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Van Hool acquires Tankcare Engineering and launches Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK in Britain and Ireland
Belgian vehicle manufacturer Van Hool has announced the acquisition of Tankcare Engineering and the launch of Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK in Great Britain & Ireland.
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New report reveals key concerns for transport and logistics SMEs
Inflation and rising costs are the biggest challenges for SMEs working in the transport and logistics sector, according to a major new survey.
New MD appointed at MAN Truck & Bus UK
Jan Kohlmeier will assume the role of MD of MAN Truck & Bus UK from 1 August 2025. Kohlmeier is currently the MD of MAN Truck & Bus in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, a position he’s held since 2020.
Indurent submits planning application for final phase of Longbridge West
Indurent, a developer, owner and operator of industrial and logistics space, has submitted a planning application for the final phase of development at Indurent Park Longbridge West.
New report reveals key concerns for transport and logistics SMEs
Inflation and rising costs are the biggest challenges for SMEs working in the transport and logistics sector, according to a major new survey.
New MD appointed at MAN Truck & Bus UK
Jan Kohlmeier will assume the role of MD of MAN Truck & Bus UK from 1 August 2025. Kohlmeier is currently the MD of MAN Truck & Bus in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, a position he’s held since 2020.
Van Hool acquires Tankcare Engineering and launches Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK in Britain and Ireland
Belgian vehicle manufacturer Van Hool has announced the acquisition of Tankcare Engineering and the launch of Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK in Great Britain & Ireland.
Indurent submits planning application for final phase of Longbridge West
Indurent, a developer, owner and operator of industrial and logistics space, has submitted a planning application for the final phase of development at Indurent Park Longbridge West.
Transafe Logistics appoints administrator
Grimsby operator Transafe Logistics has entered administration after notifying the courts of its intention last month.
Howard’s way swells the work thanks to partnership approach
A focus by Howard Tenens on delivering high levels of customer service has led to an investment in additional vehicles and staff after the family firm’s clients rewarded it with more work.
How AI will shape the sector's future
To mark MT’s 120th anniversary, we asked leading figures from the road transport world to predict how the industry might look 120 years from now. Here, Paul Sanders, chairman of the Associaton of Pallet Networks, gives us his thoughts
Shrewsbury haulier’s administrator describes financial descent
International haulage firm Joyce European Logistics was “greatly affected” by Brexit before being hit with twin body blows from Covid and the driver shortage, which precipitated its slide into administration.
New report reveals key concerns for transport and logistics SMEs
New MD appointed at MAN Truck & Bus UK
Van Hool acquires Tankcare Engineering and launches Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK in Britain and Ireland
Indurent submits planning application for final phase of Longbridge West
Transafe Logistics appoints administrator
Howard’s way swells the work thanks to partnership approach
How AI will shape the sector's future
Shrewsbury haulier’s administrator describes financial descent
Operator news
New report reveals key concerns for transport and logistics SMEs
Inflation and rising costs are the biggest challenges for SMEs working in the transport and logistics sector, according to a major new survey.
Transafe Logistics appoints administrator
Grimsby operator Transafe Logistics has entered administration after notifying the courts of its intention last month.
Howard’s way swells the work thanks to partnership approach
A focus by Howard Tenens on delivering high levels of customer service has led to an investment in additional vehicles and staff after the family firm’s clients rewarded it with more work.
Shrewsbury haulier’s administrator describes financial descent
International haulage firm Joyce European Logistics was “greatly affected” by Brexit before being hit with twin body blows from Covid and the driver shortage, which precipitated its slide into administration.
Iceland Food and GXO Logistics open £100m warehouse in Warrington
Iceland Foods has opened the doors to a 500,000sq ft warehouse in Warrington which will be operated by GXO Logistics. The £100m facility will employ more than 750 people.
Yodel strengthens employee wellbeing offering in partnership with the Retail Trust
Parcel carrier Yodel has strengthened its partnership with the Retail Trust, the industry charity protecting the health and happiness of people working in retail through wellbeing support.
Holman calls for “significant” reform of e-van regs to stimulate market
Fleet management and leasing giant Holman is calling for “significant” reform of electric van regulations on testing and tachographs, to stimulate the electric van market.
AIT Home Delivery to launch two person delivery service in Germany
Two-person delivery specialist AIT Home Delivery, formerly known as Panther Logistics, is planning to launch its services into European markets to replicate its success in the UK.
Irish operator Primeline acquires Avon Freight
Irish logistics group Primeline has expanded its presence in the UK market with the purchase of Worcestershire-based Avon Freight Group for an undisclosed sum.
DX continues expansion drive with Southampton depot launch
Parcel freight, secure courier, two-person and logistics specialist DX Group has opened a new depot in Southampton and is promising to open more sites in the coming months.
Administration watch
Transafe Logistics appoints administrator
Grimsby operator Transafe Logistics has entered administration after notifying the courts of its intention last month.
Shrewsbury haulier’s administrator describes financial descent
International haulage firm Joyce European Logistics was “greatly affected” by Brexit before being hit with twin body blows from Covid and the driver shortage, which precipitated its slide into administration.
Administrator: cracks at Strata Logistics emerged following customer’s collapse
Strata Logistics collapsed into administration after one of its customers entered liquidation and it incurred a “significant” bad debt, its administrator has revealed.
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Industry news
New MD appointed at MAN Truck & Bus UK
Jan Kohlmeier will assume the role of MD of MAN Truck & Bus UK from 1 August 2025. Kohlmeier is currently the MD of MAN Truck & Bus in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, a position he’s held since 2020.
Van Hool acquires Tankcare Engineering and launches Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK in Britain and Ireland
Belgian vehicle manufacturer Van Hool has announced the acquisition of Tankcare Engineering and the launch of Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK in Great Britain & Ireland.
Indurent submits planning application for final phase of Longbridge West
Indurent, a developer, owner and operator of industrial and logistics space, has submitted a planning application for the final phase of development at Indurent Park Longbridge West.
Peak season saw £464m of lost parcels, new research reveals
UK and European retailers suffered an estimated £464m in lost parcel revenue during the peak shopping season between September and December last year, according to the latest research from delivery management software expert Metapack.
Prepare for changes to drivers’ hours rules, DVSA warns HGV operators
The DVSA has issued an alert to HGV operators that new regulations will come into force on Monday 21 April, requiring changes to the drivers’ hours rules
Major roadworks freeze over Easter Bank holiday
National Highways is freezing 1,127 miles of roadworks over the Easter bank holiday to help avoid lengthy traffic jams on key routes.
Chancerygate and CBRE IM secure £18m loan to develop major Croydon site
Logistics property developer Chancerygate, in a joint venture with CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM), has secured an £18m senior loan from Investec Bank for the development of The Works - a 93,000sq ft, Grade A industrial scheme in Croydon, South London.
New chair of board of trustees and joint vice chairs at CILT
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK) has appointed Anna-Jane Hunter as the new chair of board of trustees, as well as Antoinette Irvine and Austin Birks as vice-chairs.
Operators warned over increasing credit fraud
Freight forwarders are being conned by criminals into granting extended credit on international shipments and leaving them with significant carrier costs, an insurer has warned.
AI risk increasing in insurance fraud
The potential for AI to be used in insurance fraud is growing and there has been a major jump in the quality of doctored images now being generated, software specialist FleetCheck warned.
Interviews
DHL - ‘There’s a realistic possibility that the phase-out date for diesel trucks will be pushed back…’
Saul Resnick, chief executive of DHL Supply Chain UK and Ireland, insists that although the industry’s journey to net zero needs a clearer road map, he’s never felt more positive about his company’s future
The sad story of how Culina lost 230 years of management experience in a matter of months
Motor Transport caught up with Glyn Davies recently and amongst other things the subject of Culina came up. Davies was quite clearly upset and disappointed by what had taken place last year. In his view there were a number of ill-judged decisions which undermined the hard work and commitment of ...
Certas Energy invests in renewable fuels with target to supply 1bn litres of HVO
Certas Energy is the UK’s largest independent distributor of fuel and lubricants in the UK, with a diverse customer base spanning rural residential customers, small, medium and large businesses and farms. It has specialist sector teams for marine, fuel retailing and lubricant customers and, in the road transport sector, Certas ...
MTA Low Carbon winner JLP wants to take the high road to zero emissions
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) picked up the Motor Transport Low Carbon Award for the third time in the last seven years in 2024.
Vaculug Sustainability Forum hears about truck and tyre manufacturers’ journey toward net zero
Tyre retread specialist Vaculug held its fourth Sustainability Forum at the British Motor Museum in October, bringing together operators, suppliers and leading experts to discuss the UK’s road to net zero emissions.
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
Opinion
How AI will shape the sector's future
To mark MT’s 120th anniversary, we asked leading figures from the road transport world to predict how the industry might look 120 years from now. Here, Paul Sanders, chairman of the Associaton of Pallet Networks, gives us his thoughts
Positive ONS figures released as we brace for tariff impact
Last week’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures made for surprising reading. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.5% in February against an expected 0.1%, giving economists some cause for cautious optimism.
DSV and DB Schenker: the real work begins now
In most industries, a merger between the third and fourth largest global players would trigger intense regulatory scrutiny. Yet DSV’s acquisition of DB Schenker was approved by the European Commission without so much as a raised eyebrow. Even combined, the new group will control less than 10% of the global ...
Who’s responsible for accidents in an AI-powered transport system?
To mark MT’s 120th anniversary, we asked leading figures from the road transport world to predict how the industry might look 120 years from now. Here, Chris Clowes, executive director at global supply chain and logistics consultancy, SCALA gives us his thoughts
Contracts
Unipart on cloud nine following Sky contract extension
Unipart has won a three-year contract extension with Sky to continue delivering services and solutions to its customers.
Prolog Fulfilment extends partnership with Luna Daly bodycare brand
Prolog Fulfilment has extended its partnership with Luna Daly, building on a two-year partnership with the body care brand which has seen a 100% increase in direct-to-consumer sales (DTC).
IPP lands exclusive supply chain deal with Tayto Snacks
Wooden pallets pooler IPP has signed an exclusive supply chain agreement with Irish food brand firm Tayto Snacks.
XPO wins long-term partnership deal with building products supplier Soprema Group
XPO has been selected as the preferred logistics partner for construction products supplier Soprema Group.
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