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Lancashire haulier McMurrays launches platform to unlock secure HGV parking
Lancashire-based McMurrays Haulage has launched a technology platform aimed at tackling the chronic shortage of secure overnight HGV parking by allowing hauliers to rent out spare spaces.
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Geopost turnover up amid demanding trading environment
Geopost’s revenue increased by 5.1% in the first half of 2026, supported by higher parcel volumes, particularly in BtoC and cross-border activity.
Iveco truck donation to improve road safety in Ghana
Iveco has helped improve road safety and driving standards in Ghana by donating a Stralis to the country’s driver vehicle licensing authority to be used as a training vehicle.
Road casualty figures reveal cars and vans cause most work-related collisions
HGV drivers could be attracting an undeserved reputation for causing collisions after new government figures showed cars and vans accounted for more than half of work-related accidents.
Geopost turnover up amid demanding trading environment
Geopost’s revenue increased by 5.1% in the first half of 2026, supported by higher parcel volumes, particularly in BtoC and cross-border activity.
Iveco truck donation to improve road safety in Ghana
Iveco has helped improve road safety and driving standards in Ghana by donating a Stralis to the country’s driver vehicle licensing authority to be used as a training vehicle.
Road casualty figures reveal cars and vans cause most work-related collisions
HGV drivers could be attracting an undeserved reputation for causing collisions after new government figures showed cars and vans accounted for more than half of work-related accidents.
Optimize joins Geotab Marketplace to expand AI fleet optimisation offering
Optimize has become an official Geotab Marketplace Order Now Partner, allowing fleet operators to purchase and deploy its AI-powered transport optimisation platform directly through the Geotab Marketplace.
Funding secured for two ground-up logistics developments
Two major logistics developments in Luton and East London have been financed, offering more than 329,000sq ft of warehousing space for last-mile operators.
European wildfires disrupting delivery networks
Businesses planning to send parcels to Europe are being warned of significant delivery disruptions due to ongoing wildfires ravaging parts of France and Spain.
Westons rolls out the barrel after opening new Herefordshire D/C
Cider maker Westons has doubled its warehousing capacity and streamlined deliveries after opening a new 43,000 sq ft distribution centre in Ledbury.
M6 Toll operator sees turnover soar after price increases
The M6 Toll owner has seen revenues increase by nearly £10m – and it’s mostly due to ramping up the price for lorries.
Geopost turnover up amid demanding trading environment
Iveco truck donation to improve road safety in Ghana
Road casualty figures reveal cars and vans cause most work-related collisions
Optimize joins Geotab Marketplace to expand AI fleet optimisation offering
Funding secured for two ground-up logistics developments
European wildfires disrupting delivery networks
Westons rolls out the barrel after opening new Herefordshire D/C
M6 Toll operator sees turnover soar after price increases
Operator news
Geopost turnover up amid demanding trading environment
Geopost’s revenue increased by 5.1% in the first half of 2026, supported by higher parcel volumes, particularly in BtoC and cross-border activity.
Westons rolls out the barrel after opening new Herefordshire D/C
Cider maker Westons has doubled its warehousing capacity and streamlined deliveries after opening a new 43,000 sq ft distribution centre in Ledbury.
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.
Staffordshire haulier Emerge signs Armed Forces Covenant
Transport and logistics provider Emerge has committed to support members of the UK military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC).
AIT Home Delivery wins delivery contract with e-bike retailer Kubbi
Northampton-based AIT Home Delivery has secured a home delivery contract with Northern Ireland-based electric bike retailer Kubbi as the start-up prepares for further growth.
Elddis Transport (Consett) grows profits despite dip in turnover
Elddis Transport increased profits in 2025 despite a slight fall in turnover, as the County Durham-based haulier offset weaker freight volumes through tight cost control, contract renewals and new business wins.
RT Keedwell losses deepen as rising costs hit haulage margins
RT Keedwell was pushed into a larger pre-tax loss in 2025 by rising driver wages, fuel prices and operating costs, which continued to squeeze margins in 2025, the company’s latest annual results have revealed.
Southern Co-op transport operation to continue unchanged following transfer to Co-op Group
Southern Co-op’s transport and distribution operation will continue to operate as normal following the retailer’s transfer into The Co-operative Group, although the operation’s long-term future will not be decided until competition regulators have completed their review of the deal.
Marshall’s Transport secures Lucart contract renewal
Worcestershire-based Marshall’s Transport has renewed its logistics contract with sustainable hygiene products manufacturer Lucart, extending a supply chain partnership that has now lasted more than seven years.
Palletline London recognised for helping foodbank support thousands of local families
Palletline London’s charitable work helping Ealing Foodbank provide thousands of parcels to local families has been recognised in the foodbank’s annual report.
Administration watch
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.
S&B Haulage enters voluntary liquidation months after recruitment drive
Leicestershire operator S&B Haulage has entered voluntary liquidation just three months after advertising for drivers following new contract wins and fleet expansion.
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Iveco truck donation to improve road safety in Ghana
Iveco has helped improve road safety and driving standards in Ghana by donating a Stralis to the country’s driver vehicle licensing authority to be used as a training vehicle.
Road casualty figures reveal cars and vans cause most work-related collisions
HGV drivers could be attracting an undeserved reputation for causing collisions after new government figures showed cars and vans accounted for more than half of work-related accidents.
Optimize joins Geotab Marketplace to expand AI fleet optimisation offering
Optimize has become an official Geotab Marketplace Order Now Partner, allowing fleet operators to purchase and deploy its AI-powered transport optimisation platform directly through the Geotab Marketplace.
Funding secured for two ground-up logistics developments
Two major logistics developments in Luton and East London have been financed, offering more than 329,000sq ft of warehousing space for last-mile operators.
European wildfires disrupting delivery networks
Businesses planning to send parcels to Europe are being warned of significant delivery disruptions due to ongoing wildfires ravaging parts of France and Spain.
M6 Toll operator sees turnover soar after price increases
The M6 Toll owner has seen revenues increase by nearly £10m – and it’s mostly due to ramping up the price for lorries.
Robust Segro results reflect UK warehouse demand
Industrial property firm Segro delivered strong half-year results with a “record level” of projects in the pipeline, driven by a continued demand for logistics space.
Fuel costs and economic uncertainty hamper logistics SMEs’ sustainability drive, survey finds
Rising fuel costs, economic uncertainty and supply chain disruption are making it harder for transport and logistics SMEs to invest in sustainability, despite most businesses remaining committed to reducing their environmental impact.
Europa Capital secures £89m green loan from HSBC
Pan-European real estate investment manager Europa Capital has secured an £89.1m green loan from HSBC UK to finance two recently developed UK logistics assets on the M1 distribution corridor.
RHA urges government to tackle HGV technician shortage through education reforms
The RHA has welcomed the government’s plans to place technical education on an equal footing with academic study, saying the reforms could help tackle the growing shortage of HGV technicians and other skilled workers across the road transport sector.
Interviews
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.
“This changes everything” - megawatt charging for long-haul passes the test
Kempower used its MCS Live Winter Days event in Norrköping, Sweden for megawatt testing of Volvo, MAN and Scania trucks. The results show heavy-duty electric HGVs are ready for real-world operations
“Fleets won’t switch until TCO and profit stack up — here’s how to make it work”
New Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith admits HGV fleets are holding off on electrification because high energy costs, standing charges, and underused infrastructure are eroding margins. But could smarter depot charging and energy management finally make electric trucks commercially viable?
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.
Opinion
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.
Net Zero Week: Where next?
On entering Downing Street, the new Prime Minister will face a myriad of competing choices and priorities. Decarbonising the commercial vehicle sector is no exception, with a long “to do” list to work through. Net Zero Week provides an opportunity to review “where next?” together with a list of priorities ...
Logistics Skills Network, Fueler Consulting and ADR Network data challenge the two-year HGV insurance convention
LSN and Fueler Consulting have published analysis of nearly three-quarters of a million HGV driver shifts, exposing the two-year licence restriction as an unsubstantiated barrier — and calling for live vacancy data, insurance transparency and a sector-wide rethink on risk.
Your new TMS went live on Monday. By Friday the planners were back on spreadsheets
Technology has never been more capable of transforming road transport. Artificial intelligence is optimising routes, warehouse systems are becoming smarter, telematics can predict maintenance before vehicles break down and your TMS promises complete visibility. Yet talk to enough fleet operators and a familiar story emerges: the software works perfectly but ...
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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