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John G Russell acquires Freightliner’s Coatbridge Intermodal Rail Terminal
Scottish logistics giant John G Russell has acquired the Coatbridge Rail Terminal from rail freight and logistics company Freightliner, as part of its wider expansion plans.
Latest news
Lostock Skip Hire welcomes first Renault Trucks
Family-run waste disposal and recycling haulier Lostock Skip Hire has taken on its first ever Renault trucks.
EV hauliers can make money from their charging infrastructure
HGV operators could earn thousands of pounds a year by using their charging infrastructure as a revenue source, an energy storage firm has claimed.
Industry welcomes Labour’s vision for ports
Logistics UK said it looked forward to working with Labour on plans to pump £1.8bn into the nation’s ports and end industrial decline, if the party was successful at the next election.
Lostock Skip Hire welcomes first Renault Trucks
EV hauliers can make money from their charging infrastructure
Industry welcomes Labour’s vision for ports
Second weekend closure of M25 coming down the road
HMT Group votes for Volvo with new FH delivery
Connected Kerb to launch smart charging public network after successful trial
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Lostock Skip Hire welcomes first Renault Trucks
Family-run waste disposal and recycling haulier Lostock Skip Hire has taken on its first ever Renault trucks.
HMT Group votes for Volvo with new FH delivery
Transport and distribution firm HMT Group has taken on seven new Volvo FH 460 Globetrotter XLs.
Food wholesaler T.Quality takes delivery of 26 bespoke rigid trucks from Fraikin
Food wholesaler T. Quality has taken delivery of the first of 26 new rigid trucks on a seven-year full-service contract hire agreement from Fraikin.
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Durham haulier becomes fifth new member to join Pallet-Track in 2024
A Durham-based logistics firm has become the fifth new member to join Pallet-Track in 2024, as part of major growth plans.
IKEA opens major distribution centre in Dublin in partnership with Wincanton and XPO
IKEA Ireland is opening a major distribution centre in Rathcoole, County Dublin today (17 April), which will be operated by Wincanton, with deliveries carried out by XPO Logistics.
Monex Group reaches finals of Welsh business awards
The Monex Group has been shortlisted along wth five other companies in the B2B Customer Commitment Award category of the Wales Business Awards 2024, sponsored by Chambers Wales.
XPO Logistics holds fourth Female Drivers Forum
XPO Logistics is holding its fourth annual Female Drivers Forum today (16 April) at the company’s national distribution centre in Crick, Northamptonshire.
Wincanton wins extensions to transport and warehouse contracts with Dobbies
Wincanton has won extended warehouse and transport contracts to provide premium home delivery, store replenishment and e-commerce services for garden centre retailer Dobbies.
Fox Group takes delivery of four new Volvo electric trucks
Family-owned Fox Group is taking delivery of four new zero tailpipe emission Volvo trucks which will be used to service a low carbon asphalt plant being constructed at its site in Leyland.
Don Valley MP visits local haulier JMS Doncaster to discuss industry challenges
Nick Fletcher, MP for Don Valley, recently visited logistics firm JMS Doncaster where he toured the facilities, met with employees, and discussed key issues impacting the local logistics industry.
Administration watch
L&M Transport (UK)’s demise prompted by pandemic’s impact
Immingham’s L&M Transport (UK) had traded successfully for more than 13 years before falling victim to the Covid pandemic, according to a creditor’s report.
CC & RJ Emerson joins growing list of hauliers in administration
Leicestershire firm CC & RJ Emerson has called in the administrators, adding to the growing list of UK hauliers falling by the wayside.
Carlton Forest 3PL forced into administration by excess warehouse capacity and rising costs
Worksop-based transport and warehousing firm Carlton Forest 3PL has gone into administration, along with subsidiary Green Forest Solutions LLP and Carlton Forest Group Holdings, after battling rising costs, falling storage rates and overcapacity in the warehousing market.
Industry news
EV hauliers can make money from their charging infrastructure
HGV operators could earn thousands of pounds a year by using their charging infrastructure as a revenue source, an energy storage firm has claimed.
Industry welcomes Labour’s vision for ports
Logistics UK said it looked forward to working with Labour on plans to pump £1.8bn into the nation’s ports and end industrial decline, if the party was successful at the next election.
Second weekend closure of M25 coming down the road
The M25 will be closed for a full weekend for a second time next month, as engineers continue with the junction 10 improvement scheme.
Connected Kerb to launch smart charging public network after successful trial
Charge point operator Connected Kerb is rolling out smart charging across its nationwide public network, following a successful government-backed trial last year.
Volvo delivers better than expected profit as demand “normalises”
Truck manufacturer Volvo’s profit fell by a smaller amount than expected in Q1 2024, as demand returns to more normal levels across a number of markets, following a strong 2023.
Obstacles to creating a shared charging network can be resolved quickly, AFP taskforce finds
Many of the challenges to creating a shared charging network could potentially be resolved quite quickly, according to research by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Brigade Electronics adds AI to its Backeye 360 camera system
Brigade Electronics has added artificial intelligence technology to its Backeye 360 camera system, which can detect the presence of humans in vehicle blind spots.
Almost all new trucks sold in 2040 to be zero-emission, European Parliament rules
The European Parliament has approved a law that will require almost all new trucks sold in 2040 to be zero-emission.
RHA launches manifesto to support hauliers operating in London
The RHA has called on the next London Mayor to appoint a freight commissioner and a freight council to ensure greater support for the haulage and coach sectors.
Transport and logistics workers least happiest, new careers index reveals
Transport and logistics professionals are the least happy workers amongst all sectors, according to the findings of the recently launched Career Happiness Index
Interviews
RHA spells out hauliers’ priorities for next general election
At its well-attended Parliamentary reception at the Palace of Westminster in January, the RHA launched its ‘Driving growth, delivering for the country’ manifesto for the next general election, widely expected to be in autumn this year.
Campeys tries the almost impossible with first steps to decarbonisation
Campeys of Selby made headlines in February 2023 when it became the first UK haulier to acquire a 19-tonne battery-electric DAF LF for its pallet network operation.
Premier Logistics bounces back by keeping control in the family
Macauley Christopher, client relationship manager at Premier Logistics (UK), is only 27 but has already been with the Coalville-based national pallet distribution and contract logistics firm for 14 years. The son of founder and MD Lee Christopher, he started young.
JS Davidson the new name on the block after almost 30 years as Chiltern Cold Storage
Formerly Chiltern Cold Storage, JS Davidson rebranded in 2022 to highlight a change in ownership and emphasise that as well as being a frozen food storage business the firm is a full service provider covering ambient and chilled distribution.
Decarbonisation, resilience and heavy investment in Europe - a Q&A with FedEx EXpress Europe
Martin Gussinklo, senior vice president of the European road network, FedEx Express Europe, answers questions from MT.
The power of networks key to the future of Farrall’s Group
Matthew Farrall has been joint MD of Farrall’s Group since June 2019 and is the third generation to take charge of the family firm, which was founded in 1956 in Chester, joined the Transport Association (TA) in 1996 and was a founder member of Palletforce in 2001.
Industry leader in complex logistics, Howard Tenens chooses its customers carefully
Gloucestershire 3PL Howard Tenens was established in 1953, and on its website says it “has grown from humble beginnings of making car crates for exporting vehicles to becoming one of the UK’s most successful privately-owned logistics companies”.
With a 90-year history behind it, Knowles looks to a bright future
A family 3PL with a 90-year history, Cambridgeshire-based Knowles Logistics recently rebranded from Knowles Transport to reflect the broadened range of services the business now offers.
Decarbonisation
White Logistics partners with HVS to trial hydrogen-fuel cell trucks
Worcestershire-based haulier White Logistics is preparing to trial a number of hydrogen fuelled trucks supplied by hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS).
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DP World drive to shift freight from road to rail sees 13,500 lorry journeys cut at Southampton hub
DP World has increased the share of freight being transported by rail from its Southampton logistics hub by two thirds - the equivalent of 13,500 lorry journeys - the company announced this week.
Sponsored content
RHA Membership for operators, professionals and businesses
You don’t have to be an operator of vehicles to join the RHA. Their membership is open to individuals, professionals and businesses operating in the sector and offers a wide range of exclusive benefits.
SPONSORED: Durite Ltd joins Safe Fleet
Durite, the UK’s leading brand in Vehicle Safety, Lighting and Auto Electrical parts for commercial vehicles and general automotive aftermarket, has been acquired by Safe Fleet, a global leader in fleet safety solutions headquartered in Belton, Missouri, USA.
Sponsored: NS Clarke Transport Ltd hails benefits of Cycle-Safe
NS Clarke Transport Ltd has backed cycle detection system Cycle-Safe, which the haulier has installed on its fleet to comply with safety legislation.
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MOTOR TRANSPORT TOP 100 2023
It’s been a difficult year for the road transport industry, but our annual survey of company performance highlights the professionalism and tenacity of operators in facing up to the challenges.
Palletways welcomes Foulger Transport and Transol Logistics into the fold
Foulger Transport and Transol Logistics have joined the Palletways pallet network.
Foulger Transport opts for Mercedes-Benz Actros
Norfolk haulier Foulger Transport has taken delivery of seven new Euro-5 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks. The units join its 100-plus strong, predominantly Daf, fleet.
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