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Wincanton e-commerce director becomes Palletline CEO

Palletline has poached Wincanton’s MD of e-fulfilment, Carl Moore, and appointed him as its chief executive, effective from 1 July.

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Shake-up at Motus as CEO retires

Motus Group UK chief executive Rob Truscott has announced his retirement after eight years in the role and will be replaced by Matt Lawrenson, currently MD of Motus Commercials.

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Pallet firm IPP promotes Demi Crabbe to commercial director

2026-01-30T15:51:00+00:00By

Pallet pooler IPP has promoted Demi Crabbe to commercial director, her second senior management promotion in as many years.

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Vertellus promotes Rhian Burrell to MD

2026-01-29T14:34:00+00:00By

Contract hire provider Vertellus has appointed Rhian Burrell as MD, just over a year after joining the firm as head of marketing.

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Fraikin appoints new UK CEO

2026-01-08T17:42:00+00:00By

Commercial fleet services provider Fraikin has promoted Craig Douglas to UK chief executive.

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New TC for Scotland recruited

2025-12-22T09:52:00+00:00By

A new traffic commissioner for Scotland has been appointed and will start in the role in April.

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PML Seafrigo CEO Mike Parr departs business

2025-12-19T10:02:00+00:00By

PML Seafrigo’s boss Mike Parr has left the company, just over a year since he was appointed chief executive.

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Neill & Brown names new MD to lead next growth phase

2025-12-09T12:16:00+00:00By

East Yorkshire’s Neill & Brown has appointed a new MD to replace Colin Moody, whose career with the transport and logistics firm spanned more than 40 years.

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New CEO announced for Logistics UK

2025-10-16T14:14:00+01:00By

Logistics UK has announced Ben Fletcher will join as its new CEO from 1 December, taking on full responsibilities from the New Year.

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DHL Supply Chain names new CEO UK&I

2025-10-03T11:34:00+01:00By

Martin Willmor, chief executive of freight platform DigiHaul, has been appointed to head up DHL Supply Chain’s UK and Ireland business, succeeding Saul Resnick.

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Europa welcomes next generation of Baxters to the business

2025-10-03T10:28:00+01:00By

Europa Worldwide Group has appointed Jack Baxter, chief executive Andrew Baxter’s son, to be its new operations director, replacing Dan Cook from January.

Martin Stacey (l) and Andy Lee.

Pallet firm IPP recruits staff to SLT

2025-10-02T13:13:00+01:00By

Sustainable wooden pallet pooler IPP has appointed two new staff to its senior leadership team.

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The clock in the cab: Are we managing fatigue — or managing behaviour?

A transport operator with nearly 40 years’ experience argues the Working Time Directive may create behavioural pressure for HGV drivers without measurable safety gains beyond existing drivers’ hours regulations.

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We’ll need more than derisory grants to electrify our 26-tonne-plus HGV fleet

For UK operators, the decision to transition from their existing internal combustion engine (ICE) fleets to electric alternatives is shrouded in uncertainty. A good example of this is the derisory £18m grant allocated to operators who are considering the procurement of electric trucks.

Vytenis Norusis

Europe’s used truck market has come of age - what it means for UK hauliers

As UK hauliers face rising costs, persistent driver shortages and new CO₂-linked road charges for European operations from 2026, 2025 marked a turning point in Europe’s used truck market — offering British fleets a clearer, more strategic path to renewal

Sarah-Louise Murray

Customs changes demand urgent digital shift for freight operators

International freight businesses must urgently modernise customs systems to meet incoming UK and EU regulatory changes, including ICS2 Phase 3, France’s ELO requirements, and enhanced HMRC transparency measures, warns Derry Bros customs manager Sarah-Louise Murray.

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