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William Stobart’s company WS Holdco buys EV Cargo Solutions and Distribution
William Stobart’s investment vehicle WS Holdco has acquired EV Cargo Solutions and Distribution, the transportation and contract logistics division of EV Cargo, in a move aimed at boosting operational efficiencies, cross-selling opportunities and organic growth.
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Police survey examines freight crime threats and trends
Freight operators are being encouraged to fill out a police-led survey examining the threat posed by serious organised acquisitive crime (SOAC) in the UK.
A303 tunnel plans revoked
Planning consent for the A303 Stonehenge tunnel has been formally revoked by the government in a move the industry described as “disappointing” for hauliers.
DX opens flagship Kettering facility
DX has opened a distribution centre in Kettering, significantly increasing its capacity in the East Midlands and supporting the business’ fulfilment, freight and final mile operations.
Police survey examines freight crime threats and trends
Freight operators are being encouraged to fill out a police-led survey examining the threat posed by serious organised acquisitive crime (SOAC) in the UK.
A303 tunnel plans revoked
Planning consent for the A303 Stonehenge tunnel has been formally revoked by the government in a move the industry described as “disappointing” for hauliers.
DX opens flagship Kettering facility
DX has opened a distribution centre in Kettering, significantly increasing its capacity in the East Midlands and supporting the business’ fulfilment, freight and final mile operations.
Palletways sales role for former Royal Mail senior manager
Palletways Livingston has appointed Royal Mail veteran Mark Moynes to the position of sales manager.
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.
CF Booth administrator completes sale of business and assets
The business and assets of CF Booth have been bought by a subsidiary of Yorkshire metal recovery and waste recycling company Ron Hull Jnr, saving 29 jobs.
InPost UK volumes surge after Yodel deal but profits hit by integration costs
Parcel locker operator InPost Group has reported explosive growth in the UK market following its acquisition of Yodel, although profitability has been hit by integration costs.
MAN invests record €300m in service network
MAN Truck & Bus plans to invest around €300m (£259.2m) in expanding its European service network by 2030, the largest investment of its kind in MAN’s history.
Police survey examines freight crime threats and trends
A303 tunnel plans revoked
DX opens flagship Kettering facility
Palletways sales role for former Royal Mail senior manager
From vans to trucks: the Dash Express journey
CF Booth administrator completes sale of business and assets
InPost UK volumes surge after Yodel deal but profits hit by integration costs
MAN invests record €300m in service network
Operator news
DX opens flagship Kettering facility
DX has opened a distribution centre in Kettering, significantly increasing its capacity in the East Midlands and supporting the business’ fulfilment, freight and final mile operations.
Palletways sales role for former Royal Mail senior manager
Palletways Livingston has appointed Royal Mail veteran Mark Moynes to the position of sales manager.
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.
CF Booth administrator completes sale of business and assets
The business and assets of CF Booth have been bought by a subsidiary of Yorkshire metal recovery and waste recycling company Ron Hull Jnr, saving 29 jobs.
InPost UK volumes surge after Yodel deal but profits hit by integration costs
Parcel locker operator InPost Group has reported explosive growth in the UK market following its acquisition of Yodel, although profitability has been hit by integration costs.
Bucks waste haulier loses operating licence after “sustained failures” and non-attendance at inquiry
Buckinghamshire waste haulier TAAS Transport has lost its operator licence following a public inquiry which cited a litany of compliance breaches, including major maintenance failings, overloaded trucks, and breaches of drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations, amounting to a “significant” safety risk.
Hauliers who hid fuel costs ‘have nowhere to go’
A sharp spike in oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East has exposed how haulage firms that built large fuel charges into their rates when diesel was cheaper now have little room to increase them further as costs surge.
Evri boosts locker network with Tesco and Motor Fuel Group partnerships
Parcel delivery firm Evri Group has launched the first wave of its owned locker network after forging two partnerships with supermarket giant Tesco and forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG).
William Stobart’s company WS Holdco buys EV Cargo Solutions and Distribution
William Stobart’s investment vehicle WS Holdco has acquired EV Cargo Solutions and Distribution, the transportation and contract logistics division of EV Cargo, in a move aimed at boosting operational efficiencies, cross-selling opportunities and organic growth.
XPO forges long term logistics partnership with Boots
XPO Logistics has signed a long term logistics partnership with high street retailer Boots with a brief to support the integration of its supply chain, leverage new technologies to boost customer visibility, and drive sustainable efficiencies.
Administration watch
CF Booth administrator completes sale of business and assets
The business and assets of CF Booth have been bought by a subsidiary of Yorkshire metal recovery and waste recycling company Ron Hull Jnr, saving 29 jobs.
Plight of family-run Bedfordshire operator outlined in administrator report
A long-running Luton haulier attempted to continue trading with cash injections from family members before it finally succumbed to administration in November, documents revealed.
Welsh haulier acquired by Monex following collapse into administration
A Newport-headquartered haulage company trading since 1998 entered administration and was then snapped up by Monex Distribution, in a deal that saved 61 jobs.
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Police survey examines freight crime threats and trends
Freight operators are being encouraged to fill out a police-led survey examining the threat posed by serious organised acquisitive crime (SOAC) in the UK.
A303 tunnel plans revoked
Planning consent for the A303 Stonehenge tunnel has been formally revoked by the government in a move the industry described as “disappointing” for hauliers.
MAN invests record €300m in service network
MAN Truck & Bus plans to invest around €300m (£259.2m) in expanding its European service network by 2030, the largest investment of its kind in MAN’s history.
RHA calls for higher manufacturer CO2 emission targets and more operator support as consultation closes
The freight industry has pushed back against government plans to cut CO₂ emissions from new HGVs, warning that key proposals are “impractical” without urgent investment in infrastructure and financial support.
Government youth employment drive “a lifeline for next generation” says Logistics UK
The government’s employment drive to support young people into work, announced this week, is a lifeline for the next generation, providing funding that will enable logistics businesses to attract new talent and future proof the industry, according to Ben Fletcher, Logistics UK chief executive,
RHA urges Scottish government to better support road transport sector
The RHA has published its Scottish Manifesto, Driving Scotland, setting out priorities for the next Scottish Government to support the road transport sector.
£18bn twelve-year backlog of pothole repairs, despite extra funding, ALARM survey reveals
Local authorities in England and Wales now face a record £18.62bn backlog of carriageway repairs that would take 12 years to clear, despite an increase in funding, according to this year’s Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey.
Take urgent action on fuel duty to protect UK haulage, APN tells government
The Chancellor must reduce fuel duty immediately to protect essential services to the UK economy, the Association of Pallet Networks (APN) said this week.
Brighton bags biggest pothole pot
Brighton and Hove receives more additional funding for pothole repairs than anywhere else in the country, according to a new study.
Fuel group accuses ministers of fanning the flames in row over forecourt prices
A row has erupted over “inflammatory language” used by government ministers criticising fuel retailers ratcheting up the cost of petrol and diesel – resulting in a trade group pulling out of a Downing Street meeting.
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
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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.
Custody discipline: the low-cost fix for vehicle transport disputes
With HGV driver numbers down 1.9% and schedules running tight, operators face growing dispute risk. David Heeney explains why custody discipline—not just careful driving—is now a core commercial control.
The clock in the cab: Are we managing fatigue — or managing behaviour?
A transport operator with nearly 40 years’ experience argues the Working Time Directive may create behavioural pressure for HGV drivers without measurable safety gains beyond existing drivers’ hours regulations.
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.
Contracts
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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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.
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