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.
A long-established Lancashire haulage company has entered administration after coming under increasing financial strain, with 13 jobs made redundant.
A logistics company transporting theatre sets and equipment for many of the leading West End shows has secured a £2.5m investment to fuel its expansion following a management buy-in.
European logistics firm Jacky Perrenot is back on the acquisition trail after snapping up ArrowXL in the summer and is now in negotiations to buy Dutch-based Vos Logistics.
A long-established Lancashire haulage company has entered administration after coming under increasing financial strain, with 13 jobs made redundant.
A logistics company transporting theatre sets and equipment for many of the leading West End shows has secured a £2.5m investment to fuel its expansion following a management buy-in.
European logistics firm Jacky Perrenot is back on the acquisition trail after snapping up ArrowXL in the summer and is now in negotiations to buy Dutch-based Vos Logistics.
Palletline’s CEO Graham Leitch will become the network’s chair next year, replacing Forsyth Black and opening up an opportunity for a new chief executive.
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.
A further round of strike action among a small number of Turners’ tanker drivers was due to conclude tonight (21 November) with no resolution to the pay dispute currently in sight.
Evri said buoyant online trading and investment in its infrastructure and technology led to record half-year results, with a 12% increase in parcel volumes and revenues up to £973m.
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
Kuehne+Nagel has secured a major new warehousing and logistics agreement with Chinese car manufacturing giant Changan.
The RHA has appointed Geraint Davies as its new UK director of partnerships from January.
A long-established Lancashire haulage company has entered administration after coming under increasing financial strain, with 13 jobs made redundant.
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.
Two haulage firms near the south coast and operating out of the same premises with the same directors collapsed due to the fallout from Brexit, Covid and rising costs, their administrator said.
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.
A haulage director has called for reforms of the way freight forwarders operate, claiming it put all the risk on companies doing the transport and was squeezing profits.
Econ Gritter in the Snow
Lorry drivers now have more parking spaces near Peterborough to choose from after Extra MSA completed a £1.3m building project.
Scania has collaborated with British mountain biker and Red Bull athlete Matt Jones in a stunt which saw him soar through the split-second opening between two moving self-driving trucks.
International development organisation Transaid is calling on supporters from across the transport and logistics industry to saddle up for its next cycle challenge, pedalling 217km from London to the Isle of Wight, between 14-17 May 2026.
Renault Trucks has unveiled new versions of the Renault Trucks E-Tech T - the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 585 and the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780 - which can travel up to 600 km on a single charge and are available to order now.
The RHA has appointed Brian Beattie as its new manager of Northern Ireland Affairs.
Fleet transport insurance broker McCarron Coates has equipped its clients with an app which has delivered a 90% reduction in claims reporting times, the company revealed this week.
Over two-thirds of transport and logistics managers believe adopting AI will give companies a major competitive edge, recent research conducted by Microlise, a global technology solutions provider, has revealed.
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.
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
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.
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 picked up the Haulier of the Year Award at the 2025 Motor Transport Awards, the second time the company has collected this coveted award.
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
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
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 ...
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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.
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 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
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.
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.
Knowles’ group company Masters Logistical has signed a three-year contract with British Sugar, building on its longstanding partnership with the manufacturer.
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.