Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
💃 Beyoncé blamed for delivery delays in North London
The ‘Beyhive’ might be buzzing, but for North London hauliers, Queen B’s shows meant blocked roads, late deliveries and frustrated drivers.
Transport firms faced hours-long delays as crowds took over key freight routes. Planning around big events isn’t just a PR problem – it’s a logistics one too.
→ See how concerts can jam up your fleet.
💰 GXO–Wincanton merger gets green light (with a big catch)
The CMA has officially (and finally) approved GXO’s £762m takeover of Wincanton. But only after GXO agreed to sell off Wincanton’s grocery warehousing arm to avoid a major threat to supermarket competition.
Without this remedy, the merger could have meant higher costs for grocers and pricier checkouts for shoppers.
→ Get the full story on the CMA’s ruling and what it means for logistics.
⚠️ Risky business: When freight becomes a target
From electronics to pharmaceuticals, high-value loads demand extra attention.
That means smart routing, trusted subcontractors and layered security, both digital and physical.
→ Learn how to keep your high-risk loads safe.
🌱 Clean air, unclear data?
Only 1 in 3 UK fleets currently track harmful emissions, despite looming carbon targets.
Without solid data, operators risk falling behind on efficiency, reporting, and compliance. Fuel consumption, dead miles, and route optimisation all play a role.
→ See what your fleet might be missing.
🤖 AI hits the road
AI is no longer just a buzzword: it’s transforming fleet ops in real time.
From predicting vehicle breakdowns to improving routing and safety, smart algorithms are making life easier for fleet managers and drivers alike. Fewer delays, lower costs, better uptime.
→ Discover how AI is changing fleet ops for good.
🖥️ Growing pains? Fix the back office
As fleets grow, spreadsheets break. Manual systems don’t cut it when you’re juggling 10, 20 or 100 trucks.
From invoicing to compliance, your back office needs to grow with your vehicles.
