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MT ArticleSurrey Pallets safely delivers fragile motorcycle sculpture to AFC Wimbledon
A life-size metallic motorcycle sculpture has been safely transported by Palletways member Surrey Pallets to create a special commemorative statue.
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MT ArticleLorry driver who caused fatal crash while “heavily distracted” by porn on his phone, jailed for ten years
A lorry driver has been sentenced to ten years in jail for causing a fatal crash whilst “heavily distracted” by pornographic images seconds before impact, Preston Crown Court has heard.
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MT ArticleStena Line launches freight-only ferry on Belfast to Heysham route
Stena Line has launched its new Stena Futura ferry on the freight-only Belfast to Heysham route today (22 September), in response to growing demand for freight services between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
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MT ArticleSlash costs and kill downtime – expert panel reveals the tech that can transform your operation
The RHA Future Forum in Birmingham saw industry leaders share how digital technologies are already driving big savings and smarter operations in logistics. From cutting empty miles to predicting maintenance and supporting decarbonisation, these emerging tools are making a real difference. If you’re not exploring them yet, now’s the time ...
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MT ArticleJW Suckling Transport defies rising competition to boost revenues and profit in 2024
JW Suckling Transport has defied rising inflation and cost pressures to boost revenue and pre-tax profit in 2024, aided by increased investment in its aviation fuels delivery business and “strong” trading with long-term and new customers, its latest annual results reveal.
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MT ArticleAF Blakemore & Son secures primary wholesale partner deal with M&S Food
Family firm AF Blakemore & Son has landed a major deal with Marks & Spencer as its new primary wholesale partner for third party branded products.
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MT ArticleEV Cargo recruits new ops director
EV Cargo has appointed former commercial director at Fowler Welch, Martin Davies, to the newly created role of operations director.
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MT ArticleInverness roadworkers vote for strike action amid pay dispute with BEAR Scotland
BEAR Scotland has expressed disappointment after some of its road maintenance staff in Inverness voted in favour of strike action amid concerns over pay.
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MT ArticleRebrand of logistics platform provides ‘clearer identity’
Private equity real estate platform DFI and Argo Real Estate have rebranded their UK logistics and industrial joint venture (JV) as Intown Logistics.
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MT ArticleM&H Carriers honoured for diversity and inclusion at Scottish Impact Awards
Delivery and logistics firm M&H Carriers has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to inclusivity, securing the Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award at the inaugural Scottish Impact Awards 2025.
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MT ArticlePublic Invited to Comment on A75 Bypass Plans for Springholm and Crocketford
Local residents and drivers are being encouraged to take part in upcoming consultations on potential bypass routes for the villages of Springholm and Crocketford on the A75
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MT ArticlePalletforce upbeat networks will prosper as economy falters
Palletforce said it expected the pallet network sector to flourish amid the economic gloom, after reporting an increase in revenue and profits within its operations.
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MT Article‘Incredible’ results for Pallet-Track as profits and turnover rise
Pallet-Track said profits had soared by 44% last year, with EBITDA the highest in the group’s history.
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MT ArticlePalletised freight boom sees Whittaker join Palletforce
Macclesfield’s H Whittaker Group has joined Palletforce after experiencing an increase in the amount of palletised freight it handles.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK builds on Vision for operators and drivers
Logistics UK has added a new module to its driver and vehicle compliance platform Vision, which includes customisable checklists and templates for assets, vehicles and incidents.
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MT ArticleAutonomous truck fleet shaping the future at Felixstowe Port
The Port of Felixstowe said it had ordered another 34 autonomous trucks (ATs) after a successful deployment of the vehicles at its Trinity Terminal earlier this year.
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MT ArticleMasters Logistics continues partnership with British Sugar
Knowles’ group company Masters Logistical has signed a three-year contract with British Sugar, building on its longstanding partnership with the manufacturer.
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MT ArticleGold sustainability performance for XPO
XPO has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal for its sustainability performance for the second year running.
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MT ArticlePrigmore Haulage leases Kettering warehouse
Family transport firm Prigmore Haulage has taken out a 10-year lease on a 15,233sq ft warehouse at the Cabot industrial park in Kettering.
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MT ArticleCabinet reshuffle sees MP Keir Mather join DfT
Selby MP Keir Mather has been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of Transport (DfT), as part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent cabinet reshuffle, sparked by the departure of former Labour Party deputy leader Angela Rayner.