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MT ArticleTransport and logistics sector ranks low for work benefits, new research reveals
The transport and logistics sector ranks among the lowest for supporting employee financial wellbeing in 2025, according to new cross-sector research.
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MT ArticlePallet-Track raises more than £80,000 for Midlands Air Ambulance charity
Wolverhampton-based Pallet-Track has smashed its £75,000 target in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, raising a total of £88,959 over the past three years.
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MT ArticleEurope’s used truck market has come of age - what it means for UK hauliers
As UK hauliers face rising costs, persistent driver shortages and new CO₂-linked road charges for European operations from 2026, 2025 marked a turning point in Europe’s used truck market — offering British fleets a clearer, more strategic path to renewal
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MT ArticleUPS suffers profit plunge in 2024 due to “negative” economic conditions
Parcel delivery giant UPS saw its pre-tax profit almost halved in 2024, which the group attributed to an “ongoing negative macroeconomic impact” in the UK.
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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 ArticleReed Boardall reports loss as major customer exit hits volumes
Reed Boardall has posted a loss for the year to March 2025, with turnover falling by 9.6% to £82.85m following the exit of a major customer, the company revealed in its latest accounts.
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MT ArticleJD.com-backed investor targets Midlands logistics growth with Leicester deal
Jingdong Property, the global logistics and industrial real estate arm of JD.com, has expanded its UK presence with the purchase of a logistics estate close to Leicester, reinforcing its focus on key distribution corridors serving the national road freight market.
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MT ArticleEnvironment Agency adds pair of Unimogs to bolster flood response capability
The Environment Agency has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Unimog vehicles to strengthen its nationwide incident response capability, particularly for flood emergencies requiring rapid deployment of people and equipment.
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MT Article‘Game-changing’ business hub under construction at London Gateway
A £13m 29,000 sq ft amenities and innovation hub, named The Hive, is being built at London Gateway Logistics Park.
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MT ArticleIndustry urged to rethink route planning as Scotland targets bridge strikes
The cost of HGV bridge strikes to businesses, road users and the wider transport network was thrust into the spotlight last month as industry leaders met in Scotland to confront a problem that refuses to go away.
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MT ArticleTrucklink EU moves closer to being fully Renault-powered
Leicestershire’s Trucklink EU has taken on another four Renault T-Range Turbo Compound tractor units, as it moves towards running only the French manufacturer’s vehicles.
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MT ArticleWave of companies sign up to Generation Logistics campaign
DHL Supply Chain, the Association of Pallet Networks (APN) and British Ports Association are among another wave of organisations signed up to sponsor the Generation Logistics campaign in 2026.
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MT ArticleCustoms changes demand urgent digital shift for freight operators
International freight businesses must urgently modernise customs systems to meet incoming UK and EU regulatory changes, including ICS2 Phase 3, France’s ELO requirements, and enhanced HMRC transparency measures, warns Derry Bros customs manager Sarah-Louise Murray.
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MT ArticleDCS scales up dedicated transport operation with XPO fleet expansion
DCS Group has ramped up its transport capacity after extending its long-standing relationship with XPO Logistics, signing off a major expansion of the dedicated fleet supporting its UK distribution operation.
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MT ArticleDHL doubles down on HVO with Siemens Mobility rail logistics deal
DHL Supply Chain has secured a new multi-year transport contract with Siemens Mobility – and is using it to underline its full commitment to low-carbon road freight.