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FCZ ArticleEU’s HGV CO2 credit mechanism delays electric truck transition
Brussels has flattened the emissions trajectory for truck manufacturers through 2029 and allowed surplus credits to offset 2030 targets. Industry warns the move removes urgency from electric development while doing nothing to solve the infrastructure crisis constraining uptake.
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MT ArticleNet-A-Porter deliveries to be ‘savaged’ as 100 strike at warehouse, warns GMB union
GMB Trade Union is warning that luxury fashion merchant Net-a-Porter’s deliveries at its London distribution centre are being “savaged” by industrial action taking place this week.
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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 Article Demand for carriers continues to rise as capacity shrinks, latest TEG data reveals
Demand for carriers rose sharply in April, amid supply chain disruption, as Easter reduced working days and businesses rushed to move freight ahead of the Early May Bank Holiday.
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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 ArticleFuel duty delay only “papering over the cracks” of wider logistics sector challenges, Lightfoot warns
The fuel duty delay is welcome but unless operators make changes to the way they run their fleets, their costs will continue to be hit by geopolitical events, warns fleet tech specialist Lightfoot.
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MT ArticleHGV Driver Wellness initiative to launch at Welcome Break Rothwell truck stop
The Welcome Break Charitable Fund is bringing together Macmillan Cancer Support, Mates in Mind and the RHA, on 21 May, to launch its HGV Driver Wellness Initiative at Rothwell Truck Stop.
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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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FCZ ArticleGerman electric truck operators see falling costs as a reason to buy
German hauliers using electric trucks are beginning to see cost-effectiveness as a reason to buy more, challenging the wider industry’s assumption that electric trucks remain dearer than diesel.
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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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FCZ ArticleWhistl reports 20% cut in carbon emissions in latest ESG report
Logistics specialist Whistl has reported a 20.23% reduction in carbon emissions over the past three years, according to its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report.
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MT ArticleInsurance costs shutting young HGV drivers out of industry, warns Driver Hire
Higher insurance premiums for inexperienced HGV drivers are creating a major barrier to entry for younger recruits and worsening the sector’s looming driver shortage crisis, according to Driver Hire Training.
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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 ArticleGovernment extends fuel duty freeze and grants HGV tax relief
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed the government will extend the temporary 5p cut in fuel duty until the end of the year, alongside a 12-month vehicle tax holiday for the haulage industry, in a move welcomed by operators facing soaring fuel costs linked to the conflict in Iran.
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MT ArticleLorry driver hid £7m worth of cocaine in truck carrying Kim Kardashian branded underwear
An HGV driver that smuggled £7m of cocaine hidden in a vehicle carrying a consignment of Kim Kardashian’s Skims underwear has been given a 13-and-a-half year jail sentence.
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MT ArticleIsle of Wight Cycle challenge wheels in £41,000 for Transaid
Riders from 10 companies across transport and logistics took on Transaid’s latest cycle challenge, tackling a 225km journey from Dorking to the Isle of Wight and raising funds for projects in Africa.
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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 ArticleLargest crackdown on late payments in over 25 years as landmark Bill enters Parliament
Legislation forcing large companies to pay smaller businesses on time and ending excessive delays has been introduced to Parliament.
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FCZ ArticleCost-free engine cleaning tech mops up carbon
A “quick-win” engine-cleaning service that removes carbon build-up from inside combustion engines led to an average CO2 and fuel saving of 15% for a contracting firm’s fleet of tippers and vans.