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‘Madness’: Former senior traffic commissioner urges U-turn on Met CV unit closure decision
A decision by the Metropolitan police to abolish its commercial vehicle unit is “a huge mistake” and plays into the hands of cowboy operators, according to the former senior traffic commissioner.
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Grant funding of £750k for ‘innovative’ road safety projects
Grants of up to £200,000 are being offered for innovative and high impact road safety projects that prevent harm related to drug-impaired driving and safer vehicles.
AI logistics pioneer CH Robinson bullish after stock plunge
Logistics giant CH Robinson has dismissed reports its operations had been disrupted by a small AI startup muscling in on the sector with claims about freight volumes, and said it was the disrupter.
Yusen Africa launches in Nairobi
Yusen Logistics and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have launched Yusen Africa, marking the start of operations in the continent’s east region.
Grant funding of £750k for ‘innovative’ road safety projects
Grants of up to £200,000 are being offered for innovative and high impact road safety projects that prevent harm related to drug-impaired driving and safer vehicles.
AI logistics pioneer CH Robinson bullish after stock plunge
Logistics giant CH Robinson has dismissed reports its operations had been disrupted by a small AI startup muscling in on the sector with claims about freight volumes, and said it was the disrupter.
Yusen Africa launches in Nairobi
Yusen Logistics and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have launched Yusen Africa, marking the start of operations in the continent’s east region.
‘Madness’: Former senior traffic commissioner urges U-turn on Met CV unit closure decision
A decision by the Metropolitan police to abolish its commercial vehicle unit is “a huge mistake” and plays into the hands of cowboy operators, according to the former senior traffic commissioner.
Normal service resumes for Evri after cargo bike firm applies brakes
Evri has assured customers and clients that delivery schedules are back on track after its cycling courier partner Pedal & Post closed down “without notice” last month.
New data reveals which operators are growing their fleet numbers
Gist and Translux International saw the biggest increase in fleet truck numbers over the last month, but the total number specified on operator licences has fallen by almost 1,000 following the Christmas peak.
Driver welfare discussed at parliamentary event
The health and wellbeing of lorry drivers topped the agenda at a parliamentary reception hosted by the RHA this week.
Fagan & Whalley rides out financial cost of Welsh haulier purchase
A £1m impairment charge connected to Fagan & Whalley’s acquisition of Alan R Jones & Sons plunged the Lancashire transport firm into the red last year, but its MD said profitability had now returned.
Grant funding of £750k for ‘innovative’ road safety projects
AI logistics pioneer CH Robinson bullish after stock plunge
Yusen Africa launches in Nairobi
‘Madness’: Former senior traffic commissioner urges U-turn on Met CV unit closure decision
Normal service resumes for Evri after cargo bike firm applies brakes
New data reveals which operators are growing their fleet numbers
Driver welfare discussed at parliamentary event
Fagan & Whalley rides out financial cost of Welsh haulier purchase
Operator news
AI logistics pioneer CH Robinson bullish after stock plunge
Logistics giant CH Robinson has dismissed reports its operations had been disrupted by a small AI startup muscling in on the sector with claims about freight volumes, and said it was the disrupter.
Yusen Africa launches in Nairobi
Yusen Logistics and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have launched Yusen Africa, marking the start of operations in the continent’s east region.
Normal service resumes for Evri after cargo bike firm applies brakes
Evri has assured customers and clients that delivery schedules are back on track after its cycling courier partner Pedal & Post closed down “without notice” last month.
Fagan & Whalley rides out financial cost of Welsh haulier purchase
A £1m impairment charge connected to Fagan & Whalley’s acquisition of Alan R Jones & Sons plunged the Lancashire transport firm into the red last year, but its MD said profitability had now returned.
Bunzl gets fleet makeover thanks to TIP Group
Specialist provider of ‘goods not for resale’ Bunzl Retail Supplies turned to TIP Group for a major fleet upgrade, with a large number of trucks and trailers entering into service.
GXO toasts 10-year extension to Greene King deal
GXO Logistics and Greene King have extended their long-standing partnership for another 10 years, strengthening a relationship that spans more than two decades.
Law Distribution kick-starts full artic fleet renewal
Law Distribution has signed a deal with Volvo distributor Thomas Hardie Commercials to renew its entire fleet of artic vehicles.
Palletline opens doors to logistics leaders of tomorrow
Palletline is once again opening its doors to the logistics leaders of tomorrow, welcoming students and staff from Warwick University’s Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) to its hub for an inside look at its operations.
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com launches JoyExpress final mile delivery service in UK
Chinese online retail behemoth JD.com has launched JoyExpress, its dedicated express delivery service, which will operate in the UK and across Europe.
MBD Logistics Limited has licence revoked in “clear message” to haulage industry
Bolton-based MDB Logistics Limited has had its licence revoked by the Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England, in a ruling aimed at sending “a clear message to the wider industry.”
Administration watch
Figures suggest haulage insolvencies have peaked
The number of insolvencies in freight transport may have already peaked, according to estimated official figures for the sector.
Yorkshire scrap metal recycler and haulier in administration
One of the largest independent metal recycling companies in Europe and its transport arm have plunged into administration with the loss of more than 100 jobs.
MT Transport and recycling firm sold for more than £3.5m
The pre-pack sale of a West Midlands metals recycler and its transport division just before Christmas cost its purchaser £3.6m, the administrator has confirmed.
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Grant funding of £750k for ‘innovative’ road safety projects
Grants of up to £200,000 are being offered for innovative and high impact road safety projects that prevent harm related to drug-impaired driving and safer vehicles.
‘Madness’: Former senior traffic commissioner urges U-turn on Met CV unit closure decision
A decision by the Metropolitan police to abolish its commercial vehicle unit is “a huge mistake” and plays into the hands of cowboy operators, according to the former senior traffic commissioner.
New data reveals which operators are growing their fleet numbers
Gist and Translux International saw the biggest increase in fleet truck numbers over the last month, but the total number specified on operator licences has fallen by almost 1,000 following the Christmas peak.
Driver welfare discussed at parliamentary event
The health and wellbeing of lorry drivers topped the agenda at a parliamentary reception hosted by the RHA this week.
Campaign highlights dangers of overtaking HGVs
Motorists are being urged not to linger around lorries while attempting to overtake them and be aware of their limited field of vision, as part of a campaign to cut collisions.
Shake-up at Motus as CEO retires
Motus Group UK chief executive Rob Truscott has announced his retirement after eight years in the role and will be replaced by Matt Lawrenson, currently MD of Motus Commercials.
Do the maths: Apprenticeships can pay more than a degree, says Logistics UK
Apprenticeships can often offer much higher pay levels than a degree and hold the key to driving economic growth, according to Logistics UK, which is calling for the education system to help plug the skills gap by putting a much greater focus on apprenticeships rather than prioritising university degrees.
Lorry driver jailed for over four years for causing death of “amazing” husband and father
A lorry driver who had been using a built-in touch screen when his truck smashed into a stationary vehicle, causing fatal injuries to the driver, has been jailed for over four years.
Skills gap threatens UK’s switch to electric vehicles, warns Logistics UK
The lack of electric vehicle technicians, highlighted by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) this week, will inhibit the uptake of cleaner electric vehicles as operators will not have the confidence their fleets will be maintained, Logistics UK is warning.
EU gives nod to multiple entry visas for UK truck drivers travelling to Europe
The RHA has welcomed EU proposals to introduce multiple entry visas for UK truck drivers who travel to Europe.
Interviews
“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.
“Cutting off the tail was the first step” — Angela Carus on leaving Boughey to reshape a local family firm
Seven months into her new role, the former Boughey MD explains why she left a major operator to take on the challenge of transforming Law Distribution
Opinion
We’ll need more than derisory grants to electrify our 26-tonne-plus HGV fleet
For UK operators, the decision to transition from their existing internal combustion engine (ICE) fleets to electric alternatives is shrouded in uncertainty. A good example of this is the derisory £18m grant allocated to operators who are considering the procurement of electric trucks.
Europe’s used truck market has come of age - what it means for UK hauliers
As UK hauliers face rising costs, persistent driver shortages and new CO₂-linked road charges for European operations from 2026, 2025 marked a turning point in Europe’s used truck market — offering British fleets a clearer, more strategic path to renewal
Customs changes demand urgent digital shift for freight operators
International freight businesses must urgently modernise customs systems to meet incoming UK and EU regulatory changes, including ICS2 Phase 3, France’s ELO requirements, and enhanced HMRC transparency measures, warns Derry Bros customs manager Sarah-Louise Murray.
Connectivity: The key to driverless HGVs
As the UK pushes towards connected and autonomous freight, it is the resilience of our data networks, not just the vehicles themselves, that will determine success.
Contracts
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Shipping giant MSC moves Turners work in-house
Shipping giant MSC is moving all work previously contracted to Turners Group firms Macintyre Transport and Goldstar to Maritime Transport, the company it acquired 18 months ago.
Great Bear builds on relationship with Weetabix
Culina Group’s Great Bear has extended its transport contract with Weetabix for another three years.
DX and Rhenus strike up partnership for two-person home delivery services
DX has taken over Rhenus Logistics’ two-person home delivery services in the UK and Ireland after the two businesses formed a strategic partnership.
CitySprint builds on Wickes contract success
CitySprint has extended its partnership with home improvement retailer Wickes until the end of 2027.
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