All articles by Carol Millett – Page 30
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MT ArticleHoward Tenens consolidates under one unified brand
Howard Tenens has brought all core services of the business together under the unified brand of Howard Tenens, the company has announced today (5 January).
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MT ArticleDavies Turner expands Krone trailer fleet to meet growing demand on UK-Ireland-Morocco routes
Independent freight forwarding and logistics company Davies Turner has expanded its fleet of Krone hanging garment mega-trailers as demand grows for its UK, Ireland, and Morocco trade routes.
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MT ArticleTimber distributor Premier Forest acquires former Arnold Laver site in Hull
Premier Forest, which imports, processes and distributes timber products nationwide, has acquired the Hull operation of timber merchant Arnold Laver, in a move aimed at strenghtening its timber distribution, manufacturing and logistics capability across the north and north-east of England.
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MT ArticleLoss of “large” customers in 2024/25 pushes turnover and profit down at Fedex UK
Fedex Express UK Transportation saw turnover and profit decline in the year to 31 May 2025, thanks to a loss of some “large” customers and its strategy to attract higher yielding clients, the company has revealed in its latest annual results.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK recruits James Mills as new head of trade policy
Logistics UK is strengthening its policy team and boosting support for its members on trade and customs issues with the appointment of James Mills as its new head of trade policy.
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MT ArticleRHA: Why UK international hauliers could gain a competitive edge in 2026
This year could see UK international hauliers boost their cross-border trade, the RHA said this week, thanks to changes to the free movement of UK freight and people within the EU, which the association said has curbed the “almost unlimited access” that foreign-registered vehicles have had to the UK domestic ...
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MT ArticleNew Volvo FH Aeros convince David Bratt & Sons to return to Volvo after over 20 years
Cheadle Hulme-based haulier David Bratt & Sons has added the first Volvo trucks to its fleet for the first time in more than 20 years - with the arrival of two new Volvo FH Aero 6x2 tractor units.
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MT ArticleOnpoint Group boosts fleet with MAN TGS tipper and 15 MAN TGX tractors
Onpoint Group has taken delivery of its first-ever new MAN TGS 8x4 tipper and ordered 15 New MAN TGX 6x2 tractor units.
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MT ArticleHessle Plant fined over £444,000 following “horrific” death of delivery driver
Castleford-based Hessle Plant has been fined over £433,550 after delivery driver Chris Keegan was killed in November 2023, as he loaded a fork lift truck onto a trailer.
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MT ArticleRHA welcomes rise in Scotland’s HGV speed limit
The RHA has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that the HGV speed limit on Scotland’s trunk roads is to be increased to 50mph.
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MT ArticleKing and Queen facing cold Christmas as Sandringham fuel tanker drivers strike, Unite claims
The King and Queen are facing a cold Christmas due to December strikes by tanker drivers delivering fuel to Sandringham, union Unite claimed today (15 December).
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FCZ ArticleKuehne+Nagel partners with Siemens in eHGV roll out
Global technology company Siemens has partnered with Kuehne+Nagel to roll out electric HGVs (eHGVs) for part of its UK and Ireland logistics operations.
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MT ArticleFrench logistics giant ID Logistics wins major e-commerce contract in the UK
Global distributor ID Logistics has landed a major e-commerce contract to operate a new 450,000sq ft fulfilment centre in Sittingbourne, Kent, strengthening its growing UK footprint and creating over 300 jobs for the local area.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK has the Vision to launch new business unit
Logistics UK has strengthened its digital support for its members with the creation of a new business unit under the leadership of Jemma James, director of partnerships and digital services.
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MT ArticleDash Express strengthens coverage in South West with new Cullompton site
Dash Express, a division of The Dash Group and part of The APC delivery network, has opened a new, larger site located in Cullompton.
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MT ArticleIan Mountford joins FLS Forward as development director
FLS Group has appointed Ian Mountford as development director for FLS Forward, with a brief to lead the division’s expansion into the Midlands in response to growing demand.
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FCZ ArticleAssociation of Fleet Professionals urges fleets to engage in electric vehicle excise duty consultation
Fleet engagement with the new government consultation on Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) is “essential” to highlight a wide range of potential problems, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is warning.
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MT ArticlePalletways invests £50,000 in electric pump trucks to protect drivers
Palletways UK has made a £50,000 capital investment in new electric pump trucks across its owned operations in Birmingham, London and Edinburgh to support its growing fleet and delivery volumes, particularly in the home delivery sector, the network has announced.
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FCZ ArticleCardiff haulier FSEW helps Rockwell UK slash delivery emissions
Cardiff-based freight firm FSEW has joined forces with Rockwool UK to help the manufacturer cut carbon emissions from its UK delivery operations by using electric and biomethane-powered HGVs.
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MT ArticleNew Warrington Motorway Service Area to offer 105 HGV parking spaces
Extra MSA Group has appointed Glencar as the main construction contractor for the new Warrington Motorway Service Area (MSA) at Junction 11 of the M62.