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MT ArticleOxfordshire haulier put brakes on pre-pack purchase deal
A Banbury haulage firm that bought the assets of a failed transport business in a pre-pack deal had to request a payment break after just three months, its administrator has revealed.
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MT ArticleTransport prices up as demand continues to rise, TEG Price Index reveals
Transport prices rose in August as transport demand increased, according to the latest monthly price index from the Transport Exchange Group (TEG).
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MT ArticleLarger transport & storage companies hit by rising competition and labour costs, ONS survey reveals
Competition costs are having a bigger impact on larger transportation & storage companies than on any other business sector, whilst labour costs are hitting the sector more than any other except hospitality, according to a survey by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
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MT ArticleNeill & Brown launches sustainable European rail freight service
East Yorkshire-based global logistics firm Neill & Brown has launched a European rail freight service in a joint venture with its Italian logistics partner Sogedim.
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MT ArticleNavigating trade complexity: de minimis, logistics readiness and intelligent supply chains
In early May 2025, the US ended an import tax exemption for Chinese goods under $800 and initially applied tariffs of 120% to 145%. After 90 days, these tariffs were reduced to 54% due to the calming of trade tensions. However, this led to an immediate 65% drop in e-commerce ...
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail reveals first profit in three years as parcel volumes grow
Royal Mail’s strategy to improve its performance by shifting its focus from letters to parcels is paying off, with the group revealing its first profit in three years.
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MT ArticleUK plays key role in driving InPost growth as revenue rockets threefold in Q2
The UK is a major driver of InPost’s growth, the group has revealed today, as it announced its results for the second quarter of 2025, and its acquisition of Bloq.it, which specialises in battery-powered automated parcel lockers (APMs).
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MT ArticleVertellus - keeping trucks moving while the industry shifts
Contract hire isn’t new - but Vertellus does it differently. Backed by Renault Trucks and its dealer network, it owns the service, support and expertise it provides, giving fleets consistent control whether they run diesel or electric anywhere in the UK.
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MT ArticleMT data reveals which hauliers are expanding their fleets
Broughton Transport Solutions, the family-run, Wiltshire haulage firm, stood out as having added more vehicles to its fleet this week than any other company, MT’s latest data report showed.
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MT ArticleBlakedale expands specialist vehicle build services
HGV and traffic management vehicle specialist Blakedale is significantly expanding its vehicle build capabilities for Northgate and FridgeXpress customers.
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MT ArticleNew MAN dealership opens in the North East
MAN has opened a new purpose-built dealership in Stockton-on-Tees, selling, supporting and maintaining its full range of vehicles.
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MT ArticlePallet-Track scores winner with Walsall FC support
Pallet-Track is supporting the official charity of Walsall Football Club and helping to make the game more accessible to the local community with a £5,000 donation.
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MT ArticleTurnover and profits slide at Chris Hayter Transport
Witney, Oxfordshire distribution and warehousing firm Chris Hayter Transport saw a downturn in both its revenues and profits last year.
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MT ArticleJS Davidson frees up warehousing space in response to demand
A surge in enquiries for storage options has prompted JS Davidson to undertake a reconfiguration of its warehousing space in Peterborough.
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MT ArticleBretts Transport looks to the future with management restructure
Bretts Transport has appointed its operations director Simon Stockwin as MD, replacing Simon Brett who becomes the Guyhirn haulier’s chief executive.
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MT ArticleManfreight cools it down with major Cargobull order
Manfreight has put into service the final Schmitz Cargobull S.KO COOL semi-trailers from an order of 100 and praised the manufacturer’s “can-do” attitude.
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MT ArticleMajor increases in HGVs at DSV and Yusen Logistics
There were significant fleet increases at DSV Road and Yusen Logistics this week, MT’s latest data report showed.
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MT ArticleDrivers admit bridge strikes are their fault – but employers are not helping
Three in five drivers say bridge strikes are down to their errors – but many also blame their bosses for not giving them enough time to plan.
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MT ArticleCulina presents children’s charity with £40,000 boost
Culina Group has raised over £40,000 for Hope House Children’s Hospices, a charity providing specialist care to children with life-threatening conditions.
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MT ArticleAPC member celebrates elevated service levels
North West transport firm Pro Despatch has hailed delivery network The APC for taking it on “a transformative journey” after volumes soared in the months following its membership.