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The Pallet Network appoints Michael Conroy as Chief Executive Officer

The Pallet Network (TPN) has announced the appointment of Michael Conroy as its new Chief Executive Officer. Underpinned by his 30 years’ experience in express distribution, including CEO roles at Palletforce, EV Cargo and Kinaxia Logistics, Michael’s leadership will be instrumental in driving TPN’s strategic vision forward. That includes driving operational efficiencies across the network, […]

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Three Group Solutions completes private 5G network to power next generation smart port operations

Three Group Solutions has completed the deployment of a private 5G network across Hutchison Ports’ UK operations at the Port of Felixstowe, Harwich International Port and London Thamesport, creating one of the most advanced industrial connectivity platforms in the country. The new network provides ultra reliable, high capacity and low latency connectivity to support large […]

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Transpac GRIs fail to prop up under-pressure container spot freight rates

It was a relatively flat week for pricing on the major deepsea box shipping trades, with a scheduled mid-week general rate increase (GRI) failing to lift container spot rates on the headhaul eastbound transpacific route. Tuesday saw the implementation of a range of transpacific GRIs, of $1,000-$3,000 per 40ft. However, the Shanghai-Los Angeles leg of […]

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Trilogy Logistics acquires Circle Express

Trilogy Logistics has bought the business and assets of Circle Express out of administration saving all 158 jobs at the UK logistics firm and bringing it under new ownership. Circle Express appointed Dean Watson and Paul Stanley of Begbies Traynor as Joint Administrators on 19 December. The Administrators immediately sold the business and assets and […]

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Tritax London Logistics Fund and WFS sign agreement for new built-to-suit facility at LHR

Tritax London Logistics Fund (TLLF) has signed a 20-year lease on a new built-to-suit air cargo facility at London Heathrow with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), specialists in air cargo, passenger and ground handling, and part of the SATS Group. The cross-docked 122,400 sq ft facility, which is subject to planning consent, will be built on […]

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UK freight and logistics sector welcomes Heathrow decision

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the news that the government has made a decision in favour of one of the two schemes put forward earlier this year to expand Heathrow Airport and deliver a third runway. Steve Parker, BIFA director general said: “I realise that this is just the first step in […]

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UK HGV driver shortage: where are we now?

The UK’s HGV driver shortage has been a recurring headline for several years. But where does it stand as we enter 2026? Find out in our HGV driver update here. The UK’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver shortage has been a recurring headline for the past few years, with the crisis peaking in the wake […]

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UK Logistics Week 2026: Powerful collaboration brings the entire logistics supply chain together

In a landmark strategic move set to fundamentally reshape the UK logistics exhibition landscape, between 30 June to 2 July 2026, the UK logistics supply chain will converge like never before across two leading Midland venues – the NEC Birmingham and NAEC Stoneleigh to create UK Logistics Week — the UK’s annual destination for logistics […]

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Unipart and KBR forge strategic partnership to transform defence sector

Unipart and KBR have announced a new strategic partnership bringing together the two businesses’ world-class capabilities to deliver innovative and resilient solutions for the defence industry. The partnership combines Unipart’s expertise in supply chain management, logistics, and digital solutions with KBR’s deep-rooted experience in systems engineering, programme management, and defence operational support. The official signing […]

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