Spotlight
Warnings raised over sustainability of HVO fuel amid fraud claim
Serious concerns have been raised over the green credentials of HVO fuel after a study found a key ingredient for the renewable diesel is likely fraudulent.
Latest news
EC gives DSV green light to DB Schenker acquisition
The European Commission (EC) has approved Danish firm DSV’s planned takeover of DB Schenker following an announcement of its plan last year.
Turnover up but profits down at WM Armstrong
Wm Armstrong saw an increase in revenues last year but the Longtown haulier’s pre-tax profits reduced by almost two-thirds, latest results showed.
Haulage to play critical role in Doncaster Sheffield airport reopening
The reopening of Doncaster Sheffield airport will turbocharge economic growth in the region and will require the haulage industry to play a critical part in its redevelopment, according to the RHA.
EC gives DSV green light to DB Schenker acquisition
The European Commission (EC) has approved Danish firm DSV’s planned takeover of DB Schenker following an announcement of its plan last year.
Turnover up but profits down at WM Armstrong
Wm Armstrong saw an increase in revenues last year but the Longtown haulier’s pre-tax profits reduced by almost two-thirds, latest results showed.
Haulage to play critical role in Doncaster Sheffield airport reopening
The reopening of Doncaster Sheffield airport will turbocharge economic growth in the region and will require the haulage industry to play a critical part in its redevelopment, according to the RHA.
Revenues fall at Erith Haulage
Erith Haulage saw turnover fall by 23% last year due to a reduction in the work it carried out for its contracting division and also external parties.
Warnings raised over sustainability of HVO fuel amid fraud claim
Serious concerns have been raised over the green credentials of HVO fuel after a study found a key ingredient for the renewable diesel is likely fraudulent.
Currie upbeat despite economic challenges
Currie European said it was “pleased” with the progress the business had made over the last 12 months, after latest financial results showed pre-tax profit had more than doubled to £190,000.
Haulage sector keeps cool in the face of Trump’s tariffs
Most transport and logistics firms appear unconcerned about the impact of increased trade barriers on their supply chains, according to new research.
Wyvern saves thousands with ‘no-brainer’ trailer management system
Wyvern Cargo said it would save £25,000 a year on trailer brake testing after installing Webfleet’s trailer management system.
EC gives DSV green light to DB Schenker acquisition
Turnover up but profits down at WM Armstrong
Haulage to play critical role in Doncaster Sheffield airport reopening
Revenues fall at Erith Haulage
Warnings raised over sustainability of HVO fuel amid fraud claim
Currie upbeat despite economic challenges
Haulage sector keeps cool in the face of Trump’s tariffs
Wyvern saves thousands with ‘no-brainer’ trailer management system
Operator news
Turnover up but profits down at WM Armstrong
Wm Armstrong saw an increase in revenues last year but the Longtown haulier’s pre-tax profits reduced by almost two-thirds, latest results showed.
Revenues fall at Erith Haulage
Erith Haulage saw turnover fall by 23% last year due to a reduction in the work it carried out for its contracting division and also external parties.
Currie upbeat despite economic challenges
Currie European said it was “pleased” with the progress the business had made over the last 12 months, after latest financial results showed pre-tax profit had more than doubled to £190,000.
Wyvern saves thousands with ‘no-brainer’ trailer management system
Wyvern Cargo said it would save £25,000 a year on trailer brake testing after installing Webfleet’s trailer management system.
Not just a warehouse, this is a hi-spec M&S warehouse
A bid by M&S to modernise its supply chain has led to it taking out a 20-year, £74m lease on a new logistics warehouse in Bristol.
Pay rise for Tesco drivers a must amid ‘huge profits’
Tesco drivers and warehouse workers must get a fair pay increase following the publication of financial results revealing the supermarket was making “huge profits”, the Unite union said.
Creditor told Bedfordshire’s Strata Logistics sold
Bedfordshire haulage firm Strata Logistics’ financial difficulties appeared to have been confirmed this week after evidence emerged it had been sold to another transport company.
L Lynch appeals six-figure fine for abnormal load clerical error
Heavy haulier L Lynch Plant Hire has been ordered to pay £800,000 after it used the wrong vehicle registration number on an application to move an abnormal load.
IPP pools talent with senior manager promotion
Pallet firm IPP has promoted Demi Crabbe to the newly created position of senior commercial development manager.
NWH Group reflects on record year
Waste and recycling firm NWH Group has hailed a record-breaking year after reporting increases in both its revenues and profits.
Administration watch
Creditor told Bedfordshire’s Strata Logistics sold
Bedfordshire haulage firm Strata Logistics’ financial difficulties appeared to have been confirmed this week after evidence emerged it had been sold to another transport company.
Haulage company in Beds set to appoint administrator
A Bedfordshire haulier operating 30 HGVs out of three bases has filed papers to appoint an administrator.
Transafe Logistics files intention to appoint administrator
Specialist transport firm Transafe Logistics in Grimsby has lodged papers in court declaring its intention to appoint an administrator.
Sponsored content
- Previous
- Next
![Mercedes-Benz_eActros_600_(1)[1]](https://d2cohhpa0jt4tw.cloudfront.net/Pictures/380x259/8/2/0/17820_mercedesbenz_eactros_600_11_978080.jpg)
Industry news
EC gives DSV green light to DB Schenker acquisition
The European Commission (EC) has approved Danish firm DSV’s planned takeover of DB Schenker following an announcement of its plan last year.
Haulage to play critical role in Doncaster Sheffield airport reopening
The reopening of Doncaster Sheffield airport will turbocharge economic growth in the region and will require the haulage industry to play a critical part in its redevelopment, according to the RHA.
Warnings raised over sustainability of HVO fuel amid fraud claim
Serious concerns have been raised over the green credentials of HVO fuel after a study found a key ingredient for the renewable diesel is likely fraudulent.
Haulage sector keeps cool in the face of Trump’s tariffs
Most transport and logistics firms appear unconcerned about the impact of increased trade barriers on their supply chains, according to new research.
RHA welcomes plans to build Universal-branded theme park and resort
The RHA said plans to build a Universal theme park and resort in Bedfordshire represented a significant opportunity for jobs, economic growth and infrastructure development in the region.
Creditor told Bedfordshire’s Strata Logistics sold
Bedfordshire haulage firm Strata Logistics’ financial difficulties appeared to have been confirmed this week after evidence emerged it had been sold to another transport company.
London’s Silvertown Tunnel opens to drivers
The long-awaited Silvertown Tunnel in London opened this week with promises of significantly improved journey times – but operators have voiced disappointment at the high prices for HGVs.
Stay connected at Road Transport Expo this summer
In case you hadn’t already heard the buzz, Road Transport Expo (RTX) will be back again this summer, with a bumper line-up of more than 300 exhibitors already confirmed – and more signing up daily.
UK’s ‘largest’ cold store opens for business
Cold storage provider Magnavale has officially opened its logistics site in Lincolnshire, which it said would boost UK food security.
Investment in River Humber port terminal to enhance freight cargo handling
Road, rail and sea logistics specialist CLdN said it was investing in its terminal at Killingholme on the Humber estuary in order to boost cargo handling capabilities.
Interviews
DHL - ‘There’s a realistic possibility that the phase-out date for diesel trucks will be pushed back…’
Saul Resnick, chief executive of DHL Supply Chain UK and Ireland, insists that although the industry’s journey to net zero needs a clearer road map, he’s never felt more positive about his company’s future
The sad story of how Culina lost 230 years of management experience in a matter of months
Motor Transport caught up with Glyn Davies recently and amongst other things the subject of Culina came up. Davies was quite clearly upset and disappointed by what had taken place last year. In his view there were a number of ill-judged decisions which undermined the hard work and commitment of ...
Certas Energy invests in renewable fuels with target to supply 1bn litres of HVO
Certas Energy is the UK’s largest independent distributor of fuel and lubricants in the UK, with a diverse customer base spanning rural residential customers, small, medium and large businesses and farms. It has specialist sector teams for marine, fuel retailing and lubricant customers and, in the road transport sector, Certas ...
MTA Low Carbon winner JLP wants to take the high road to zero emissions
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) picked up the Motor Transport Low Carbon Award for the third time in the last seven years in 2024.
Vaculug Sustainability Forum hears about truck and tyre manufacturers’ journey toward net zero
Tyre retread specialist Vaculug held its fourth Sustainability Forum at the British Motor Museum in October, bringing together operators, suppliers and leading experts to discuss the UK’s road to net zero emissions.
GXO and RHA outline the roadmap for driver safety and welfare in free to watch webinar
Motor Transport in association with leading 3PL GXO held a webinar in October to discuss the vital issue of how the road transport industry should be handling the recent influx of new drivers to ensure they are properly prepared for life on the road.
A New Era for renewable fuel supplies dawns in Essex
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.
‘SMEs are in a massive hole over electric but the approach is too blinkered’
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
Opinion
Who’s responsible for accidents in an AI-powered transport system?
To mark MT’s 120th anniversary, we asked leading figures from the road transport world to predict how the industry might look 120 years from now. Here, Chris Clowes, executive director at global supply chain and logistics consultancy, SCALA gives us his thoughts
Skills Bootcamps for HGV drivers an astonishing success story
Last month, the RHA released a report into the UK’s HGV Driver Workforce. This report stressed how critically dependent the UK economy is on HGV drivers, while outlining the ongoing challenges that the logistics sector faces in maintaining a sustainable driver workforce.
No more cheap labour – it’s time to pack smarter
The rise in Employer National Insurance is but one factor set to impact e-commerce packaging. So what can be done to alleviate the pain?
Contracts
Unipart on cloud nine following Sky contract extension
Unipart has won a three-year contract extension with Sky to continue delivering services and solutions to its customers.
Prolog Fulfilment extends partnership with Luna Daly bodycare brand
Prolog Fulfilment has extended its partnership with Luna Daly, building on a two-year partnership with the body care brand which has seen a 100% increase in direct-to-consumer sales (DTC).
IPP lands exclusive supply chain deal with Tayto Snacks
Wooden pallets pooler IPP has signed an exclusive supply chain agreement with Irish food brand firm Tayto Snacks.
XPO wins long-term partnership deal with building products supplier Soprema Group
XPO has been selected as the preferred logistics partner for construction products supplier Soprema Group.
People moves
- Previous
- Next
