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APPG launches formal inquiry into HGV driver health and wellbeing
The All-party Parliamentary Group on Freight and Logistics will conduct a wide-ranging inquiry into driver physical and mental health, with chair Rachel Taylor MP calling the state of UK driver facilities ‘a scandal’ and pledging to take evidence from across the road transport sector.
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Warehouse workers at Movianto secure 4% pay increase
Workers at specialist medical warehousing company Movianto have agreed to an improved pay offer and dropped their threat of strikes.
Maritime boosts revenue following Medlog integration
Maritime Transport said its acquisition by global logistics firm Medlog had helped generate additional revenue in its road, rail and terminal divisions, resulting in a 15.8% increase to £489m.
Expect Distribution to support Powersheds’ expansion into Ireland
Expect Distribution’s partnership with Yorkshire-based Powersheds has been expanded to support the manufacturer’s drive into the Irish market.
Warehouse workers at Movianto secure 4% pay increase
Workers at specialist medical warehousing company Movianto have agreed to an improved pay offer and dropped their threat of strikes.
Maritime boosts revenue following Medlog integration
Maritime Transport said its acquisition by global logistics firm Medlog had helped generate additional revenue in its road, rail and terminal divisions, resulting in a 15.8% increase to £489m.
Expect Distribution to support Powersheds’ expansion into Ireland
Expect Distribution’s partnership with Yorkshire-based Powersheds has been expanded to support the manufacturer’s drive into the Irish market.
See the stars shine at the 40th anniversary Motor Transport Awards
Wren Kitchens & Bedrooms was the big winner at the 40th anniversary Motor Transport Awards last night, picking up three more trophies to take its tally to 12 since it started taking part in 2019. Welch Group broke its duck with two wins while Buffaload came through a hard-fought contest ...
“Empty shelves” strike averted after Tesco boosts pay deal for 3,000 logistics workers, Unite reveals
A major strike by 3,000 Tesco HGV drivers and warehouse workers, which threatened to disrupt deliveries to the retailer’s supermarkets across the country, was averted at the 11th hour after Tesco upped its pay offer, union Unite has revealed.
Daniel Broda wins British Crane Truck Operator Challenge for second year running
The British Crane Truck Operator Challenge has been won for the second year running by Daniel Broda, PPC Transport operations director.
Tesco slashes emissions with high performance Carrier Transicold trailer refrigeration units
Tesco has added five new trailer-mounted refrigeration units to its fleet which reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to standard units.
RHA warns Budget must protect hauliers as oil price tops $100 a barrel
RHA is calling for Chancellor John Healey to take action to support the haulage industry in his first Budget next month, as rising energy and food costs continue to put pressure on transport operators.
Warehouse workers at Movianto secure 4% pay increase
Maritime boosts revenue following Medlog integration
Expect Distribution to support Powersheds’ expansion into Ireland
See the stars shine at the 40th anniversary Motor Transport Awards
“Empty shelves” strike averted after Tesco boosts pay deal for 3,000 logistics workers, Unite reveals
Daniel Broda wins British Crane Truck Operator Challenge for second year running
Tesco slashes emissions with high performance Carrier Transicold trailer refrigeration units
RHA warns Budget must protect hauliers as oil price tops $100 a barrel
Operator news
Warehouse workers at Movianto secure 4% pay increase
Workers at specialist medical warehousing company Movianto have agreed to an improved pay offer and dropped their threat of strikes.
Maritime boosts revenue following Medlog integration
Maritime Transport said its acquisition by global logistics firm Medlog had helped generate additional revenue in its road, rail and terminal divisions, resulting in a 15.8% increase to £489m.
Expect Distribution to support Powersheds’ expansion into Ireland
Expect Distribution’s partnership with Yorkshire-based Powersheds has been expanded to support the manufacturer’s drive into the Irish market.
“Empty shelves” strike averted after Tesco boosts pay deal for 3,000 logistics workers, Unite reveals
A major strike by 3,000 Tesco HGV drivers and warehouse workers, which threatened to disrupt deliveries to the retailer’s supermarkets across the country, was averted at the 11th hour after Tesco upped its pay offer, union Unite has revealed.
Tesco slashes emissions with high performance Carrier Transicold trailer refrigeration units
Tesco has added five new trailer-mounted refrigeration units to its fleet which reduce fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to standard units.
Romac Logistics strengthens fleet with 100 Tiger trailers and 200 Renault tractor units
Temperature-controlled operator Romac Logistics has ordered 200 Renault Trucks T480 tractor units and 100 moving double-deck refrigerated trailers from Tiger Trailers as it expands its UK operations.
Co-op doubles down on drive to boost female talent in logistics
Supermarket retailer Co-op has welcomed a new intake for the second year of its Women in Leadership programme, as part of the company’s commitment to develop and progress female talent in logistics.
Strike action at Lockwood Haulage threatens to hit Coca-Cola deliveries
Around 40 Lockwood Haulage workers are taking all-out strike action in a dispute over a 1% pay offer, which union Unite described as an “insult” to the workforce.
Mavic extends partnership with XPO Logistics
French cycling brand Mavic has expanded its partnership with XPO Logistics to cover its contract supply chain operations.
Cornish haulier takes Noah’s legacy on the road with ‘Miles for Mito’
Conway Bailey Transport has joined forces with The Noah Jordan Foundation to launch Miles for Mito, a new campaign that will see a number of specially branded trailers travel across the UK and beyond, raising awareness of mitochondrial disease and the important work of the Cornwall-based charity.
Administration watch
VG Mathers collapses into liquidation after 58 years
Aberdeenshire haulier VG Mathers has ceased trading and entered liquidation, citing an “unprecedented squeeze” from rising fuel and insurance costs, increased compliance burdens and higher vehicle maintenance expenses.
Haulier failed after losing major customer, says Pall-Ex
An Avonmouth-based haulier ceased trading after losing a major customer that had relocated from the Bristol area, with Pall-Ex subsequently terminating its membership after the business confirmed it could no longer continue operating.
Insolvency data points to easing of pressure among hauliers
Tentative signs the industry is beginning to recover after a difficult start to the year are reflected in insolvency figures, which showed a significant reduction in appointments of turnaround experts.
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See the stars shine at the 40th anniversary Motor Transport Awards
Wren Kitchens & Bedrooms was the big winner at the 40th anniversary Motor Transport Awards last night, picking up three more trophies to take its tally to 12 since it started taking part in 2019. Welch Group broke its duck with two wins while Buffaload came through a hard-fought contest ...
Daniel Broda wins British Crane Truck Operator Challenge for second year running
The British Crane Truck Operator Challenge has been won for the second year running by Daniel Broda, PPC Transport operations director.
RHA warns Budget must protect hauliers as oil price tops $100 a barrel
RHA is calling for Chancellor John Healey to take action to support the haulage industry in his first Budget next month, as rising energy and food costs continue to put pressure on transport operators.
Logistics UK calls for fuel duty freeze and business rates reform in Budget submission
Logistics UK has called on the government to maintain the current rate of fuel duty, reform business rates and cut electricity costs for logistics operators as part of its recommendations ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Automation could cut warehouse carbon emissions by up to 25%, new research shows
Warehouse automation could reduce total carbon emissions by up to a quarter by allowing operators to store goods more densely and reduce the size of their facilities, according to research commissioned by warehouse automation specialist Exotec.
Driving in Silence: The suicide risk the haulage industry cannot ignore
The haulage industry must do more to address driver mental health and suicide risk, with male HGV drivers historically recording a suicide risk around 20% higher than the national average, according to transport technology company SNAP.
FORS Annual Conference to tackle AI, cyber risks and new fleet standards
The FORS Annual Conference 2026 will bring fleet operators together this month to examine how technology is changing the way transport businesses operate.
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Government plans to boost rail freight by at least 40% by 2040
The government has set a new target to increase rail freight by at least 40% by 2040, as part of plans to strengthen supply chains, ease road congestion, cut carbon emissions and boost the UK economy.
GXO apprentice highlights benefits of degree apprenticeship
GXO degree apprentice Owen Anderson is encouraging A-level students to look at the benefits of combining university study with hands-on experience as the logistics sector looks to attract more young people.
Truck cartel claim: RHA expects trial date next month
The RHA says its long-running truck cartel compensation claim is now making “real progress” and expects a trial date to be set at a case management hearing next month.
Interviews
Fagan & Whalley: We learnt the hard way on Newport
The acquisition of Alan R Jones & Sons proved a painful lesson for Fagan & Whalley, but joint MD Sam Fagan says the South Wales deal has delivered the platform the family haulier wanted as it looks to build its network and navigate a changing market
“We’ve got a lot of catching up to do”: NX sets out UK growth ambition
NX Group UK and Ireland MD Steve Williams reveals plans to double the operation to £200m revenue and 600 staff within five years
BIFA chief on freight crime, Brexit borders and sector collaboration
From sophisticated cargo fraud and post-Brexit ENS requirements to record training uptake and long-term port investment, BIFA director general Steve Parker sets out the pressures and opportunities shaping UK freight forwarding — and why working together remains the sector’s strongest asset.
“AI will disrupt haulage and create a new breed of operator…”
Microlise chief technology officer Dean Garvey-North warns that the biggest threat to established hauliers could come from new businesses built around artificial intelligence from day one
Inside Browns: How the £24m haulier is building a smarter business
From AI-powered customer service and a bespoke transport management system to a waiting list of drivers, Browns Distribution is using better data to sharpen its operation and support continued growth
northstarr: How Stuart Godman is charting a new course for logistics
After transforming the fortunes of the Pallet-Track network, chief executive Stuart Godman has launched a new logistics group bringing together transport, warehousing, and technology. He tells Tim Wallace why he believes the future lies in connecting specialist businesses rather than simply building bigger operators
Palletline 2.0: managing an evolution
Carl Moore talks to Steve Hobson about growth, technology and the future of the UK’s leading pallet network
No room for error: why HVO is keeping Formula 1 moving
F1 is chasing net zero by 2030, but logistics partner DHL says operational reality is shaping the journey. At Silverstone, MT heard why battery-electric trucks are not yet the answer for one of the world’s most demanding logistics operations
Opinion
Why the AI tools your office buys quietly die
Plenty has been written about the big implementation that disappoints. The system goes in, the project is signed off, and the operation takes a year to catch up with it. That is a real problem and it deserves the attention.
Late payment is an unsecured loan your biggest customer takes without asking
The Commercial Payments Bill addresses a real problem, but it will not help your cashflow this quarter. Harvey Dhillon, ACMA CGMA, explains what the legislation actually proposes, why haulage is structurally exposed, and which operational disciplines deliver results now — before Parliament acts.
The transport office, not the cab: where AI actually earns its keep in road transport
Almost everything written about AI in road transport is about the vehicle. Autonomous braking, telematics, route optimisation that promises to shave miles off a manifest. That work matters. It also has very little to do with where the unpaid hours in a haulage business actually go, which is the office ...
The consignor’s responsibility does not end at the depot gate
Safe transport depends on more than the driver’s checks. Consignors, loaders and operators must share accurate information about the load, vehicle and journey before it leaves the site.
Contracts
Hutchinson Transport wins second distribution deal with Univar
Hutchinson Transport has landed another UK distribution contract with Univar Solutions after impressing the chemicals distributor with its performance on an existing agreement.
DHL Supply Chain takes over ProCook logistics contract
DHL Supply Chain has secured a contract to manage ProCook’s retail and e-commerce logistics operations as the kitchenware retailer looks to support further growth.
Contract expansion for Evri with fulfilment partner
Evri has signed a new two-year contract with 3PL and e-commerce fulfilment specialist Haul&Store.
DX wins extended Viking deal after service gains
DX and Viking UK have expanded their partnership with a multi-year contract that sees the logistics firm take responsibility for all next-day deliveries for the workplace supplies distributor.
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