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All Motor Transport articles in 2012 – Page 18
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ArticlePall-Ex overnight London service off to flying start
Pall-Ex says it has had successful start to its new night-time delivery service in the capital, with 4% of the pallet network’s London’s volumes already migrated to the new service within the first week of operation.The overnight service, which covers all postcodes affected by Olympics delivery restrictions, delivers to customers ...
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ArticleNew guide to safe loading of commercial vehicles
The Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL) has published a guide for operators about safe loading and securing in an effort to reduce the 1,200 injuries caused each year.It says many of the deaths and injuries that arise from load shifts are preventable and that its guide provides simple, straightforward advice ...
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ArticleCeva nets €16.9m John West contract renewal
Ceva Logistics has signed a €16.9m contract renewal with canned fish manufacturer John West, following a successful five-year relationship.The Leicestershire-based logistics firm will continue to provide UK supply chain operations, including collecting cleared cargo from the port of Felixstowe for onward transportation to Ceva’s’s shared-user facility in Mendlesham.Ceva will also ...
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ArticleFFUK calls for fuel duty cut as UK economy grinds to a halt
Fair Fuel UK has renewed its call for the government to cut fuel duty to spur the struggling economy, after the Bank of England slashed its UK growth forecast for 2012 to close to zero.Quentin Wilson, national spokesman for FairFuelUK, says: “Growth is paralysed so it's time the government looked ...
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ArticleGFS reports surge in delivery standards enquiries
Global Freight Solutions (GFS) has revealed a sharp increase in the number of British-based online retailers seeking advice about delivery standards.The parcels management firm says retailers are now more savvy about how effective deliveries play an essential part in maintaining customer satisfaction and encouraging repeat business.Simon Veale, director at GFS, ...
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ArticleNews extra: heavy truck sales predicted to surge in 2013
Heavy truck sales are expected to surge at least 10% in 2013 compared with this year as operators delay buying Euro-6 vehicles, which will replace Euro-5 in 2014.The predicted spike in Euro-5 sales in 2013 is expected to result in longer lead times for new trucks. One operator, Andrew ...
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ArticleFailed DBC Foodservice's vehicle fleet was returned to suppliers
DBC Foodservice had no vehicle assets despite having 230 of them when it went under in March, as its fleet was run on a contract-hire basis.The £300m turnover company supplied some of the best known cafes, restaurants and bars on the high Street including Caffé Nero, Prezzo, Loch Fyne and ...
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ArticleDHL and Unilever sign development agreement
DHL Supply Chain has signed a 'joint business development plan' agreement with Unilever, as part of the latter’s strategy to work more closely with key suppliers.Both companies have pledged to carry out a number of collaborative initiatives, including: increasing speed to market and efficiency; cost reduction and sustainable practices; and ...
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ArticleLimited delivery options can cost e-tailers millions, says DPD
DPD research has revealed that three-quarters (73%) of Brits have ditched their online shop at checkout stage due to restrictive or expensive delivery options.Around 40% of shoppers complained that they are not generally offered a free delivery option, despite the fact this is the preferred choice for three-quarters of consumers.However, ...
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ArticleCo-op appoints head of new £20m Bristol RDC
The Co-operative Group has appointed Adrian Buxton as general manager at its new £20m food distribution depot in Avonmouth, which is due to open later this year.Buxton, who previously managed the group’s 320,000ft² composite DC in Thurrock, Essex, will head up the new RDC, near Bristol, which will employ up ...
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ArticleHermes wins five-year JD Williams extension
Hermes has won a five-year contract extension with plus-size women’s clothing firm JD Williams, for handling UK and cross-border home deliveries.The extended deal, which will run until 2017, will see the parcels firm handling more than 15 million items per year for JD Williams’ 32 brands.Goods will be collected from ...
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ArticleBibby Distribution recruits new director
Bibby Distribution has appointed Paul Kavanagh as its chief operating officer.Kavanagh was MD of Peel Ports Group’s Medway division.He has also held senior positions at NYK Logistics, Christian Salvesen and P&O Ferrymasters.Iain Speak, chief executive of Bibby, says: “With full responsibility for the company’s UK operations, Paul’s primary focus will ...
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ArticleJohn Mitchell turnover up as sites consolidated
John Mitchell Haulage and Warehousing saw turnover rise £1.5m as it felt the benefits of consolidating its two sites at Grangemouth into one.For the year-ending 31 March 2012, the firm reported turnover of £12m, up from £10.5m in the previous year. Pre-tax profit fell from £284,598 to £187,783, owing in ...
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ArticleLondon 2012: Triathlon road closures tomorrow
The men’s Olympic triathlon will close down much of London’s West End tomorrow (7 August).Hyde Park is the host location for the triathlon, and athletes will complete a cycle circuit that takes in Buckingham Palace and the Wellington Arch.The event will start at 11:30am and finish at around 2:00pm. Roads ...
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ArticleScotland's hauliers should get fuel tax break
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has called on the Scottish Parliament to introduce tax breaks for distribution firms as part of its Get Scotland Trading manifesto.The trade association also wants the introduction of a small business fuel allowance, similar to the winter fuel allowance for older people.FPB, chief executive ...
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ArticleLondon 2012: ORN has some restrictions lifted
Transport for London (TfL) has removed certain Olympic Route Network (ORN) restrictions today.TfL has previously stated that the ORN will be adjusted to meet demand throughout the Games period, for example with restrictions around Wimbledon to be lifted shortly after the Olympic tennis concludes.Leon Daniels, TfL’s MD for surface transport, ...
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ArticleStobart Group to build new DC in Cumbria
Stobart Group has been granted permission for a 374,000 ft² distribution centre as part of its approved planning application to re-develop Carlisle Airport.Andrew Tinkler, Stobart Group chief executive, says: “The freight distribution centre will allow Eddie Stobart to attract new clients while providing the rental income required to develop Carlisle ...
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City Link will be "profitable in Q4" says Rentokil CEO
City Link parent firm Rentokil Initial says its recovery plan for the parcels courier is on track despite posting an £18.5m operating loss for the first six months of the year.This 3.8% year-on-year reduction of its operating losses came as revenue rose 3.5% to £149.5m for the six months ending ...
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ArticleRyder Europe snaps up Euroway
Ryder Europe has purchased CV contract hire and fleet management specialist Euroway for an undisclosed sum.Euroway has a total fleet of 1,419 CVs, ranging from 3.5 tonners to tractor units, plus trailers.Daf is the dominant supplier to Euroway. In 2010, its combined divisions generated a combined turnover of about £22m ...
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Article2012 Haulier of the Year CM Downton profiled
L to R: Richard, Andy, Johnny Downton.The 2012 Haulier of the Year, CM Downton, is a family-run firm based in Moreton Valence, Gloucestershire. Despite MD Andy Downton’s self-deprecatory comments about the family just being simple West Country folk, the company is highly respected for its professionalism and consistent strong performance.In ...