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MT ArticleWest Yorkshire haulier latest to fall into administration
Wakefield operator C&L Transport Services has entered administration after a creditor attempted to wind up the business.
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MT ArticleWoodside and dealer eStar put the wow factor into Actros handover
Woodside has taken delivery of 15 Mercedes-Benz Actros with ProCabins from eStar Truck & Van – the largest ProCabin order in the haulier’s history.
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MT ArticleSale of South Yorkshire recycling firm ‘ongoing’
Administrators handling the affairs of Booth Transport said it was in the process of pursuing a sale of the business and had received “a range of bids” for the Rotherham haulier.
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MT ArticleEuropa brand refresh marks resilience after mistakes as CEO says Iran attack “necessary”
Europa Worldwide Group has marked its 60th anniversary with a brand reboot described by its owner and chief executive as “a pivotal moment” for the logistics business.
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MT ArticleWaterland Private Equity acquires majority stake in Palletways with plans to drive European growth
Dutch private equity firm Waterland has acquired a majority stake in Palletways for an undisclosed sum, in a move aimed at driving the network’s next phase of European expansion.
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MT ArticleGrays Transport (Derbyshire) fights for future after loss of major contracts
Ripley-based family firm Grays Transport (Derbyshire), which specialises in furniture delivery, has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, following the loss of major contracts due to key customers falling into administration.
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MT ArticleDearth of DVSA examiners in Solent region exacerbating HGV driver shortage, MTAG warns MPs
The Maritime and Transport Action Group (MTAG) has written to MPs warning of the severe shortage of DVSA examners and the resulting decline in HGV testing capacity across the Southampton and Portsmouth region.
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MT ArticleA Davies Transport invests in 15 Volvo FH Aeros for nationwide pallet operations
West Yorkshire family firm A Davies Transport has taken delivery of 15 new Volvo FH Aeros, which are replacing similar models from a different brand.
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MT ArticleHome delivery costs customers’ time and retailers’ money, InPost research reveals
Consumer trust in home delivery is eroding thanks to an unreliable service, which is creating “parcel anxiety” among customers, as well as wasting hours of their time, according to a report by locker giant InPost.
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MT ArticleMaritime Transport officially opens Northampton Strategic Rail Freight Interchange
Maritime Transport has officially opened its Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at Segro Logistics Park Northampton.
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MT ArticleCo-op appoints Andy Wilmot as group supply chain and logistics director
Former AF Blakemore & Son director Andy Wilmot has taken on the role of Co-op UK group supply chain and logistics director, succeeding Derek Furnival, who will leave the retailer in June after 30 years of service.
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MT ArticleXPO extends contract with Joseph Joseph to include global forwarding from China
XPO Logistics has extended its contract with Joseph Joseph to oversee the kitchenware product supplier’s global forwarding from China to XPO’s warehouse in Rugby, Warwickshire.
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MT ArticleGeopost’s global surge overshadows UK parcel slowdown
Geopost defied challenging economic headwinds in 2025 to deliver steady sales and a 5% increase in global parcel deliveries, with over 2.2 billion parcels handled worldwide during the year, according to its latest annual results.
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MT ArticleWJ Bennett & Son calls in administrators
Hampshire-based family haulage firm WJ Bennet & Son has fallen into administration.
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MT ArticleTurnover and profits up at Pall-Ex
Pall-Ex saw revenue and profits increase last year, despite what it described as a price sensitive market and challenging economic conditions.
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MT ArticleNotts haulage firm lodges intention to appoint administrator
A Nottingham-based haulage firm established more than 40 years ago has filed an intention to appoint administrators.
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MT ArticleOcado to axe 1,000 jobs under restructure plan
Ocado boss Tim Steiner said “a significant number” of jobs will be lost as part of a major restructure.
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MT ArticleAmazon reaches for Zenith with fleet support contract
Zenith has won a contract to provide maintenance, repair and fleet support services to Amazon’s delivery service partner (DSP) programme.
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MT ArticleLaw Distribution appoints David McGuire as finance director
Haydock-based Law Distribution has promoted David McGuire to the role of finance director to strengthen its leadership team.
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MT ArticleEvri boosts growth with thousands of ‘community courier’ jobs
Evri Group will deliver over 3,700 new workers with a focus on local courier roles, after data showed higher customer satisfaction towards those that did regular rounds and knew their towns well.