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From third-party logistics to own-account operators Motortransport.co.uk has it covered: we report on all 3PLs, from DHL Supply Chain to Eddie Stobart Logistics, and from XPO Logistics to Wincanton. We also cover the UK home delivery and parcels market from Royal Mail to DPD and from Hermes to Yodel. We have all the latest news from own-account operators, including Tesco Distribution, Travis Perkins, Bidvest and the latest developments from pallet networks including Palletways and Pall-ex.

Batrums injects new fizz into trailer livery

October 19, 2023 Chris Tindall

Bartrums has put two new Aspall Cyder-liveried trailers out on the roads in support of its multi-million pound contract with the drinks brand. Built to a premium specification, the Lawrence David pillarless curtainsiders feature LED lighting, a rear roof air diffuser, a front air deflector and additional storage compartments. Read more Tremayne Johnson, operations director […]

Mark Stewart collapse led to loss of 41 jobs, administrator reveals

October 19, 2023 Chris Tindall

The closure of Lincolnshire’s Mark Stewart International Transport led to 41 staff losing their jobs, according to its administrator. The North Killingholme, Grimsby haulier specialised in ferry trailer movement and hauling services and employed 46 staff, with an international licence authorising a total of 50 HGVs out of its Immingham operating centre. However, according to […]

Bullet Express in management buyout

October 19, 2023 Chris Tindall

Bullet Express has been acquired in a management buyout led by its MD John McKail, just days after announcing it had launched a new air cargo transport service. The company said the multi-million pound deal was backed by Panoramic Growth Equity and Maven Capital Partners. Its founders, cousins David McCutcheon and Gary Smith, will step […]

XPO secures three year exclusive transport deal with Ryze Hydrogen

October 18, 2023 Carol Millett

XPO has won an exclusive three year contract to transport clean hydrogen in the UK and Ireland for Ryze Hydrogen, after impressing the company with its experience and technical expertise. As the sole transport provider of hydrogen in the UK and Ireland, XPO is helping to write the National Occupational Standards governing the performance of […]

Humber haulier Mark Stewart moves to appoint administrators

October 17, 2023 Carol Millett

Humber-based haulier Mark Stewart Limited is in the process of calling in the administrators, the company told MT today (17 October). The family firm, which is based in North Killingholme, has posted a notice to appoint administrators. The applicant behind the move is Bibby Financial Services, which holds a charge over the company. A spokesman […]

Panther Logistics launches service offering delivery within business hours

October 17, 2023 Carol Millett

Two-person delivery provider Panther Logistics has unveiled a brand-new service enabling customers to be able to opt for deliveries within their standard business operating hours. The company’s new delivery within business hours service will enable both new and existing customers to receive deliveries between the hours of either 08:00 and 16:00 or 09:00 and 17:00 […]

Carlsberg Marston seals ten year logistics deal with pub group Stonegate

October 17, 2023 Carol Millett

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) is set to become the logistics partner for Stonegate Group, the UK’s largest pub company, under a new ten-year partnership. Under the terms of the deal, from Spring 2024, CMBC will manage all keg and cask deliveries to Stonegate Group’s extensive managed estate with CMBC and Stonegate Group working together […]

Cotteswold Dairy adds six new Carrier Transicold Vector trailers to fleet

October 17, 2023 Carol Millett

Tewkesbury-based Cotteswold Dairy has taken delivery of six new temperature-controlled trailers each fitted with a Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19, alongside 12 tractor units mounted with the company’s first Eco-Drive systems. The company chose these latest additions to its fleet with the aim of reducing fuel consumption and cutting emissions. Cotteswold Dairy’s refrigerated commercial vehicle […]

Holman boosts team with senior appointments

October 17, 2023 Carol Millett

Logistics specialist Holman has made several senior appointments as it continues to expand its business, which recently saw it land a seven year fleet services contract with BT Group. Paul Probert joins the company as operations director, bringing his extensive experience in the distribution and logistics sectors to the company, after 25 years with Ryder, […]

Bullet Express launches Air Cargo Transport

October 17, 2023 Carol Millett

Bullet Express has launched Air Cargo Transport and a new beer, wine and spirits storage and transport venture, as it continues to expand its services. Air Cargo Transport, which offers road transport services for the air cargo sector, will operate from the company’s 67,000 sq ft Westway Park facility at Glasgow Airport. The launch also […]