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Wincanton’s losses double after GXO takeover
Wincanton saw its losses significantly deepen in the months following its acquisition by GXO, newly published financial figures revealed.
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Destination Zero Bridge Strikes: How Operators Can Lead the Way
Bridge Strikes continue to cause major disruption across the UK road network - and the reality is, they are all preventable.
ArrowXL acquired by French logistics firm Jacky Perrenot
ArrowXL has been snapped up by the pan-European logistics and transport business Jacky Perrenot Group.
Econ partners with Lantra to launch training programme
Highway maintenance vehicle builder Econ Engineering has set up a training programme for the wider industry in partnership with awarding body Lantra.
Destination Zero Bridge Strikes: How Operators Can Lead the Way
Bridge Strikes continue to cause major disruption across the UK road network - and the reality is, they are all preventable.
ArrowXL acquired by French logistics firm Jacky Perrenot
ArrowXL has been snapped up by the pan-European logistics and transport business Jacky Perrenot Group.
Wincanton’s losses double after GXO takeover
Wincanton saw its losses significantly deepen in the months following its acquisition by GXO, newly published financial figures revealed.
Econ partners with Lantra to launch training programme
Highway maintenance vehicle builder Econ Engineering has set up a training programme for the wider industry in partnership with awarding body Lantra.
New name for HGVC as it seeks to help clients manage logistical challenges
Training firm HGVC has rebranded as Insite to reflect what it said was a growing demand from companies to solve large-scale training.
Moment distracted lorry driver mounts pavement and collides with pedestrian
A lorry driver has been given a suspended prison sentence after he struck a 67-year-old pedestrian with his vehicle in Cheshire and sent her flying.
Spending Review a “missed economic opportunity” for transport
Major road investment is critical to keeping goods moving and unlocking economic growth, but the government’s spending review revealed a “concerning lack of priority” towards this, according to the RHA.
Most transport firms plan to absorb rising employment costs
Transport firms appear to be taking a more “moderate approach” to increased employment costs compared to other industry sectors, according to analysis by Parcelhero.
Destination Zero Bridge Strikes: How Operators Can Lead the Way
ArrowXL acquired by French logistics firm Jacky Perrenot
Wincanton’s losses double after GXO takeover
Econ partners with Lantra to launch training programme
New name for HGVC as it seeks to help clients manage logistical challenges
Moment distracted lorry driver mounts pavement and collides with pedestrian
Spending Review a “missed economic opportunity” for transport
Most transport firms plan to absorb rising employment costs
Operator news
Destination Zero Bridge Strikes: How Operators Can Lead the Way
Bridge Strikes continue to cause major disruption across the UK road network - and the reality is, they are all preventable.
ArrowXL acquired by French logistics firm Jacky Perrenot
ArrowXL has been snapped up by the pan-European logistics and transport business Jacky Perrenot Group.
Wincanton’s losses double after GXO takeover
Wincanton saw its losses significantly deepen in the months following its acquisition by GXO, newly published financial figures revealed.
Former Stobart firm announces return to profit
Logistics Development Group (LDG) – formerly Eddie Stobart Logistics – said it had been a “broadly productive year” after releasing figures showing it had returned to the black with a £19.8m pre-tax profit.
East Midlands haulage firm appoints administrator
Sutton-in-Ashfield haulage firm B Taylor & Sons has collapsed into administration, resulting in almost 100 people losing their jobs.
Davies Turner strengthens alliance with Transport Equipment Services
The haulage alliance between Davies Turner and Transport Equipment Services (TES) has taken another step forward with the addition of two Renault’s T-High trucks, recently acquired by TES, which are now in operation for Davies Turner.
Derry Bros uses AI to speed up customs processes for plants and animals
Derry Bros has harnessed AI to help streamline the movement of live animals, animal products, high-risk food and feed, and certain plant products through customs.
Kinaxia completes executive leadership team with HR director appointment
Kinaxia Logistics has appointed Kathryn Robinson as HR director, as part of a wider management team refresh, linked to the group’s drive for growth.
Geopost to showcase Locker Robots in Paris at VivaTech 2025
International parcel delivery giant Geopost is returning to VivaTech 2025, which is being held in Paris this week, to present a new selection of smart, sustainable and customer-focused delivery solutions.
Bidcorp UK places major order with Carrier Transicold for 100 trucks with engineless Syberia units
Food distribution firm Bidcorp UK has placed its first major order with Carrier Transicold for more than 100 new rigid trucks equipped with engineless Syberia units, in a move aimed at boosting fleet efficiency and cutting carbon emissions.
Administration watch
East Midlands haulage firm appoints administrator
Sutton-in-Ashfield haulage firm B Taylor & Sons has collapsed into administration, resulting in almost 100 people losing their jobs.
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.
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Industry news
Econ partners with Lantra to launch training programme
Highway maintenance vehicle builder Econ Engineering has set up a training programme for the wider industry in partnership with awarding body Lantra.
New name for HGVC as it seeks to help clients manage logistical challenges
Training firm HGVC has rebranded as Insite to reflect what it said was a growing demand from companies to solve large-scale training.
Moment distracted lorry driver mounts pavement and collides with pedestrian
A lorry driver has been given a suspended prison sentence after he struck a 67-year-old pedestrian with his vehicle in Cheshire and sent her flying.
Spending Review a “missed economic opportunity” for transport
Major road investment is critical to keeping goods moving and unlocking economic growth, but the government’s spending review revealed a “concerning lack of priority” towards this, according to the RHA.
Most transport firms plan to absorb rising employment costs
Transport firms appear to be taking a more “moderate approach” to increased employment costs compared to other industry sectors, according to analysis by Parcelhero.
Delivery firms left chasing their tails during Beyoncé gigs
Perhaps it’s all the single lanes, but Beyoncé stands accused of stopping traffic in North London after delivery firms reported longer delivery times during the megastar’s run of concerts in Tottenham.
RED Corporate Driver Training launches new electric van training module
RED Corporate Driver Training has launched new e-LCV training module to help fleets transition from diesel to electric vans.
Digital tool to monitor workshop technicians’ output launched by r2c
Software specialist r2c has launched a new online tool which logs commercial vehicle technicians’ hours against individual jobs, allowing workshops to assess the efficiency of employees, pinpoint where additional training may be needed and prevent jobs being under-estimated.
Webfleet and Dynamon team up to slash cost of fleet decarbonisation reports
Tech firms Dynamon and Webfleet have joined forces to deliver data-backed decarbonisation reports, which slash costs by up to 80% by removing the need for external consultants, the partnership announced this week.
Prioritise food and pharmaceutical resilience amidst growing threats, CCF tells government
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has today issued an urgent open letter to Daniel Zeichner MP, Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs, calling for immediate action to establish a robust food and pharmaceutical resilience plan for the UK.
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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