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Logistics UK presses government to cut Brexit trade friction after Brussels talks

2026-07-01T10:29:00Z

Logistics UK has urged the government to accelerate efforts to reduce post-Brexit trade barriers following a series of meetings in Brussels with UK diplomats and European industry representatives.

Road tax on trucks cut to £1 from today

2026-07-01T09:14:00Z

Tens of thousands of haulage firms will see their vehicle tax bills slashed to just £1 in a move aimed at keeping transport costs down, the government announced today (1 June).

Moto launches ultra-rapid charging hub for eHGVs and cars at Tamworth site

2026-06-30T16:24:00Z

Motorway services operator Moto Hospitality has officially opened Moto Charge, its new proprietary ultra-rapid charging hub at its Tamworth site, featuring dedicated eHGV bays, up to 360kW ultra-rapid charging speeds, accessible bays and multiple payment options.

The Pallet Network transfers Teesside operation to NFS 360 Connect

2026-06-30T16:06:00Z

The Pallet Network (TPN) has transferred responsibility for its collection and delivery operation in the Teesside region from its company-owned depot in Stockton-on-Tees to network member NFS 360 Connect.

90% of fleet managers say technology has made drivers safer, Microlise research reveals

2026-06-30T15:43:00Z

Nine in 10 transport and logistics managers believe advances in fleet and driver management technology have helped drivers feel safer than they did five years ago, according to new research from Microlise.

Logistics Skills Network, Fueler Consulting and ADR Network data challenge the two-year HGV insurance convention

2026-06-30T15:35:00Z

LSN and Fueler Consulting have published analysis of nearly three-quarters of a million HGV driver shifts, exposing the two-year licence restriction as an unsubstantiated barrier — and calling for live vacancy data, insurance transparency and a sector-wide rethink on risk.

Harrowden acquires George Davies Turf & Stone

2026-06-30T15:25:00Z

Kettering-based turf grower and distributor Harrowden has acquired Buckinghamshire-based George Davies Turf & Stone (GDT) for an undisclosed sum.

Pall-Ex Logistics’ Watford Gap site awarded gold star accreditation

2026-06-30T15:12:00Z

Third party logistics provider Pall-Ex Logistics has achieved the prestigious BRCGS ‘AA’ rating for Storage and Distribution at its flagship Watford Gap facility, marking the highest possible standard for supply chain safety and operational excellence.

“Devasting flaws” on UK and European trucks cause hundreds of road deaths a year, investigation reveals

2026-06-30T14:45:00Z

Hundreds of road deaths each year are caused by the inadequate protection provided by rear impact guards on trucks and trailers, EuroNCAP has revealed this week.

Mind the logistics capability gap, Logistics UK warns

2026-06-30T13:31:00Z

Labour shortages in the logistics sector have eased, but a growing capability gap now poses a significant risk to future productivity and growth, with employers facing increasing difficulty securing the technical, managerial and specialist skills required across a rapidly evolving sector.

Gregory sees profits hit by soaring truck costs, wage pressures and operational challenges

2026-06-30T11:41:00Z

Gregory Trading Holdings has blamed rising fleet replacement costs, higher employment taxes and operational challenges across parts of its business after reporting a sharp fall in annual profits despite growing turnover.

Delsol appoints Darren Jones as group operations director

2026-06-30T10:05:00Z

Delivery Solutions (Delsol) has appointed Darren Jones as group operations director, reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing talent from within.

Voltempo becomes first electric freight firm to join Includability employer scheme

2026-06-30T09:27:00Z

Electric HGV charging specialist Voltempo has become the first business in the electric freight sector to join workplace culture organisation Includability as a Committed Employer.

GXO lands five year extension on Co-op transport contract

2026-06-30T09:14:00Z

GXO Logistics has sealed a five-year contract extension with consumer co-operative Co-op which advances the supply chain partnership into its second decade.

Government offers businesses £3,000 of funding for each young person employed

2026-06-29T15:52:00Z

Companies can apply for a £3,000 grant for each young person they recruit, under the government’s new Youth Jobs Grant which which aims to tackle youth unemployment.

Charles Lucy Transport (CLT) doubles tanker fleet after securing major European chocolate contract

2026-06-29T14:43:00Z

Liverpool-based food-grade tanker specialist Charles Lucy Transport (CLT) has secured a major contract with one of Europe’s largest chocolate suppliers, prompting a rapid expansion that has seen the family-run operator double the size of its fleet in less than two years.

Certas Energy announces major network expansion as it prepares to attend RTX 2026

2026-06-29T14:34:00Z

Certas Energy has expanded its hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) depot network to 32 sites, the company has announced.

MT Fleet Data rankings

Based on the weekly O-licence updates issued by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, the MT Fleet Data rankings provide you with the definitive list of O-licences within the UK haulage sector.

Smiths News lands “transformational” distribution deal with Daily Mail group

2026-06-29T10:01:00Z

Newspaper and magazine wholesaler Smiths News has signed a new agreement with Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers (ANL), securing its second major long-term newspaper distribution contract in under two weeks.

MP Ruth Cadbury praises Generation Logistics as a route into a career in a “vital sector”

2026-06-29T09:13:00Z

Generation Logistics, the careers awareness campaign designed to attract the next generation of talent into the sector, has been praised by Ruth Cadbury MP, chair of the Transport Select Committee, this week, as a means to provide an opportunity for employment for young people as well as those returning to ...