All articles by Carol Millett
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MT ArticleFuture Forwarding delivers giant water slide to UK aqua park
Future Forwarding Co has completed the transport of one of the UK’s largest water slide structures to Cliff Lakes in Warwickshire, following a complex oversized freight operation involving five flatbed trailers and coordinated cross-border movements from France.
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MT ArticleDrug gang used lorries and ‘ghost warehouses’ to smuggle tonnes of Class A drugs into UK
An organised crime gang used legitimate HGV delivery routes and covert warehouse operations to smuggle large quantities of cocaine and heroin into the UK before distributing the drugs across the country, a court has heard.
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FCZ ArticleReFuels to build new Bio-CNG station for HGVs in Swindon
ReFuels NV, which supplies renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for HGVs, is to build a new public access refuelling station in Swindon, providing homegrown clean fuel to truck operators as an alternative to imported diesel.
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MT ArticleTop economist Vicky Pryce to deliver keynote address at Logistics UK Finance Forum
Leading economist Vicky Pryce, CEBR chief economic adviser and Visiting Professor at King’s College London, has been announced as the keynote speaker for Logistics UK’s Finance Forum 2026.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks UK & Ireland appoints Simon Villanueva as director of new truck sales
Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has named Simon Villanueva as its director of new truck sales with a brief to drive growth.
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MT ArticleCLdN moves shipping operations from Luxembourg to the UK
Maritime group CLdN is moving its shipping operations from Luxembourg to the United Kingdom, as part of a plans to expand its shipping links.
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MT ArticleChinese logistics firm OYH Network leases first UK site at Segro Park North Feltham
Chinese customs clearance and logistics provider OYH Network has agreed to lease a 14,656 sq ft unit at Segro North Feltham in West London, as part of a major growth drive in Europe.
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MT ArticleGrangemouth tanker drivers secure significant pay win after dispute
Grangemouth-based tanker drivers working for Oxalis Logistics have secured a significant pay win after a long-running dispute, union Unite has announced.
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MT ArticleSustainable strategy and “personal touch” wins Tomsetts Distribution £1m in new business
Newhaven-based Tomsetts Distribution has secured over £1m in new business and expanded its fleet, thanks to prioritising customer service and placing environmental performance at the heart of its business strategy.
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MT Article Demand for carriers continues to rise as capacity shrinks, latest TEG data reveals
Demand for carriers rose sharply in April, amid supply chain disruption, as Easter reduced working days and businesses rushed to move freight ahead of the Early May Bank Holiday.
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MT ArticlePalletline starts 2026 with double-digit volume growth
Palletline has reported a 10% increase in network volumes during the first quarter of 2026, after posting higher profits and cash generation for the year ending 31 December 2025.
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MT ArticleFuel duty delay only “papering over the cracks” of wider logistics sector challenges, Lightfoot warns
The fuel duty delay is welcome but unless operators make changes to the way they run their fleets, their costs will continue to be hit by geopolitical events, warns fleet tech specialist Lightfoot.
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MT ArticleHGV Driver Wellness initiative to launch at Welcome Break Rothwell truck stop
The Welcome Break Charitable Fund is bringing together Macmillan Cancer Support, Mates in Mind and the RHA, on 21 May, to launch its HGV Driver Wellness Initiative at Rothwell Truck Stop.
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MT ArticleMarshall’s Transport gains gold standard in food safety and storage
Family-run logistics specialist Marshall’s Transport has achieved a gold standard industry accreditation which recognises its commitment to product handling and food safety.
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MT ArticleMaxi Haulage braces for tough year as Iran War creates “major issues” for haulage sector
Maxi Haulage is preparing for a challenging year with “poorer margins”, as fuel price rises, linked to the conflict in Iran, exacerbate tough trading conditions in the haulage sector.
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FCZ ArticleWhistl reports 20% cut in carbon emissions in latest ESG report
Logistics specialist Whistl has reported a 20.23% reduction in carbon emissions over the past three years, according to its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report.
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MT ArticleInsurance costs shutting young HGV drivers out of industry, warns Driver Hire
Higher insurance premiums for inexperienced HGV drivers are creating a major barrier to entry for younger recruits and worsening the sector’s looming driver shortage crisis, according to Driver Hire Training.
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MT ArticleAO boosts delivery fleet and creates new jobs at Larkhall depot
Electricals retailer AO is marking five years of operations at its Larkhall delivery depot with new investment in its fleet, site improvements, and local job creation.
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MT ArticleGovernment extends fuel duty freeze and grants HGV tax relief
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed the government will extend the temporary 5p cut in fuel duty until the end of the year, alongside a 12-month vehicle tax holiday for the haulage industry, in a move welcomed by operators facing soaring fuel costs linked to the conflict in Iran.
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MT ArticleVehicle logistics sector battling to meet demand as Chinese OEMs scale up deliveries, says VRA
The vehicle logistics and storage sector is struggling to meet high levels of demand from the new car market, as Chinese OEMs ramp up their UK deliveries, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).