Operator News

From third-party logistics to own-account operators Motortransport.co.uk has it covered: we report on all 3PLs, from DHL Supply Chain to Eddie Stobart Logistics, and from XPO Logistics to Wincanton. We also cover the UK home delivery and parcels market from Royal Mail to DPD and from Hermes to Yodel. We have all the latest news from own-account operators, including Tesco Distribution, Travis Perkins, Bidvest and the latest developments from pallet networks including Palletways and Pall-ex.

Kenyon Haulage starts running for the Fortec Distribution Network

March 26, 2019 Chris Druce

Kenyon Haulage has joined the Fortec Distribution Network, covering the Blackburn, Blackpool and PR postcodes for the pallet network.

Fundraiser launched in memory of Prestons of Potto’s David Preston

March 26, 2019 Chris Druce

Prestons of Potto transport manager Jack Preston has launched a fund raising drive in honour of David Preston, who died last month.

Pall-Ex launches groupage service as it expands partnership with Staples

March 25, 2019 Chris Druce

Pall-Ex has introduced a groupage service to support a new contract it is running together with Staples Solutions.

Rising fuel costs were the final straw for Woodall Group, according to administrator

March 25, 2019 Chris Tindall

The administrator for Woods (Haulage), which traded as Woodall Group, has confirmed that fuel costs were one of the reasons why the Birmingham transport company ultimately failed.

John Lewis Partnership to deliver zero emission fleet

March 22, 2019 Hayley Pink

John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is aiming for a fully zero-emission fleet by 2045.

Turners (Soham) takes 30% stake in Dowse Haulage, cementing partnership

March 22, 2019 Chris Tindall

Turners (Soham) has bought a 30% stake in bulk powder specialist Dowse Haulage after MD Paul Day spied an opportunity.

3PLs over-optimistic about client satisfaction

March 22, 2019 Steve Hobson

Only 18% of logistics clients are very satisfied with the service they receive from their 3PL, according to an online survey of 100 3PLs and customers by supply chain consultancy SCALA.

Bowring Transport profit falls by a quarter as fuel costs bite

March 19, 2019 Carol Millett

Diesel price increases combined with depreciation charges due to Bowring Transport’s fleet renewal programme saw pre-tax profit in the company’s haulage division fall by 25% last year.

French shipping firm to complete takeover of CEVA Logistics

March 19, 2019 Carol Millett

French shipping firm CMA CGM is set to takeover CEVA Logistics after building an almost 90% shareholding in the company after a public tender launched earlier this year.

Switch from Fortec to Palletways has paid off, says International Logistics Centre

March 19, 2019 Carol Millett

Six months after leaving Fortec to join Palletways, Newark-based International Logistics Centre said it is reaping the benefits of Palletways’ IT system, which it claimed had cut administration hours at the haulage and freight forwarding business.