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Metal recycling giant to be wound up
Hundreds of staff at scrap metal recycling company Unimetals are facing up to the prospect of redundancy after it filed a petition to enter compulsory liquidation.
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UPS driver strikes loom after pay offer rejected
Strike action among UPS delivery drivers could be on the cards in the run-up to Christmas after the parcel giant was accused of offering a “miserly” pay deal.
Quarter pallet size service launched by Hazchem Network
The Hazchem Network said it had identified a quarter-sized gap in the market and will launch the new pallet dimension through the network in January.
HGV drivers’ tacho data publicly shared in ‘league table’ row
Birmingham Council has refuted allegations of bullying after its bin drivers’ performances were publicly ranked in a league table posted on the staff room wall.
UPS driver strikes loom after pay offer rejected
Strike action among UPS delivery drivers could be on the cards in the run-up to Christmas after the parcel giant was accused of offering a “miserly” pay deal.
Quarter pallet size service launched by Hazchem Network
The Hazchem Network said it had identified a quarter-sized gap in the market and will launch the new pallet dimension through the network in January.
HGV drivers’ tacho data publicly shared in ‘league table’ row
Birmingham Council has refuted allegations of bullying after its bin drivers’ performances were publicly ranked in a league table posted on the staff room wall.
Metal recycling giant to be wound up
Hundreds of staff at scrap metal recycling company Unimetals are facing up to the prospect of redundancy after it filed a petition to enter compulsory liquidation.
Budget: billions to be spent on filling potholes
A commitment in the Budget to invest over £2bn a year on improving the condition of local roads has been welcomed by council bosses, but they warned that it represented a fraction of what was required.
Fuel duty rise in 2026 “an inflationary timebomb”
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that fuel duty will remain frozen for now, extending the current 5p-per-litre cut only until September 2026 - before beginning a staged reversal that will see duty start rising for the first time in 16 years.
Tennants Distribution adds five new Volvo trucks to fleet
Chemicals distributor Tennants Distribution has returned to Volvo Trucks to add three Volvo FM Globetrotter 6x2 rigids and two FM Globetrotter 6x2 tractor units to its fleet.
MAN plans new multi-million pound dealership in Aberdeen
MAN Truck & Bus is planning a new, multi-million pound dealership in Aberdeen, which will be opened by late 2026.
UPS driver strikes loom after pay offer rejected
Quarter pallet size service launched by Hazchem Network
HGV drivers’ tacho data publicly shared in ‘league table’ row
Metal recycling giant to be wound up
Budget: billions to be spent on filling potholes
Fuel duty rise in 2026 “an inflationary timebomb”
Tennants Distribution adds five new Volvo trucks to fleet
MAN plans new multi-million pound dealership in Aberdeen
Operator news
UPS driver strikes loom after pay offer rejected
Strike action among UPS delivery drivers could be on the cards in the run-up to Christmas after the parcel giant was accused of offering a “miserly” pay deal.
Quarter pallet size service launched by Hazchem Network
The Hazchem Network said it had identified a quarter-sized gap in the market and will launch the new pallet dimension through the network in January.
Metal recycling giant to be wound up
Hundreds of staff at scrap metal recycling company Unimetals are facing up to the prospect of redundancy after it filed a petition to enter compulsory liquidation.
Fuel duty rise in 2026 “an inflationary timebomb”
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that fuel duty will remain frozen for now, extending the current 5p-per-litre cut only until September 2026 - before beginning a staged reversal that will see duty start rising for the first time in 16 years.
Tennants Distribution adds five new Volvo trucks to fleet
Chemicals distributor Tennants Distribution has returned to Volvo Trucks to add three Volvo FM Globetrotter 6x2 rigids and two FM Globetrotter 6x2 tractor units to its fleet.
Rising pallet volumes help boost UPN profit, latest results reveal
United Pallet Networks (UPN) has returned to growth, boosting both turnover and pre-tax profit in the financial year to 31 March 2025, as both pallet volumes and membership numbers increased, the network’s latest annual results reveal.
Campaigning MP hails government move to trial freight crime tracking system
North Warwickshire and Bedworth Labour MP Rachel Taylor, who has been campaigning for a change to the way police tackle freight crime, has welcomed news of a government trial targeting the prevention of serious organised freight crime.
LV Shipping expands footprint at Infinity Park in South Tyneside
Global logistics specialist LV Shipping has expanded its North East base at Infinity Park in Hebburn, South Tyneside, to support its continued growth.
Manfreight acquires major warehouse in Belfast in £9m deal
County Armagh-based logistics company Manfreight has expanded its warehousing capacity in Northern Ireland with the £9m acquisition of a 100,000 sq ft facility in Belfast.
AIT Home Delivery ramps up expansion drive with launch of Co Antrim warehouse
Two-person delivery specialist AIT Home Delivery, formerly known as Panther Logistics, is extending its reach into Northern Ireland with the opening of a new warehouse and office.
Administration watch
Metal recycling giant to be wound up
Hundreds of staff at scrap metal recycling company Unimetals are facing up to the prospect of redundancy after it filed a petition to enter compulsory liquidation.
Haulage MD fled country with company cash before it sank into insolvency
The boss of a Manchester-based haulage company abandoned his post and allegedly fled the country in the weeks leading up to its insolvency, its administrator has revealed.
Redundancies as Accrington haulier closes its doors
A long-established Lancashire haulage company has entered administration after coming under increasing financial strain, with 13 jobs made redundant.
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HGV drivers’ tacho data publicly shared in ‘league table’ row
Birmingham Council has refuted allegations of bullying after its bin drivers’ performances were publicly ranked in a league table posted on the staff room wall.
Metal recycling giant to be wound up
Hundreds of staff at scrap metal recycling company Unimetals are facing up to the prospect of redundancy after it filed a petition to enter compulsory liquidation.
Budget: billions to be spent on filling potholes
A commitment in the Budget to invest over £2bn a year on improving the condition of local roads has been welcomed by council bosses, but they warned that it represented a fraction of what was required.
MAN plans new multi-million pound dealership in Aberdeen
MAN Truck & Bus is planning a new, multi-million pound dealership in Aberdeen, which will be opened by late 2026.
Budget Day: Keep fuel duty frozen, FairFuelUK and MPs tell Chancellor
On the eve of the Budget, FairFuelUK founder Howard Cox joined with MPs Lewis Cocking, Wendy Morton, Aphra Brandreth, Peter Bedford, and Lord Craig Mackinlay, to deliver a 152,000-signature petition to Downing Street calling on the Chancellor to either cut or freeze fuel duty.
Campaigning MP hails government move to trial freight crime tracking system
North Warwickshire and Bedworth Labour MP Rachel Taylor, who has been campaigning for a change to the way police tackle freight crime, has welcomed news of a government trial targeting the prevention of serious organised freight crime.
Dunkirk rail-road terminal to transfer 50,000 HGV loads a year to rail
The Modalis Group and Dunkerque-Port have laid the foundation stone of the Western Port rail-road transhipment terminal, a new multimodal platform dedicated, which is set to open in Spring next year.
Budget Day: BIFA calls on Chancellor to boost “logistics resilience”
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is urging the Chancellor to use this week’s Budget to deliver targeted measures that will strengthen the UK’s trading environment, make the logistics sector more resilient, and improve the competitiveness of British businesses in global markets.
SNAP launches Haul of Fame awards to champion "exceptional achievement"
Digital transport solutions provider SNAP has launched a new awards programme to recognise exceptional achievement across the transport, logistics and mobility sectors.
Midland Pallet Trucks calls for urgent action to close warehouse investment gap
Despite continued growth in the UK’s e-commerce and logistics sectors, too many small and medium operators are delaying essential warehouse investments, which could erode productivity and profit margins across the supply chain, according to Midland Pallet Trucks.
Interviews
Harris MAXUS expands technician training to tackle skills shortage
The Dublin-based importer has invested significantly in its training academy to meet rising demand from over 90 UK dealers, delivering structured programmes from system technician to master technician level with particular focus on electric vehicle safety and diagnostics.
Martin Willmor’s vision for DHL Supply Chain: strategy, challenges and growth targets
Returning to DHL at a pivotal moment, new UK&I CEO Martin Willmor lays out a focused five-point strategy - spanning growth sectors, transport reform, major startups and property investment - to steer the business confidently through a shifting economy
John Lewis cutting emissions today and in the future with the best technology available
The John Lewis Partnership’s fleet manager has cut transport emissions in half since 2018 by switching 500 trucks to bioCNG and trialling electric vehicles, achieving a major milestone by purchasing the company’s final diesel vehicle this year.
Hydrogen a viable option in a future multi-fuel zero carbon landscape
The HydraB group is targeting hydrogen pricing of £8/kg to 9/kg to achieve total cost of ownership parity with diesel equivalents, as CEO Harry Bowcott explains how an integrated approach across vehicle manufacturing, fuel production and infrastructure can simplify hydrogen adoption for fleet operators.
Malcolm Logistics looks for customer support for next steps on sustainability journey
Malcolm Logistics picked up the Haulier of the Year Award at the 2025 Motor Transport Awards, the second time the company has collected this coveted award.
“Cutting off the tail was the first step” — Angela Carus on leaving Boughey to reshape a local family firm
Seven months into her new role, the former Boughey MD explains why she left a major operator to take on the challenge of transforming Law Distribution
From turbulence to turnaround: Life after Charlie Shiels at ArrowXL
After years of upheaval and the departure of chief executive Charlie Shiels, ArrowXL is embarking on a recovery mission. Backed by French logistics giant Jacky Perrenot, new CEO Philippe Cuoc reveals his plan to rebuild the Wigan-based delivery firm from the inside out
“Cyber threat now critical" - tech CEO reveals how to protect your business
Ransomware attacks on transport fleets are escalating, exposing weaknesses in outdated IT systems. Trimble chief executive Rob Painter and technical lead Jonah McIntire tell Motor Transport that moving to AI-powered, cloud-based platforms isn’t just vital for cybersecurity - it’s also key to boosting efficiency, automating routine tasks, reducing emissions and ...
Opinion
Time’s up: Autumn Budget must confront Britain’s highways crisis
Econ Engineering is a business that plays a unique role in people’s daily lives. Nine out of 10 of the gritters keeping the UK’s roads moving are manufactured by us and we work with the majority of local authorities across the UK. What this position gives us is a unique ...
Technology and experience: A shared responsibility in preventing bridge strikes
The recent Motor Transport article exploring how technology overload might contribute to bridge strikes struck a chord with me. With 1,532 vehicles hitting bridges across the UK in the 2023/24 financial year, it’s no surprise that this remains one of the critical issues for the transport industry.
Logistics must seize the devolution opportunity
While representing Logistics UK at recent political party conferences, it became clear to me that the English devolution agenda is picking up speed — presenting a powerful opportunity for the logistics sector, but only if we grasp it.
Bridge strikes: how to protect your O-licence and business from disaster
Bridge strikes rank just below fatal road accidents in the list of transport operators’ worst nightmares, says Ian McCarron of McCarron Coates. But fear alone won’t prevent them - preparation, technology, and legal readiness can make all the difference
Contracts
Prolog takes on distribution for channel retailer Brand Creations
Fulfilment provider Prolog has struck a deal with the multi-channel retailer Brand Creations Group to manage the distribution of its products across the UK.
Fraikin contract deal a real glass act
Glass supplier Clayton Glass has signed its first ever contract hire deal with Fraikin and taken delivery of three new 18-tonne rigids, after a recommendation from one of its customers.
Masters Logistics continues partnership with British Sugar
Knowles’ group company Masters Logistical has signed a three-year contract with British Sugar, building on its longstanding partnership with the manufacturer.
ITD Global assists with Norwich City FC kit deliveries
Logistics management specialist ITD Global has extended its partnership with Norwich City Football Club and will continue to ensure its new shirts are delivered safely to fans.
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