August 2022

Kinaxia plans to standardise its operating process and complete the rebranding of its 13 transport companies next year, following a refinancing deal back in March which cleared a £42m debt. Chief executive Simon Hobbs (pictured left with CFO Ben Warrillow) told MT the restructure was a “massive step forward” and would better connect its group of family-run businesses while maintaining their entrepreneurship, agility and customer focus. A new transport management system will be piloted in the North West from next […]

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HMRC is warning businesses that import goods that they only have a few weeks left to move across to the UK’s new streamlined customs system. Import declarations must be submitted through the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) from 1 October this year when it takes over from the Customs Handling Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system for import declarations. HMRC is writing to all declarants and traders affected by the change to urge them to access the help available now […]

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Councils are urging the government to change the law and force all HGV drivers to use specialist satnavs and prevent “major disruption” to local communities. The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents councils in England and Wales, said villages were being blighted by incidents where lorries have blocked streets and crashed into bridges as a result of driving down routes not suitable for their size or weight. It cited incidents that have occurred this year, including a Tesco truck blocking […]

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Couriers believe smart motorways are more dangerous than not taking enough rest, according to a survey. The Courier Support Survey, conducted by Courier Exchange, found 40% of courier firms put smart motorways as the greatest risk to health and safety, followed by not enough rest on long journeys (37%) and excessive stress and workplace pressure (27%). The results came after Tory leadership contender Rishi Sunak said he would ban new smart motorways from being built. Sunak said: “Smart motorways are […]

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Yogurt and milk firm Muller has been accused of excessive rota demands among its HGV drivers who have now gone out on strike in a row over employment terms. The company did not respond to motortransport.co.uk’s requests for comment, but the Unite union said 70 truckers at its Stonehouse factory in Gloucestershire had begun a series of strikes after accusing Muller of reneging on an agreement it made earlier this year. The staff, responsible for delivering milk, flavoured milk and […]

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Family-run Lloyds Transport in Tamworth has joined Palletforce, restarting its network operations after a 15 year break. The company recently opened a second depot in Halesowen and joining the pallet network is part of a continuing growth strategy as it seeks to expand its customer base. Lloyds MD Martin Lloyd said: “Our customers have been increasingly asking us if we are able to transport single pallet loads, and by partnering with Palletforce we can now provide them with a service […]

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Fleet management and leasing firm Zenith delivered a record turnover of £589m in the year ending 31 March 2022, up 20% on the £491m in 2021. It said it had also achieved its best ever adjusted EBITDA of £78.2m, which was a 27% increase on the previous year. Zenith said its results reflected growth across all its business areas, as well as delivery against its strategy to drive the widespread adoption of EVs. Tim Buchan, chief executive at Zenith, said: […]

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Administrators appointed to handle the affairs of haulage and freight forwarding firm Cargo Worldwide (UK) said the trading premises of the east London business had been cleared of all assets and company records upon their arrival. The company entered administration on 7 June after Genesis Asset Finance appointed KBL Advisory for non-payment under a hire purchase agreement. In a report to creditors, Richard Cole and Steve Kenny at KBL said company director Junaid Ahmed had failed to provide copies of […]

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A Wrexham haulage firm has chosen to “grow its own” and launched a training academy to sprout new HGV drivers. Starting behind the wheel of a van, new employees at McCarthy Distribution will be given the opportunity to move to Class 1 level in order to drive rigids and then take on to take control of an articulated truck. The haulage and warehousing company said it liked to take things “slow and steady” and this initiative was part of a […]

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The United Pallet Network (UPN) has welcomed two new member partners into its operations, Miniclipper Logistics and STR Logistics. Miniclipper is handling the LU, WD and HP postcodes and STR Logistics in Devon and Cornwall is taking on the TQ and PL postcode areas. David Brown, UPN MD, said: “I am really pleased to be adding these excellent new members to our network. Read more PalletHigh demand for warehousing sees Miniclipper profits almost doubleways signs up STR Logistics Miniclipper looks […]

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