Latest Operator news
Palletline London expands in-night delivery operations
Palletline London is increasing its capacity for overnight and in-night deliveries with investment in additional warehouse space and a dedicated fleet, including two electric vehicles.
Exol Lubricants expands fleet with new Scania trucks
Exol Lubricants has expanded its delivery fleet with the addition of four new replacement Scania trucks, as part of the the company’s investment strategy to boost its growth and distribution reach.
Strong talent pipeline for HGV technicians
HGV apprenticeship starts are at their highest level in five years, following a sharp decline during the pandemic, according to research from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
RHA seeks to clarify details of HGV VED holiday, as hauliers left confused
Confusion surrounds the details of the government’s recently announced 12-month vehicle tax holiday for hauliers, with the RHA fielding a “growing number” of enquiries from operators wanting more information on timings, eligibility and how the scheme will work in practice.
Luton Airport and GXO Logistics celebrate launch of major new consolidation centre
Luton Airport and GXO Logistics have announced the launch of the airport’s new consolidation centre this week, which will streamline the delivery and processing of thousands of retail goods delivered to the airport each year.
AIT strengthens London operations with £25m facility
AIT Home Delivery has opened a depot in Enfield to meet growing e-commerce demand and reduce stem mileage.
Future Forwarding delivers giant water slide to UK aqua park
Future Forwarding Co has completed the transport of one of the UK’s largest water slide structures to Cliff Lakes in Warwickshire, following a complex oversized freight operation involving five flatbed trailers and coordinated cross-border movements from France.
Drug gang used lorries and ‘ghost warehouses’ to smuggle tonnes of Class A drugs into UK
An organised crime gang used legitimate HGV delivery routes and covert warehouse operations to smuggle large quantities of cocaine and heroin into the UK before distributing the drugs across the country, a court has heard.
French contract logistics giant boosts UK footprint with new site in Rugby
ID Logistics UK has acquired a 673,270sq ft site in Rugby, Warwickshire as part of a plans to expand the company’s UK footprint and give it greater geographic reach.
Chinese logistics firm OYH Network leases first UK site at Segro Park North Feltham
Chinese customs clearance and logistics provider OYH Network has agreed to lease a 14,656 sq ft unit at Segro North Feltham in West London, as part of a major growth drive in Europe.
