2+ hour, 40+ min ago  (357+ words) By Chris Tindall15 May 2026 William Stobart's investment company WS Holdco has returned to the acquisition trail and snapped up Walkers Transport Holdings and Madex Logistics. It said these acquisitions marked a significant milestone in its strategic growth journey and helped strengthen…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (547+ words) Warrington-based haulier John K Philips has been bought in a pre-pack sale by its directors, just one week after calling in the administrators, in a move that has saved jobs and protected smaller creditors. In a statement the company said…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago  (355+ words) White glove logistics specialist Am World Group has expanded its UK transport and fulfilment capability with the acquisition of Berkshire-based carrier Crossflight. Announcing the deal, Am World said the move is designed to broaden service capability across transport, mailing and…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (320+ words) Knowles Logistics has added a DAF LF Electric truck to its fleet, along with six new tractor units. The LF is the 11th electric vehicle operated by the company and will be utilised on collection and delivery routes supporting local pallet…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (420+ words) Danish logistics giant A. P. Moller-Maersk is leasing a major distribution unit at Gateway 4, Doncaster in a move aimed at boosting its'logistics and distribution capabilities in the region. The deal, which was signed in just seven days, sees Maersk lease a'411, 470sq ft…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (660+ words) UK fleet operators are becoming less concerned about cargo theft despite continuing high incident rates and sharply rising losses, according to new research from Geotab. The survey of more than 3, 500 fleet managers across seven European countries found that 55% of UK…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (304+ words) South West haulage firm Massey Wilcox saw revenues and profits increase last year, but it cautioned that a shortage of skilled drivers and a crumbling road network was making the job harder. The company, which operates out of bases in…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (462+ words) Motor Transport's Fleet Data analysis reveals Evri, Tesco and Turners are the fastest-growing operators among the UK's top ten truck fleets, with Evri's 38. 2% expansion driven by last year's DHL e Commerce acquisition. The top ten now control 19. 5% of UK trucks…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (412+ words) William Stobart's investment vehicle WS Holdco has acquired EV Cargo Solutions and Distribution, the transportation and contract logistics division of EV Cargo, in a move aimed at boosting operational efficiencies, cross-selling opportunities and organic growth. The purchase sees the transfer…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (520+ words) XPO Logistics has signed a long term logistics partnership with high street retailer Boots with a brief to support the'integration of its supply chain, leverage new technologies to boost customer visibility, and drive sustainable efficiencies. Since March 2024, XPO has been…...