All articles by Carol Millett
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MT ArticleRomac Logistics strengthens fleet with 100 Tiger trailers and 200 Renault tractor units
Temperature-controlled operator Romac Logistics has ordered 200 Renault Trucks T480 tractor units and 100 moving double-deck refrigerated trailers from Tiger Trailers as it expands its UK operations.
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MT ArticleCo-op doubles down on drive to boost female talent in logistics
Supermarket retailer Co-op has welcomed a new intake for the second year of its Women in Leadership programme, as part of the company’s commitment to develop and progress female talent in logistics.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK calls for fuel duty freeze and business rates reform in Budget submission
Logistics UK has called on the government to maintain the current rate of fuel duty, reform business rates and cut electricity costs for logistics operators as part of its recommendations ahead of the Autumn Budget.
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MT ArticleAutomation could cut warehouse carbon emissions by up to 25%, new research shows
Warehouse automation could reduce total carbon emissions by up to a quarter by allowing operators to store goods more densely and reduce the size of their facilities, according to research commissioned by warehouse automation specialist Exotec.
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FCZ ArticleAegis Energy begins construction of Sheffield clean energy hub for HGVs and vans
Construction has begun on what Aegis Energy claims will be the UK’s first clean multi-energy hub designed specifically for commercial vehicles, with the Sheffield facility expected to open in spring 2027.
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MT ArticleDriving in Silence: The suicide risk the haulage industry cannot ignore
The haulage industry must do more to address driver mental health and suicide risk, with male HGV drivers historically recording a suicide risk around 20% higher than the national average, according to transport technology company SNAP.
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MT ArticleStrike action at Lockwood Haulage threatens to hit Coca-Cola deliveries
Around 40 Lockwood Haulage workers are taking all-out strike action in a dispute over a 1% pay offer, which union Unite described as an “insult” to the workforce.
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MT ArticleMavic extends partnership with XPO Logistics
French cycling brand Mavic has expanded its partnership with XPO Logistics to cover its contract supply chain operations.
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MT ArticleGovernment plans to boost rail freight by at least 40% by 2040
The government has set a new target to increase rail freight by at least 40% by 2040, as part of plans to strengthen supply chains, ease road congestion, cut carbon emissions and boost the UK economy.
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MT ArticleGXO apprentice highlights benefits of degree apprenticeship
GXO degree apprentice Owen Anderson is encouraging A-level students to look at the benefits of combining university study with hands-on experience as the logistics sector looks to attract more young people.
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MT ArticleTruck cartel claim: RHA expects trial date next month
The RHA says its long-running truck cartel compensation claim is now making “real progress” and expects a trial date to be set at a case management hearing next month.
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MT ArticleCornish haulier takes Noah’s legacy on the road with ‘Miles for Mito’
Conway Bailey Transport has joined forces with The Noah Jordan Foundation to launch Miles for Mito, a new campaign that will see a number of specially branded trailers travel across the UK and beyond, raising awareness of mitochondrial disease and the important work of the Cornwall-based charity.
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MT ArticleHaulage firm used to smuggle cocaine worth £5m into UK
A haulage company was used as cover to import 50kg of high-purity cocaine from Belgium, resulting in three men being jailed for a total of 40 years.
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FCZ ArticleMaritime plan for Felixstowe electric charging hub gets £50,000 boost from Freeport East
Maritime Transport is progressing plans for an open-access electric HGV charging hub at Felixstowe after securing an initial £50,000 contribution from Freeport East.
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MT ArticleProlog lands fulfilment partnership with Birdie Fortescue
Luxury homeware brand Birdie Fortescue has appointed Prolog Fulfilment to manage its warehousing and distribution as the business expands its international operations.
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MT ArticleStudy reveals the effects of caffeine on UK drivers
New research from car insurance expert MoneySuperMarket has examined how UK drivers use caffeine to stay alert and found that many are unaware of how much they are consuming and the effect it can have on their driving skills.
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FCZ Article MAXUS cuts eDELIVER 3 price to below £20,000
Harris MAXUS UK is turning up the heat in the battle for the electric van market, pricing its eDELIVER 3 compact electric van at below £20,000, following a similar pricing move with its DELIVER 7.
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MT ArticleMAN recognised for emergency fleet vehicle specification
MAN Truck & Bus UK has won the Innovation Award at the 2026 Emergency Fleet Exhibition and National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) Conference.
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MT ArticleAshford International wins Logistics UK Best Truck Stop of the Year award
Ashford International Truckstop has been crowned the overall winner of Logistics UK’s Best Truck Stop of the Year 2026 award.
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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.