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Eddie Stobart slides into £24.9m pre-tax loss as revenue falls
Eddie Stobart’s losses ballooned to £24.9m in 2025, up from a pre-tax shortfall of just £883,000 in the previous year, as lower customer volumes, increased group recharges and higher fleet hire costs took their toll.
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Pallet volumes and hub fees boost Pallet-Track profit
Pallet-Track’s revenue jumped by almost 10% in 2025, while pre-tax profit rose 15% and adjusted EBITDA leapt 34%, driven by growing pallet volumes and increasing network delivery activity.
Turners (Soham) pushes up turnover and profit despite subdued market
Family-led haulier Turners (Soham) bolstered both turnover and pre-tax profit in 2025, despite battling “fairly low volumes” and a slow UK economy, with growth across its temperature-controlled tanker and container divisions offsetting a small decline in general haulage.
Royal Mail cuts fleet while rivals expand to meet market peak
Big fleet cuts at Royal Mail have offset moves by parcels operators to beef up their fleets ahead of the busiest period of the year for online retail, latest figures from MT Fleet Data reveal.
Pallet volumes and hub fees boost Pallet-Track profit
Pallet-Track’s revenue jumped by almost 10% in 2025, while pre-tax profit rose 15% and adjusted EBITDA leapt 34%, driven by growing pallet volumes and increasing network delivery activity.
Turners (Soham) pushes up turnover and profit despite subdued market
Family-led haulier Turners (Soham) bolstered both turnover and pre-tax profit in 2025, despite battling “fairly low volumes” and a slow UK economy, with growth across its temperature-controlled tanker and container divisions offsetting a small decline in general haulage.
Royal Mail cuts fleet while rivals expand to meet market peak
Big fleet cuts at Royal Mail have offset moves by parcels operators to beef up their fleets ahead of the busiest period of the year for online retail, latest figures from MT Fleet Data reveal.
Eddie Stobart slides into £24.9m pre-tax loss as revenue falls
Eddie Stobart’s losses ballooned to £24.9m in 2025, up from a pre-tax shortfall of just £883,000 in the previous year, as lower customer volumes, increased group recharges and higher fleet hire costs took their toll.
Scania launches £73.9m test track in Södertälje, Sweden
Scania has officially opened its new research and development proving ground at a special inauguration ceremony.
Industry responds to Welsh Government plans to tackle M4 congestion around Newport
The RHA and Logistics UK gave a mixed response this week to the Welsh Government’s recently announced plans to tackle congestion on the M4 around Newport.
Reed Boardall boosts electric truck deliveries threefold with ultra-fast charging, research reveals
Reed Boardall’s decision to replace low-powered charging units for an ultra-fast charging system at its its Boroughbridge depot has enabled the operator to triple daily electric vehicle output, according to research by charging provider Chargepoly.
Aldi to recruit 600 logistics staff at Bardon distribution centre
Aldi is on the hunt for 600 new staff at its distribution centre in Bardon, Leicestershire, as part of plans to ramp up operations at the site over the next 12 months.
Pallet volumes and hub fees boost Pallet-Track profit
Turners (Soham) pushes up turnover and profit despite subdued market
Royal Mail cuts fleet while rivals expand to meet market peak
Eddie Stobart slides into £24.9m pre-tax loss as revenue falls
Scania launches £73.9m test track in Södertälje, Sweden
Industry responds to Welsh Government plans to tackle M4 congestion around Newport
Reed Boardall boosts electric truck deliveries threefold with ultra-fast charging, research reveals
Aldi to recruit 600 logistics staff at Bardon distribution centre
Operator news
Pallet volumes and hub fees boost Pallet-Track profit
Pallet-Track’s revenue jumped by almost 10% in 2025, while pre-tax profit rose 15% and adjusted EBITDA leapt 34%, driven by growing pallet volumes and increasing network delivery activity.
Turners (Soham) pushes up turnover and profit despite subdued market
Family-led haulier Turners (Soham) bolstered both turnover and pre-tax profit in 2025, despite battling “fairly low volumes” and a slow UK economy, with growth across its temperature-controlled tanker and container divisions offsetting a small decline in general haulage.
Royal Mail cuts fleet while rivals expand to meet market peak
Big fleet cuts at Royal Mail have offset moves by parcels operators to beef up their fleets ahead of the busiest period of the year for online retail, latest figures from MT Fleet Data reveal.
Eddie Stobart slides into £24.9m pre-tax loss as revenue falls
Eddie Stobart’s losses ballooned to £24.9m in 2025, up from a pre-tax shortfall of just £883,000 in the previous year, as lower customer volumes, increased group recharges and higher fleet hire costs took their toll.
Reed Boardall boosts electric truck deliveries threefold with ultra-fast charging, research reveals
Reed Boardall’s decision to replace low-powered charging units for an ultra-fast charging system at its its Boroughbridge depot has enabled the operator to triple daily electric vehicle output, according to research by charging provider Chargepoly.
Aldi to recruit 600 logistics staff at Bardon distribution centre
Aldi is on the hunt for 600 new staff at its distribution centre in Bardon, Leicestershire, as part of plans to ramp up operations at the site over the next 12 months.
Amazon targets faster fulfilment with new £107m mega-distribution centre
Amazon has officially opened a £107m major distribution centre in Peterborough, introducing a new logistics model designed to accelerate the movement of high-demand products through its UK fulfilment network.
Pallet-Track announces newest member covering Berks and Bucks
KKaur Transport has joined the Pallet-Track network with ambitions to grow the Marlow-based business.
Evri couriers question union’s negotiated pay offer
Evri delivery drivers have reacted angrily to a proposed pay deal put to them and jointly negotiated with their union, claiming it will result in a reduction in their salaries.
Aramex recruits Tim Martin as regional CEO
Multinational logistics and transport firm Aramex said it had appointed Tim Martin as its regional CEO for Europe and Americas.
Administration watch
Clugston Distribution files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Clugston Distribution Services has filed papers in court notifying its intention to appoint an administrator.
Iconic Scottish haulier James S Hislop closes its doors
The Scottish Borders-based haulier James S Hislop (Haulage Contractors) has ceased trading after 38 years in business.
Telford haulage company in administration
Telford Transport Solutions, a West Midlands transport, 3PL and fulfilment specialist employing around 70 people, has entered administration.
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Industry news
Scania launches £73.9m test track in Södertälje, Sweden
Scania has officially opened its new research and development proving ground at a special inauguration ceremony.
Industry responds to Welsh Government plans to tackle M4 congestion around Newport
The RHA and Logistics UK gave a mixed response this week to the Welsh Government’s recently announced plans to tackle congestion on the M4 around Newport.
Government wants to “strengthen supply chains” in face of shocks, says Logistics Minister
“Recent events, both at home and abroad” have shown how critical the logistics sector is to the success of the UK, logistics minister Keir Mather told business leaders at an event held by the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) in the House of Lords.
Logistics UK brings Transport Manager conference online this November
Logistics UK is making its Transport Manager 2026 conference series more accessible via its Virtual Transport Manager event, in response to demand which has seen venues filling quickly.
Operators warned of legal implications as bridge strikes set to rise
A law firm is urging operators to consider the wider legal ramifications of a bridge strike as the numbers are predicted to double this month.
Kilimanjaro to Coast: My Tanzanian Transaid adventure
From the foothills of Kilimanjaro to the shores of the Indian Ocean, 21 transport and logistics companies joined forces to raise £200,000 for Transaid — here’s what the K2C Challenge really felt like from the saddle.
Government grant cuts cost of Volvo’s electric EX30 Cargo van
Volvo’s fully electric EX30 Cargo has become eligible for the government’s Zero Emission Van Grant, reducing its on-the-road price to £33,529.
Hauliers invited to test Scottish electric truck planning tool
A new interactive planning tool is being made available to Scottish hauliers to help them assess the infrastructure requirements of switching diesel HGVs to electric power.
Cold chain operators call for clarity as electric refrigeration costs bite
Seventy per cent of refrigerated transport operators say the government is failing to provide a clear direction on cutting emissions from transport refrigeration units (TRUs), while 81% believe tighter regulation of diesel-powered equipment is likely.
Cut fleet emissions now while targets are reviewed
Uncertainty surrounding the pace of electrification means van fleet operators should not wait for policy decisions to start addressing emissions but instead look at cutting them from vehicles already on the road, according to Lightfoot.
Interviews
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
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
Opinion
When spare HGV capacity is actually worth filling
Accepting a backload can look like an easy commercial win, but mileage, waiting time and repositioning can erode its value fast. Dumitru Martînov of Houlvek sets out a practical framework for smaller fleets and owner-drivers to assess whether an additional load genuinely stacks up.
Why the AI tools your office buys quietly die
Plenty has been written about the big implementation that disappoints. The system goes in, the project is signed off, and the operation takes a year to catch up with it. That is a real problem and it deserves the attention.
Late payment is an unsecured loan your biggest customer takes without asking
The Commercial Payments Bill addresses a real problem, but it will not help your cashflow this quarter. Harvey Dhillon, ACMA CGMA, explains what the legislation actually proposes, why haulage is structurally exposed, and which operational disciplines deliver results now — before Parliament acts.
The transport office, not the cab: where AI actually earns its keep in road transport
Almost everything written about AI in road transport is about the vehicle. Autonomous braking, telematics, route optimisation that promises to shave miles off a manifest. That work matters. It also has very little to do with where the unpaid hours in a haulage business actually go, which is the office ...
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.
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