Transport & Logistics news in the UK

An overview of news, trends and research in the Transport & Logistics industry in the UK:

Avineon Tensing and Strukton expand rail partnership Strukton and Avineon Tensing have extended their partnership.
27 February 2026
Jacobs and PA Consulting selected to head UK transport security consortium Strategic partners Jacobs and PA Consulting have been handed a four-year contract extension from the UK government to lead the National Security Science and Research programme.
18 February 2026
International trade: Bridging national strategy with regional and local execution Trade is often framed as a national policy issue, yet its success is ultimately determined locally – by businesses, ports, logistics networks, and supply chains across the United Kingdom.
27 January 2026
H&Z helps Palfinger to scale aftersales strategy for global growth Global lifting and handling company Palfinger has developed a customer-oriented aftersales strategy – focusing on digital integration, organisational structure, and profitability for sustainable grow
08 December 2025
Four key phases to increase storage capacity of warehouses Maximising warehouse storage is crucial for retailers and logistics companies, offering significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency.
25 July 2025
Thames Freeport selects EY-Parthenon-led consortium for strategic masterplan and investment fund A freeport near London has contracted a consortium led by EY-Parthenon to draw up blue prints for investment and regeneration near the nation’s capital.
23 July 2025
Prohire appoints administrators from EY-Parthenon Fleet vehicle hire business Prohire has fallen into administration. Following the appointment of EY-Parthenon professionals to oversee the process, the majority of its staff were made redundant.
15 July 2025
National Highways appoints McKinsey for efficiency programme National Highways has appointed McKinsey & Company as its efficiency programme delivery partner.
19 June 2025
Quantuma and Clarke Willmott advise Globexair on shift to Employee Ownership Trust Globexair, a Middlesex-based company that provides logistical and cargo solutions, has transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust. The transaction was supported by Quantuma and Clarke Willmott.
11 June 2025
6 ways to tighten product traceability in manufacturing With the global supply chain having spread around the globe, it is more vulnerable to disruption than ever before.
25 February 2025
Nine-in-ten disabled people face barriers while using UK transport More than 90% of disabled people face barriers when using at least one mode of transport, according to data from the National Centre for Accessible Transport.
05 December 2024
SCALA reports 71% increase in global projects Global supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA has reported a 71% increase in global projects in the last financial year.
29 November 2024
Visku boosts UK supply chain resilience with Pallet Hotel With procurement professionals having to rapidly respond to disruptions throughout the supply chain, having a flexible option for warehousing materials in short notice can make the difference between
30 August 2024
SCCG: Optimising the capacity and space of warehouses With the costs of warehousing on the rise, many companies and logistical providers are seeking ways to optimise their warehouse capacity and costs.
27 August 2024
7 drivers for outsourcing logistics to third-party providers A growing number of companies are outsourcing their logistics functions to a third-party logistics company.
19 August 2024
Logistics firms neglect geopolitical risks in ESG plans Fewer than two-in-10 shipping and logistics firms consider geopolitical risks a part of their ESG programme.
08 August 2024
Amey expertise supporting Network Rail's environmental goals Professional services firm Amey has extended its collaboration with Network Rail, supporting the organisation’s environmental goals.
26 June 2024
Building pharma supply chains in the face of tightening Chinese anti-espionage laws Kerry Pickstone, partner at operations consultancy Argon & Co, outlines the impact of the new anti-espionage laws in China, weighing how Western pharmaceutical firms can embed resilience into their s
31 May 2024
Phil Reuben on why logistics operations must be a due diligence priority A majority of firms in the UK view as the best way to keep up with the changing landscape, but it is increasingly important that companies explore the security of the supply chains of firms they acqu
28 May 2024
Data maturity challenges for the Scottish transport network The reality of ‘open data’ often falls short of what is promised, and as it looks to implement the practice across its functions, Scotland’s transport network is finding there are a multitude of hurd
23 May 2024
Brexit and beyond: Remaining resilient amid supply chain disruption The supply chain chaos of recent years shows no signs of abating, with geo-political and economic headwinds disrupting the transport of goods and services around the world.
22 May 2024
Challenge Packaging acquired by Logson Group Packaging firm Logson Group has acquired Challenge Packaging, in a bid to strengthen its offering in the south east of England.
12 February 2024
National Highways extends Amey digital lab partnership Amey has been reappointed as the digital lab delivery partner of National Highways. The extension builds on a track record that has delivering an estimated £30 million in savings so far.
19 January 2024
Cargo freight consortium taps Deloitte as transformation partner Deloitte has been selected by economy of things firm Pairpoint and asset-intelligence company Nexxiot to create a digital services consortium.
09 January 2024
Cybercriminals continue to target supply-chain weaknesses Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting supply chains, as they look to take advantage of vulnerabilities within third parties to gain access to key data.
14 November 2023
European companies 'reshore' to become resilient to global disruptions According to a new report, regional sourcing and production are important to becoming less vulnerable to disruption, leading to more than half of UK companies looking to ‘re-shore’ their supply chain
10 November 2023
Volta Trucks appoints Alvarez & Marsal to oversee bankruptcy Professionals from Alvarez & Marsal have been appointed to the administration of European automotive firm Volta Trucks.
24 October 2023
Amey helps council with £4.5 million road decarbonisation drive The Department for Transport and the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport have approved funding for a new campaign to decarbonise roads in North Lanarkshire.
15 September 2023
Advanced air mobility could substitute 11 million transport journeys by 2040 From freight to healthcare, advanced air mobility technology could soon be offering exciting new ways to transport materials, goods and even people.
31 August 2023
Amey Consulting and Finboot leverage blockchain for rail maintenance Engineering consultancy Amey Consulting has collaborated with Finboot to produce what they believe is the first use of blockchain in UK rail.
13 July 2023
Davies & Robson supports Scott Pallets with logistics improvements Timber packaging business Scott Pallets has undergone an overhaul of its pallet recovery operation.
23 June 2023
Interpath chosen for Tuffnells Parcel Express administration A major UK courier service has appointed administrators, citing the cost of inflation and increasing competition as factors contributing to its downfall.
15 June 2023

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