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RHA truck cartel claim reaches key milestone but compensation remains years away, RHA warns
The RHA’s long-running truck cartel compensation claim has reached another critical stage after the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) scheduled a case management conference for 13 October, the association has revealed.
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Border security ‘failing’ hauliers after four stowaways escape lorry in UK layby
The RHA has criticised attempts by French and British border security to catch stowaways after suspected clandestine entrants were filmed scrambling out of a truck roof in an Essex layby.
New trailers and trucks for AAH Pharmaceuticals just what the doctor ordered
Healthcare products distributor AAH Pharmaceuticals has added the first of 38 temperature-controlled trailers and 23 trucks to its fleet, all mounted with Carrier Transicold units.
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.
Border security ‘failing’ hauliers after four stowaways escape lorry in UK layby
The RHA has criticised attempts by French and British border security to catch stowaways after suspected clandestine entrants were filmed scrambling out of a truck roof in an Essex layby.
New trailers and trucks for AAH Pharmaceuticals just what the doctor ordered
Healthcare products distributor AAH Pharmaceuticals has added the first of 38 temperature-controlled trailers and 23 trucks to its fleet, all mounted with Carrier Transicold units.
Fleet investments pay off for Premier Logistics
Premier Logistics increased turnover by 7.4% to £13.1m last year, driven largely by revenues in its transport work.
Royal Mail adds 9,000th electric van to delivery fleet in dash for net zero
Royal Mail, which boasts the UK’s largest electric delivery fleet, has reached a major milestone after introducing its 9,000th electric van.
Harworth inks deal with “key logistics operator” for last-mile DC at Gateway 36, Barnsley
Property developer and land regeneration business Harworth Group has signed an agreement with an unamed logistics operator which will see the group develop a 30,700sq ft facility at Gateway 36, Barnsley.
Rising UK freight crime prompts conference on cargo theft
As freight crime continues to soar in the UK, the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is joining forces with the RHA and the British International Freight Association (BIFA) to hold a conference aimed at helping freight operators avoid cargo theft.
Road freight 78 times more dangerous than rail freight, new Parliamentary report suggests
Switching more road freight to rail could significantly cut road deaths and injuries and reduce congestion and carbon emissions, according to a new report commissioned by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Transport Safety.
GXO’s Belshill drivers win inflation-busting pay rise, Unite reveals
GXO drivers working on the Howdens contract in Belshill, near Glasgow, have secured an “inflation-beating” pay rise, according to union Unite.
Border security ‘failing’ hauliers after four stowaways escape lorry in UK layby
New trailers and trucks for AAH Pharmaceuticals just what the doctor ordered
Fleet investments pay off for Premier Logistics
Royal Mail adds 9,000th electric van to delivery fleet in dash for net zero
Harworth inks deal with “key logistics operator” for last-mile DC at Gateway 36, Barnsley
Rising UK freight crime prompts conference on cargo theft
Road freight 78 times more dangerous than rail freight, new Parliamentary report suggests
GXO’s Belshill drivers win inflation-busting pay rise, Unite reveals
Operator news
New trailers and trucks for AAH Pharmaceuticals just what the doctor ordered
Healthcare products distributor AAH Pharmaceuticals has added the first of 38 temperature-controlled trailers and 23 trucks to its fleet, all mounted with Carrier Transicold units.
Fleet investments pay off for Premier Logistics
Premier Logistics increased turnover by 7.4% to £13.1m last year, driven largely by revenues in its transport work.
GXO’s Belshill drivers win inflation-busting pay rise, Unite reveals
GXO drivers working on the Howdens contract in Belshill, near Glasgow, have secured an “inflation-beating” pay rise, according to union Unite.
Certas Energy recognised by DP World as low-carbon truck programme passes 1.3m litres of HVO
DP World has named Certas Energy its Supplier of the Year for its role in supporting the port operator’s Low Carbon Truck Programme, which has now supplied more than 1.3 million litres of HVO to UK hauliers.
Tarmac, ABP and Brett forge logistics partnership for Sizewell C project
Tarmac has teamed up with Associated British Ports (ABP) and Brett to form a logistics partnership supplying construction materials to the Sizewell C nuclear power station project via the Port of Ipswich.
Geopost turnover up amid demanding trading environment
Geopost’s revenue increased by 5.1% in the first half of 2026, supported by higher parcel volumes, particularly in BtoC and cross-border activity.
Westons rolls out the barrel after opening new Herefordshire D/C
Cider maker Westons has doubled its warehousing capacity and streamlined deliveries after opening a new 43,000 sq ft distribution centre in Ledbury.
Grenfell blamed for collapse of South East construction operator
One of the biggest construction haulage and plant hire firms in the London area collapsed after building works were halted following the Grenfell Tower fire, resulting in projects being delayed or abandoned.
Staffordshire haulier Emerge signs Armed Forces Covenant
Transport and logistics provider Emerge has committed to support members of the UK military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC).
AIT Home Delivery wins delivery contract with e-bike retailer Kubbi
Northampton-based AIT Home Delivery has secured a home delivery contract with Northern Ireland-based electric bike retailer Kubbi as the start-up prepares for further growth.
Administration watch
Grenfell blamed for collapse of South East construction operator
One of the biggest construction haulage and plant hire firms in the London area collapsed after building works were halted following the Grenfell Tower fire, resulting in projects being delayed or abandoned.
Administrators appointed to Morecambe’s JM Gorry
Long-established Lancashire haulier JM Gorry & Son has entered administration after more than 50 years of trading following the death of its MD.
S&B Haulage enters voluntary liquidation months after recruitment drive
Leicestershire operator S&B Haulage has entered voluntary liquidation just three months after advertising for drivers following new contract wins and fleet expansion.
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Border security ‘failing’ hauliers after four stowaways escape lorry in UK layby
The RHA has criticised attempts by French and British border security to catch stowaways after suspected clandestine entrants were filmed scrambling out of a truck roof in an Essex layby.
RTX Scotland 2026 returns with expanded hall and two full days
Road Transport Media’s RTX Scotland is back for 2026 with a bigger footprint, two full exhibition days and enhanced catering, as show director Vic Bunby responds directly to exhibitor and visitor feedback from a successful inaugural event.
Harworth inks deal with “key logistics operator” for last-mile DC at Gateway 36, Barnsley
Property developer and land regeneration business Harworth Group has signed an agreement with an unamed logistics operator which will see the group develop a 30,700sq ft facility at Gateway 36, Barnsley.
Rising UK freight crime prompts conference on cargo theft
As freight crime continues to soar in the UK, the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) is joining forces with the RHA and the British International Freight Association (BIFA) to hold a conference aimed at helping freight operators avoid cargo theft.
Road freight 78 times more dangerous than rail freight, new Parliamentary report suggests
Switching more road freight to rail could significantly cut road deaths and injuries and reduce congestion and carbon emissions, according to a new report commissioned by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Transport Safety.
Call for greater industry and government collaboration to improve HGV driver facilities
More than half of HGV drivers remain dissatisfied with both the quality and availability of roadside facilities across the UK, according to new research by Transport Focus, prompting the independent watchdog to call for greater industry and government collaboration to improve driver welfare, road safety and the resilience of the ...
Hauliers less likely than manufacturers to raise prices despite rising costs, ONS data shows
Transport and storage businesses are proving more reluctant than manufacturers and retailers to increase prices this month, despite continuing pressure from fuel, energy and haulage costs, according to new research.
Goliath lands record racking repair project at Lowestoft warehouse
Warehouse repair specialist Goliath has secured the largest deployment of its pallet racking repair system in the UK and Europe, with almost 600 units to be installed at a logistics distribution centre in Lowestoft.
Confidence in UK logistics sector prompts US investment giant KKR to buy four major sites
US invesment firm KKR and its pan-European real estate subsidiary Mirastar have acquired four UK logistics sites at Stafford, Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Wakefield for around £170m.
RHA truck cartel claim reaches key milestone but compensation remains years away, RHA warns
The RHA’s long-running truck cartel compensation claim has reached another critical stage after the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) scheduled a case management conference for 13 October, the association has revealed.
Interviews
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
“Don’t take us for granted”: Fletcher’s bid to put logistics centre stage
Ben Fletcher believes transport and logistics has become a victim of its own success. Since taking over as chief executive of Logistics UK last December, he has been listening to operators across the country as he makes the case for an industry he insists deserves a bigger voice in delivering ...
RHA launches Wellbeing Charter to put people first
RHA MD Richard Smith talks to Andy Salter about his plan to put people and wellbeing at the heart of road haulage.
‘There’s no blank chequebook’ - DX sets out post-buyout strategy
Now under private ownership, DX chief executive Ian Truesdale is pursuing disciplined growth, focusing on integration, efficiency and selective investment. Tim Wallace reports
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?
Opinion
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.
Rethinking the energy transition: why HVO deserves a bigger role
The road to net zero is rarely as straightforward as the headlines suggest. Over recent months, and in conversations across the industry, I’ve been reminded that while the ambition to decarbonise is firmly established, the practical realities of getting there are far more complex than many people acknowledge.
Beyond the co-operative model: How connected networks can help independent operators grow
For decades, independent logistics operators have been the backbone of the UK’s supply chain. They know their local markets, build long-term customer relationships and deliver the flexibility that many larger organisations struggle to match.
One AI agent could end logistics data chaos
There’s no question that our global supply chain is powered by data. Increasingly intelligent technology solutions pull, analyse and act on this massive amount of information from a multitude of sources.
Contracts
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.
AIT the final piece of the jigsaw for Kidsaw
AIT Home Delivery has won a final mile distribution contract with children’s furniture brand Kidsaw following a chance meeting at The Furniture Show earlier this year.
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