All articles by Carol Millett – Page 17
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MT ArticleTesco plans multi-million pound distribution centre at London Gateway
Tesco has announced a major investment in a new distribution centre at DP World London Gateway, which it expects to open in 2029.
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MT ArticleXPO to use Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks in PepsiCo transport contract
XPO has become PepsiCo’s chosen core transport partner for England and Wales, operating across all four of its main UK distribution sites in Leicester, Lutterworth, Coventry, and Warrington.
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MT ArticleAll-electric parcel delivery firm Hived on growth drive after securing Series B funding
All-electric parcel delivery firm Hived has secured additional funding to help it continue to accelerate its UK rollout, with plans to accelerate hiring, fuel its expansion into several new UK cities, further develop its proprietary models, including HIVEDmind, and grow its engineering and data team.
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MT ArticleNew MD takes the wheel at logistics group Sheldon Clayton
West Bromwich-based Sheldon Clayton Group has appointed Scott Campbell as managing director.
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MT ArticleBiodiesel shortage looms as Greenergy moves to shut down Immingham plant due to “market pressures”
Biodiesel manufacturer Greenergy is to begin consultation on a proposal to cease production at its biodiesel plant in Immingham, Lincolnshire, the company announced today (10 July).
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MT ArticleHauliers report delivery delays after London Gateway suffers power outages and crane shortages
Hauliers have been experiencing delays at London Gateway Port of up to five hours when loading cargo, as a result of a series of operational challenges at the port, arising over the past few weeks.
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MT Article Wincanton wins scent-sational contract with perfume brand Kayali
Wincanton has won a new contract with Kayali to provide B2B fulfilment service from its Northampton facility, with a focus on peak periods, after impressing the perfume retailer with its “deep expertise” in the beauty logistics sector.
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MT ArticleDHL to invest £550m in new Derby facility and faster roll out of robots
DHL Supply Chain is to invest £550m to open a health logistics facility in Derby and accelerate the rollout of automation across its customer operations in UK and Ireland, the company announced today (9 July).
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MT ArticleMore than 100 Axis Logistics tanker drivers made redundant at collapsed Prax Refinery
More than 100 tanker drivers, linked to the collapsed Prax Group’s North Killingholme oil refinery, have been made redundant with immediate effect, administrators have confirmed today (8 July).
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MT ArticleGovernment gives green light for £24bn investment in over 30 road schemes
Five major strategic road schemes in the North of England and the Midlands, along with 28 smaller road improvement schemes, have been given the go-ahead by the government today (8 July), backed by £24bn of funding from the Spending Review.
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FCZ ArticleCranswick adds four solar-powered Sunswap Endurance TRUs to fleet
Major farm to fork food producer Cranswick has taken delivery of four Sunswap Endurance battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration units (TRUs), following a trial which saw it cut running costs by 81%.
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MT ArticleSchenk UK launches major new gas transport contract for Air Liquide
Schenk UK has secured a major long-term gas transportation contract in the UK involving the transportation of bulk gases across the UK, using a dedicated fleet of vehicles and specialized trailers.
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MT ArticleDavies Turner forges alliance with MGF to boost services between UK and Canada
International freight and logistics specialist Davies Turner has signed a new strategic partnership with Ontario-based Manitoulin Global Forwarding (MGF), to boost its ocean freight services between the UK and Canada.
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MT ArticleRHA welcomes government moves to fast-track major infrastructure projects
The RHA has welcomed moves by ministers to consider using Parliamentary powers to speed up the construction of major infrastructure projects by creating legislation which will bypass large parts of the planning process.
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MT ArticleDemand for new diesel vans falls in H1 2025
New diesel van registrations shrank by 12.1% to 156,048 units in the first half of 2025, whilst electric van demand rose by nearly 53% - although that figure still represents less than 9% of the overall van market, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers ...
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MT ArticleBIFA strengthens freight crime prevention through partnership with NaVCIS
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is strengthening its sponsorship and collaboration with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), reinforcing its commitment to tackling freight crime across the UK.
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MT ArticleUK’s oldest truckstop The Hollies gets revamp
Britain’s oldest truckstop The Hollies has unveiled a major upgrade including the installation of solar panels, two new EV chargers, and a smart water system.
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MT ArticleJudge slashes heavy haulier L Lynch’s “manifestly excessive” £800,000 fine to £10,000 on appeal
Heavy haulier L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage has won its appeal against an £800,000 fine, after the judge deemed the fine “manifestly excessive” and reduced it to £10,000.
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MT ArticleMike Watson Transport frees up extra warehouse space to meet growing demand
Bordon-based Mike Watson Transport (MWT) has freed up more than 1,500 bulk stack and 750 standard warehouse spaces.
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MT ArticleFLS Group recruits Tim Phillips as non-exec director to drive growth
Digital road freight provider FLS Group has appointed Tim Phillips as a non-executive director to help drive the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.