All articles by Carol Millett – Page 14
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MT ArticleConsolidation drives “plethora” of logistics acquisitions in Q2, BDO research reveals
Consolidation in the logistics and supply chain market continues to drive merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2025, with deals rising slightly in the second quarter of the year, according to new figures from consultants BDO.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery to open second site in Germany after seeing “strong demand”
AIT Home Delivery has officially launched its two-person service in Germany and is planning to open a second site in Southern Germany next year, following “strong demand”, the company has revealed.
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FCZ ArticleKeenan Recycling slashes emissions with 10 Iveco Eurocargo CNG trucks
Aberdeen-based Keenan Recycling has expanded its fleet with the addition of 10 new Iveco Eurocargo compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable transport and lower-emission food waste collections.
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MT ArticleGovernment late payments crackdown a welcome move, says RHA
The RHA has welcomed government plans to crack down on late payments, which aim to cut the maximum payment time down to 45 days and introduce mandatory interest charges for late payers.
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MT ArticleEU truck registrations plunge in H1 2025, latest ACEA data reveals
New truck registrations in the European Union in the first half of 2025 tumbled by 15.4% year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).
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FCZ ArticleHelp transport operators jump the 15-year grid connection waiting list, SMMT tells government
Transport depots must be fast tracked for grid connections if they are to meet the government’s net zero deadline, the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) is warning.
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FCZ ArticleBidfood partners with Aerodyne to cut fleet fuel consumption and emissions
Food wholesaler giant Bidfood UK has joined forces with Aerodyne Global to cut emissions across its fleet following a succesful trial of the company’s Aerocool technology.
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FCZ ArticleEight months of decline for new van market puts strain on EV ambitions, SMMT warns
The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by 5.1% in July to 24,433 LCVs, the sector’s eighth consecutive month of decline, and the weakest July since 2022, whilst in contrast demand for electric LCVs rose by 72.6% to 2,442 in July – totalling eight months of continuous growth.
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MT ArticleFRS Haulage emblazons trailer with message of hope to raise funds for childhood cancer charity
RHA Insurance Services (RHAIS) has joined forces with FRS Haulage to unveil a striking new lorry curtain design, which is now travelling the UK to raise awareness for Essex-based Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund.
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MT ArticleJohn Coles truck rockets down wrong side of M5 after smashing through barrier
Drivers heading north on the M5 at midday last Friday (1 August) had a narrow escape after a John Coles tipper truck, travelling in the opposite direction, smashed through the central reservation barrier and careered down the fast lane.
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FCZ ArticleEVision partners with Omility to accelerate EV adoption across UK fleets
All-electric vehicle rental company EVision Electric Vehicles has forged a strategic partnership with fleet decarbonisation technology provider Omility to help fleet operators move to electric vehicles with “clarity, speed and confidence”.
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MT ArticleJuly freight prices unexpectedly increase as capacity falls, TEG Index reveals
The TEG Price Index, compiled by the Transport Exchange Group, crept up by 0.8 points (0.63%) to 127.4 in July - a month that typically experiences falling prices.
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MT ArticleFORS to offer members AON transport insurance
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is partnering with insurance broker Aon to launch a tailored transport insurance for FORS accredited operators.
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FCZ ArticleFuel Cell Systems teams up with HyHaul to deliver UK’s first hydrogen refuelling network
Hydrogen engineering company Fuel Cell Systems Limited (FCSL) has been appointed as the hydrogen refuelling infrastructure partner to the HyHAUL consortium, which is developing a hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for HGVs along the M4 corridor.
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MT ArticleUS logistics giant JAS to acquire Dartford-based Pentagon Freight Services
Global logistics and supply chain giant JAS has moved one step closer to acquiring UK freight forwarding and project logistics company Pentagon Freight Services after the two companies signed a share purchase agreement (SPA).
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MT ArticlePallet-Track uses AI from Samsara to boost warehouse safety
Pallet network Pallet-Track is on a mission to improve warehouse safety by using cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) which tracks its forklift truck drivers’ performance.
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MT ArticlePeople smuggling haulier gets extra jail time for failing to pay compensation
A haulier jailed for the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese migrants, who suffocated to death whilst being smuggled by lorry into Britain, has had his 20-year jail sentence extended by another year and four months after failing to pay the full amount of compensation ordered to families.
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FCZ ArticleEnergy giant Centrica takes major stake in bio-fuel producer Gasrec
Gasrec is set to turbocharge the rollout of its bio-fuel HGV charging stations across the UK, following energy giant Centrica’s purchase of a 16% stake in the company.
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MT ArticleManchester haulier makes major move to meet growth ambitions
A family-run haulage firm in Manchester has relocated to a larger site as part of its ambitious growth strategy.
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FCZ ArticleGXO helps Huel boost sales and cut carbon emissions
GXO Logistics has vastly expanded the warehouse operating footprint for food producer Huel to help it meet growing demand, and is now using a Renault electric truck to transport Huel’s products.