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Leicester haulier falls into administration
A UK-based transport and logistics company that specialises in nationwide vehicle movements has collapsed into administration.
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Former UPS worker jailed for role in £109m cocaine smuggling operation
A former UPS employee has been jailed for 12 years after helping a drugs kingpin smuggle cocaine through the parcel carrier’s UK network.
Evri tops one billion annual parcels following DHL eCommerce UK merger
Evri Group has met its goal to deliver more than one billion parcels a year three years earlier than originally planned, following its merger with DHL eCommerce UK in October 2025 and is now aiming to become the UK’s largest parcel firm, delivering 1.4 billion parcels annually by 2030.
HGV market falls in Q2 while uptake of zero emission trucks sees marginal increase
New HGV registrations fell by 14.7% in the second quarter of 2026, with 8,687 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Former UPS worker jailed for role in £109m cocaine smuggling operation
Evri tops one billion annual parcels following DHL eCommerce UK merger
HGV market falls in Q2 while uptake of zero emission trucks sees marginal increase
PD Industrial completes major racking installation at Nuneaton logistics hub
DPD leads pack on O-licence increases, latest Fleet Data report reveals
Heidelberg Materials UK wins North Yorkshire highway maintenance deal
Impact of heatwave on ageing warehouses threatens UK’s food supply chain, Cold Chain Federation warns
Ofsted praises Logistics UK’s apprenticeship courses
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PD Industrial completes major racking installation at Nuneaton logistics hub
PD Industrial has completed a pallet racking installation at a new 1 million sq ft logistics facility in Nuneaton.
DPD leads pack on O-licence increases, latest Fleet Data report reveals
DPDgroup UK, Rhodes Freight Services and BWT UK recorded the biggest increase to their operator licences over the past 28 days, according to the latest Motor Transport Fleet Data report.
Heidelberg Materials UK wins North Yorkshire highway maintenance deal
Heidelberg Materials UK has secured a highway framework contract with North Yorkshire Highways for maintaining and improving the road network in the county.
Impact of heatwave on ageing warehouses threatens UK’s food supply chain, Cold Chain Federation warns
The growing intensity and duration of heatwaves in the UK is threatening the nation’s food supply chains, prompting the Cold Chain Federation (CCF) to call for temperature-controlled warehouses to be designated as Critical National Infrastructure.
Ofsted praises Logistics UK’s apprenticeship courses
The quality of apprenticeships offered by Logistics UK has been confirmed in Ofsted’s latest inspection report, which highlighted the high-quality online resources and tutors’ extensive experience.
AI-powered trial to calculate conversion optimisation
A vehicle conversion provider has harnessed AI to provide operators with evidence-based recommendations for boosting productivity, ergonomics and fleet efficiency.
Econ Engineering strengthens partnership with Ringway
Gritter and snow plough builder Econ has won a supply contract with highway services provider Ringway.
Opinion
Net Zero Week: Where next?
On entering Downing Street, the new Prime Minister will face a myriad of competing choices and priorities. Decarbonising the commercial vehicle sector is no exception, with a long “to do” list to work through. Net Zero Week provides an opportunity to review “where next?” together with a list of priorities ...
Logistics Skills Network, Fueler Consulting and ADR Network data challenge the two-year HGV insurance convention
LSN and Fueler Consulting have published analysis of nearly three-quarters of a million HGV driver shifts, exposing the two-year licence restriction as an unsubstantiated barrier — and calling for live vacancy data, insurance transparency and a sector-wide rethink on risk.
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Former UPS worker jailed for role in £109m cocaine smuggling operation
A former UPS employee has been jailed for 12 years after helping a drugs kingpin smuggle cocaine through the parcel carrier’s UK network.
Evri tops one billion annual parcels following DHL eCommerce UK merger
Evri Group has met its goal to deliver more than one billion parcels a year three years earlier than originally planned, following its merger with DHL eCommerce UK in October 2025 and is now aiming to become the UK’s largest parcel firm, delivering 1.4 billion parcels annually by 2030.
Heidelberg Materials UK wins North Yorkshire highway maintenance deal
Heidelberg Materials UK has secured a highway framework contract with North Yorkshire Highways for maintaining and improving the road network in the county.
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‘There’s no blank chequebook’ - DX sets out post-buyout strategy
Now under private ownership, DX chief executive Ian Truesdale is pursuing disciplined growth, focusing on integration, efficiency and selective investment. Tim Wallace reports
From vans to trucks: the Dash Express journey
Paul Dash has helped grow Dash Express from a small South West van firm into a multi-depot logistics operation with a turnover topping £25m. Partnerships with APC Overnight and, more recently, Palletways have expanded the business into parcels, pallets and heavy trucks, while keeping the company’s hands-on, family-led approach.
“This changes everything” - megawatt charging for long-haul passes the test
Kempower used its MCS Live Winter Days event in Norrköping, Sweden for megawatt testing of Volvo, MAN and Scania trucks. The results show heavy-duty electric HGVs are ready for real-world operations
“Fleets won’t switch until TCO and profit stack up — here’s how to make it work”
New Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith admits HGV fleets are holding off on electrification because high energy costs, standing charges, and underused infrastructure are eroding margins. But could smarter depot charging and energy management finally make electric trucks commercially viable?
Harris MAXUS expands technician training to tackle skills shortage
The Dublin-based importer has invested significantly in its training academy to meet rising demand from over 90 UK dealers, delivering structured programmes from system technician to master technician level with particular focus on electric vehicle safety and diagnostics.
Martin Willmor’s vision for DHL Supply Chain: strategy, challenges and growth targets
Returning to DHL at a pivotal moment, new UK&I CEO Martin Willmor lays out a focused five-point strategy - spanning growth sectors, transport reform, major startups and property investment - to steer the business confidently through a shifting economy