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MT ArticleWestons 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.
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MT ArticleGrenfell 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.
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MT ArticleStaffordshire 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).
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MT ArticleAIT 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.
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MT ArticleElddis 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.
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MT ArticleRT 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.
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MT ArticleSouthern 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.
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MT ArticleMarshall’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.
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MT ArticlePalletline 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.
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MT ArticleDHL 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.
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MT ArticleLancashire 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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MT ArticleChanging market hits beverage fleets
The number of trucks operated by brewers, vintners and their logistics suppliers has fallen by 6.1% over the past year, figures from MT Fleet Data reveal. Not only that, the number of trailers has fallen by 13.2% over the same period.
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MT ArticleMenzies Aviation’s “greed” could see Gatwick flights grounded as tanker drivers threaten strike action
Gatwick refuelling tanker drivers and operators employed by Menzies Aviation on the Shell contract are being balloted for strike action over pay, in a move which could ground hundreds of flights out of Gatwick, Unite is warning.
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FCZ ArticleM&S to roll-out ten new DAF XD electric trucks across core operations
M&S and its transport subsidiary Gist have commenced the roll-out of ten new DAF XD Electric tractor units, marking a significant next step in the retailer’s transition from electric truck trials to scaled zero tailpipe emission operations.
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MT ArticleScottish haulier spends £640,000 boosting insulated trailer fleet to meet growing demand
Scottish freight and haulage operator Northwards is investing £640,000 expanding its insulated trailer fleet to meet rising demand for salmon exports from Shetland.
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MT ArticleTMA Haulage faces loss of operator licence over “cynical and fraudulent” tachograph scam
A Somerset haulage firm is facing the loss of its operator’s licence after Western Traffic Commissioner Kevin Rooney found its director repeatedly used a former employee’s digital tachograph card to conceal drivers’ hours offences.
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MT ArticleAdministrators 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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MT ArticleTesco drivers’ strike action threat amid pay dispute
More than 3,000 HGV drivers and warehouse workers at Tesco are being balloted for strike action in a row over pay that a union threatened would leave store shelves empty.
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MT ArticleContract expansion for Evri with fulfilment partner
Evri has signed a new two-year contract with 3PL and e-commerce fulfilment specialist Haul&Store.
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MT ArticleS&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.