Latest news – Page 45
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MT ArticleDavies Turner forges alliance with MGF to boost services between UK and Canada
International freight and logistics specialist Davies Turner has signed a new strategic partnership with Ontario-based Manitoulin Global Forwarding (MGF), to boost its ocean freight services between the UK and Canada.
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MT ArticleRHA welcomes government moves to fast-track major infrastructure projects
The RHA has welcomed moves by ministers to consider using Parliamentary powers to speed up the construction of major infrastructure projects by creating legislation which will bypass large parts of the planning process.
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MT ArticleDemand for new diesel vans falls in H1 2025
New diesel van registrations shrank by 12.1% to 156,048 units in the first half of 2025, whilst electric van demand rose by nearly 53% - although that figure still represents less than 9% of the overall van market, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers ...
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MT ArticleBIFA strengthens freight crime prevention through partnership with NaVCIS
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is strengthening its sponsorship and collaboration with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), reinforcing its commitment to tackling freight crime across the UK.
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MT ArticleUK’s oldest truckstop The Hollies gets revamp
Britain’s oldest truckstop The Hollies has unveiled a major upgrade including the installation of solar panels, two new EV chargers, and a smart water system.
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MT ArticleJudge slashes heavy haulier L Lynch’s “manifestly excessive” £800,000 fine to £10,000 on appeal
Heavy haulier L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage has won its appeal against an £800,000 fine, after the judge deemed the fine “manifestly excessive” and reduced it to £10,000.
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MT ArticleMike Watson Transport frees up extra warehouse space to meet growing demand
Bordon-based Mike Watson Transport (MWT) has freed up more than 1,500 bulk stack and 750 standard warehouse spaces.
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MT ArticleFLS Group recruits Tim Phillips as non-exec director to drive growth
Digital road freight provider FLS Group has appointed Tim Phillips as a non-executive director to help drive the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.
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MT ArticleInPost lands major deal to distribute fan merchandise on Oasis Live ’25 tour
Polish parcels and logistics giant InPost has struck a deal with Warner Music Group’s subsidiary WMX to provide delivery of fan’s tour merchandise, with the new service first being offered to fans attending the Oasis Live ‘25 tour, which kicked off last week.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex and Fortec announce consolidation plan
Pall-Ex and Fortec are to merge from January, finally bringing together a unified Pall-Ex brand five years after the group acquired the distribution network.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK rolls out 2025 transport manager conference series
Logistics UK is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its transport manager conference series and it has announced the venues and agenda for its latest programme of events.
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MT ArticleOwens dusts itself down and looks to the future after cyber assault
Owens Group acknowledged that a cyberattack on its business “massively disrupted operations” that, along with a major warehouse fire, led to a pre-tax loss of £3.2m last year.
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MT ArticleGXO delivers top 10 placing for best apprenticeship employers
GXO has been recognised as one of the top 10 apprenticeship employers in the country in the department for education’s (DfE) 2025 rankings.
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MT ArticleArrowXL appoints new business development manager
ArrowXL has recruited Jay Chavda to be its business development manager for the south of the UK and broaden its presence in the market.
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MT ArticleAmazon’s warehouse plans will shatter UK’s limited parking network
Amazon’s £40bn plans to build new fulfilment centres will put too much strain on an already creaking HGV parking system and urgent ministerial action is now required, according to a transport insurance broker.
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MT ArticleHauliers encouraged to lobby MPs on freight crime
An online tool that calls on MPs to back a new code for freight crime and help protect lorry drivers and smash criminal gangs has been launched by the RHA.
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MT ArticleMerger of White Logistics and Bleach of Lavant aims to sow seeds of success
Horticulture transport providers White Logistics & Storage and Bleach of Lavant have merged, saying together they can give customers greater coverage and more flexibility.
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MT ArticleTaking collective responsibility for bridge strikes and road safety
Bridge strikes may bring attention to safety issues, but they are just one aspect of a complex question. With telematics specialist Microlise, Motor Transport brought together an expert panel to share their insights.
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MT ArticleDelegated testing not allowed for ER operators
Earned recognition (ER) hauliers will not be allowed to perform annual tests of their own vehicles or be exempt from having their HGVs tested every 12 months, the government has confirmed.
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MT ArticleAI now essential for hauliers to survive
It made for unpleasant – but sadly not surprising – reading recently when one of the East Midlands’ most established haulage firms, B Taylor & Sons Transport, signalled financial distress after over 50 years of proud service to our industry. The Huthwaite-based company, which offers warehousing, overseas ...