News
Hermes at employment tribunal this week after GMB supports ‘gig economy’ challenge by drivers
Delivery firm Hermes is defending itself before an employment tribunal this week in the latest ‘gig economy’ challenge from a union.
Month: April 2018
News
Sainsbury’s and Asda merger will see distribution network bear cuts, analyst warns
Sainsbury’s and Asda’s distribution networks could be a target for cuts if the proposed merger between the two supermarket giants goes ahead, a retail analyst warned this week.
Contract Wins
Yusen Logistics UK wins warehousing contract with Seiko UK
Yusen Logistics UK has been awarded a contract with Seiko UK, after the watch-maker moved to outsource its entire warehousing operation.
News
DPD looks to fill 750 weekend driver jobs as volumes surge by 40%
DPD will create up to 700 new jobs in response to rapid growth in weekend deliveries, the firm has said.
Industry News
Leasing and rental firm Fraikin Group purchased by consortium
Rental and leasing firm Fraikin Group has been acquired by a consortium – a move that follows the collapse last year of Fraikin’s deal to become part of Petit Forestier.
Industry News
Asset Alliance Industry Monitor: Driver shortage still top concern for operators
The shortage of skilled drivers continues to be the major concern for senior professionals in road haulage and logistics businesses throughout the UK, according to the findings of a major study published at the CV Show this week.
Industry News
SMMT warns that no-deal Brexit would mean disaster for commercial vehicle industry
It would be a “disaster” for the commercial vehicle industry if the UK crashed out of the EU in 2019 without a good trade deal with the remaining EU27 countries, SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes has warned.
Interviews
Thomas Hemmerich discusses market share, aftermarket and brand ambitions at the CV Show
A long-term loyal supporter of the CV Show, MAN Truck & Bus was the only OEM to book space at the 2018 event, with its big deep red TGX dominating hall 5 on 24-26 April.
Industry News
Prohire Group fuels growth drive via management buy-out
Fleet management firm Prohire Group has sold a majority stake in the business to private equity house NorthEdge Capital in a move aimed at fuelling its acquisition strategy.
News
Premier Logistics was loss-making in the final months of 2017
Premier Logistics (UK) was loss-making in the eight months to 31 December 2017 newly published accounts from the embattled group reveal.