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UK Freight Services files notice of intention to appoint administrators
UK Freight Services has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, according to a Companies Court filing.
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Palletline secures 12th gold award for health and safety
Palletline has won its 12th Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for its commitment to embedding health and safety into every level of its operation.
10 arrested in immigration raids at 3 UK Evri sites
Immigration enforcement officers arrested 10 people at three Evri bases across the country as part of a coordinated government crackdown on illegal working in the delivery sector.
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.
Palletline secures 12th gold award for health and safety
Palletline has won its 12th Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for its commitment to embedding health and safety into every level of its operation.
10 arrested in immigration raids at 3 UK Evri sites
Immigration enforcement officers arrested 10 people at three Evri bases across the country as part of a coordinated government crackdown on illegal working in the delivery sector.
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.
Industry supports reappointment of business secretary Reynolds
The reappointment of Jonathan Reynolds as business secretary in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet has been welcomed by Logistics UK, which said he was someone who understood the critical role of logistics.
China's truck charge leaves UK playing catch-up
China’s approach to electric HGVs should be a wake-up call for Britain and Europe, according to transport analyst Michael Barnard, who says Beijing’s success shows why governments need to focus on infrastructure as much as vehicle sales targets.
Chemical logistics firm fined £425,000 after worker dies in loading ramp fall
Middlesbrough-based Bertschi UK has been fined £425,000 after a warehouse supervisor died following a fall from a mobile loading ramp during a container operation at its Middlesbrough site.
FCA urges customers of broker Anthony Jones to check if insurance cover is valid
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is urging customers of commercial insurance broker Anthony Jones (UK) Ltd to contact their insurers directly to check their policies remain valid after the company agreed to stop carrying out regulated activities.
Put logistics at the heart of the economy, industry tells new PM
The road transport and logistics sector has urged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to place freight and supply chain infrastructure at the centre of his economic growth plans.
Palletline secures 12th gold award for health and safety
10 arrested in immigration raids at 3 UK Evri sites
DX wins extended Viking deal after service gains
Industry supports reappointment of business secretary Reynolds
China's truck charge leaves UK playing catch-up
Chemical logistics firm fined £425,000 after worker dies in loading ramp fall
FCA urges customers of broker Anthony Jones to check if insurance cover is valid
Put logistics at the heart of the economy, industry tells new PM
Operator news
Palletline secures 12th gold award for health and safety
Palletline has won its 12th Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for its commitment to embedding health and safety into every level of its operation.
10 arrested in immigration raids at 3 UK Evri sites
Immigration enforcement officers arrested 10 people at three Evri bases across the country as part of a coordinated government crackdown on illegal working in the delivery sector.
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.
Chemical logistics firm fined £425,000 after worker dies in loading ramp fall
Middlesbrough-based Bertschi UK has been fined £425,000 after a warehouse supervisor died following a fall from a mobile loading ramp during a container operation at its Middlesbrough site.
UK Freight Services files notice of intention to appoint administrators
UK Freight Services has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, according to a Companies Court filing.
Bowker International profit edges higher despite rising transport and ferry costs
WH Bowker International increased pre-tax profit in 2025 despite continuing pressure on international transport volumes, rising operating costs and weaker demand for warehousing.
AIT expands German home delivery operation after winning new contracts
AIT Home Delivery says it has established a two-person next-day delivery network in Germany less than a year after launching operations in the country.
SafeSite Facilities secures airside delivery deal with all major UK airports
Specialist supplier SafeSite Facilities has been given the green light to deliver products airside across all major UK airports, marking a “major milestone” for the Littlehampton-based business.
Leidos and DHL Supply Chain team up for MOD logistics bid
Defence and IT contractor Leidos and DHL Supply Chain have formed a strategic alliance to bid for a major Ministry of Defence (MOD) logistics contract under the Future Defence Support Services (FDSS) programme.
Bretts Transport’s drive for growth lands major contracts in ambient sector
Cambridgeshire-based Bretts Transport has secured several new contracts during the first half of the year, marking one of its strongest trading periods in recent years.
Administration watch
UK Freight Services files notice of intention to appoint administrators
UK Freight Services has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, according to a Companies Court filing.
North West transport firm faces winding up notice
Another well-established haulage business is facing serious financial problems after being served with a winding-up petition by HM Revenue and Customs.
Carnoustie haulier closes down after 40 years
David Murray Transport in Angus announced it had closed its doors for the final time after almost 40 years of trading.
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Industry supports reappointment of business secretary Reynolds
The reappointment of Jonathan Reynolds as business secretary in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet has been welcomed by Logistics UK, which said he was someone who understood the critical role of logistics.
FCA urges customers of broker Anthony Jones to check if insurance cover is valid
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is urging customers of commercial insurance broker Anthony Jones (UK) Ltd to contact their insurers directly to check their policies remain valid after the company agreed to stop carrying out regulated activities.
Put logistics at the heart of the economy, industry tells new PM
The road transport and logistics sector has urged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to place freight and supply chain infrastructure at the centre of his economic growth plans.
MAN Off-Road Experience 2026 kicks off at Tixover Quarry, Stamford
MAN Truck & Bus UK is back in the quarry, hosting a week-long customer event to showcase the off-road performance of its construction-focused range.
FleetCheck launches free pack to help new transport managers navigate operator licence
A downloadable pack available free of charge from FleetCheck has been created to make operator licence management easier for new transport managers.
Ditch “inefficient and expensive” Operation Brock for permanent solution, says Logistics UK
Operation Brock, the traffic management scheme that diverts lorries heading to the Dover and Folkestone ports to the M20 during peak times, must be replaced with a sustainable long-term solution, Logistics UK said this week, warning that its continuation is wasting taxpayers money and harming UK trade.
Rising logistics costs threaten to push up UK inflation, Logistics UK warns
Rising fuel, labour and operating costs across the logistics sector risk creating renewed inflationary pressures across the UK economy, Logistics UK is warning.
Extreme weather event guidance produced for highways authorities
Guidance to help local highways authorities prepare for and tackle climate-related disruption such as extreme heat and flooding, has been produced by the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT).
From A-Level student to regional operations analyst: shedding light on a career in logistics
It is less than a month now before thousands of GCSE and A-Level students get their results and Generation Logistics is offering school and college leavers a glimpse of the careers that exist in the sector.
Leyland Trucks celebrates 130 years of manufacturing
Leyland Trucks has celebrated its remarkable 130 years of British manufacturing with a family fun day for more than 4,500 employees, family members and suppliers at its Lancashire HQ.
Interviews
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?
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.
Opinion
Net Zero Week: Where next?
On entering Downing Street, the new Prime Minister will face a myriad of competing choices and priorities. Decarbonising the commercial vehicle sector is no exception, with a long “to do” list to work through. Net Zero Week provides an opportunity to review “where next?” together with a list of priorities ...
Logistics Skills Network, Fueler Consulting and ADR Network data challenge the two-year HGV insurance convention
LSN and Fueler Consulting have published analysis of nearly three-quarters of a million HGV driver shifts, exposing the two-year licence restriction as an unsubstantiated barrier — and calling for live vacancy data, insurance transparency and a sector-wide rethink on risk.
Your new TMS went live on Monday. By Friday the planners were back on spreadsheets
Technology has never been more capable of transforming road transport. Artificial intelligence is optimising routes, warehouse systems are becoming smarter, telematics can predict maintenance before vehicles break down and your TMS promises complete visibility. Yet talk to enough fleet operators and a familiar story emerges: the software works perfectly but ...
The changes ahead for Culina Group
CEO Liam McElroy reflects on 18 months of structural groundwork and reveals how the logistics group’s new unified strategy will simplify customer engagement, strengthen financial discipline and unlock the full potential of its end-to-end UK capability.
Contracts
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.
Econ Engineering strengthens partnership with Ringway
Gritter and snow plough builder Econ has won a supply contract with highway services provider Ringway.
IPP replaces CHEP as Simplehuman’s sole supplier
Pallet pooler IPP has won a supply chain contract with homewares brand Simplehuman, becoming its sole supplier for all UK pallet movements and replacing previous supplier CHEP.
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