Operator news – Page 10
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MT ArticlePallet-Track raises more than £80,000 for Midlands Air Ambulance charity
Wolverhampton-based Pallet-Track has smashed its £75,000 target in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, raising a total of £88,959 over the past three years.
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FeaturesDX Group acquires HBC Logistics
Parcel, freight and document delivery specialist DX Group has acquired Bedfordshire-based company HBC Logistics, launching a new growth phase for the company.
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MT ArticleUPS suffers profit plunge in 2024 due to “negative” economic conditions
Parcel delivery giant UPS saw its pre-tax profit almost halved in 2024, which the group attributed to an “ongoing negative macroeconomic impact” in the UK.
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MT ArticleHoward Tenens consolidates under one unified brand
Howard Tenens has brought all core services of the business together under the unified brand of Howard Tenens, the company has announced today (5 January).
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MT ArticleDavies Turner expands Krone trailer fleet to meet growing demand on UK-Ireland-Morocco routes
Independent freight forwarding and logistics company Davies Turner has expanded its fleet of Krone hanging garment mega-trailers as demand grows for its UK, Ireland, and Morocco trade routes.
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MT ArticleTimber distributor Premier Forest acquires former Arnold Laver site in Hull
Premier Forest, which imports, processes and distributes timber products nationwide, has acquired the Hull operation of timber merchant Arnold Laver, in a move aimed at strenghtening its timber distribution, manufacturing and logistics capability across the north and north-east of England.
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MT ArticleLoss of “large” customers in 2024/25 pushes turnover and profit down at Fedex UK
Fedex Express UK Transportation saw turnover and profit decline in the year to 31 May 2025, thanks to a loss of some “large” customers and its strategy to attract higher yielding clients, the company has revealed in its latest annual results.
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MT ArticleReed Boardall reports loss as major customer exit hits volumes
Reed Boardall has posted a loss for the year to March 2025, with turnover falling by 9.6% to £82.85m following the exit of a major customer, the company revealed in its latest accounts.
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MT ArticleJD.com-backed investor targets Midlands logistics growth with Leicester deal
Jingdong Property, the global logistics and industrial real estate arm of JD.com, has expanded its UK presence with the purchase of a logistics estate close to Leicester, reinforcing its focus on key distribution corridors serving the national road freight market.
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MT ArticleEnvironment Agency adds pair of Unimogs to bolster flood response capability
The Environment Agency has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Unimog vehicles to strengthen its nationwide incident response capability, particularly for flood emergencies requiring rapid deployment of people and equipment.
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MT ArticleM&H Carriers reports record volumes despite rising costs
Scottish operator M&H Carriers has reported a year of growth and record volumes despite what it describes as mounting government pressure, rising operating costs and increasing regulatory demands across the logistics sector.
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MT ArticleTrucklink EU moves closer to being fully Renault-powered
Leicestershire’s Trucklink EU has taken on another four Renault T-Range Turbo Compound tractor units, as it moves towards running only the French manufacturer’s vehicles.
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MT ArticleProfit slumps at Miniclipper as costs bite
Family-owned haulage and logistics firm Miniclipper Logistics saw profits tumble in the 12 months to 31 May 2025, hit by soaring fuel, maintenance, and staffing costs, according to newly filed accounts.
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MT ArticleDCS scales up dedicated transport operation with XPO fleet expansion
DCS Group has ramped up its transport capacity after extending its long-standing relationship with XPO Logistics, signing off a major expansion of the dedicated fleet supporting its UK distribution operation.
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MT ArticleDHL doubles down on HVO with Siemens Mobility rail logistics deal
DHL Supply Chain has secured a new multi-year transport contract with Siemens Mobility – and is using it to underline its full commitment to low-carbon road freight.
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MT ArticleLTS Global’s fundraising campaign for students with Down syndrome soars through £40,000 target
Transport firm LTS Global Solutions led a campaign to transform secondary education for pupils with Down syndrome – and it smashed through its £40,000 target ahead of the deadline.
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MT ArticleImproved pay offer fuels Certas strike suspension
Strike action by tanker drivers working for Certas has been put on hold after the fuel supplier put forward an improved pay offer just in time for Christmas.
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MT ArticleJS Davidson is miracle worker for children’s charity
Peterborough-based JS Davidson is helping local children’s charity Little Miracles with the storage and delivery of toys and games in preparation for the festive season.
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MT ArticleYusen Logistics acquires Walden to enhance healthcare network
Yusen Logistics Group has announced the completion of its acquisition of Walden Health, including its subsidiaries Movianto, Eurotranspharma, Transpharma International, and Walden Digital.
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MT ArticlePML Seafrigo CEO Mike Parr departs business
PML Seafrigo’s boss Mike Parr has left the company, just over a year since he was appointed chief executive.