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Union condemns alleged UPS plan to replace employed drivers and slash workforce
UPS confirmed it was “evaluating options” for its UK business after a union claimed it was planning to outsource all its drivers, resulting in swathes of job losses.
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The former chef putting service at the forefront of logistics
Both careers require you to remain calm under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment, so when former chef Tieron Gordon decided to hang up his oven gloves for a life on the road he already had many of the skills needed.
e-commerce volumes remain resilient despite economic headwinds, says Diamond Logistics
Same-day delivery specialist Diamond Logistics has challenged the notion that economic uncertainty leads to a sharp decline in retail activity after significantly outperforming expectations this year.
London must go Dutch to clean up van and truck fleets
London needs a ‘Dutch-style’ zero emission zone preventing diesel freight vehicles from entering, because the city is falling behind on electrification, according to environmental campaigners.
Union condemns alleged UPS plan to replace employed drivers and slash workforce
UPS confirmed it was “evaluating options” for its UK business after a union claimed it was planning to outsource all its drivers, resulting in swathes of job losses.
The former chef putting service at the forefront of logistics
Both careers require you to remain calm under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment, so when former chef Tieron Gordon decided to hang up his oven gloves for a life on the road he already had many of the skills needed.
e-commerce volumes remain resilient despite economic headwinds, says Diamond Logistics
Same-day delivery specialist Diamond Logistics has challenged the notion that economic uncertainty leads to a sharp decline in retail activity after significantly outperforming expectations this year.
London must go Dutch to clean up van and truck fleets
London needs a ‘Dutch-style’ zero emission zone preventing diesel freight vehicles from entering, because the city is falling behind on electrification, according to environmental campaigners.
Heavy vehicle rental firm collapses into administration
St Albans and Iver-based plant and vehicle rental firm Gradewell Plant & Haulage has entered administration after HM Revenue & Customs served a winding-up petition on it.
Ireland’s Toga signs up to Pallet-Track
Dublin-based Toga Freight Group has joined Pallet-Track in order to expand its next-day delivery service into Great Britain.
Lorry rollover incident stirs up fatality fears
The British Concrete Transport Association (BCTA) said it was working with local authorities and supporting residents after a concrete mixer rolled over in Lincolnshire and demolished a garden wall.
The Dash Group fetches Brian Fisher for group commercial role
Family-run business The Dash Group has appointed Brian Fisher as its group commercial manager.
Union condemns alleged UPS plan to replace employed drivers and slash workforce
The former chef putting service at the forefront of logistics
e-commerce volumes remain resilient despite economic headwinds, says Diamond Logistics
London must go Dutch to clean up van and truck fleets
Heavy vehicle rental firm collapses into administration
Ireland’s Toga signs up to Pallet-Track
Lorry rollover incident stirs up fatality fears
The Dash Group fetches Brian Fisher for group commercial role
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Union condemns alleged UPS plan to replace employed drivers and slash workforce
UPS confirmed it was “evaluating options” for its UK business after a union claimed it was planning to outsource all its drivers, resulting in swathes of job losses.
e-commerce volumes remain resilient despite economic headwinds, says Diamond Logistics
Same-day delivery specialist Diamond Logistics has challenged the notion that economic uncertainty leads to a sharp decline in retail activity after significantly outperforming expectations this year.
Ireland’s Toga signs up to Pallet-Track
Dublin-based Toga Freight Group has joined Pallet-Track in order to expand its next-day delivery service into Great Britain.
The Dash Group fetches Brian Fisher for group commercial role
Family-run business The Dash Group has appointed Brian Fisher as its group commercial manager.
Howard Tenens builds revenues in property but fails to move in distribution
Revenues in Howard Tenens’ warehousing and distribution division were static last year, as it strove to address a challenging economy by reviewing customer supply chains and seeking out efficiencies.
THG Fulfil helps cosmetic company drive direct-to-consumer growth
THG Fulfil, a provider of automation-driven courier management solutions has partnered with cosmetic firm Dr Wolff Group to act as merchant of record (MOR) on its Shopify sites in the UK and US.
Unipart wins seven-year BMW Group contract
Unipart has been awarded a seven-year contract by BMW Group to provide production logistics services within the final assembly at the Mini plant in Cowley, Oxfordshire.
Pall-Ex Group signs brand agreement with Italian Pallet Network
Pall-Ex said it had secured the continued development of its brand in Italy after signing a 20-year license and partnership deal with Italian Pallet Network, the firm that manages Pall-Ex Italia.
Ewals Cargo Care buys fellow Dutch firm Vos Transport Group
European logistics provider Ewals Cargo Care has acquired Dutch company Vos Transport Group, creating a business with 3,500 employees and annual revenues of €850m (£734.3m).
Yodel owner slashes HGV driver jobs
Yodel has cut 60 lorry driver roles in a bid to become a “locker-first service”, according to the GMB union.
Administration watch
Heavy vehicle rental firm collapses into administration
St Albans and Iver-based plant and vehicle rental firm Gradewell Plant & Haulage has entered administration after HM Revenue & Customs served a winding-up petition on it.
Workington’s J R Dixon ceases trading
North West haulier J R Dixon is in liquidation, with an estimated total deficiency of more than £339,000.
Welsh haulier closes down with loss of 30 jobs
Steel transport specialist Sunhill Transport in Deeside has closed down after more than 50 years, amid recent soaring fuel costs.
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The former chef putting service at the forefront of logistics
Both careers require you to remain calm under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment, so when former chef Tieron Gordon decided to hang up his oven gloves for a life on the road he already had many of the skills needed.
London must go Dutch to clean up van and truck fleets
London needs a ‘Dutch-style’ zero emission zone preventing diesel freight vehicles from entering, because the city is falling behind on electrification, according to environmental campaigners.
Heavy vehicle rental firm collapses into administration
St Albans and Iver-based plant and vehicle rental firm Gradewell Plant & Haulage has entered administration after HM Revenue & Customs served a winding-up petition on it.
Lorry rollover incident stirs up fatality fears
The British Concrete Transport Association (BCTA) said it was working with local authorities and supporting residents after a concrete mixer rolled over in Lincolnshire and demolished a garden wall.
The unbeatable logistics at the heart of World Cup 2026
As the World Cup kicks off and everyone’s gaze turns to North America, there is only one goal for the thousands of people involved in the logistics – ensuring the competition runs smoothly.
Certas invests in its HGV bunkering network
Certas Energy is spending £1.5m to upgrade and redevelop its HGV refuelling bunker estate across its UK network.
New reporting rules for councils aim to end pothole scourge
Councils will lose a third of their highways funding unless they demonstrate publicly how well they repair their roads and show what they are doing to avoid short-term fixes, under tough new rules.
Hutchinson competes in UK motorcycling championship with Prometeon support
Tyre firm Prometeon is sponsoring the Hutchinson Transport motorcycle racing team in the UK national No Limits Racing CB500 championship.
Transport support firm overhauls business thanks to government-funded management course
A Leicestershire-based transport consultancy has credited a 12-week leadership programme for growing its business by 15% and transforming its productivity.
Interviews
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.
Martin Willmor’s vision for DHL Supply Chain: strategy, challenges and growth targets
Returning to DHL at a pivotal moment, new UK&I CEO Martin Willmor lays out a focused five-point strategy - spanning growth sectors, transport reform, major startups and property investment - to steer the business confidently through a shifting economy
John Lewis cutting emissions today and in the future with the best technology available
The John Lewis Partnership’s fleet manager has cut transport emissions in half since 2018 by switching 500 trucks to bioCNG and trialling electric vehicles, achieving a major milestone by purchasing the company’s final diesel vehicle this year.
Hydrogen a viable option in a future multi-fuel zero carbon landscape
The HydraB group is targeting hydrogen pricing of £8/kg to 9/kg to achieve total cost of ownership parity with diesel equivalents, as CEO Harry Bowcott explains how an integrated approach across vehicle manufacturing, fuel production and infrastructure can simplify hydrogen adoption for fleet operators.
Malcolm Logistics looks for customer support for next steps on sustainability journey
Malcolm Logistics picked up the Haulier of the Year Award at the 2025 Motor Transport Awards, the second time the company has collected this coveted award.
Opinion
Baxter Freight launches 28 graduate roles to help tackle NEET crisis
Logistics operator Baxter Freight has created 28 graduate roles with structured training and mentoring as part of its response to the UK’s growing NEET challenge. The firm says 37% of recent hires are under 24, with five graduate recruits already progressing to leadership positions.
An operator knows in a week. The money never asks
When KleanDrive entered administration, it had working technology and real customers. What it didn’t have was investment backing that valued operator judgement over financial hunches. One fleet operator explains why firms with proven kit keep failing, and why the industry keeps losing suppliers it claims to want.
Insurance two-year rule blocks 87% of HGV jobs for newly qualified drivers
Investigation reveals no major fleet insurer can provide actuarial evidence for the two-year licence restriction that excludes newly qualified HGV drivers from most operator policies, despite commercial fleet premiums rising 8% in a year when personal motor insurance fell 10%.
HGV driver market still broken despite reform efforts
A joint industry report reveals the UK HGV driver market remains structurally flawed, with insurance barriers and poor data visibility preventing newly qualified drivers from entering the workforce—even as demand shows early signs of recovery.
Contracts
Unipart wins seven-year BMW Group contract
Unipart has been awarded a seven-year contract by BMW Group to provide production logistics services within the final assembly at the Mini plant in Cowley, Oxfordshire.
Pall-Ex Group signs brand agreement with Italian Pallet Network
Pall-Ex said it had secured the continued development of its brand in Italy after signing a 20-year license and partnership deal with Italian Pallet Network, the firm that manages Pall-Ex Italia.
Sweet deal for IPP with Swizzels contract extension
Pallet pooler IPP has renewed its contract with sweet firm Swizzels, taking the long-standing partnership to over 17 years.
Primeline Group crunches ten-year deal with Tayto Snacks
Primeline Group has signed a multi-million euro warehousing and distribution agreement with Tayto Snacks, building on a long-standing partnership between the two companies.
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