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Clugston jobs saved in pre-pack rescue deal
Clugston Distribution Services is in the process of being acquired through a pre-pack administration by associated company Clugston Holdings.
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Palletline: Night deliveries the future for London’s road network
Night-time deliveries in London must play an increasingly valuable role in urban deliveries as the capital moves towards schemes such as the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street, according to Palletline.
Operators encouraged to back national drive for work experience placements
Logistics firms must play their part in helping to create 200,000 additional work experience opportunities for 14-16 year-olds and shine a light on the careers available to them, the industry’s two main trade associations have urged.
Company vans go through payroll from April 2027, and the weekend decides the bill
A company van that only goes to work and home again, on terms that ban anything else, costs the driver nothing in tax. Let the same driver use it at weekends, on the company’s fuel, and it adds about £5,000 a year to their taxable pay. From April 2027 that ...
Palletline: Night deliveries the future for London’s road network
Night-time deliveries in London must play an increasingly valuable role in urban deliveries as the capital moves towards schemes such as the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street, according to Palletline.
Operators encouraged to back national drive for work experience placements
Logistics firms must play their part in helping to create 200,000 additional work experience opportunities for 14-16 year-olds and shine a light on the careers available to them, the industry’s two main trade associations have urged.
Economic growth offers boost to fleet operators as transport sector expands
The economy grew by 0.7% between July and September, official figures showed, helped along with a 0.5% growth in transport and storage.
Lorry driver jailed for causing A14 death while playing phone game
A 55-year-old HGV driver has been jailed for 11 years after causing a fatal collision on the A14 while he was distracted playing a game on his mobile phone.
Irish tour tests fully-loaded Kia PV5 in real-world conditions
A ‘Grand Tour’ from the north coast of Northern Ireland to the very south of Ireland and back again promises to put an electric Kia PV5 fitted with Modul-System racking through its paces and discover definitively what it really takes to run an e-van for work.
Bretts joins Pall-Ex to strengthen distribution service
Bretts Transport has joined Pall-Ex as a shareholder member as it seeks out further opportunities for growth.
Isuzu Truck announces new MD
Isuzu Truck UK said Stuart Beeton would take over as MD when Pete Murphy steps down in April after more than 28 years in the business.
Clugston jobs saved in pre-pack rescue deal
Clugston Distribution Services is in the process of being acquired through a pre-pack administration by associated company Clugston Holdings.
Palletline: Night deliveries the future for London’s road network
Operators encouraged to back national drive for work experience placements
Economic growth offers boost to fleet operators as transport sector expands
Lorry driver jailed for causing A14 death while playing phone game
Irish tour tests fully-loaded Kia PV5 in real-world conditions
Bretts joins Pall-Ex to strengthen distribution service
Isuzu Truck announces new MD
Clugston jobs saved in pre-pack rescue deal
Operator news
Bretts joins Pall-Ex to strengthen distribution service
Bretts Transport has joined Pall-Ex as a shareholder member as it seeks out further opportunities for growth.
Isuzu Truck announces new MD
Isuzu Truck UK said Stuart Beeton would take over as MD when Pete Murphy steps down in April after more than 28 years in the business.
Clugston jobs saved in pre-pack rescue deal
Clugston Distribution Services is in the process of being acquired through a pre-pack administration by associated company Clugston Holdings.
Hutchinson’s bespoke tankers reach the parts others cannot
Hutchinson Transport has taken on two new bespoke rigid tankers to help customer GreenChem reach more customers and grow its business.
DX swoops for Northampton logistics firm
DX has expanded its contract logistics operations with the acquisition of Fulfil with Synergy (FwS), a 3PL specialising in multi-channel fulfilment and retail distribution.
DPD boosts electric van fleet as it gears up for record Black Friday and Christmas deliveries
Parcel delivery company DPD is rolling out a further 381 electric vans this month, as it prepares for what the company predicts will be a record peak season for deliveries.
GXO and ASOS extend strategic partnership to 2034
Contract logistics giant GXO Logistics has secured a nine-year contract renewal with online fashion retailer ASOS, extending a partnership that began in 2013.
DPD drivers arrested in illegal working crackdown
DPD could be facing a £90,000 fine after a Home Office raid in Lincoln resulted in the arrest of two DPD delivery drivers who were found to be asylum seekers with no right to work.
Dash Logistix invests £200,000 in new fleet to support South West growth
South West-based logistics provider Dash Logistix, part of The Dash Group, has invested £200,000 in five new delivery vehicles to support growth and improve its pallet delivery services across the region, the company has announced.
Amazon gets CAA approval to expand drone deliveries to 8,000 customers in Darlington
Amazon has been given the green light by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to significantly expand its Prime Air drone deliveries in Darlington from 600 customers to around 8,000, laying the foundations for future expansion across the UK.
Administration watch
Clugston jobs saved in pre-pack rescue deal
Clugston Distribution Services is in the process of being acquired through a pre-pack administration by associated company Clugston Holdings.
Lincolnshire port haulier failed after customer pulled plug
A successful transport company with an operating centre in Immingham collapsed after losing 80% of its business in a single hit when a customer chose sea freight services over road haulage, according to its administrator.
Clugston Distribution files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Clugston Distribution Services has filed papers in court notifying its intention to appoint an administrator.
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Palletline: Night deliveries the future for London’s road network
Night-time deliveries in London must play an increasingly valuable role in urban deliveries as the capital moves towards schemes such as the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street, according to Palletline.
Operators encouraged to back national drive for work experience placements
Logistics firms must play their part in helping to create 200,000 additional work experience opportunities for 14-16 year-olds and shine a light on the careers available to them, the industry’s two main trade associations have urged.
Economic growth offers boost to fleet operators as transport sector expands
The economy grew by 0.7% between July and September, official figures showed, helped along with a 0.5% growth in transport and storage.
Lorry driver jailed for causing A14 death while playing phone game
A 55-year-old HGV driver has been jailed for 11 years after causing a fatal collision on the A14 while he was distracted playing a game on his mobile phone.
Irish tour tests fully-loaded Kia PV5 in real-world conditions
A ‘Grand Tour’ from the north coast of Northern Ireland to the very south of Ireland and back again promises to put an electric Kia PV5 fitted with Modul-System racking through its paces and discover definitively what it really takes to run an e-van for work.
Isuzu Truck announces new MD
Isuzu Truck UK said Stuart Beeton would take over as MD when Pete Murphy steps down in April after more than 28 years in the business.
Logistics offers wide range of careers for under 25s
Logistics has an opportunity to shape the debate on how to get the one million young people not currently in education, employment, or training (NEET) into work, according to the RHA.
Certas and Esso launch dedicated lorry fuel card
Fuel distributor Certas Energy and Esso have launched an HGV card, giving access for hauliers to refuelling networks across the UK.
Government offers £38m of funding to help fleet operators install depot chargers
The government has confirmed £38m in funding to help operators install charging infrastructure at depots for vans and trucks, with applications now open.
Half of transport managers identify multi-camera systems as most important tech for HGV driver safety
Ahead of Brake’s Road Safety Week (15-21 November), new research from transport technology specialist Microlise has revealed that half of UK transport and logistics managers consider multi-camera systems as the most important technology for keeping HGV drivers safe on the roads.
Interviews
‘Certainty, not subsidies’: Aegis chief calls on Chancellor to back electric truck transition
Aegis Energy is investing in the infrastructure it believes will underpin the decarbonisation of road freight, but CEO Michael Shaw says the industry needs long-term policy certainty, support for electric truck residual values and clarity over future grants if the transition is to gather pace
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
Opinion
Company vans go through payroll from April 2027, and the weekend decides the bill
A company van that only goes to work and home again, on terms that ban anything else, costs the driver nothing in tax. Let the same driver use it at weekends, on the company’s fuel, and it adds about £5,000 a year to their taxable pay. From April 2027 that ...
Are depot electricity costs a postcode lottery?
Do operators with workshops and depots in more than one region treat electricity as a national average, or check each site?
The future of the UK pallet sector: Why relationships, not just consolidation, will define the winners
UK pallet networks are unique. While advances in technology, sector consolidation and network investment will undoubtedly shape the sector’s future, the long-term success of any pallet network still comes down to one thing: its members.
Why October is the month to watch for road freight
With diesel hitting historic highs and right-to-work checks now covering individual subcontractors — carrying civil penalties of up to £45,000 per breach — October’s carrier rates and availability data will show which pressure is hitting hardest. TEG CEO Lyall Cresswell sets out what operators need to watch and act on ...
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.