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ArticleMichelin Service Pro dealers given Covid-19 safety kits
Covid-19 safety kits are being handed out to Michelin Service Pro dealers to protect staff and employees across the UK and Ireland.The free packs are part of a drive by the tyre firm to supply more than 2,000 dealers with enhanced safety materials as more vehicles return to the roads.The ...
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ArticleAutomation and robotics vital to future of e-commerce, survey reveals
An overwhelming majority of grocery and home appliance firms intend to re-evaluate their supply chain strategies in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, including adopting automation, robotics and AI technologies, according to a survey.Logistics consultancy SCALA’s survey found 95% of businesses are looking for ways to future-proof their operations in order ...
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ArticleMick George's chief financial officer leaves after four months
Mick GeorgeMick George’s chief financial officer (CFO) has left the company after just four months in the role, documents reveal.Alan Hardy was appointed as CFO on 1 November 2019, but left “by mutual agreement” on 9 March.Hardy, who previously held roles at Capita and BOC, was brought in by the ...
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ArticleNew industry survey reveals "surprising" level of optimism for year ahead
Transport and warehouse managers are feeling relatively optimistic about the year ahead, according to a survey carried out by Meachers Global Logistics.When asked on a scale of one to 100 how upbeat they felt about the next 12 months, the average result from industry professionals was 54.Gary Whittle, commercial director ...
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Wincanton extends Morrisons contract
Wincanton has expanded its relationship with Morrisons with an additional contract to handle transport and vehicle maintenance operations.The company said the new agreement meant the management of transport and vehicle maintenance unit (VMU) operations at Morrisons’ Willow Green logistics site at Bridgwater and will begin later this year.Read more ...
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ArticleEuropa opens £60m Corby warehouse
Europa has opened its £60m warehouse in Corby on time, in spite of “a huge number of obstacles” created by the Covid-19 pandemic.And the logistics operator said it had already won a new contract, helping the facility to reach capacity.Located on a 25-acre site at Midlands Logistics Park, the ground ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis biomethane filling station to open in December
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is building a biomethane gas filling station at its Bracknell Waitrose site to fuel 120 HGVs, as it pulls forward its ambition to eliminate fossil fuels from its fleet by 2030.The station will be built in conjunction with Air Liquide and will open in December, making ...
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ArticleRHA begins search for Britain's 'HGV Heroes'
The RHA has launched a campaign, ‘HGV Heroes’ to recognise the work lorry drivers do all through the year.As well as acknowledging the constant delivery of food, medicines and PPE to NHS frontline staff, the association said it was time to recognise that the industry does “an incredible job – ...
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ArticlePalletways reports modest revenue growth but fears pandemic will put further brake on profits
Palletways increased turnover by 4% last year, due to more members joining the network, but it warned that Covid-19 is expected to have an impact on its financial performance.Latest results for Palletways (UK) showed that in the year ending 30 June 2019, revenues for the pallet network grew to £197.9m, ...
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ArticleMore details emerge on Drive Force (UK) collapse
Administrators handling the affairs of Drive Force (UK) have confirmed that the business has ceased trading with the loss of 47 jobs.The Bristol company appointed Paul Wood and Simon Haskew at Begbies Traynor on 4 June and its doors were closed for the last time.Wood, a partner at Begbies Traynor, ...
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ArticleLegal action against London mayor moves closer amid growing anger over congestion charge hike
Pressure is growing on London mayor Sadiq Khan to reverse his decision to increase the congestion charge after the lawyer taking legal action against him told motortransport.co.uk he had received wide-ranging support.Black Antelope Law director Shaheen Mamun said that since he put the mayor on notice of a legal challenge, ...
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ArticleDPD to create 6,000 new jobs amid boom in e-commerce
DPD has announced 6,000 new UK jobs and a major infrastructure investment in response to the "unprecedented boom in online shopping" caused by Covid-19.The firm will invest £200m this year to expand its next-day parcel capacity, including £100m on vehicles, £60m on 15 new regional depots (10 more than originally ...
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ArticlePlanning ahead for the new normal
As the world slowly starts to return to become more familiar, with the non-essential shops opening, us being able to socialise a bit more and seeing our families and the dream of having a pie and a pint almost within grasp, it seems like a good opportunity to look both ...
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Wincanton will not be blown off course by Covid-19
Wincanton has reported a strong set of financial results for the year to 31 March 2020, with revenue up 5% to £1.2bn and pre-tax profits up 7% to £52.9m, driven by a 26% rise in revenue from its retail grocery division which picked up a sizeable contract with Morrisons in ...
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ArticleBridgetime Transport doubles its parcel facility in Cwmbran
Left to right: Mark Thomas, Simon Hammett and Robbie Evans from Bridgetime TransportBridgetime Transport, part of The APC network, has opened a new operational parcel depot in Cwmbran.The depot has a workforce of 17 and will be looking to recruit for more roles in the local area in the coming ...
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ArticleTradeteam in drinks distribution deal with Palletways London
Palletways London - part of the Palletways express freight system, owned by Imperial - has been appointed by drinks logistics business Tradeteam to distribute beers, ciders, wines, spirits and soft drinks across the UK and Ireland.Tradeteam provides local and national drinks delivery solutions for leading brands and blue-chip companies. Palletways ...
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ArticleClipper Logistics to replace DHL Supply Chain on Arcadia Group contract
Clipper Logistics is to replace DHL Supply Chain as Arcadia’s store delivery partner.The contract was put out to tender after DHL declined to renew the deal with Arcadia, as part of the German group’s wider strategy to withdraw from low margin, high risk sectors such as retail.In a Stock Exchange ...
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ArticleLT Baldwin Transport helps feed frontline staff and community during lockdown
Leyton-based haulier LT Baldwin Transport is delivering to foodbanks nationwide using Pallet-Track’s network members.The company, which joined the Pallet-Track network in 2014, is collaborating with furniture and catering hire business Yahire, fresh food delivery company Scoff Meals and Vietnamese cash and carry firm Longdan to deliver essential services to the ...
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ArticleTravis Perkins to cut 2,500 jobs as Covid-19 pandemic continues to bite
Builders merchant Travis Perkins is to axe 2,500 jobs and close 165 branches as it prepares for a significant fall in demand for building supplies over the next two years in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.The company, which operates a fleet of over 600 trucks, is to cut jobs ...
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ArticleFingers crossed that additional funding for customs staff is enough, says BIFA
A government move to inject another £50m into training and recruiting customs agents in the wake of its decision not to extend the Brexit transition period has been given a muted welcome by the freight industry.The additional funding was announced by HMRC last week to help businesses prepare for the ...