Collett & Sons Ltd has played a central role in delivering and installing 6 Super Grid Transformers (SGTs) for National Grid’s Yorkshire GREEN project, a major infrastructure upgrade that will boost Yorkshire’s high-voltage electricity network and support the flow of clean energy across the region. Collett successfully completed the transport and… Read more »
DAF XF Electric, Radius Group and David Watson Transport team-up for Norway Christmas tree move to Trafalgar Square
DAF Trucks was privileged this week to support Radius Group’s management of Norway’s gifted Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, supplying a zero-emissions DAF XF Electric 4×2 tractor unit for the final leg of the journey into London, operated by long‑standing delivery partner David Watson Transport. The operation honours a decades‑long tradition while showcasing how… Read more »
New 350 Tonne Greiner Girder Bridge System Deployed On Long-Term Contract
The deployment marks a key milestone in our ongoing investment in innovative, engineered heavy transport solutions. The GE contract was first mobilised in June 2025, with Collett delivering large power transformers from GE’s Stafford facility to Ellesmere Port. To meet the growing demands of this project, we invested in the… Read more »
The Beating Heart of the North: Perth Depot’s Overnight Network Revolution
One year on, M&H Carriers’ Perth depot has transformed its regional trunking operations, expanded its reach into Fife, and strengthened delivery connections across Scotland. One of Scotland’s leading delivery and logistics firms, M&H Carriers, is marking the first anniversary of its Perth depot by celebrating a year of exceptional growth… Read more »
Collett Delivers 441 Wind Turbine Components to North Kyle Wind Farm
Collett & Sons Ltd, a leading UK name in specialist wind turbine transport logistics, has successfully completed all deliveries to North Kyle Wind Farm, located in East Ayrshire, Scotland. With a total of 441 components transported to build 49 Vestas V136 turbines, North Kyle marks the third-largest wind farm transport… Read more »
Reshuffle – RHA ready to work with new ministers to help deliver growth
Major ministerial changes can cause short-term uncertainty for our sector, but we also view them as an opportunity to broker new longer-term relationships and reinvigorate our advocacy work. The Prime Minister has shuffled the deck following the Deputy Prime Minister’s resignation, which means familiar faces moving on and new faces… Read more »
Bullet Express appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Bullet Express, one of the UK’s fastest-growing transport, supply chain logistics, worldwide freight management and storage businesses has appointed Grant Donald as Chief Operating Officer. Grant, who joins the leadership team and the Board of Directors, will assume responsibility for the operational oversight of Bullet Express and a broad range… Read more »
Nationwide Platforms announces haulage partnership with WS Specialist Logistics in the North of England and Scotland
Nationwide Platforms, the UK’s leading provider of powered access solutions, has entered into a new multi-year partnership with WS Specialist Logistics to oversee its haulage operations across the North of England and Scotland. Effective from October 2025, the agreement will see Nationwide Platforms’ existing HGV fleet and drivers from nine… Read more »
Collett Moves Six 158 Tonne Engines Through Dublin in a Multi-Stage Transport Project
Collett & Sons, a leading name in heavy transport logistics, has completed the delivery of six 158-tonne diesel engines from Dublin Port to Orion Business Park, North Dublin for a well-respected global project freight forwarder. This operation exemplifies Collett’s expertise in handling complex heavy transport projects with precision and logistical… Read more »
Haulage and Plant Hire Business Divests with Support from HSBC UK
Worksop-based Explore is bolstering its position in the UK transport and rail plant sectors with the divestment of its Civil Plant and Tool Hire division using an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK. Select Plant Hire has acquired the Civil Plant and Tool hire segment of the business, leaving Transport… Read more »
