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Yodel's long road to profit now almost at an end?
Four years after the merger of Home Delivery Network and DHL Express’s domestic business, Yodel yesterday suggested that it made a loss during its recently completed financial year, although it seems confident a return to the black and its first ever profit is now in sight beyond this.Yodel said its ...
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ArticleConstruction Logistics and Cyclist Safety: hearts and minds
Last month’s meeting of the Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety (Clocs) working group laid bare a shift in the emphasis around efforts to make roads safer for vulnerable users, while keeping the wheels of the road transport industry turning.Held at London’s Guildlhall the event, the third meeting of Clocs since ...
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Yodel claims it will be in the black this year
Yodel has hinted that this financial year it will move into profitability for the first time since the business’s formation in 2010, off the back of increased volumes and new business wins.The parcel carrier indicated that it had made "significant progress" in its financial turnaround in the year ended 30 ...
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ArticleMBO at Alford Traffic Services
Two transport managers at Lincolnshire bulk haulage firm Alford Traffic Services have completed a management buy-out.The deal, which was completed by transport managers Will Peck and Mike Limb, has secured the future of the business after its owners decided to sell the company.The aggregate and grain haulage firm, which according ...
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ArticleConstruction Logistics and Cyclist Safety: keep up the good work
Last month’s meeting of the Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety (Clocs) working group laid bare a shift in the emphasis around efforts to make roads safer for vulnerable users, while keeping the wheels of the road transport industry turning.Held at London’s Guildhall the event, the third meeting of Clocs since ...
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ArticleElliott named MAN Truck & Bus UK MD
MAN Truck & Bus UK has appointed Simon Elliott MD following the departure of Des Evans due to ill health. Elliott has been MD of Volkswagen Group Ireland for the past three years, responsible for cars and CVs. He was previously MD of VW Commercial Vehicles in the UK, and ...
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ArticleSainsbury's launches its safer urban vehicle
Sainsbury’s unveiled a lorry featuring several safety features aimed at minimising collisions with cyclists and pedestrians at last month’s launch of London’s Safer Lorries Scheme consultation.The vehicle – developed in collaboration with temperature-controlled specialist Solomon and manufacturer Mercedes-Benz – features 360-degree proximity monitors, extra side lighting and low sideguards.Sainsbury’s retail ...
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ArticleAV Dawson adds four Actros to its fleet
Middlesbrough-based multimodal haulier AV Dawson has taken delivery of four Actros 2545 trucks with 449hp straight-6 engines and StreamSpace cabs.The trucks were ordered through Bell Truck and Van after the operator trialled Euro-6 models, where an Actros 2545 averaged 8.9mpg.Two of the trucks are being used on long-distance container and ...
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ArticleJimmy Beam Down Light system can be fitted to new build trailers
Two governmental bodies have dispelled operators’ fears by confirming that the Jimmy Beam Down Light (JBDL) system can be fitted to new-build trailers under current legislation and does not require type approval. Since 29 October 2012, trailer manufacturers have been required to produce trailers that adhere to whole vehicle type ...
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ArticleDHL: Collaboration is key to enable quiet deliveries
DHL is at the forefront of the revolution in out-of-hours deliveries, but Christopher Walton discovers why it believes there is still a long way to go until it becomes the norm. By Christopher Walton.Every day DHL has between 1,100 and 1,700 vehicles going into London. The UK’s largest (non-mail) operator ...
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ArticleDHL to co-ordinate 300 subbies for UK's bumper grain harvest
DHL Supply Chain is co-ordinating more than 300 subbies to handle a bumper grain harvest across the agricultural sector.With prospective grain volumes this year anticipated to be up to 30% higher than in 2013, DHL is calling on its national network of regional tipper operators, together with a multitude of ...
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ArticleLogistics management course launched to train junior armed forces personnel
Logistics Learning Alliance (LLA) has launched an Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) Level 4 Certificate in managing logistics operations, aimed at developing the skills of junior armed forces personnel.Designed as a stepping-stone to a Foundation Degree in Logistics at the University of Lincoln for members of the Royal Navy, ...
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ArticleEnterprise buys Burnt Tree
Commercial vehicle contract hire and rental specialist Burnt Tree has been bought by car and van rental firm Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The purchase is "intended to increases the breadth of vehicles and services that Enterprise can provide to its customers under its flexible commercial vehicle hire division, Flex-E-Rent", the company said.The ...
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ArticleMaritime acquires Roadways Container Logistics
Maritime Transport and Roadways Container LogisticsMaritime Group has acquired Aegeus Transport - the holding company for Roadways Container Logistics (RCL) – for an undisclosed sum.The purchase, in completed on Friday 8 August, sees Felixstowe-based Maritime take on the entire RCL business. This comprises 374 employees, a fleet of 241 vehicles, ...
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Potter Logistics expands Merseyside presence following contract renewal
Potter Logistics has expanded its presence in Merseyside after acquiring an additional 87,000 ft² DC on the Knowsley Industrial Park. The multimodal operator will run its recently-renewed contract with Elanco out of the site. Potter secured a five-year contract renewal with the animal health firm in May, extending a relationship ...
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ArticleFortec welcomes six new members to its pallet network
Fortec has welcomed six new members to its network, five of which have joined the pallet distribution sector for the first time.Pharmadex Logistics in Hatfield; Surrey Pallets in Wimbledon; Threshers in Bristol; Masterfreight in Oldbury; Cammack in Colchester; and Nova in Birmingham have joined taking total network membership to 72.Pharmadex ...
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ArticleLafarge Tarmac goes the extra mile on safety
Eyebrows rose in some parts of the industry when construction materials supplier Lafarge Tarmac announced it was going to start accrediting subcontractors for Fors as part of a new safety drive. But as the programme gathers pace, the firm has no regrets.There are many different approaches to managing subcontractors, but ...
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Transport Exchange reveals improvements to booking chain functionality
Transport Exchange Group has upgraded the booking chain functionality for its Haulage Exchange and Courier Exchange platforms.The company said it would allow member businesses with an improved means of managing and updating the status of loads when they carry out work on each other’s behalf.As a result,those using the exhanges ...
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ArticleK+N increases e-commerce delivery capability with MetaPack deal
Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) intends to extend its delivery capability in the UK, after signing a deal with parcel delivery management firm the MetaPack Group to use its software.MetaPack says the deal will allow K+N to offer its customers more delivery options, and will help it meet customer demand for ...
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ArticleFreight Shuttle (Bradford) to launch night service
Freight Shuttle (Bradford) is to introduce an additional night service, in a bid to address a perceived shortfall in good quality sub-contractors.The company, founded 30 years ago, runs nine tractor-units and 13 trailers, non-liveried, operating predominately as a third party subcontracted haulier for the likes of Advance Processing, KGT Logistics, ...