Latest news – Page 31
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MT ArticleArcese optimistic despite slide in turnover and profit
Arcese UK said it had suffered from a downward trend in its industrial and automotive businesses last year, which fell by almost a quarter compared to 2023.
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MT ArticleBusiness rates hike for large commercial properties ‘completely misguided’
Government plans to support the high street by increasing business rates on larger premises are likely to backfire and hit logistics firms already struggling to survive, the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) warned.
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MT ArticleInvestment strategy at Archbold’s to counter cost pressures
Archbold Logistics said it spent 2024 investing in fuel-efficient HGVs to offset cost pressures, as latest figures for the Rochdale headquartered company showed reduced profits on the previous year.
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MT ArticleRaft of appointments as Asset Alliance aims to expand
Asset Alliance Group has made a series of promotions and appointments within its CV division, which it said was aimed at expanding its service offering.
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MT ArticleFercam bets on HVO as freight volumes stall
International haulier Fercam is ramping up its commitment to decarbonisation with a major shift to HVO across its European fleet, including in the UK, as part of its 2030 sustainability roadmap.
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MT ArticleProlog Fulfilment appoints senior GM
Fulfilment provider Prolog has recruited Conor Wickham to the post of senior general manager.
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MT ArticleEast Yorks haulier builds business with six-figure investment
A haulage firm in Hull specialising in static caravan transport said it had doubled capacity just seven months after launching and was now expanding operations to include training and career development.
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MT ArticleTransporeon launches AI-driven Transport Planner to slash logistics costs
Transport management platform Transporeon, a Trimble company, has launched a suite of new AI-powered tools aimed at delivering a fully modular, end-to-end transportation management system (TMS).
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MT ArticleWarehousing expert Adam Coventry joins SCALA as executive director
Global supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA has appointed Adam Coventry as executive director to help boost the business’s expertise in warehouse design, optimisation, and automation.
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MT ArticleYusen Logistics agrees five year lease at Widnes 54
Real estate investment fund manager Clarion Partners Europe has agreed a 54,456 sq ft letting with Yusen Logistics at its Widnes 54 warehouse.
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MT ArticleKinaxia returns to profit following “pivotal” year of restructuring and investment
Kinaxia Logistics is celebrating its financial turnaround after moving from a loss position in the first quarter of 2025 to a positive EBITDA by July, the company has revealed today (24 September).
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MT ArticleTrimble CEO: "AI and data must power the next era of logistics"
Rob Painter, chief executive of tech giant Trimble, has delivered his vision for the future of the logistics sector at this year’s Transporeon Summit in Amsterdam.
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MT ArticleEV Cargo Distribution slows losses to £12.7m in 2024 as major restructuring continues
EV Cargo Distribution cut its pre-tax loss by 12% in 2024, however revenue during the period continued to fall, as the company wrestled with difficult trading conditions and the demands of a major transformation programme.
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MT ArticleBartrum Group sees profit soar in 2024 despite “very competitive” market
East Anglian family firm The Bartrum Group drove up profit by more than a fifth in 2024, despite the pressures of a “very competitive” industry and rising costs, the company has revealed.
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MT ArticleNational College for Logistics officially launches today
The National College for Logistics has officially opened its doors today (23 September), with a promise to radically transform training and workforce development in the industry.
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MT ArticleUrgent action needed to safeguard ports and logistic operations from climate change, insurance expert warns
The global supply chain will suffer as ports face ever-mounting threats from sea-level rise, extreme weather and shifting regulations, with billions of pounds in trade and infrastructure already at risk each year, according to a new report.
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MT ArticlePalletline unveils plans for five-year growth strategy
The Birmingham hub becomes a hive of activity in the early hours as the double-deck trailers start to arrive for unloading and reloading. The fork lift trucks execute a well-choreographed dance, directed by Palletline’s unique Palleteyes barcode scanning and CCTV system. This tracks every pallet on its journey ...
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MT ArticleAztek Logistics adds DAF XB 19 tonne electric truck to fleet
Hertfordshire-based Aztek Logistics has invested in its first electric HGV as part of its ongoing sustainability drive and transition to a lower-carbon future.
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MT Article“Wait and see” approach to new EU cargo safety rules not an option, warns customs expert
Hauliers should not become complacent about the delayed introduction of the latest and final phase of the EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) regulations, which mandate advanced safety and security data for all goods entering or transiting the EU.