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Road Transport Expo is back with a bang this June!
Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025 will be welcoming industry visitors later this month for its biggest, boldest show to date.
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Process begins for two new freight ferries serving Northern Isles
Two new freight flex vessels serving the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick route will bring improved capacity and faster speeds according to the Scottish government, which has launched a procurement process.
Government sets out new vision for ports as freight traffic projected to soar
Freight traffic at UK ports is forecast to grow by more than five million tonnes over the next decade and by 33m tonnes by 2050, according to the government.
Stan Robinson fined for entrance gate worker injury
Stan Robinson Distribution has been prosecuted and fined £6,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when a wrought iron entrance gate fell on him at its Stafford site.
Road Transport Expo is back with a bang this June!
Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025 will be welcoming industry visitors later this month for its biggest, boldest show to date.
Process begins for two new freight ferries serving Northern Isles
Two new freight flex vessels serving the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick route will bring improved capacity and faster speeds according to the Scottish government, which has launched a procurement process.
Government sets out new vision for ports as freight traffic projected to soar
Freight traffic at UK ports is forecast to grow by more than five million tonnes over the next decade and by 33m tonnes by 2050, according to the government.
Stan Robinson fined for entrance gate worker injury
Stan Robinson Distribution has been prosecuted and fined £6,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when a wrought iron entrance gate fell on him at its Stafford site.
New name for fuel card provider as it hits 40
Fuel card firm International Diesel Services is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new name and a pledge to double the number of truck dedicated sites in its network.
Lightfoot recruits new chief revenue officer
Fleet tech specialist Lightfoot has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of David Savage as its chief revenue officer.
Jail for drunk lorry driver four times over the limit
An HGV driver who was almost four times over the drink drive limit has been given a nine-month prison sentence.
D&D Transport relocates as company grows
Midlands-based D&D Transport has moved to new premises as part of an expansion programme.
Road Transport Expo is back with a bang this June!
Process begins for two new freight ferries serving Northern Isles
Government sets out new vision for ports as freight traffic projected to soar
Stan Robinson fined for entrance gate worker injury
New name for fuel card provider as it hits 40
Lightfoot recruits new chief revenue officer
Jail for drunk lorry driver four times over the limit
D&D Transport relocates as company grows
Operator news
Stan Robinson fined for entrance gate worker injury
Stan Robinson Distribution has been prosecuted and fined £6,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries when a wrought iron entrance gate fell on him at its Stafford site.
D&D Transport relocates as company grows
Midlands-based D&D Transport has moved to new premises as part of an expansion programme.
ArrowXL targets new business development manager
ArrowXL has appointed Sarah Hadingham to be its new Midlands business development manager.
Haulage helps drive up Maxi Caledonian’s turnover as MD looks to exit
Maxi Caledonian saw revenues increase by 2.7% last year, thanks largely to operations within its haulage and warehousing division.
Alan Moody retires as chairman from Moody Logistics
Moody Logistics’ chairman, Alan Moody, has stepped down from the role following a lifetime of service to the family business.
Demand for night time deliveries set to increase, Palletline London predicts
Palletline London is preparing to reap the benefits of increased night time deliveries in London, as pedestrianisation initiatives in the capital gather momentum, general manager Ucal McLeod said this week.
Whistl takes delivery of 60 Renault T-Range tractors in £6m deal
Mail, parcels and e-fulfilment specialist Whistl is renewing part of its tractor fleet with 60 new Renault T-Range units in a deal worth over £6m.
Maxi Haulage takes the Freeway to improve fleet management
Maxi Haulage is using a “transformational” system from Freeway Fleet Systems as part of a digitisation programme to eliminate paper, the company has revealed.
Dutch operator Samskip launches container service from Port of Blyth to Rotterdam
Dutch multimodal transport player Samskip has launched a new shortsea container service calling at the Port of Blyth in Northumberland, with the aim of boosting multimodal connections between the UK and key European trade hubs and strengthening the company’s presence in north east England.
Meachers Global Logistics and broadband provider toob extend partnership for three years
Supply chain specialist Meachers Global Logistics and full fibre broadband provider toob have renewed their strategic partnership for a further three years.
Administration watch
Pennies in the pound for creditors of North West freight forwarder
Trade companies owed money by a collapsed freight forwarder in Bolton could be lucky to get back just 2p in the pound, according to latest estimates by its administrator.
Administrator says Grimsby haulier’s problems linked to MAN engine issue
The administration of Transafe Logistics in Grimsby was connected to its sister company’s financial challenges brought about by serious mechanical problems across its MAN fleet, according to insolvency experts.
Sale of Ashville Aggregates collapsed at 11th hour
Ready mixed concrete supplier Ashville Aggregates and Concrete was on the verge of being sold before its funder withdrew from the offer and the business collapsed into administration, Leonard Curtis has confirmed.
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Industry news
Road Transport Expo is back with a bang this June!
Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025 will be welcoming industry visitors later this month for its biggest, boldest show to date.
Process begins for two new freight ferries serving Northern Isles
Two new freight flex vessels serving the Aberdeen to Kirkwall/Lerwick route will bring improved capacity and faster speeds according to the Scottish government, which has launched a procurement process.
Government sets out new vision for ports as freight traffic projected to soar
Freight traffic at UK ports is forecast to grow by more than five million tonnes over the next decade and by 33m tonnes by 2050, according to the government.
New name for fuel card provider as it hits 40
Fuel card firm International Diesel Services is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new name and a pledge to double the number of truck dedicated sites in its network.
Lightfoot recruits new chief revenue officer
Fleet tech specialist Lightfoot has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of David Savage as its chief revenue officer.
Jail for drunk lorry driver four times over the limit
An HGV driver who was almost four times over the drink drive limit has been given a nine-month prison sentence.
Alan Moody retires as chairman from Moody Logistics
Moody Logistics’ chairman, Alan Moody, has stepped down from the role following a lifetime of service to the family business.
Logistics “unstoppable force” for economic growth, says roads minister
The UK logistics sector “lies at the heart of government’s plan for change” and is an “unstoppable force for economic growth”, according Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads, during her keynote address at Logistics UK’s inaugural annual conference, at the QEII Conference Centre in London today (4 June).
Lymm Truckwash granted planning permission for site expansion
Family-owned Lymm Truckwash has been granted permission to expand its facility by 50%, with the addition of two more wash bays.
Geotab and Vitality launch platform that rewards safe driving
Connected vehicle solution specialist Geotab has teamed up with health and wellness expert Vitality to reward fleet drivers who set high safety standards.
Interviews
DHL - ‘There’s a realistic possibility that the phase-out date for diesel trucks will be pushed back…’
Saul Resnick, chief executive of DHL Supply Chain UK and Ireland, insists that although the industry’s journey to net zero needs a clearer road map, he’s never felt more positive about his company’s future
The sad story of how Culina lost 230 years of management experience in a matter of months
Motor Transport caught up with Glyn Davies recently and amongst other things the subject of Culina came up. Davies was quite clearly upset and disappointed by what had taken place last year. In his view there were a number of ill-judged decisions which undermined the hard work and commitment of ...
Certas Energy invests in renewable fuels with target to supply 1bn litres of HVO
Certas Energy is the UK’s largest independent distributor of fuel and lubricants in the UK, with a diverse customer base spanning rural residential customers, small, medium and large businesses and farms. It has specialist sector teams for marine, fuel retailing and lubricant customers and, in the road transport sector, Certas ...
MTA Low Carbon winner JLP wants to take the high road to zero emissions
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) picked up the Motor Transport Low Carbon Award for the third time in the last seven years in 2024.
Vaculug Sustainability Forum hears about truck and tyre manufacturers’ journey toward net zero
Tyre retread specialist Vaculug held its fourth Sustainability Forum at the British Motor Museum in October, bringing together operators, suppliers and leading experts to discuss the UK’s road to net zero emissions.
GXO and RHA outline the roadmap for driver safety and welfare in free to watch webinar
Motor Transport in association with leading 3PL GXO held a webinar in October to discuss the vital issue of how the road transport industry should be handling the recent influx of new drivers to ensure they are properly prepared for life on the road.
A New Era for renewable fuel supplies dawns in Essex
The use of renewable fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to cut carbon emissions from diesel trucks now rather than waiting for battery electric vehicles to develop into a more practical solution is becoming increasingly popular.
‘SMEs are in a massive hole over electric but the approach is too blinkered’
Chris Clowes, executive director of global logistics consultancy, SCALA, considers the ways other countries are tackling HGV fleet decarbonisation, and the lessons operators can learn from a domestic market still claiming record numbers of casualties
Opinion
Government response to border checks on fresh produce questions “farcical”
This week’s parliamentary session with biosecurity and animal welfare minister Baroness Hayman regarding the industry’s questions in relation to the proposed introduction of plant health border checks for fresh produce and plants was incredibly disappointing. It represented yet another painful example of the government’s failure to understand the critical issues ...
Four myths about AI in transportation and logistics
AI’s transformative influence on the transportation and logistics industry is significant, however, there are still many misconceptions that need addressing. This is common for new technology. Change can be challenging, and while it is an incredible tool that has helped businesses streamline operations, cut costs and improve efficiency, it will ...
Strike deal to secure professional drivers visa-free travel on international work
Concerns about the impact of rules restricting the time people can spend in the EU are growing in the transport sector as enforcement nears.
How AI will shape the sector's future
To mark MT’s 120th anniversary, we asked leading figures from the road transport world to predict how the industry might look 120 years from now. Here, Paul Sanders, chairman of the Associaton of Pallet Networks, gives us his thoughts
Contracts
Knowles Logistics lands four-year deal with FMCG supplier Atlante
Knowles Logistics has renewed its contract with foodservice supplier Atlante for another four years.
Unipart on cloud nine following Sky contract extension
Unipart has won a three-year contract extension with Sky to continue delivering services and solutions to its customers.
Prolog Fulfilment extends partnership with Luna Daly bodycare brand
Prolog Fulfilment has extended its partnership with Luna Daly, building on a two-year partnership with the body care brand which has seen a 100% increase in direct-to-consumer sales (DTC).
IPP lands exclusive supply chain deal with Tayto Snacks
Wooden pallets pooler IPP has signed an exclusive supply chain agreement with Irish food brand firm Tayto Snacks.
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