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MT ArticleJuly heatwave sees spike in pothole breakdowns, AA reveals
New data from The AA and The Pothole Partnership has revealed a spike in pothole breakdowns during July, thanks to soaring temperatures.
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MT ArticleHere comes the new generation of younger, physically fit, digitally fluent HGV drivers, SNAP Driving Conversations reveals
A new generation of truck drivers is challenging long-held stereotypes, swapping office desks for dashboards, boardrooms for truck parks, and spreadsheets for freedom of the road, according to reseach by digital payment provider SNAP.
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MT ArticleGXO delivers “better than expected” performance in Q2 2025
Global contract logistics giant GXO Logistics Inc. delivered a record second quarter revenue of $3.3bn (£2.43bn), up 16% year-on-year, with organic revenue growth of 6%, the highest result in nine quarters, the company has revealed.
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MT ArticleGB trade with Northern Ireland tumbles after tougher post-Brexit rules kick in, Parcelhero report reveals
New government figures show a developing crisis in trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK, according to a report by international delivery expert Parcelhero.
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MT ArticleWincanton signs three-year fulfilment deal with Futon Company
Wincanton has secured a new three-year partnership with Futon Company, which has 24 stores across the UK and a growing online presence.
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MT ArticleBradford haulage firm hits the road with fleet investment
A haulage business founded in Yorkshire has invested in nine new vehicles to meet growing demand for its services.
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MT ArticleAssociation of Fleet Professionals welcomes new drink-drive limit
The Association of Fleet Professionals has hailed government plans to introduce a lower drink-drive limit and mandatory eye tests for older drivers.
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MT ArticleUnlocking Efficiency in Urban Fleets: The Role of Texaco Delo 600 ADF Advanced Engine Oil
Fleet managers in urban logistics may feel their role is one of constantly trying to balance conflicting requirements. How to ensure maximum vehicle uptime, keep operational costs in check, and comply with tightening emissions regulations, all while efficiently serving customers’ needs?
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MT ArticleJust Group invests £20m in M6 toll road
Institutional investor Just Group has pumped £20m into the M6 toll road, in the form of a 22-year loan to the Midland Motorways Group, despite traffic volumes continuing to fall on the route.
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MT ArticleSapphire Vehicle Services launches recruitment drive for HGV technicians after opening new London depot
Sapphire Vehicle Services is on the hunt for HGV technicians after opening its new Charlton workshop, which provides inspection, maintenance and repair services for trucks and vans.
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MT ArticleUnipart clinches contract extension with Selco Builders Warehouse
Supply chain specialist Unipart has won a two-and-a-half-year contract extension with Selco Builders Warehouse, the UK-based trade-only builders’ merchant.
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MT ArticleJJX Logistics extends and revamps distressed load management service
West Midlands-based JJX Logistics has expanded and enhanced its distressed load management service to better support supply chains across the UK and Ireland.
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MT ArticleWilliams Shipping acquires GIF Transport and Logistics
Marine and logistics services provider Williams Shipping has announced the purchase of GIF Transport and Logistics and has also bought a new site in Dyce, Aberdeen, in a separate transaction.
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MT ArticleTransport and storage sector hit by 38,000 workplace injuries, new research reveals
New research has revealed that transport and storage workers are among the worst-affected by workplace injuries, with around one in 42 workers hurt each year.
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MT ArticleConsolidation drives “plethora” of logistics acquisitions in Q2, BDO research reveals
Consolidation in the logistics and supply chain market continues to drive merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2025, with deals rising slightly in the second quarter of the year, according to new figures from consultants BDO.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery to open second site in Germany after seeing “strong demand”
AIT Home Delivery has officially launched its two-person service in Germany and is planning to open a second site in Southern Germany next year, following “strong demand”, the company has revealed.
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MT Article‘Chaotic’ logistics environment helps boost KLN Freight results
KLN Freight (UK), formerly Kerry Logistics, saw turnover increase by more than 54% to £96.5m in 2024 as freight rates soared amid attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.
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MT ArticlePowered by its people: Howard Tenens celebrates history with heritage centre
Howard Tenens Logistics has opened a heritage centre at its Swindon site to celebrate the stories and values that built the 72-year-old family business.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK joins forces with freight crime unit NaVCIS
Logistics UK has partnered with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) in order to help members identify and mitigate against the risk to their staff and fleet vehicles.
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MT ArticleWelsh bridge ban piles pressure on hauliers
Hauliers are urging repairs on a bridge in South Wales are completed as soon as possible after HGVs were banned from using it and forced on a detour.