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GXO seals acquisition of Wincanton
The completion of the sale of Wincanton to US supply chain management giant GXO has been announced today (29 April) and sees a swathe of Wincanton board directors resign as part of the deal.
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UK Warehousing Association Election 24 Manifesto makes eight key demands of government
The UK Warehousing Association has launched its Election Manifesto 2024 which calls for overdue reform to business rates and urgent improvements to the planning system, as well as highlighting the massive untapped potential of solar power on warehouse rooftops.
Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players 2024 revealed
Motor Transport has revealed its top 25 Decarbonisation Power Players in association with Optimize.
Fleet managers see electrification as “inevitable and imminent”, new research reveals
A substantial majority (80%) of fleet managers see electrification as both inevitable and imminent, according to new research from Fuel Card Services.
UK Warehousing Association Election 24 Manifesto makes eight key demands of government
Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players 2024 revealed
Fleet managers see electrification as “inevitable and imminent”, new research reveals
The Logistics People promotes Sam Welton to role of MD
HGV drivers call for better facilities to encourage more women into the sector, SNAP research reveals
Ist Class Logistics secures £1.7m of funding to complete management buyout
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The Logistics People promotes Sam Welton to role of MD
Recruitment specialist The Logistics People has promoted project manager Sam Welton as its new MD.
Ist Class Logistics secures £1.7m of funding to complete management buyout
Basingstoke-based courier !st Class Logistics has completed a management buyout after securing a £1.750m facility from financial service provider Shawbrook.
Suttons Tankers strengthens partnership with £1.8m investment in new fleet
Suttons has invested £1.8m in a new fleet of tankers in a move which further strengthens its long-term partnership with CF Fertilisers.
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XPO Logistics launches UK roll out of 160 new shared user network vehicles
Logistics giant XPO is rolling out 160 new rigid vehicles in its UK shared user network over the next four months.
Europa Road and DPD Netherlands turn to HVO for a greener future
Europa Road has signed a new contract with DPD Netherlands, which will see hydrotreated vegetable oil (HV-100) replacing diesel on its new daily linehauls from the Netherlands to the UK.
Waste management specialist 3R Solutions takes delivery of 14 Smoothsider tippers from Fruehauf
West Lothian-based waste management and recycling specialist 3R Solutions has praised Fruehauf for delivering 14 sloper Smoothsider tippers in a matter of weeks, helping the firm prepare for an important new contract.
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SSO Logistics wraps up long-term deal with Venturepak
A Merseyside logistics specialist has tied up a three-year contract with a packaging supply company to help service its new £3m production facility in Manchester.
GXO seals acquisition of Wincanton
The completion of the sale of Wincanton to US supply chain management giant GXO has been announced today (29 April) and sees a swathe of Wincanton board directors resign as part of the deal.
ArrowXL sets wheels in motion for reduced tyre use
ArrowXL has entered into a contract with Direct Tyre Management (DTM) with ambitions to reduce tyre usage significantly.
Anglia Freight sees efficiency boost after software firm tie-in
Anglia Freight said its partnership with software firm Qargo had helped it win a clutch of new contracts and increase operational efficiencies.
Administration watch
Administrator report spells out reasons behind AAD Transport’s demise
AAD Transport entered administration after HMRC presented a winding up petition for an unpaid VAT bill of £2.2m, a report to creditors has revealed.
Harlow’s Hoddesdon Distribution in administration
Hoddesdon Distribution, which runs more than 20 trucks out of its Harlow operating centre, has entered administration.
L&M Transport (UK)’s demise prompted by pandemic’s impact
Immingham’s L&M Transport (UK) had traded successfully for more than 13 years before falling victim to the Covid pandemic, according to a creditor’s report.
Industry news
UK Warehousing Association Election 24 Manifesto makes eight key demands of government
The UK Warehousing Association has launched its Election Manifesto 2024 which calls for overdue reform to business rates and urgent improvements to the planning system, as well as highlighting the massive untapped potential of solar power on warehouse rooftops.
Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players 2024 revealed
Motor Transport has revealed its top 25 Decarbonisation Power Players in association with Optimize.
Fleet managers see electrification as “inevitable and imminent”, new research reveals
A substantial majority (80%) of fleet managers see electrification as both inevitable and imminent, according to new research from Fuel Card Services.
HGV drivers call for better facilities to encourage more women into the sector, SNAP research reveals
A social listening survey conducted by haulage digital marketplace SNAP has revealed firm support from HGV drivers for more women to join the sector but that conditions must change to encourage this shift.
Unite warns of border delays and threat to logistics jobs as new Brexit checks launch
Unite is warning of EU border delays as increased Brexit border checks kick in today (30 April) on plant and animal products arriving to the UK from the EU.
Logistics specialist Rhenus launches sustainable warehouse development in Nuneaton
A major new, sustainable warehousing development, known as the Rhenus Campus, has been officially opened by third-party logistics (3PL) provider Rhenus Warehousing Solutions UK.
Bosch launches central booking system for high security truck stops
Tech services giant Bosch Group has launched its Secure Truck Parking platform in the UK, to help make life easier for drivers booking into high-security parking spaces at truck stops across the country.
MPs ask Defra: “Will post-Brexit border checks begin this week or face sixth delay?”
MPs are demanding Defra clarifies whether new post-Brexit border import and food inspection checks, due to be launched tomorrow (30 April), will be delayed for a sixth time.
Warning after tipper driver escapes electrocution
An HGV driver narrowly escaped death after his tipper collided with a power line and sent 33,000 volts coursing through the vehicle.
MAN unveils UK decarbonisation strategy ahead of eTruck launch
MAN Truck & Bus UK said its first demo eTrucks will appear on British roads by early next year amid plans to substantially widen its network and accelerate the sale of its BEV portfolio.
Interviews
MT’s 2024 top Decarbonisation Power Player on a mission to decarbonise road freight transport
Naming Sam Clarke as the number one Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Player for 2024 our judges described him as “a continual industry presence providing a positive can-do attitude to environmental logistics”.
Industry leader in complex logistics, Howard Tenens chooses its customers carefully
Gloucestershire 3PL Howard Tenens was established in 1953, and on its website says it “has grown from humble beginnings of making car crates for exporting vehicles to becoming one of the UK’s most successful privately-owned logistics companies”.
RHA spells out hauliers’ priorities for next general election
At its well-attended Parliamentary reception at the Palace of Westminster in January, the RHA launched its ‘Driving growth, delivering for the country’ manifesto for the next general election, widely expected to be in autumn this year.
Campeys tries the almost impossible with first steps to decarbonisation
Campeys of Selby made headlines in February 2023 when it became the first UK haulier to acquire a 19-tonne battery-electric DAF LF for its pallet network operation.
Premier Logistics bounces back by keeping control in the family
Macauley Christopher, client relationship manager at Premier Logistics (UK), is only 27 but has already been with the Coalville-based national pallet distribution and contract logistics firm for 14 years. The son of founder and MD Lee Christopher, he started young.
JS Davidson the new name on the block after almost 30 years as Chiltern Cold Storage
Formerly Chiltern Cold Storage, JS Davidson rebranded in 2022 to highlight a change in ownership and emphasise that as well as being a frozen food storage business the firm is a full service provider covering ambient and chilled distribution.
Decarbonisation, resilience and heavy investment in Europe - a Q&A with FedEx EXpress Europe
Martin Gussinklo, senior vice president of the European road network, FedEx Express Europe, answers questions from MT.
The power of networks key to the future of Farrall’s Group
Matthew Farrall has been joint MD of Farrall’s Group since June 2019 and is the third generation to take charge of the family firm, which was founded in 1956 in Chester, joined the Transport Association (TA) in 1996 and was a founder member of Palletforce in 2001.
Decarbonisation
Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players 2024 revealed
Motor Transport has revealed its top 25 Decarbonisation Power Players in association with Optimize.
MAN unveils UK decarbonisation strategy ahead of eTruck launch
MAN Truck & Bus UK said its first demo eTrucks will appear on British roads by early next year amid plans to substantially widen its network and accelerate the sale of its BEV portfolio.
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SPONSORED: Durite Ltd joins Safe Fleet
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.
Sponsored: NS Clarke Transport Ltd hails benefits of Cycle-Safe
NS Clarke Transport Ltd has backed cycle detection system Cycle-Safe, which the haulier has installed on its fleet to comply with safety legislation.
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MOTOR TRANSPORT TOP 100 2023
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.
Palletways welcomes Foulger Transport and Transol Logistics into the fold
Foulger Transport and Transol Logistics have joined the Palletways pallet network.
Foulger Transport opts for Mercedes-Benz Actros
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.
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