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northstarr: How Stuart Godman is charting a new course for logistics
After transforming the fortunes of the Pallet-Track network, chief executive Stuart Godman has launched a new logistics group bringing together transport, warehousing, and technology. He tells Tim Wallace why he believes the future lies in connecting specialist businesses rather than simply building bigger operators
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Logistics UK training helps plug EV technician skills gap
Whilst the number of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles (EV) has hit record rates, they are not being trained quickly, resulting in an increasing shortfall of qualified EV technicians, predicted to reach 43,000 by 2035, Logistics UK is warning.
Davies Turner joins Northern Sea Route container service
Davies Turner is to offer a new full-container-load service between China and the UK via the Northern Sea Route, with containers arriving at Felixstowe for onward distribution by road across the UK and Europe.
DX boosts dangerous goods services across mainland UK
DX Group is expanding its dangerous goods capability across mainland UK, allowing customers to move a wider range of products through its parcel and pallet networks.
Logistics UK training helps plug EV technician skills gap
Whilst the number of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles (EV) has hit record rates, they are not being trained quickly, resulting in an increasing shortfall of qualified EV technicians, predicted to reach 43,000 by 2035, Logistics UK is warning.
Davies Turner joins Northern Sea Route container service
Davies Turner is to offer a new full-container-load service between China and the UK via the Northern Sea Route, with containers arriving at Felixstowe for onward distribution by road across the UK and Europe.
DX boosts dangerous goods services across mainland UK
DX Group is expanding its dangerous goods capability across mainland UK, allowing customers to move a wider range of products through its parcel and pallet networks.
Inside Browns: How the £24m haulier is building a smarter business
From AI-powered customer service and a bespoke transport management system to a waiting list of drivers, Browns Distribution is using better data to sharpen its operation and support continued growth
British Crane Truck Operator Challenge returns for second year
The hunt is once again on to find the country’s most skilled crane truck operative after Huddersfield Mac’s Truck Group launched its inaugural event in 2025.
ArrowXL points to mileage improvements with route planning tech
ArrowXL said it had reduced fleet mileage by around 13% after using AI-driven route planning software by Descartes and cutting manual processes.
NI policy lead appointed at Logistics UK
Logistics UK has recruited Brenda Maguire as its Northern Ireland policy lead, operating out of its Belfast office.
Aztek empire grows with new fleet additions
Aztek Logistics has invested in three new 18-tonne MAN trucks, a TGX cab and nine new trailers following a period of sustained growth.
Logistics UK training helps plug EV technician skills gap
Davies Turner joins Northern Sea Route container service
DX boosts dangerous goods services across mainland UK
Inside Browns: How the £24m haulier is building a smarter business
British Crane Truck Operator Challenge returns for second year
ArrowXL points to mileage improvements with route planning tech
NI policy lead appointed at Logistics UK
Aztek empire grows with new fleet additions
Operator news
Davies Turner joins Northern Sea Route container service
Davies Turner is to offer a new full-container-load service between China and the UK via the Northern Sea Route, with containers arriving at Felixstowe for onward distribution by road across the UK and Europe.
DX boosts dangerous goods services across mainland UK
DX Group is expanding its dangerous goods capability across mainland UK, allowing customers to move a wider range of products through its parcel and pallet networks.
ArrowXL points to mileage improvements with route planning tech
ArrowXL said it had reduced fleet mileage by around 13% after using AI-driven route planning software by Descartes and cutting manual processes.
Aztek empire grows with new fleet additions
Aztek Logistics has invested in three new 18-tonne MAN trucks, a TGX cab and nine new trailers following a period of sustained growth.
Union recognition for fuel tanker drivers at Scottish airport
Tanker drivers employed by North Air who supply fuel to airlines operating at Prestwick airport in Scotland have gained union recognition.
Carlsberg Britvic refreshes fleet with 57 new delivery trucks from Bevan Group
Carlsberg Britvic is taking delivery of 57 new 26-tonne rigid trucks from bodybuilder Bevan Group as it updates its UK distribution fleet.
DPD agency labour costs questioned over sick pay and pension provisions
Questions have been raised this week over whether recruitment agencies supplying temporary workers to DPD have adequately accounted for statutory sick pay and pension contributions in their charge rates.
UK truck fleet numbers rise by more than 1,000 over past month, MT Fleet Data reveals
The number of licensed trucks in the UK increased by 1,138 over the past 28 days, rising from 390,168 to 391,306, according to the latest research by MT Fleet Data.
Pallet-Track links Walsall FC with Midlands Air Ambulance charity
Pallet-Track has helped bring Walsall FC and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) together in a new partnership for the 2026-27 season, extending the logistics firm’s support for the lifesaving charity.
Sky high diesel costs fuelling operators’ anxiety
There is mounting anxiety among fleet operators over the prospect of further and significant diesel price rises as the US-Iran conflict drags on and concerns are growing costs could remain stubbornly high for years.
Administration watch
Surrey aggregates specialist in administration
Woking-based muck away and aggregates haulier Atlas Bulk Carriers has become the latest company in the industry to succumb to administration.
Grenfell blamed for collapse of South East construction operator
One of the biggest construction haulage and plant hire firms in the London area collapsed after building works were halted following the Grenfell Tower fire, resulting in projects being delayed or abandoned.
Administrators appointed to Morecambe’s JM Gorry
Long-established Lancashire haulier JM Gorry & Son has entered administration after more than 50 years of trading following the death of its MD.
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Logistics UK training helps plug EV technician skills gap
Whilst the number of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles (EV) has hit record rates, they are not being trained quickly, resulting in an increasing shortfall of qualified EV technicians, predicted to reach 43,000 by 2035, Logistics UK is warning.
British Crane Truck Operator Challenge returns for second year
The hunt is once again on to find the country’s most skilled crane truck operative after Huddersfield Mac’s Truck Group launched its inaugural event in 2025.
NI policy lead appointed at Logistics UK
Logistics UK has recruited Brenda Maguire as its Northern Ireland policy lead, operating out of its Belfast office.
Industry welcomes new logistics minister to help rejuvenate economy
The creation of a dedicated minister for logistics is a reflection of the critical role the industry can play in cranking up the UK economy, according to business groups.
Workplace safety starts from the ground up, says Logistics UK
With 47% of logistics and transport professionals reporting musculoskeletal disorders, Logistics UK is emphasising the importance of creating a safe working environment – starting from the ground up.
Sky high diesel costs fuelling operators’ anxiety
There is mounting anxiety among fleet operators over the prospect of further and significant diesel price rises as the US-Iran conflict drags on and concerns are growing costs could remain stubbornly high for years.
OilMaxx strengthens regional coverage with new North East depot
Fuel supplier OilMaxx has expanded its footprint in England and opened a depot in Middlesbrough, offering customers commercial bulk fuels, HVO and AdBlue.
Border security ‘failing’ hauliers after four stowaways escape lorry in UK layby
The RHA has criticised attempts by French and British border security to catch stowaways after suspected clandestine entrants were filmed scrambling out of a truck roof in an Essex layby.
RTX Scotland 2026 returns with expanded hall and two full days
Road Transport Media’s RTX Scotland is back for 2026 with a bigger footprint, two full exhibition days and enhanced catering, as show director Vic Bunby responds directly to exhibitor and visitor feedback from a successful inaugural event.
Harworth inks deal with “key logistics operator” for last-mile DC at Gateway 36, Barnsley
Property developer and land regeneration business Harworth Group has signed an agreement with an unamed logistics operator which will see the group develop a 30,700sq ft facility at Gateway 36, Barnsley.
Interviews
Inside Browns: How the £24m haulier is building a smarter business
From AI-powered customer service and a bespoke transport management system to a waiting list of drivers, Browns Distribution is using better data to sharpen its operation and support continued growth
northstarr: How Stuart Godman is charting a new course for logistics
After transforming the fortunes of the Pallet-Track network, chief executive Stuart Godman has launched a new logistics group bringing together transport, warehousing, and technology. He tells Tim Wallace why he believes the future lies in connecting specialist businesses rather than simply building bigger operators
Palletline 2.0: managing an evolution
Carl Moore talks to Steve Hobson about growth, technology and the future of the UK’s leading pallet network
No room for error: why HVO is keeping Formula 1 moving
F1 is chasing net zero by 2030, but logistics partner DHL says operational reality is shaping the journey. At Silverstone, MT heard why battery-electric trucks are not yet the answer for one of the world’s most demanding logistics operations
“Don’t take us for granted”: Fletcher’s bid to put logistics centre stage
Ben Fletcher believes transport and logistics has become a victim of its own success. Since taking over as chief executive of Logistics UK last December, he has been listening to operators across the country as he makes the case for an industry he insists deserves a bigger voice in delivering ...
RHA launches Wellbeing Charter to put people first
RHA MD Richard Smith talks to Andy Salter about his plan to put people and wellbeing at the heart of road haulage.
‘There’s no blank chequebook’ - DX sets out post-buyout strategy
Now under private ownership, DX chief executive Ian Truesdale is pursuing disciplined growth, focusing on integration, efficiency and selective investment. Tim Wallace reports
From vans to trucks: the Dash Express journey
Paul Dash has helped grow Dash Express from a small South West van firm into a multi-depot logistics operation with a turnover topping £25m. Partnerships with APC Overnight and, more recently, Palletways have expanded the business into parcels, pallets and heavy trucks, while keeping the company’s hands-on, family-led approach.
Opinion
The transport office, not the cab: where AI actually earns its keep in road transport
Almost everything written about AI in road transport is about the vehicle. Autonomous braking, telematics, route optimisation that promises to shave miles off a manifest. That work matters. It also has very little to do with where the unpaid hours in a haulage business actually go, which is the office ...
The consignor’s responsibility does not end at the depot gate
Safe transport depends on more than the driver’s checks. Consignors, loaders and operators must share accurate information about the load, vehicle and journey before it leaves the site.
Beyond the co-operative model: How connected networks can help independent operators grow
For decades, independent logistics operators have been the backbone of the UK’s supply chain. They know their local markets, build long-term customer relationships and deliver the flexibility that many larger organisations struggle to match.
One AI agent could end logistics data chaos
There’s no question that our global supply chain is powered by data. Increasingly intelligent technology solutions pull, analyse and act on this massive amount of information from a multitude of sources.
Contracts
DHL Supply Chain takes over ProCook logistics contract
DHL Supply Chain has secured a contract to manage ProCook’s retail and e-commerce logistics operations as the kitchenware retailer looks to support further growth.
Contract expansion for Evri with fulfilment partner
Evri has signed a new two-year contract with 3PL and e-commerce fulfilment specialist Haul&Store.
DX wins extended Viking deal after service gains
DX and Viking UK have expanded their partnership with a multi-year contract that sees the logistics firm take responsibility for all next-day deliveries for the workplace supplies distributor.
AIT the final piece of the jigsaw for Kidsaw
AIT Home Delivery has won a final mile distribution contract with children’s furniture brand Kidsaw following a chance meeting at The Furniture Show earlier this year.
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