Logistics UK: Regulatory alignment of diesel and electric vans is long overdue

Alliance Flooring Distribution (ADL) has extended its partnership with Volvo Trucks, acquiring 11 new FH Aero 460 6×2 tractor units. The vehicles join a fleet already containing 39 Volvos, including five electric models – a rapid expansion since the customer acquired its first trucks from the marque just two years… Read more »

Plans for two brand new South West hubs have been revealed by leading logistics network, Pall-Ex Group, as it earmarks an £8 million investment for strengthening its services across the region. The South West peninsula, often known as the ‘final frontier’, has historically been one of the most challenging delivery… Read more »

Persistently high fuel prices and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty continue to shape operating conditions for logistics companies across the European continent. For fleets operating cross‑border services and long‑haul routes, volatile energy costs and tight delivery schedules allow little tolerance for unplanned disruption. Against this backdrop, Continental has published a new White… Read more »

Dublin-based Harris Group, the UK and Ireland’s leading commercial vehicle distributor, has announced the promotion of Andrew Dickinson to Marketing Director, underlining both the company’s ambitious growth plans and its commitment to developing the next generation of leadership talent. A key part of the future direction of the business, Dickinson… Read more »

Long-distance household moves are not just about packing boxes. They are a logistics exercise. From vehicle choice and load planning to route timing and safe handling, every stage affects how securely goods travel from one property to another. When furniture, appliances, and personal items are being transported across the UK,… Read more »

The RHA (Road Haulage Association) is calling on transport operators to help strengthen the case for fuel duty relief as increased costs put firms and jobs at risk. The Association’s managing director, Richard Smith said they need more industry insight on how reducing fuel duty would benefit operators. This could… Read more »

Fox Group, the UK construction materials, construction-focused distribution and construction services group and a portfolio company of Stellex Capital Management (“Stellex”), today announced the acquisition of DSD Construction Limited (“DSD”), a leading UK civil engineering and surfacing specialist with a strong track record delivering across highways, infrastructure and regulated sectors…. Read more »

John G Russell (Transport) Ltd, the Russell Group of Coatsbridge, Glasgow, has recently become the first Scottish customer to take delivery of its eagerly anticipated battery-powered MAN eTGX tractors.   Marking a significant landmark for the Russell Group and a major milestone for MAN Truck & Bus UK, the three… Read more »

DAF Trucks has proudly assumed the position of EV truck market leader for Q1 2026, following a positive start to the year for electric vehicle sales. The title comes off the back of the successful DAF XG and XG+ Electric launch and coveted International Truck of the Year 2026 title… Read more »