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Highways contract extension win for Heidelberg
Heidelberg Materials UK has extended its partnership with Wirral Borough Council after successfully tendering for its highways maintenance contract for another three years.
IPP ensures flower supplier comes up roses for Mother’s Day
Pallet pooler IPP is ensuring a fresh flowers business supplies florists and supermarkets with bouquets in time for Mother’s Day and keeps its supply chain blooming.
DP World achieves bumper revenues in 2025
DP World said it had generated “record financial results” last year, with group revenues up 22% to $24.4bn (£18.2bn) and a record performance across Europe.
Welsh haulier acquired by Monex following collapse into administration
A Newport-headquartered haulage company trading since 1998 entered administration and was then snapped up by Monex Distribution, in a deal that saved 61 jobs.
Marlborough Highways takes delivery of four red Econ Engineering gritters
Econ Engineering has delivered a fleet of four red gritters to Marlborough Highways, as the company enters its first full winter season under its new brand identity.
Hauliers face “catastrophe” as HGV driver shortage escalates, training provider Insite warns
Major UK logistics training partner Insite is warning of a looming catastrophe for UK businesses as a growing HGV driver shortage emerges following the loss of crucial driver training funding.
DHL to boost George at Asda sales and create 450 jobs at new Derby hub
DHL Supply Chain is taking on a major logistics facility in Derby as part of its contract with retail customer George at Asda, in a move expected to boost the retailer’s sales and create 450 jobs.
Swiss giant Fracht Group snaps up Staffordshire-based Drac Logistics
Swiss freight forwarding firm Fracht Logistics has acquired the assets and trade of Drac Logistics’ freight forwarding business, as the Staffordshire-based company teetered on the edge of administration.
Two men jailed after stealing £40,000 of tyres from lorry as driver slept
Two men who loaded £40,000 worth of stolen tyres from a lorry as the driver slept have been jailed after a police pursuit which crossed parts of Cheshire, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire.
Palletline hails women in transport on International Women’s Day
Palletline is highlighting the achievements of some of its female staff in the week of International Women’s Day.
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