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Culina launches international division as it reshapes business following rebrand
Culina has launched a new international logistics division and made two senior leadership appointments as it begins the next phase of its move to bring its former subsidiary businesses together under one identity.
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Operators face changing demand as businesses warn of capacity crunch
Almost four in five UK businesses expect demand to outstrip their available capacity within two years, raising questions over how supply chains will respond to growth, according to research commissioned by DHL Supply Chain.
730 km a day, without owning a depot charger
Dutch transport operator Egala is running 20 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks on international routes covering 420–730 km a day, without its own dedicated charging infrastructure. How is that possible?
Hauliers ‘extremely concerned’ over A83 Rest and Be Thankful closure plan
Hauliers are calling for an alternative to the proposed four-year closure of the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful, warning that relying on the Old Military Road (OMR) and a traffic-light-controlled convoy system would cause major disruption to businesses and communities across Argyll and Bute.
Operators face changing demand as businesses warn of capacity crunch
Almost four in five UK businesses expect demand to outstrip their available capacity within two years, raising questions over how supply chains will respond to growth, according to research commissioned by DHL Supply Chain.
730 km a day, without owning a depot charger
Dutch transport operator Egala is running 20 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks on international routes covering 420–730 km a day, without its own dedicated charging infrastructure. How is that possible?
Hauliers ‘extremely concerned’ over A83 Rest and Be Thankful closure plan
Hauliers are calling for an alternative to the proposed four-year closure of the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful, warning that relying on the Old Military Road (OMR) and a traffic-light-controlled convoy system would cause major disruption to businesses and communities across Argyll and Bute.
Two shared depot chargers bring in €10,000 a month for haulier
An electric truck charger doesn’t have to sit idle just because the truck is out working. One haulier is bringing in more than €10,000 (£8,400) a month by letting other operators use two of its depot charging points, according to Depotcharge.
Culina launches international division as it reshapes business following rebrand
Culina has launched a new international logistics division and made two senior leadership appointments as it begins the next phase of its move to bring its former subsidiary businesses together under one identity.
Fowler Welch profits halve as inflation and employment taxes drive up costs
Culina subsidiary Fowler Welch saw pre-tax profit more than halve in 2025 as higher labour and warehouse costs eroded margins, despite an increase in revenue.
Great Bear falls into the red as rising costs and lost contracts bite
Great Bear Distribution reported a pre-tax loss of £13.2m in 2025 after battling rising operating costs, underutilised warehouse capacity and the loss of customer contracts during the year.
End of an era as Culina retires iconic Stobart and Great Bear brands in major rebrand
Iconic haulage brands, including Eddie Stobart, Great Bear and Fowler Welch, are set to disappear as parent company Culina Group brings its logistics businesses together under a single banner.
Operators face changing demand as businesses warn of capacity crunch
730 km a day, without owning a depot charger
Hauliers ‘extremely concerned’ over A83 Rest and Be Thankful closure plan
Two shared depot chargers bring in €10,000 a month for haulier
Culina launches international division as it reshapes business following rebrand
Fowler Welch profits halve as inflation and employment taxes drive up costs
Great Bear falls into the red as rising costs and lost contracts bite
End of an era as Culina retires iconic Stobart and Great Bear brands in major rebrand
Operator news
730 km a day, without owning a depot charger
Dutch transport operator Egala is running 20 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks on international routes covering 420–730 km a day, without its own dedicated charging infrastructure. How is that possible?
Two shared depot chargers bring in €10,000 a month for haulier
An electric truck charger doesn’t have to sit idle just because the truck is out working. One haulier is bringing in more than €10,000 (£8,400) a month by letting other operators use two of its depot charging points, according to Depotcharge.
Culina launches international division as it reshapes business following rebrand
Culina has launched a new international logistics division and made two senior leadership appointments as it begins the next phase of its move to bring its former subsidiary businesses together under one identity.
Fowler Welch profits halve as inflation and employment taxes drive up costs
Culina subsidiary Fowler Welch saw pre-tax profit more than halve in 2025 as higher labour and warehouse costs eroded margins, despite an increase in revenue.
Great Bear falls into the red as rising costs and lost contracts bite
Great Bear Distribution reported a pre-tax loss of £13.2m in 2025 after battling rising operating costs, underutilised warehouse capacity and the loss of customer contracts during the year.
End of an era as Culina retires iconic Stobart and Great Bear brands in major rebrand
Iconic haulage brands, including Eddie Stobart, Great Bear and Fowler Welch, are set to disappear as parent company Culina Group brings its logistics businesses together under a single banner.
Dorset haulier Chase Freight acquires Transplus
Chase Freight has acquired APC Network member Transplus Limited and invested in 12 new trailers with dual-branded livery to mark its growing partnership with Pallet-Track network, the company has announced.
Americold Whitchurch sees profit hit by rising costs and bad debts
Americold Whitchurch saw pre-tax profit fall 54% to £1m in 2025 as higher management charges, outsourcing costs, bad debts and share-based payments put pressure on margins.
Former Yodel business slashes losses and boosts volumes under InPost
InPost Delivery Network, the former Yodel parcel delivery business, shaved its pre-tax loss by 81% in 2025, as it continued to integrate operations following its takeover by Polish parcel locker giant InPost last year.
Pallet volumes and hub fees boost Pallet-Track profit
Pallet-Track’s revenue jumped by almost 10% in 2025, while pre-tax profit rose 15% and adjusted EBITDA leapt 34%, driven by growing pallet volumes and increasing network delivery activity.
Administration watch
Clugston Distribution files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Clugston Distribution Services has filed papers in court notifying its intention to appoint an administrator.
Iconic Scottish haulier James S Hislop closes its doors
The Scottish Borders-based haulier James S Hislop (Haulage Contractors) has ceased trading after 38 years in business.
Telford haulage company in administration
Telford Transport Solutions, a West Midlands transport, 3PL and fulfilment specialist employing around 70 people, has entered administration.
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Operators face changing demand as businesses warn of capacity crunch
Almost four in five UK businesses expect demand to outstrip their available capacity within two years, raising questions over how supply chains will respond to growth, according to research commissioned by DHL Supply Chain.
Hauliers ‘extremely concerned’ over A83 Rest and Be Thankful closure plan
Hauliers are calling for an alternative to the proposed four-year closure of the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful, warning that relying on the Old Military Road (OMR) and a traffic-light-controlled convoy system would cause major disruption to businesses and communities across Argyll and Bute.
Road Pricing Coalition warns against fragmented approach to future motoring taxes
Seven trade associations have joined forces to call for commercial road users to be involved in shaping future motoring-tax reforms, warning that declining fuel-duty revenues could lead to unnecessary costs and complexity for businesses.
South West Truck & Van showcases latest Iveco range at Bristol event
South West Truck & Van (SWTV) bought IVECO’s national MY26 Roadshow to Leigh Court on the outskirts of Bristol last week where customers gained first-hand experience of the latest generation of IVECO vehicle
Scania launches £73.9m test track in Södertälje, Sweden
Scania has officially opened its new research and development proving ground at a special inauguration ceremony.
Industry responds to Welsh Government plans to tackle M4 congestion around Newport
The RHA and Logistics UK gave a mixed response this week to the Welsh Government’s recently announced plans to tackle congestion on the M4 around Newport.
Government wants to “strengthen supply chains” in face of shocks, says Logistics Minister
“Recent events, both at home and abroad” have shown how critical the logistics sector is to the success of the UK, logistics minister Keir Mather told business leaders at an event held by the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) in the House of Lords.
Logistics UK brings Transport Manager conference online this November
Logistics UK is making its Transport Manager 2026 conference series more accessible via its Virtual Transport Manager event, in response to demand which has seen venues filling quickly.
Operators warned of legal implications as bridge strikes set to rise
A law firm is urging operators to consider the wider legal ramifications of a bridge strike as the numbers are predicted to double this month.
Kilimanjaro to Coast: My Tanzanian Transaid adventure
From the foothills of Kilimanjaro to the shores of the Indian Ocean, 21 transport and logistics companies joined forces to raise £200,000 for Transaid — here’s what the K2C Challenge really felt like from the saddle.
Interviews
Fagan & Whalley: We learnt the hard way on Newport
The acquisition of Alan R Jones & Sons proved a painful lesson for Fagan & Whalley, but joint MD Sam Fagan says the South Wales deal has delivered the platform the family haulier wanted as it looks to build its network and navigate a changing market
“We’ve got a lot of catching up to do”: NX sets out UK growth ambition
NX Group UK and Ireland MD Steve Williams reveals plans to double the operation to £200m revenue and 600 staff within five years
BIFA chief on freight crime, Brexit borders and sector collaboration
From sophisticated cargo fraud and post-Brexit ENS requirements to record training uptake and long-term port investment, BIFA director general Steve Parker sets out the pressures and opportunities shaping UK freight forwarding — and why working together remains the sector’s strongest asset.
“AI will disrupt haulage and create a new breed of operator…”
Microlise chief technology officer Dean Garvey-North warns that the biggest threat to established hauliers could come from new businesses built around artificial intelligence from day one
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
Opinion
When spare HGV capacity is actually worth filling
Accepting a backload can look like an easy commercial win, but mileage, waiting time and repositioning can erode its value fast. Dumitru Martînov of Houlvek sets out a practical framework for smaller fleets and owner-drivers to assess whether an additional load genuinely stacks up.
Why the AI tools your office buys quietly die
Plenty has been written about the big implementation that disappoints. The system goes in, the project is signed off, and the operation takes a year to catch up with it. That is a real problem and it deserves the attention.
Late payment is an unsecured loan your biggest customer takes without asking
The Commercial Payments Bill addresses a real problem, but it will not help your cashflow this quarter. Harvey Dhillon, ACMA CGMA, explains what the legislation actually proposes, why haulage is structurally exposed, and which operational disciplines deliver results now — before Parliament acts.
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 ...
Contracts
Hutchinson Transport wins second distribution deal with Univar
Hutchinson Transport has landed another UK distribution contract with Univar Solutions after impressing the chemicals distributor with its performance on an existing agreement.
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.
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