Wiltshire haulage firm S. L. Transport (UK) has called in the administrators after more than 30 years of trading.
A Farnborough operator specialising in IT relocation projects has entered into a pre-pack deal after falling into administration, saving 59 jobs.
WSH has become the dedicated service and repair provider for Iveco trucks in Herefordshire and Worcestershire in a partnership with Iveco dealer South West Truck & Van (SWTV).
A survey of UK supply chain, transport and logistics decision makers has revealed that over half believe they will struggle to meet their net-zero goals because of the cost of decarbonising and doubts about the viability of alternative fuels.
A Farnborough operator specialising in IT relocation projects has entered into a pre-pack deal after falling into administration, saving 59 jobs.
A survey of UK supply chain, transport and logistics decision makers has revealed that over half believe they will struggle to meet their net-zero goals because of the cost of decarbonising and doubts about the viability of alternative fuels.
Campeys of Selby has agreed a 10-year lease at Konect62, a brand-new multi-modal logistics and industrial scheme in Knottingley, Yorkshire.
Priority Freight has been presented with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade by the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at its HQ in Dover.
UPN has expanded its network to 100 members, which it said reflected its reputation for exceptional service and coverage.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Tesco cannot fire and rehire its distribution workers on less favourable terms, bringing to an end a long-running battle between the supermarket giant and trade union USDAW.
Culina Group company IPS has retained the EcoVadis Silver award, which it said reflected its commitment to sustainable practices and operational excellence.
Wiltshire haulage firm S. L. Transport (UK) has called in the administrators after more than 30 years of trading.
Global supply chain giant ID Logistics, which launched in the UK market in July this year, has announced the appointment of Stuart Evans as its first UK MD and the opening of its first UK site in Northampton.
United Pallet Network (UPN) is “optimistic for the future”, despite seeing pre-tax profit almost halve during the year to 31 March 2024, as the spike in volumes driven by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns declined.
A Farnborough operator specialising in IT relocation projects has entered into a pre-pack deal after falling into administration, saving 59 jobs.
Wiltshire haulage firm S. L. Transport (UK) has called in the administrators after more than 30 years of trading.
Business insolvency is a multi-faceted issue driven by a range of concerns, from a lack of meaningful management information to a bad corporate culture. These problems need scrutinising closely to understand the leading drivers of a fleet operators’ insolvency. Doing so can offer a chance of recovery, providing liquidation isn’t ...
The UK government has delayed implementing post-Brexit physical checks on “medium risk” fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union for a further six months, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced.
The transport and logistics industry has raised an impressive £100,681 at this year’s Scottish Transaid Dinner, aided by a charity auction, which included an Ifor Williams tipper trailer, which sold for £6,500.
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A Tesla Semi truck which crashed and burst into flames on a highway in Sacremento, California required firefighters to spray 50,000 gallons of water and an aircraft dropping fire retardant onto the area to finally bring the blaze under control.
Real estate developer Panattoni has completed the speculative development of an 80,000sq ft last-mile logistics site near Heathrow.
British businesses have called on the government to approve plans for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) to “drastically improve” lorry journeys in the region.
A widow whose husband was killed when an HGV collided with his motorbike in London has successfully claimed for damages from the driver and his haulage firm in the High Court.
International transport charity Transaid presented its current work on motorcycle safety in Kenya to delegates at an injury prevention conference in New Delhi.
SNAP said it had strengthened its network with the acquisition of OTRA’s technology platforms, IT infrastructure and a portion of its truck parking network across Europe.
The use of renewable fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to cut carbon emissions from diesel trucks now rather than waiting for battery electric vehicles to develop into a more practical solution is becoming increasingly popular.
Chris Clowes, executive director of global logistics consultancy, SCALA, considers the ways other countries are tackling HGV fleet decarbonisation, and the lessons operators can learn from a domestic market still claiming record numbers of casualties
Battery electric vehicles are sometimes regarded as new-fangled devices but they were first seen on the roads of Europe in the 1890s and in the 1960s the UK had the world’s largest fleet of BEVs in the days when electric milk floats were a common sight on every street. Today ...
Renault Trucks has been on its battery electric vehicle (BEV) industrial manufacturing journey for four years now and recently held a series of open days at its electric demo centre based at its axle plant in Saint-Priest near Lyon to give an update on progress.
The APC was founded 30 years ago as The Alternative Parcels Company and still has an unusual ownership model in the parcels world, in that it is owned by its 103 independent, entrepreneurial delivery-and-collection couriers.
John Granby, director of e-Truck and e-Van at EO Charging, has worked in the automotive sector for over 25 years, including spells with Scania and MAN Truck & Bus. Prior to joining EO in 2021, he led the development of Tevva’s hydrogen electric trucks across the UK. Here he tells ...
Head of sustainability for most operators is a relatively new job description, and Dr Nicholas Head who covers that role for XPO UK & Ireland has indeed only been doing the job for just over two years.
Formed in 2003 as a 4PL transport network to handle full trailer loads, X2 (UK) now employs 20 people at its Hinckley HQ and has recently become a silver sponsor of Generation Logistics, the industry-led campaign to promote career opportunities in the transport and logistics sector.
Culina Group company IPS has retained the EcoVadis Silver award, which it said reflected its commitment to sustainable practices and operational excellence.
Real estate developer Panattoni has completed the speculative development of an 80,000sq ft last-mile logistics site near Heathrow.
The arrival of the recently launched eActros 600 tractor unit means Mercedes-Benz Trucks now offers a comprehensive line-up of battery electric vehicles to hauliers in the UK – but that’s not all.
You don’t have to be an operator of vehicles to join the RHA. Their membership is open to individuals, professionals and businesses operating in the sector and offers a wide range of exclusive benefits.
Durite, the UK’s leading brand in Vehicle Safety, Lighting and Auto Electrical parts for commercial vehicles and general automotive aftermarket, has been acquired by Safe Fleet, a global leader in fleet safety solutions headquartered in Belton, Missouri, USA.
It’s been a difficult year for the road transport industry, but our annual survey of company performance highlights the professionalism and tenacity of operators in facing up to the challenges.
Foulger Transport and Transol Logistics have joined the Palletways pallet network.
Norfolk haulier Foulger Transport has taken delivery of seven new Euro-5 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks. The units join its 100-plus strong, predominantly Daf, fleet.