All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 7
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MT ArticleArrowXL points to mileage improvements with route planning tech
ArrowXL said it had reduced fleet mileage by around 13% after using AI-driven route planning software by Descartes and cutting manual processes.
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MT ArticleNI policy lead appointed at Logistics UK
Logistics UK has recruited Brenda Maguire as its Northern Ireland policy lead, operating out of its Belfast office.
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MT ArticleAztek empire grows with new fleet additions
Aztek Logistics has invested in three new 18-tonne MAN trucks, a TGX cab and nine new trailers following a period of sustained growth.
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MT ArticleUnion recognition for fuel tanker drivers at Scottish airport
Tanker drivers employed by North Air who supply fuel to airlines operating at Prestwick airport in Scotland have gained union recognition.
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MT ArticleIndustry welcomes new logistics minister to help rejuvenate economy
The creation of a dedicated minister for logistics is a reflection of the critical role the industry can play in cranking up the UK economy, according to business groups.
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MT ArticleSky high diesel costs fuelling operators’ anxiety
There is mounting anxiety among fleet operators over the prospect of further and significant diesel price rises as the US-Iran conflict drags on and concerns are growing costs could remain stubbornly high for years.
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MT ArticleOilMaxx strengthens regional coverage with new North East depot
Fuel supplier OilMaxx has expanded its footprint in England and opened a depot in Middlesbrough, offering customers commercial bulk fuels, HVO and AdBlue.
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MT ArticleIPP’s relationship with veggie supplier sprouts success
Pallet pooler IPP has shown it knows its onions and is celebrating a doubling in the number of pallets it provides veg firm Moulton Bulb in five years.
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FCZ ArticleWales’ first dedicated eHGV charging hub goes live
Freight forwarder FSEW has officially launched the first dedicated HGV electric charging hub in Wales.
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MT ArticleDP World strengthens logistics operations with GXO sites
DP World has boosted its logistics network after taking on six sites from GXO serving grocery customers.
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MT ArticleSP Training opts for Renault Trucks T 380 for next generation training
SP Training has added a new Renault T 380 box truck to its 14-strong driver training fleet.
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MT ArticleSurrey aggregates specialist in administration
Woking-based muck away and aggregates haulier Atlas Bulk Carriers has become the latest company in the industry to succumb to administration.
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MT ArticleNew trailers and trucks for AAH Pharmaceuticals just what the doctor ordered
Healthcare products distributor AAH Pharmaceuticals has added the first of 38 temperature-controlled trailers and 23 trucks to its fleet, all mounted with Carrier Transicold units.
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MT ArticleBorder security ‘failing’ hauliers after four stowaways escape lorry in UK layby
The RHA has criticised attempts by French and British border security to catch stowaways after suspected clandestine entrants were filmed scrambling out of a truck roof in an Essex layby.
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MT ArticleFleet investments pay off for Premier Logistics
Premier Logistics increased turnover by 7.4% to £13.1m last year, driven largely by revenues in its transport work.
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MT ArticleGeopost turnover up amid demanding trading environment
Geopost’s revenue increased by 5.1% in the first half of 2026, supported by higher parcel volumes, particularly in BtoC and cross-border activity.
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MT ArticleIveco truck donation to improve road safety in Ghana
Iveco has helped improve road safety and driving standards in Ghana by donating a Stralis to the country’s driver vehicle licensing authority to be used as a training vehicle.
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MT ArticleRoad casualty figures reveal cars and vans cause most work-related collisions
HGV drivers could be attracting an undeserved reputation for causing collisions after new government figures showed cars and vans accounted for more than half of work-related accidents.
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MT ArticleFunding secured for two ground-up logistics developments
Two major logistics developments in Luton and East London have been financed, offering more than 329,000sq ft of warehousing space for last-mile operators.
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MT ArticleEuropean wildfires disrupting delivery networks
Businesses planning to send parcels to Europe are being warned of significant delivery disruptions due to ongoing wildfires ravaging parts of France and Spain.