bid to halt 24-tonne bulldozer rampage
A man who stole a 24-tonne bulldozer and drove it through Wolverhampton and Walsall on a drunken rampage has been jailed for 18 months.
Interviews
From vans to trucks: the Dash Express journey
Paul Dash has helped grow Dash Express from a small South West van firm into a multi-depot logistics operation with a turnover topping £25m. Partnerships with APC Overnight and, more recently, Palletways have expanded the business into parcels, pallets and heavy trucks, while keeping the company’s hands-on, family-led approach.
“This changes everything” - megawatt charging for long-haul passes the test
Kempower used its MCS Live Winter Days event in Norrköping, Sweden for megawatt testing of Volvo, MAN and Scania trucks. The results show heavy-duty electric HGVs are ready for real-world operations
“Fleets won’t switch until TCO and profit stack up — here’s how to make it work”
New Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith admits HGV fleets are holding off on electrification because high energy costs, standing charges, and underused infrastructure are eroding margins. But could smarter depot charging and energy management finally make electric trucks commercially viable?
Harris MAXUS expands technician training to tackle skills shortage
The Dublin-based importer has invested significantly in its training academy to meet rising demand from over 90 UK dealers, delivering structured programmes from system technician to master technician level with particular focus on electric vehicle safety and diagnostics.
Martin Willmor’s vision for DHL Supply Chain: strategy, challenges and growth targets
Returning to DHL at a pivotal moment, new UK&I CEO Martin Willmor lays out a focused five-point strategy - spanning growth sectors, transport reform, major startups and property investment - to steer the business confidently through a shifting economy
John Lewis cutting emissions today and in the future with the best technology available
The John Lewis Partnership’s fleet manager has cut transport emissions in half since 2018 by switching 500 trucks to bioCNG and trialling electric vehicles, achieving a major milestone by purchasing the company’s final diesel vehicle this year.
Hydrogen a viable option in a future multi-fuel zero carbon landscape
The HydraB group is targeting hydrogen pricing of £8/kg to 9/kg to achieve total cost of ownership parity with diesel equivalents, as CEO Harry Bowcott explains how an integrated approach across vehicle manufacturing, fuel production and infrastructure can simplify hydrogen adoption for fleet operators.
Malcolm Logistics looks for customer support for next steps on sustainability journey
Malcolm Logistics picked up the Haulier of the Year Award at the 2025 Motor Transport Awards, the second time the company has collected this coveted award.
Opinion
HGV driver market still broken despite reform efforts
A joint industry report reveals the UK HGV driver market remains structurally flawed, with insurance barriers and poor data visibility preventing newly qualified drivers from entering the workforce—even as demand shows early signs of recovery.
AI search reshapes online visibility beyond SEO budgets
AI-powered search is disrupting two decades of SEO dominance, allowing specialist operators with genuine expertise to compete for visibility against national competitors—regardless of marketing budget. But businesses that fail to adapt may lose enquiries without knowing why.
RHA demands fuel duty rebate for commercial vehicle operators
The Road Haulage Association is demanding urgent government intervention with an Essential User Rebate scheme for commercial vehicles, as operators struggle with fuel costs that have risen over 40% due to global events.
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Trade without borders – why drivers need a Schengen exemption
€505 billion. That’s the value of UK–EU goods trade – goods moved across borders by road freight.
Contracts
Sweet deal for IPP with Swizzels contract extension
Pallet pooler IPP has renewed its contract with sweet firm Swizzels, taking the long-standing partnership to over 17 years.
Primeline Group crunches ten-year deal with Tayto Snacks
Primeline Group has signed a multi-million euro warehousing and distribution agreement with Tayto Snacks, building on a long-standing partnership between the two companies.
Meachers and Ferryspeed’s partnership sails on
Meachers Global Logistics has extended its partnership with Ferryspeed with a new three-year contract.
XPO flies high with Uniload Aviation deal
XPO has been chosen by unit load devices management provider Unilode to be its global logistics partner.
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