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Loss of major contract led to Lancashire haulier’s closure
Earl Transport in Accrington collapsed after almost 30 years of trading when its largest customer enforced “uneconomical” restrictions on a contract and then withheld a £156,000 payment, new documents revealed.
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Unipart selected as supply chain partner in Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor nuclear programme
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Loss of major contract led to Lancashire haulier’s closure
Earl Transport in Accrington collapsed after almost 30 years of trading when its largest customer enforced “uneconomical” restrictions on a contract and then withheld a £156,000 payment, new documents revealed.
Haul of Fame Awards gain momentum as UK drivers cast early votes, SNAP reveals
UK drivers and fleet managers have cast more than 2,000 votes since the Haul of Fame Awards voting opened on 1 December 2025, according to SNAP, which is organising the event.
French supply chain giant ID Logistics to recruit 500 staff in UK in 2026
ID Logistics is planning to recruit 500 staff in the UK this year to bolster its rapid growth in the country, reinforce existing operations and support plans to launch new logistics sites.
Unipart selected as supply chain partner in Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor nuclear programme
Supply chain, logistics and manufacturing specialist Unipart has been selected as part of Amentum’s team for Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor nuclear programme.
Freight Logistics Solutions to launch digital logistics hub in Pontypool
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Winners of BIFA Freight Services Awards 2025 revealed
Around 500 guests were present at The Brewery in London to hear ceremony host, Steve Backshall, reveal the winners of the British International Freight Association’s 2025 Freight Service Awards.
Stay ahead of the competition with self-learning AI, RHA advises
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Logistics sector calls for cool heads in Greenland row to protect UK business and international trade
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Loss of major contract led to Lancashire haulier’s closure
Haul of Fame Awards gain momentum as UK drivers cast early votes, SNAP reveals
French supply chain giant ID Logistics to recruit 500 staff in UK in 2026
Unipart selected as supply chain partner in Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor nuclear programme
Freight Logistics Solutions to launch digital logistics hub in Pontypool
Winners of BIFA Freight Services Awards 2025 revealed
Stay ahead of the competition with self-learning AI, RHA advises
Logistics sector calls for cool heads in Greenland row to protect UK business and international trade
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Loss of major contract led to Lancashire haulier’s closure
Earl Transport in Accrington collapsed after almost 30 years of trading when its largest customer enforced “uneconomical” restrictions on a contract and then withheld a £156,000 payment, new documents revealed.
French supply chain giant ID Logistics to recruit 500 staff in UK in 2026
ID Logistics is planning to recruit 500 staff in the UK this year to bolster its rapid growth in the country, reinforce existing operations and support plans to launch new logistics sites.
Unipart selected as supply chain partner in Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor nuclear programme
Supply chain, logistics and manufacturing specialist Unipart has been selected as part of Amentum’s team for Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor nuclear programme.
Freight Logistics Solutions to launch digital logistics hub in Pontypool
Freight Logistics Solutions (FLS) is set to expand its operations with a modern, technology-led logistics hub, aimed at meeting growing demand for digitally-enabled, locally-delivered logistics services across the UK, the company has announced.
Kings Heavy Haulage acquired by Groupe Capelle
French abnormal load transport specialist Groupe Capelle has acquired Bristol-based Kings Heavy Haulage, in a move aimed at strengthening its presence in the UK.
TIP Group seals deal with MAN for 1,800 electric and diesel trucks
Truck rental specialist TIP Group has signed a deal with MAN Truck & Bus for the delivery of up to 600 diesel and electric vehicles per year over a period of three years.
Pegasus Grab Hire strengthens management control with AssetGo
Pegasus Grab Hire has strengthened management control and increased customer confidence since switching to AssetGo’s vehicle and driver compliance management software, the company said this week.
“Disappointing” performance triggered senior management overhaul, Boughey Distribution annual results reveal
Boughey Distribution delivered a “disappointing performance” thanks to lower than expected storage levels and throughput rates, kicking off a major overhaul of the senior management team, according to its latest annual results.
Amazon trials drone flights from Darlington hub ahead of Prime Air launch this year
Amazon has started drone flights out of its Darlington fulfilment centre, with the city set to become the first location in the UK to launch Prime Air later this year.
Expect Distribution promotes HR chief Amy Russell to board
Expect Distribution’s head of human resources Amy Russell has been promoted to board director.
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Loss of major contract led to Lancashire haulier’s closure
Earl Transport in Accrington collapsed after almost 30 years of trading when its largest customer enforced “uneconomical” restrictions on a contract and then withheld a £156,000 payment, new documents revealed.
MT Transport and recycling firm sold for more than £3.5m
The pre-pack sale of a West Midlands metals recycler and its transport division just before Christmas cost its purchaser £3.6m, the administrator has confirmed.
Circle Express’ purchaser says firm can “thrive”
The new owner of Circle Express said all 158 jobs at the air freight specialist were saved when it bought the firm out of administration just before Christmas.
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Haul of Fame Awards gain momentum as UK drivers cast early votes, SNAP reveals
UK drivers and fleet managers have cast more than 2,000 votes since the Haul of Fame Awards voting opened on 1 December 2025, according to SNAP, which is organising the event.
Winners of BIFA Freight Services Awards 2025 revealed
Around 500 guests were present at The Brewery in London to hear ceremony host, Steve Backshall, reveal the winners of the British International Freight Association’s 2025 Freight Service Awards.
Stay ahead of the competition with self-learning AI, RHA advises
Companies now investing in self-learning AI will have a distinct competitive advantage, boosting their efficiency, resilience and speed of response to both challenges and opportunities, which could make the difference between success and failure.
Logistics sector calls for cool heads in Greenland row to protect UK business and international trade
Logistics UK is urging politicians on both sides of the Atlantic to take a measured approach to trading negotiations to protect global supply chains and prevent the creation of inflationary measures.
Leyland Trucks launches search for 21 new apprentices
Leyland Trucks is on the hunt for 21 apprenticeship candidates, after kicking off its application process for its 2026 intake, with places available for automotive, facility and maintenance engineers, technicians and business professionals.
Ellerman City Liners launches express service connecting UK ports to Baltics
Ellerman City Liners has launched a new short-sea shipping service connecting the UK with the Baltics and the Benelux region, marking the first-of-its-kind route for the company in the region.
RHA launches compliance guidance for van operators across UK
The RHA has launched the RHA Van Standard, a new best-practice compliance guide designed to support van operators navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
OnRoute reopens refurbished Swindon Truckstop
Swindon Truckstop, which has undergone a major refurbishment, is now open, OnRoute Truckstops has announced.
M3 lorry blaze sparked by lithium-ion batteries
A major lorry fire on the M3 this week that fully closed part of the motorway for most of the day was caused by lithium-ion batteries igniting, according to the fire service.
Iveco launches Essex parts distribution facility
Iveco has opened a parts distribution centre (PDC) in Witham, Essex with an aim of decreasing the fulfilment times for key replacement parts.
Interviews
“Fleets won’t switch until TCO and profit stack up — here’s how to make it work”
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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
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From turbulence to turnaround: Life after Charlie Shiels at ArrowXL
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Opinion
We’ll need more than derisory grants to electrify our 26-tonne-plus HGV fleet
For UK operators, the decision to transition from their existing internal combustion engine (ICE) fleets to electric alternatives is shrouded in uncertainty. A good example of this is the derisory £18m grant allocated to operators who are considering the procurement of electric trucks.
Europe’s used truck market has come of age - what it means for UK hauliers
As UK hauliers face rising costs, persistent driver shortages and new CO₂-linked road charges for European operations from 2026, 2025 marked a turning point in Europe’s used truck market — offering British fleets a clearer, more strategic path to renewal
Customs changes demand urgent digital shift for freight operators
International freight businesses must urgently modernise customs systems to meet incoming UK and EU regulatory changes, including ICS2 Phase 3, France’s ELO requirements, and enhanced HMRC transparency measures, warns Derry Bros customs manager Sarah-Louise Murray.
Connectivity: The key to driverless HGVs
As the UK pushes towards connected and autonomous freight, it is the resilience of our data networks, not just the vehicles themselves, that will determine success.
Contracts
DX and Rhenus strike up partnership for two-person home delivery services
DX has taken over Rhenus Logistics’ two-person home delivery services in the UK and Ireland after the two businesses formed a strategic partnership.
CitySprint builds on Wickes contract success
CitySprint has extended its partnership with home improvement retailer Wickes until the end of 2027.
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.
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