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ZEV Mandate changes ‘don’t go far enough’

2025-04-07T16:42:00Z

Changes to the zero emission vehicle mandate that enable diesel and hybrid vans to be sold until 2035 don’t go far enough and fail to address the practicalities of incorporating EVs into commercial fleets, according to Logistics UK.

Investment in River Humber port terminal to enhance freight cargo handling

2025-04-07T14:21:00Z

Road, rail and sea logistics specialist CLdN said it was investing in its terminal at Killingholme on the Humber estuary in order to boost cargo handling capabilities.

KRL buys Republic Cargo Systems in growth bid

2025-04-07T13:23:00Z

Multi-modal logistics service provider Kingscote Rojay (KRL) has acquired Republic Cargo Systems UK (RCS) in a deal it said strengthened its foothold in the logistics sector.

Pallet manufacturer in the Loop to reduce construction waste in Ireland

2025-04-07T13:21:00Z

Timber pallet manufacturer CJ Sheeran has partnered with The Pallet Loop to recover its distinctive green pallets from building sites and merchants across Ireland.

LondonMetric sells urban warehousing assets worth over £40m

2025-04-07T11:29:00Z

Real estate manager LondonMetric said it had sold £40.4m of mature and non-core urban warehousing, with a net initial yield (NIY) of 4.3%.

Pallet-Track recruits Lee Solway to the board

2025-04-07T11:05:00Z

Pallet-Track has appointed Hull-based Harrison Solway director Lee Solway to its board to represent the interests of its members.

Palletways strikes gold with workforce award

2025-04-07T10:08:00Z

Palletways has been awarded gold accreditation from Investors in People for its commitment and investment in its workforce.

DPD trials MAN electric lorries to hit net zero target

2025-04-07T10:02:00Z

DPD is running trials of electric HGVs with MAN, with the aim of introducing a configuration capable of pulling double-deck trailers later this year.

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.

Buffaload becomes Temples Transport majority shareholder

2025-04-04T15:20:00Z

Buffaload Logistics has acquired a majority shareholding in Spalding-based Temples Transport.

Relaunched digital fuel card ‘eliminates fraud’

2025-04-04T15:16:00Z

Certas Energy has relaunched its digital fuel card, FuelTapp, featuring new updates.

Haulage company in Beds set to appoint administrator

2025-04-04T11:24:00Z

A Bedfordshire haulier operating 30 HGVs out of three bases has filed papers to appoint an administrator.

Operators encouraged to challenge stowaway fines amid ‘failing’ penalty scheme

2025-04-04T10:39:00Z

Hauliers threatened with penalties for unwittingly carrying stowaways in their trucks are being urged to challenge them after a law firm said it was having repeated success in having them cancelled.

Kent Foods becomes Thames Freeport’s newest customer

2025-04-03T16:21:00Z

DP World has signed an agreement with Kent Foods for it to occupy a 150,000sq ft warehouse at London Gateway Logistics Park for foods products arriving into the port.

German haulier’s electric truck rollout draws job applicants

2025-04-03T15:53:00Z

A medium-sized German haulier has gone straight from diesel to electric — and is now planning to generate its own green electricity. The shift has already attracted job applications from drivers drawn to the new electric lorries.

Tarmac sets out to solidify position as sustainable logistics leader

2025-04-03T15:40:00Z

Tarmac has put five electric mixers to work on its fleet as part of a move towards zero emission operations.

The long road to decarbonising waste transportation

2025-04-03T14:50:00Z

One of the biggest challenges in decarbonising the waste management sector is reducing emissions from transport, particularly the transition of HGV fleets to low-carbon alternatives. While the exact solution remains uncertain, one thing is clear: change is inevitable, and we must seize the opportunity to make progress.

Volvo FHs shoulder the work at Coille Haulage

2025-04-03T13:10:00Z

Scottish timber transporter Coille Haulage has taken on three Volvo FH 540 tractor units on a four-year contract hire deal with Asset Alliance.

‘Game-changing’ partnership between Milence and Paua set to advance eHGV charging

2025-04-03T13:04:00Z

Fleet charging network Paua has partnered with Milence in order to integrate its high-power charging network for electric lorries into its platform.

Thousands more parcel lockers added to DPD network

2025-04-03T11:20:00Z

DPD is adding 8,000 parcel lockers to its out-of-home (OOH) network after finding the service was popular with regular users.