From third-party logistics to own-account operators, Motor Transport has it covered: we report on all 3PLs, from DHL Supply Chain to Eddie Stobart Logistics, and from XPO Logistics to Wincanton. We also cover the UK home delivery and parcels market from Royal Mail to DPD and from Hermes to Yodel. We have all the latest news from own-account operators, including Tesco Distribution, Travis Perkins, Bidvest and the latest developments from pallet networks including Palletways and Pall-ex.

 

Operator news

The Scottish government is consulting on plans to increase the speed limit for HGVs.

RHA welcomes rise in Scotland’s HGV speed limit

The RHA has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that the HGV speed limit on Scotland’s trunk roads is to be increased to 50mph.

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King and Queen facing cold Christmas as Sandringham fuel tanker drivers strike, Unite claims

The King and Queen are facing a cold Christmas due to December strikes by tanker drivers delivering fuel to Sandringham, union Unite claimed today (15 December).