All articles by Carol Millett – Page 11
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MT ArticleMoto launches ultra-rapid charging hub for eHGVs and cars at Tamworth site
Motorway services operator Moto Hospitality has officially opened Moto Charge, its new proprietary ultra-rapid charging hub at its Tamworth site, featuring dedicated eHGV bays, up to 360kW ultra-rapid charging speeds, accessible bays and multiple payment options.
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MT ArticleThe Pallet Network transfers Teesside operation to NFS 360 Connect
The Pallet Network (TPN) has transferred responsibility for its collection and delivery operation in the Teesside region from its company-owned depot in Stockton-on-Tees to network member NFS 360 Connect.
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MT Article90% of fleet managers say technology has made drivers safer, Microlise research reveals
Nine in 10 transport and logistics managers believe advances in fleet and driver management technology have helped drivers feel safer than they did five years ago, according to new research from Microlise.
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MT ArticleHarrowden acquires George Davies Turf & Stone
Kettering-based turf grower and distributor Harrowden has acquired Buckinghamshire-based George Davies Turf & Stone (GDT) for an undisclosed sum.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex Logistics’ Watford Gap site awarded gold star accreditation
Third party logistics provider Pall-Ex Logistics has achieved the prestigious BRCGS ‘AA’ rating for Storage and Distribution at its flagship Watford Gap facility, marking the highest possible standard for supply chain safety and operational excellence.
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MT Article“Devastating flaws” on UK and European trucks cause hundreds of road deaths a year, investigation reveals
Hundreds of road deaths each year are caused by the inadequate protection provided by rear impact guards on trucks and trailers, EuroNCAP has revealed this week.
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MT ArticleMind the logistics capability gap, Logistics UK warns
Labour shortages in the logistics sector have eased, but a growing capability gap now poses a significant risk to future productivity and growth, with employers facing increasing difficulty securing the technical, managerial and specialist skills required across a rapidly evolving sector.
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MT ArticleGregory sees profits hit by soaring truck costs, wage pressures and operational challenges
Gregory Trading Holdings has blamed rising fleet replacement costs, higher employment taxes and operational challenges across parts of its business after reporting a sharp fall in annual profits despite growing turnover.
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MT ArticleDelsol appoints Darren Jones as group operations director
Delivery Solutions (Delsol) has appointed Darren Jones as group operations director, reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing talent from within.
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FCZ ArticleVoltempo becomes first electric freight firm to join Includability employer scheme
Electric HGV charging specialist Voltempo has become the first business in the electric freight sector to join workplace culture organisation Includability as a Committed Employer.
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MT ArticleGXO lands five year extension on Co-op transport contract
GXO Logistics has sealed a five-year contract extension with consumer co-operative Co-op which advances the supply chain partnership into its second decade.
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MT ArticleGovernment offers businesses £3,000 of funding for each young person employed
Companies can apply for a £3,000 grant for each young person they recruit, under the government’s new Youth Jobs Grant which which aims to tackle youth unemployment.
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MT ArticleCharles Lucy Transport (CLT) doubles tanker fleet after securing major European chocolate contract
Liverpool-based food-grade tanker specialist Charles Lucy Transport (CLT) has secured a major contract with one of Europe’s largest chocolate suppliers, prompting a rapid expansion that has seen the family-run operator double the size of its fleet in less than two years.
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FCZ ArticleCertas Energy announces major network expansion as it prepares to attend RTX 2026
Certas Energy has expanded its hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) depot network to 32 sites, the company has announced.
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MT ArticleSmiths News lands “transformational” distribution deal with Daily Mail group
Newspaper and magazine wholesaler Smiths News has signed a new agreement with Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers (ANL), securing its second major long-term newspaper distribution contract in under two weeks.
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FCZ ArticleWeakening ZEV Mandate could cost UK economy £2.9bn, BEAMA warns
Weakening the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate could cost the UK economy at least £2.9bn, according to analysis by the British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers’ Association (BEAMA).
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MT ArticleMP Ruth Cadbury praises Generation Logistics as a route into a career in a “vital sector”
Generation Logistics, the careers awareness campaign designed to attract the next generation of talent into the sector, has been praised by Ruth Cadbury MP, chair of the Transport Select Committee, this week, as a means to provide an opportunity for employment for young people as well as those returning to ...
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MT ArticleHS2 contractor fined £400,000 after truck driver injured
A joint venture working on the HS2 rail project has been fined £400,000 after a driver employed by ACE Grab Hire and Haulage was injured when his 20 tonne tipper truck fell off the edge of an excavation ramp.
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MT ArticleBest Food Logistics wins UK distribution contract with Slim Chickens
Best Food Logistics has been appointed as the UK supply chain partner for fast-growing restaurant brand Slim Chickens, adding another major hospitality customer to its portfolio.
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MT ArticleSteel tariff changes could put UK manufacturing supply chains under pressure, warns Tadweld
New steel import measures risk overlooking the wider manufacturing sector, with potential consequences for businesses that rely on fabricated steel products, UK steel fabrication specialist Tadweld is warning.