All administration articles
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MT ArticleVG Mathers collapses into liquidation after 58 years
Aberdeenshire haulier VG Mathers has ceased trading and entered liquidation, citing an “unprecedented squeeze” from rising fuel and insurance costs, increased compliance burdens and higher vehicle maintenance expenses.
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MT ArticleHaulier failed after losing major customer, says Pall-Ex
An Avonmouth-based haulier ceased trading after losing a major customer that had relocated from the Bristol area, with Pall-Ex subsequently terminating its membership after the business confirmed it could no longer continue operating.
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MT ArticleInsolvency data points to easing of pressure among hauliers
Tentative signs the industry is beginning to recover after a difficult start to the year are reflected in insolvency figures, which showed a significant reduction in appointments of turnaround experts.
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MT ArticleLincolnshire logistics provider collapses
Immingham-based freight firm Chambers and Cook (Eastern) has closed down after losing its biggest customer accounting for the majority of its revenue.
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MT ArticlePre-pack sale of Atlas to construction firm
Grab hire and muck away business Atlas Bulk Carriers has been sold in a pre-pack deal worth over £300,000 after it entered administration due to a downturn in the construction sector.
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MT Article‘Fragile’ sector’s insolvencies having implications beyond haulage
The number of administrations and insolvencies in haulage this year has prompted renewed concerns over their wider impact, including freight capacity and the resilience of the country’s supply chains.
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MT ArticleHaulage directors stripped assets to defraud creditors
Four people connected to a Stoke-based haulage company stripped out its assets and diverted money to other accounts despite an injunction placed on the business to prevent them doing so.
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MT ArticleNorfolk haulage firm staff take payment case to court
Staff made redundant by a Norfolk haulage company two years ago said they were still trying to get money owed to them – and they’re now taking their fight to court.
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MT ArticleSurrey aggregates specialist in administration
Woking-based muck away and aggregates haulier Atlas Bulk Carriers has become the latest company in the industry to succumb to administration.
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MT ArticleGrenfell blamed for collapse of South East construction operator
One of the biggest construction haulage and plant hire firms in the London area collapsed after building works were halted following the Grenfell Tower fire, resulting in projects being delayed or abandoned.
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MT ArticleAdministrators appointed to Morecambe’s JM Gorry
Long-established Lancashire haulier JM Gorry & Son has entered administration after more than 50 years of trading following the death of its MD.
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MT ArticleS&B Haulage enters voluntary liquidation months after recruitment drive
Leicestershire operator S&B Haulage has entered voluntary liquidation just three months after advertising for drivers following new contract wins and fleet expansion.
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MT ArticleUK 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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MT ArticleNorth 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.
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MT ArticleCarnoustie 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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MT ArticleAdministrator spells out reasons behind haulier’s closure
A Deeside operator that had been trading for more than 50 years collapsed due to a combination of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, fuel costs and a shortage of drivers, its administrator said.
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MT ArticleLeicester haulier falls into administration
A UK-based transport and logistics company that specialises in nationwide vehicle movements has collapsed into administration.
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MT ArticleTrans Haul (Europe) files notice of intention to appoint administrators
Trans Haul (Europe) has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, according to a Companies Court filing.
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MT ArticleOn The Rocks group ramps up acquisition drive with purchase of BMB Logistics
On the Rocks Group is expanding its reach into the logistics sector, just weeks after buying Martyn Barratt Transport out of administration, with the purchase of BMB Logistics, which called in the administrators earlier this month.
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MT ArticleSt Albans plant rental company ceased trading following financial troubles
The administrator for heavy vehicle rental business Gradewell Plant & Haulage confirmed that the business had closed down and all staff made redundant after more than 20 years of trading.