All articles by Carol Millett – Page 13
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MT ArticleKinaxia returns to profit following “pivotal” year of restructuring and investment
Kinaxia Logistics is celebrating its financial turnaround after moving from a loss position in the first quarter of 2025 to a positive EBITDA by July, the company has revealed today (24 September).
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MT ArticleEV Cargo Distribution slows losses to £12.7m in 2024 as major restructuring continues
EV Cargo Distribution cut its pre-tax loss by 12% in 2024, however revenue during the period continued to fall, as the company wrestled with difficult trading conditions and the demands of a major transformation programme.
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MT ArticleBartrum Group sees profit soar in 2024 despite “very competitive” market
East Anglian family firm The Bartrum Group drove up profit by more than a fifth in 2024, despite the pressures of a “very competitive” industry and rising costs, the company has revealed.
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MT ArticleNational College for Logistics officially launches today
The National College for Logistics has officially opened its doors today (23 September), with a promise to radically transform training and workforce development in the industry.
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MT ArticleUrgent action needed to safeguard ports and logistic operations from climate change, insurance expert warns
The global supply chain will suffer as ports face ever-mounting threats from sea-level rise, extreme weather and shifting regulations, with billions of pounds in trade and infrastructure already at risk each year, according to a new report.
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MT ArticleAztek Logistics adds DAF XB 19 tonne electric truck to fleet
Hertfordshire-based Aztek Logistics has invested in its first electric HGV as part of its ongoing sustainability drive and transition to a lower-carbon future.
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MT Article“Wait and see” approach to new EU cargo safety rules not an option, warns customs expert
Hauliers should not become complacent about the delayed introduction of the latest and final phase of the EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) regulations, which mandate advanced safety and security data for all goods entering or transiting the EU.
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MT ArticleSurrey Pallets safely delivers fragile motorcycle sculpture to AFC Wimbledon
A life-size metallic motorcycle sculpture has been safely transported by Palletways member Surrey Pallets to create a special commemorative statue.
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MT ArticleLorry driver who caused fatal crash while “heavily distracted” by porn on his phone, jailed for ten years
A lorry driver has been sentenced to ten years in jail for causing a fatal crash whilst “heavily distracted” by pornographic images seconds before impact, Preston Crown Court has heard.
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MT ArticleStena Line launches freight-only ferry on Belfast to Heysham route
Stena Line has launched its new Stena Futura ferry on the freight-only Belfast to Heysham route today (22 September), in response to growing demand for freight services between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
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MT ArticleMaritime and logistics giant CMA CGM acquires intermodal operator Freightliner
French maritime and logistics giant CMA CGM Group has acquired Freightliner, the UK’s largest maritime intermodal operator, for an undisclosed sum
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MT ArticleJW Suckling Transport defies rising competition to boost revenues and profit in 2024
JW Suckling Transport has defied rising inflation and cost pressures to boost revenue and pre-tax profit in 2024, aided by increased investment in its aviation fuels delivery business and “strong” trading with long-term and new customers, its latest annual results reveal.
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FCZ ArticleBosch calls for “urgent” creation of hydrogen economy in Europe
Bosch Group chairman Dr. Stefan Hartung is calling for the “urgent” creation of a hydrogen economy and is urging Europe to look to China and India as an example of how this can be done.
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MT ArticleAF Blakemore & Son secures primary wholesale partner deal with M&S Food
Family firm AF Blakemore & Son has landed a major deal with Marks & Spencer as its new primary wholesale partner for third party branded products.
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MT ArticleCabinet reshuffle sees MP Keir Mather join DfT
Selby MP Keir Mather has been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Transport (DfT), as part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent cabinet reshuffle, sparked by the departure of former Labour Party deputy leader Angela Rayner.
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MT ArticlePullman Fleet tackles HGV technician shortage with paid training programme
HGV repair, management and fleet maintenance specialist Pullman Fleet has launched GearUp, an employment-based training programme aimed at tackling the HGV technician shortage.
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FCZ ArticleGXO and Greene King partnership slashes waste and carbon emissions
GXO and pub company and brewer Greene King have today (September 17) unveiled a raft of sustainability measures - including fleet decarbonisation, waste reduction, recycling and community impact - which have resulted from their long-standing partnership.
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FCZ ArticleElement 2 to open new hydrogen refuelling station in Glasgow
Hydrogen refuelling business Element 2 has placed an order with French manufacturer HRS for a mobile hydrogen refuelling station, which will be deployed in Glasgow, Scotland.
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MT ArticleUK warehousing facing energy compliance crisis, Midland Pallet Trucks warns
The UK warehousing sector is heading towards an energy efficiency crisis, with new regulations set to render much of the country’s storage space unusable within the next decade, according to Midland Pallet Trucks.
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain secures new multi-year contract with Cotswold Outdoor Group
DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Cotswold Outdoor Group in a new multi-year contract which will see DHL provide warehousing and fulfilment solutions for the retailer.