All Industry News articles – Page 33
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MT ArticleCustoms Support Group appoints Keiron Myall as UK and Ireland MD
Customs Support Group (CSG) has appointed seasoned supply chain professional Keiron Myall as managing director for its UK and Ireland business.
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MT ArticleMajor sustainable development Greenbox Darlington opens for business
Greenbox Darlington has officially reached completion, delivering over 400,000sq ft of sustainable, Grade A logistics and industrial space in the North East.
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MT ArticleInvest in low carbon fuels to accelerate decarbonisation today, Logistics UK tells government
Logistics UK is calling for the UK government to take urgent action to support the use of low carbon fuels as a way to accelerate the UK’s decarbonisation strategy.
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MT ArticleScania reports strong operational, financial and decarbonisation performance
Scania is celebrating strong financial results in 2024 which saw it achieve record sales and earnings, with vehicle deliveries exceeding 100,000.
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MT ArticleRoadchef expands HGV parking facilities at Tibshelf services on M1
Roadchef is expanding its HGV parking facilities at Tibshelf Northbound services on the M1 as part of a joint initiative with National Highways.
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MT ArticleSecurity and efficiency concerns driving fleets away from legacy software, says FleetCheck
Fleets are increasingly moving away from legacy software as concerns about security and efficiency rise, FleetCheck is reporting.
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MT ArticleOptimize seals deal with what3words to provide precise route planning
Optimize has partnered with location technology business what3words to improve the precision of its AI-driven advanced route optimisation platform.
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MT ArticleLate payers in haulage named as concerns mount over impact on economy’s health
Boughey Distribution, Ceva Logistics and Travis Perkins have all cropped up on a list of late payers, described as “a systemic failure in corporate accountability”.
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MT ArticleCelebrating women in logistics
Europa Worldwide Group is encouraging staff to nominate women who are driving change in the logistics sector, as part of International Women Day (8 March).
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MT ArticleSchmitz Cargobull and GT Trailers sign strategic partnership
Schmitz Cargobull has acquired a 48% share in GT Trailers, a Polish producer of high-volume sets and trailers.
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MT ArticleTesco Essex DC acquired in investment deal
Real estate and last-mile specialist Valor and QuadReal Property Group have secured £79m in finance to help acquire a Tesco-let distribution centre in Purfleet.
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MT ArticleWincanton’s robotics arm rebrands
Wincanton firm Invar, a robotics and automation business, has rebranded as Inteq to highlight its focus on innovation.
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MT ArticleGoFundMe page supports family of lorry driver killed on M6
Merseyside operator SSO Logistics has set up a GoFundMe page for the family of one of its drivers who died in a collision on the M6 last week.
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MT ArticleBusiness sentiment suggests a brighter 2025
Logistics professionals have signalled “cautious optimism” for the year ahead, with consolidation through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) thought likely, according to a report.
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FCZ ArticleMilence launches first UK truck charging hub with 39p/kWh tariff
Milence has opened its first UK HGV public charging hub in Immingham, North Lincolnshire, offering a default tariff of £0.399/kWh (excluding VAT).
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MT ArticlePrice hike at Schmitz Cargobull to offset rising costs
Schmitz Cargobull will increase its prices by up to 5% in response to high energy and labour costs, as well as rising material prices.
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MT ArticleRevealed: hidden scandals and harsh realities of life in haulage
One in four lorry drivers has ‘hooked up’ with someone while on the road and 15% have engaged in sexual activity, according to a new study that claimed to have uncovered the “hidden side” of trucking.
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MT ArticleElectric van sales rise in February as overall market shrinks, SMMT reveals
Demand for electric vans grew for the fifth consecutive month in February by over 55%, with market share rising to 9.7% – up nearly 5% on last year but still lagging behind the 16% target required under the ZEV mandate.
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MT ArticleMoto launches national roll out of 300 HGV electric charging hubs
Motorway services operator Moto is rolling out a national network of 300 electric HGV charging bays across 23 strategically located superhubs by 2030.
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MT ArticleExpert judging panel for Motor Transport Awards 2025 revealed
Motor Transport Awards winners 2024 celebrate For nearly 40 years, the Motor Transport Awards have set the standard for excellence in UK road transport, recognising fleet operators, truck manufacturers and service providers. Today we have announced our esteemed panel of expert judges who will scrutinise this year’s ...