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MT ArticleLosses at C Butt in months leading up to business sale
Turnover and profitability at C Butt reduced significantly before the long-standing family firm was sold last year, driven largely by the loss of a customer and the closure of its Brackmills warehouse.
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MT ArticleRoadchef takes motorway operations into 22nd Century
Roadchef has negotiated lease extensions on five sites for the next 75 years, taking its operation of the some of the country’s largest MSAs into the next century – with HGV investment a priority.
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MT ArticleSale of furniture transport firm saves 55 jobs
Furniture delivery firm Grays Transport (Derbyshire) has been sold in a pre-pack deal for £100,000 after it lost work due to harsh trading conditions in the sector.
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FCZ ArticleIndustry backs multi-pronged approach to HGV decarbonisation regulation
Operators and manufacturers have responded to the government’s consultation on achieving zero emission HGV targets, with broad support for manufacturer CO2 standards over fleet mandates. Infrastructure investment and realistic timelines emerged as critical concerns.
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MT ArticlePouring fuel on the fire of haulage insolvencies
UK freight transport insolvencies had been declining from a 2023 peak of 503 to 401 in 2025, but a 30% fuel price surge driven by Middle East conflict is threatening to reverse progress as operators face severe cashflow pressure.
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FCZ ArticlePowered trailer cuts tractor energy use but raises total demand in electric test
Electric-powered semi-trailers can cut tractor energy demand across diesel, LNG and electric trucks, but do not always reduce total consumption. In battery-electric combinations, overall energy use increases despite the efficiency gain at the tractor.
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MT ArticleSteve Marshall to retire after 50-year career at Marshall’s Transport
A dedicated logistics professional who has worked at a Worcestershire family firm for an incredible 50 years, after joining from school, is calling time on his long career.
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FCZ ArticleWelch Group workshop explores commercial case for electric HGVs
A recent industry workshop led by Welch Group has examined whether electric HGVs can deliver a viable commercial return, as part of its 12 Pillars of Change initiative.
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MT ArticlePermanent solution to Operation Brock long overdue, says Logistics UK
As National Highways prepares to launch Operation Brock overnight tonight (1 April) on the M20, ahead of the Easter weekend, Logistics UK slammed policy makers for failing to replace the “ piecemeal and short-term” contraflow system with a permanent solution.
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FCZ ArticleMaritime Transport launches nationwide deployment of electric HGV fleet
Maritime Transport is deploying its electric HGV fleet across the nation, backed by a major investment in high-powered charging infrastructure, as part of its strategy to decarbonise road freight and build the cleanest, most sustainable full-load supply chain, the company has announced.
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FCZ ArticleBVRLA report highlights barriers to zero-emission HGV uptake
HGV operators face significant barriers to adopting zero-emission vehicles, according to a recent report from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).
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FCZ ArticleGreen hydrogen plant to power decarbonisation at Port of Tilbury
GeoPura and Forth Ports have signed a landmark agreement to produce green hydrogen on site at the Port of Tilbury starting this year.
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FCZ ArticleJust one eHGV could cut 1,000 tonnes of CO2, latest Electric Freightway report reveals
A single electric HGV could cut around 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions by 2034, compared to a diesel equivalent, according to the latest update from the Electric Freightway project.
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FCZ ArticleIntelligent Energy powers 40 hydrogen fuel cell-powered warehouse trucks
UK hydrogen fuel cell developer Intelligent Energy (IE) is powering a fleet of up to 40 warehousing trucks across two major logistics hubs in Yorkshire and Humber.
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MT ArticleFuel providers BWOC and Mabanaft rebrand as MB Energy
BWOC and Mabanaft are rebranding as MB Energy, as part of a wider group rebranding programme.
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MT ArticleTructyre bolsters top team to fuel growth
Commercial tyre management specialist Tructyre has boosted its leadership team with two key appointments, as it ramps up the company’s growth drive.
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MT ArticleTighten security now to prevent fuel theft, FleetCheck warns operators as energy prices rocket
Fleets should tighten security around fuel in response to the sudden price jump affecting petrol and diesel caused by the war in Iran, FleetCheck said this week.
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MT ArticleBridge strikes expose £300bn mental health blind spot
The logistics sector is being urged to treat driver mental health with the same rigour as vehicle safety, after industry leaders warned that hidden “human risk” is costing billions and driving collisions, absenteeism and spiralling insurance claims.
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MT ArticleRBC Logistics prepares to appoint administrator after takeover deal collapses
RBC Logistics has given notice of its intention (NOI) to appoint an administrator, in a move which follows the collapsed sale of its parent company RBC Group to retail technology provider Bright.Blue.
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MT ArticleR Swain steps in as Castledene exits Palletline
Kent-based R Swain & Sons has joined Palletline, in a move which sees the haulier replace Castledene Transport, which has left to pursue new business opportunities from corporate customers.