All Operator news articles – Page 6
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MT ArticleWorkington’s J R Dixon ceases trading
North West haulier J R Dixon is in liquidation, with an estimated total deficiency of more than £339,000.
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MT ArticleWelsh haulier closes down with loss of 30 jobs
Steel transport specialist Sunhill Transport in Deeside has closed down after more than 50 years, amid recent soaring fuel costs.
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MT ArticleIPP helps paper towel supplier soak up demand with display pallet
Pallet firm IPP has collaborated with hygiene business Essity to introduce a display pallet to support increasing demand from Lidl.
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MT ArticleStaffordshire logistics operator promotes former apprentice to head of transport
Staffordshire logistics operator Emerge has promoted Tasha Oram to the role of head of transport, just over a decade after she joined the company as an apprentice.
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MT ArticleHawks Haulage joins Palletways as part of expansion plans
Leicester-based Hawks Haulage has joined pallet network Palletways UK, as part of plans to expand the company’s services and drive growth
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MT ArticlePalletline 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.
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MT ArticleExol 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.
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MT ArticleStrong 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).
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MT ArticleRHA 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.
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MT ArticleLuton 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.
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MT ArticleAIT 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.
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MT ArticleFuture 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.
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MT ArticleDrug 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.
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MT ArticleFrench 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.
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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.