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Property consultancy appointed at 79-acre business park
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (286+ words) The Yorkshire industrial property and logistics team of property consultancy, Knight Frank, has been appointed to market over 230, 000 sq ft of newly vacant space at Humber Enterprise Park, in Brough, outside Hull. Knight Frank has been appointed by landlord Citivale…...
Truck dealer RH Commercial Vehicles returns to profit despite market headwinds
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (350+ words) Nottinghamshire-based RH Commercial Vehicles returned to profit in 2025 after a difficult prior year, helped by a recovery in new vehicle sales and continued growth in its aftersales business. The commercial vehicle dealer, which operates seven sites across the Midlands and…...
Tritax Big Box completes "199m logistics asset sale
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (165+ words) Tritax Big Box has completed the disposal of a portfolio of six logistics assets to EQT Real Estate in a transaction valued at "199m. The deal forms part of the FTSE-listed logistics real estate investor's strategy to recycle capital and increase…...
William Stobart investment arm seals two acquisitions, boosting turnover to "400m | The Business Desk. com
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (10+ words) Deals follow March takeover of EV Cargo Solutions and Distribution...
Microlise profits slide as transport tech firm ramps up investment drive | The Business Desk. com
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (12+ words) Fleet software specialist warns of softer 2026 performance amid increased strategic spending...
East Midlands Airport sees strong rebound in cargo volumes | The Business Desk. com
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (18+ words) Freight volumes have surged back above pre-pandemic levels, driven by rising demand, new operators and expanded infrastructure...
Distributor expands its processing capacity with logistics hub purchase
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (232+ words) Likewise Group plc, a Birmingham-based UK floor coverings distributor, has acquired a distribution hub in Leeds for "3m. Tony Brewer, chief executive of Likewise, explained the freehold purchase will assist the company's capacity for processing imported products from abroad. He added:…...
Jobs secured at haulage company with pre-pack sale out of administration | The Business Desk. com
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (216+ words) Insolvency & restructuring specialists Currie Young have helped to save jobs for a Stoke on-Trent haulage and logistics company following its pre-pack sale to R D Transport (Stoke). A statement from Currie Young said the sale completed swiftly following the appointment…...
Maersk takes 411, 470 sq ft warehouse at Gateway 4 Doncaster
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (59+ words) The Business Desk. com Maersk takes 411, 470 sq ft warehouse at Gateway 4 Doncaster - Kelling Group CEO predicts double digit growth as profits soar - Global health innovators selected for Isle of Man challenge - Chinese brand is UK's best selling car in March,…...
William Stobart investment arm acquires Midlands logistics business
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (274+ words) An investment vehicle led by logistics specialist William Stobart has acquired the UK managed transportation and contract logistics division of Midlands transport business, EV Cargo Solutions and Distribution, for an undisclosed sum. Knutsford-based WS Holdco said the transaction represents a…...