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MT ArticleChinese 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.
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MT ArticleProfits and turnover up at Yorkshire poultry haulier
A West Yorkshire haulier has reported an increase in revenues of nearly £60m and profits rising by a quarter.
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MT ArticleMac’s Truck Sales buys Walker Crane Services
Huddersfield’s Mac’s Truck Sales Group has acquired Fassi crane specialist Walker Crane Services.
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MT ArticleGrangemouth tanker drivers secure significant pay win after dispute
Grangemouth-based tanker drivers working for Oxalis Logistics have secured a significant pay win after a long-running dispute, union Unite has announced.
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MT ArticleSustainable strategy and “personal touch” wins Tomsetts Distribution £1m in new business
Newhaven-based Tomsetts Distribution has secured over £1m in new business and expanded its fleet, thanks to prioritising customer service and placing environmental performance at the heart of its business strategy.
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MT ArticlePalletline starts 2026 with double-digit volume growth
Palletline has reported a 10% increase in network volumes during the first quarter of 2026, after posting higher profits and cash generation for the year ending 31 December 2025.
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MT ArticleMarshall’s Transport gains gold standard in food safety and storage
Family-run logistics specialist Marshall’s Transport has achieved a gold standard industry accreditation which recognises its commitment to product handling and food safety.
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MT ArticleMaxi Haulage braces for tough year as Iran War creates “major issues” for haulage sector
Maxi Haulage is preparing for a challenging year with “poorer margins”, as fuel price rises, linked to the conflict in Iran, exacerbate tough trading conditions in the haulage sector.
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MT ArticleAO boosts delivery fleet and creates new jobs at Larkhall depot
Electricals retailer AO is marking five years of operations at its Larkhall delivery depot with new investment in its fleet, site improvements, and local job creation.
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MT ArticleCulina Group’s Stobart accused of ‘union-busting’ tactics
Stobart, part of Culina Group, has been accused of union-busting after claims it has gradually replaced unionised drivers on its Morrisons distribution contract with agency staff.
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MT ArticleVehicle logistics sector battling to meet demand as Chinese OEMs scale up deliveries, says VRA
The vehicle logistics and storage sector is struggling to meet high levels of demand from the new car market, as Chinese OEMs ramp up their UK deliveries, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
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MT ArticleLaw Distribution sees profit rocket after ditching “unviable” contracts and winning new deals
Family-owned storage and distribution company Law Distribution saw both profit and turnover surge in 2025, following a major overhaul of the company’s business.
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MT ArticleWelsh haulier prepares to call in administrators after 54 years in business
Third generation family-run haulier Sunhill Transport has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) to appoint an administrator, 54 years after the company was founded.
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MT ArticleEnergy fleets surge on rising demand
Commercial vehicle fleets serving the UK energy and fuels sector are expanding as rising demand and shifting energy use patterns reshape the market.
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MT ArticleOver 40 jobs lost as “operational and financial challenges” take down Northampton haulier
“Operational and financial challenges” forced Northamptonshire haulier Instant Despatch Services (IDS) to close its doors after 25 years of trading, resulting in the loss of 42 jobs, administrators revealed this week.
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MT ArticleJohn Sutch Cranes fleet investment reaches new heights with Scania order
John Sutch Cranes has added two new high-spec Scania S 660 A6x4NA heavy haulage units following a £750,000 fleet renewal programme.
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MT ArticleHW Coates sees another year of growth
Chemical transport specialist HW Coates saw turnover and profits grow considerably last year, despite operating in a sector with “very modest economic growth”.
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MT ArticleWilliam Stobart’s company swoops for two more distribution firms
William Stobart’s investment company WS Holdco has returned to the acquisition trail and snapped up Walkers Transport Holdings and Madex Logistics.
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MT ArticleYorkshire haulier closed down amid loss of contracts and soaring costs
The collapse of a family-run, East Yorkshire haulage firm was triggered by rising fuel costs and the loss of contracts resulting in more than 20 redundancies, according to its liquidator.
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MT ArticleKnowles powers up operations with robot investment
Knowles Logistics has invested in a robot to undertake co-packing work in its warehouse.