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Logistics UK's own statement from its chief executive welcomes the delay to full entry/exit system implementation at Short Straits crossings, citing its analysis of costly lorry delays if the system is poorly implemented.
DVSA published a refreshed list of operators accredited under its earned recognition scheme. Pallet networks and shippers use the list when checking a haulier's compliance standing.
DP World announced an agreement to take over six UK grocery logistics sites from GXO, subject to the CMA-approved transaction conditions. The company says the sites add over two million square feet of warehouse capacity and are due to transfer in September.
Jungheinrich said Eisenhart Laeppché has commissioned it to plan and build a fully automated distribution centre in Wilhelmshaven, combining miniload and pallet storage with around 18,800 storage locations. Capacity and throughput figures are the supplier's own.
HSE reported that a chemical logistics company was fined after a worker died following a fall from a mobile loading ramp. Loading-bay edge protection and ramp use are directly relevant to palletised loading operations.
Rotom announced an expansion in Poland, adding capacity to its central European pallet supply, repair and rental network. Scale and timing are as stated by the company.
Getlink's own traffic report said its truck shuttle service carried 100,485 lorries through the Channel Tunnel in June 2026, up 7% year on year, with close to 590,000 trucks moved since the start of the year.
Palletline says its 2025 network volumes rose about 2.5%, operating profit increased 58% to £3.5m and first-quarter 2026 volume rose 10%. These are company-reported figures, presented with a link to the full announcement.
Pall-Ex Group's own news page describes a reinforced partnership with Italian Pallet Network, presented by the company as part of continued expansion of its European palletised freight coverage.
Aldi's own press office says its GBP 500m distribution centre at Bardon, Leicestershire has begun operating, employing 1,000 people and able to handle nearly seven million pallets a year once fully running.
Pall-Ex Group's own statement describes a GBP 1.8m fleet investment across its Pall-Ex Logistics sites, including 17 DAF XG tractor units and its first DAF XB electric rigid, supplied through dealer Adams Morey.
Jungheinrich reported that Gebrüder Weiss has commissioned a fully automated very narrow aisle warehouse with 28,000 pallet spaces, replacing manual handling. Capacity and reliability claims are the supplier's own.
