Latest Industry news
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MT ArticleWarehouse ‘sprinkler malfunction’ caused £20K damage to books ahead of administration
A creditor for freight forwarder Tailormade Logistics, which collapsed into administration in February, has criticised the company after more than £20,000 worth of goods were damaged in its warehouse in the run-up to its insolvency.
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MT ArticleNorthgate revenues up, but profits hit by strong RVs
Northgate Vehicle Hire saw revenues increase by 28.2% to £551,000 in the year ending 30 April 2024.
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MT ArticleConstruction of UK’s largest container port to commence
DP world’s £1bn expansion project at London Gateway will start in May, with construction of two new shipping berths and a second rail terminal.
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MT ArticleNew GB/NI parcel movement rules delayed until May
A delay in the introduction of the next phase of the Windsor Framework must be used to provide clarity and awareness to hauliers over what is expected of them, according to business groups.
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MT ArticleVertellus boosts senior team with new appointments
CV contract hire company Vertellus has appointed a new business development director and a head of marketing to help accelerate its growth.
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MT ArticleHGV driver shortage eases but much more needs to be done, warns Logistics UK
The number of HGV drivers in employment rose 13% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the Labour Force Survey, however Logistics UK is warning that the industry’s skills shortage is not over.
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MT ArticleProlog Fulfilment extends partnership with Luna Daly bodycare brand
Prolog Fulfilment has extended its partnership with Luna Daly, building on a two-year partnership with the body care brand which has seen a 100% increase in direct-to-consumer sales (DTC).
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MT ArticleMP tables Bill to tackle serious organised freight crime
The Labour MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, Rachel Taylor MP, has today tabled a Bill in parliament calling for action to tackle organised freight crime.
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MT ArticleWinner of Microlise Overall Driver of the Year 2025 award revealed
Unipart Logistics driver Graham Pagett has won the coveted Microlise Overall Driver of the Year award, after impressing the judges with his exceptional driving skills and dedication, the technology provider has revealed.
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MT ArticleWake up to the cost of diesel spillages, new National Highways guide warns operators
Operators whose fleets have never suffered a diesel spillage have little idea of the substantial costs they and their driver could face, which can amount to thousands of pounds and result in prosecution and higher insurance premiums.
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MT ArticleChippenham Pit Stop expands truck parking facilities and strengthens site security
Chippenham Pit Stop has addded another 63 secure HGV parking spaces, as part of a £2m investment to enhance the truck stop’s facilities and security.
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MT Article£17bn black hole in roads repair bill
The backlog of repairs for disintegrating roads in England and Wales has reached new heights, with carriageways resurfaced on average once every 93 years.
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MT ArticleWest Midlands mid-box industrial market gains momentum, Savills report reveals
The West Midlands mid-box industrial market is experiencing significant momentum, with increasing demand for modern, high quality warehouse and logistics space, according to a report by Savills Birmingham industrial and logistics director Christian Smith.
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MT ArticleDP World reveals “remarkable” record revenue of £15.4bn in 2024
DP World saw revenue leap by almost 10% to £15.4bn ($20bn), according to its latest finacial results for the year to 31 December 2024.
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MT ArticleSureCam to showcase fleet video tech at Crewe conference
Next week sees SureCam showcasing the latest video-enabled fleet technology to industry professionals at a vehicle repair and maintenance conference in Crewe.
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MT ArticleLife sentence for van-jacking murderer
A man found guilty of deliberately crashing a van he had stolen causing the death of the delivery driver who was clinging to the speeding vehicle, has been jailed for 30 years for his murder.
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MT ArticleCalls grow for return of hard shoulders after figures show smart motorways have ‘failed’
The AA is calling for all hard shoulders to be reinstated after figures were released showing sections of ‘all lane running’ had a higher killed and seriously injured (KSI) rate now than before the introduction of smart motorways.
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MT ArticleNumber of companies reporting rising staffing costs soars
More than a third of transport firms said their staffing costs had risen in the last three months – higher than any other industry sector.
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MT ArticleConcerns grow over parcel movements between GB and NI
Trade between GB and Northern Ireland is still struggling to overcome regulatory challenges in the Windsor Framework and the situation threatens to deteriorate further when new rules commence this month, warned Logistics UK.
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MT ArticleCouncil signs off decade of growth at London Gateway
DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park is set to expand after Thurrock Council approved a 10-year local development order (LDO).