Industry news – Page 28
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MT ArticleLogistics employment opportunity plans lodged with Northern councils
A planning application to develop 6.5m sq ft of employment space at Northern Gateway in Greater Manchester, with a focus on the logistics sector, has been submitted to Bury and Rochdale Councils.
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MT ArticleRapidly shifting criminal tactics used in freight crime
Thefts from warehouses were the most common locations targeted by criminals in Europe last year, but technologically sophisticated crime is also on the rise, according to a new report.
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MT ArticleSale of Ashville Aggregates collapsed at 11th hour
Ready mixed concrete supplier Ashville Aggregates and Concrete was on the verge of being sold before its funder withdrew from the offer and the business collapsed into administration, Leonard Curtis has confirmed.
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MT ArticleAbnormal loads law change ‘overdue’
An overhaul of the laws governing abnormal load movements would help hauliers move large loads efficiently and cut out confusing guidance applied by many police forces, according to the RHA.
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MT ArticleHaulage firm prosecuted after load falls from lorry, killing cyclist
A haulier in Warwickshire has been fined £90,000 after a metal heat exchanger fell from its lorry and killed a cyclist.
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MT ArticleWorshipful company recognises leading lights in transport and logistics
Peter Hughes, MD and owner of Earl Transport based in Oswaldtwistle near Accrington, was presented with the Carmen Lifetime Achievement Award at last night’s Woodmongers Banquet held at the Mansion House in the City of London.
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MT ArticleRHA calls for urgent action as pothole breakdowns double in Q1
RAC patrols attended 9,439 pothole-related breakdowns in the first three months of 2025 – more than double the number they were called out to between October and December last year, new data from the RAC’s Pothole Index shows.
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MT ArticleProlog Fulfilment to manage LSA International distribution and logistics
Prolog Fulfilment has sealed a deal with LSA International, the London-based design studio specialising in handmade glass and tableware, to oversee the distribution and management of all its products in the UK, including direct to consumer (DTC) and business to business (B2B) orders.
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MT Article“Difficult trading conditions” push Glenfield Storage Solutions into administration
Leicester-based warehousing, pallet storage and order fulfilment specialist Glenfield Storage Solutions has called in the administrators, after struggling with “difficult trading conditions” which resulted in reduced occupancy of the site.
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MT ArticleEnd of an era as Press Commercial Bodyworks closes its doors
Bristol-based Press Commercial Bodyworks is closing down after serving the haulage industry for 55 years, marking the end of an era.
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MT ArticleHauliers to benefit from £10m Heysham Port upgrade, Peel Ports promises
Peel Ports Group is investing £10m in Heysham Port to boost freight capacity and make it easier for hauliers to identify trailers as they arrive at the site.
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MT ArticleNew MD appointed at MAN Truck & Bus UK
Jan Kohlmeier will assume the role of MD of MAN Truck & Bus UK from 1 August 2025. Kohlmeier is currently the MD of MAN Truck & Bus in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, a position he’s held since 2020.
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MT ArticleVan Hool acquires Tankcare Engineering and launches Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK in Britain and Ireland
Belgian vehicle manufacturer Van Hool has announced the acquisition of Tankcare Engineering and the launch of Van Hool Industrial Vehicles UK in Great Britain & Ireland.
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MT ArticleIndurent submits planning application for final phase of Longbridge West
Indurent, a developer, owner and operator of industrial and logistics space, has submitted a planning application for the final phase of development at Indurent Park Longbridge West.
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MT ArticlePeak season saw £464m of lost parcels, new research reveals
UK and European retailers suffered an estimated £464m in lost parcel revenue during the peak shopping season between September and December last year, according to the latest research from delivery management software expert Metapack.
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MT ArticlePrepare for changes to drivers’ hours rules, DVSA warns international HGV operators
The DVSA has issued an alert to HGV operators that new regulations will come into force on Monday 21 April, requiring changes to the drivers’ hours rules
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MT ArticleMajor roadworks freeze over Easter Bank holiday
National Highways is freezing 1,127 miles of roadworks over the Easter bank holiday to help avoid lengthy traffic jams on key routes.
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MT ArticleChancerygate and CBRE IM secure £18m loan to develop major Croydon site
Logistics property developer Chancerygate, in a joint venture with CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM), has secured an £18m senior loan from Investec Bank for the development of The Works - a 93,000sq ft, Grade A industrial scheme in Croydon, South London.
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MT ArticleNew chair of board of trustees and joint vice chairs at CILT
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK) has appointed Anna-Jane Hunter as the new chair of board of trustees, as well as Antoinette Irvine and Austin Birks as vice-chairs.
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MT ArticleOperators warned over increasing credit fraud
Freight forwarders are being conned by criminals into granting extended credit on international shipments and leaving them with significant carrier costs, an insurer has warned.