Multimodal UK

Baxter Freight, the Nottingham based B Corp™ Certified logistics specialist, has announced that it has achieved a Committed Badge from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments. The EcoVadis assessment evaluates 21 sustainability criteria across four key themes: Environmental, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

Richard Smith, RHA Managing Director, said: “Today’s announcement by the Conservative Party that it intends to scrap the planned phase-out dates for new diesel HGVs puts the considerable challenges of decarbonising commercial vehicles firmly in the spotlight. We welcome the debate this announcement will generate. “Reducing emissions from HGV, coach and van fleets is one of the defining technical and economic challenges facing our industry.

DP World has moved 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) across the GCC through its road and rail network since March this year, giving customers more routing options amid disruption to regional shipping routes. The milestone reflects the growing use of DP World’s inland logistics network as cargo owners and shipping lines seek alternative ways to move goods across the region.

Following the publication of the government’s new National Planning Policy Framework (National Planning Policy Framework: draft text for consultation), Ben Fletcher, Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK said: “Logistics UK welcomes the government's decision to introduce a dedicated Freight and Logistics (E3) policy within the National Planning Policy Framework, recognising the vital role the sector plays in supporting economic growth and keeping supply chains moving.

Logistics and fulfilment specialist, Diamond Logistics, has expanded its rapidly growing partner network into Northern Ireland. Joining the network is The Postal Store, based in Strabane, which operates 12,000 sq. ft. of warehousing and fulfilment space across five facilities, providing storage, pick and pack, multi-carrier delivery and eCommerce fulfilment services for businesses across the UK and Ireland.

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has signed a new agreement with Columbia Sportswear Company (Columbia), a global leader in outdoor, active and lifestyle products, to provide warehousing and distribution services for its Pick & Pack operations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Under the agreement, Maersk will operate Columbia’s UK and Ireland Pick & Pack business from its existing multi-customer facility in Tamworth near Birmingham, UK.

DB Cargo UK has formally commenced a sale process to identify a new parent company. The move follows confirmation from its parent entity, Deutsche Bahn, that it is realigning its strategic focus toward core Central European operations amidst restructuring requirements mandated by the European Commission’s State Aid ruling.

A Plessas Transport has continued to expand its container transport capability with a significant investment in Krone equipment, taking delivery of 18 Krone Box Liner FS10 sliding chassis trailers over the past 12 months, alongside three Krone eLT3-40 straight frames. A further three FS10 chassis are now on order.

A West Yorkshire logistics specialist is going the extra mile as it continues to invest in its sustainability strategy. Keighley-based Joda Freight has invested more than £250,000 in green technology as part of its ongoing sustainability journey. The investment has enabled the firm to install solar panels on the roof of its warehouse and transition its diesel forklift trucks to electric, while further investments in electric vehicles will be made later in the year.

DP World reported revenue of $12.7 billion for the first half of 2026, up 13.1% year-on-year, as the strength of its global network helped the company navigate significant disruption to trade flows in the Middle East. Growth across Logistics, Marine Services and DP World’s international Ports and Terminals portfolio helped offset lower activity at Jebel Ali.