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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.

Maxi Haulage blames profits slump on pre-Brexit stockpiling

July 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

A prediction last year by Maxi Haulage that pre-Brexit stockpiling would hit its bottom line has proven correct after its latest financial results showed a reduction in the Irvine headquartered company’s turnover and profits.

Willmotts Transport takes delivery of Tiger Trailers order

July 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

Willmotts Transport in Shepton Mallet has added 30 Tiger Trailer curtainsiders to its fleet, as well as a smaller quantity of single-temperature reefers.

Telford haulier in liquidation after licence is revoked

July 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

A Telford-based haulage firm has entered liquidation three months after it had its operator licence revoked at a public inquiry.

“Thanks a million!” – Pallet-Track celebrates major milestone

July 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

Pallet-Track’s one millionth pallet has passed through its northern hub in Wigan – carrying a consignment of household cleaning products to help fight the Covid-19 virus.

Palletforce reports record demand as Covid strategy pays off

July 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

A range of support measures introduced by Palletforce in order to protect members and maintain volumes during the Covid-19 pandemic has helped the network achieve “record” demand.

Profits slip at Chris Hayter Transport

July 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

Witney, Oxfordshire-based Chris Hayter Transport saw profits drop by 22% last year, which it said was expected in the current economic conditions.

Knowles Transport expands e-commerce operation to meet peak demand

July 2, 2020 Chris Tindall

Knowles Transport is transitioning into the e-commerce market and building on the experience of supporting its customers with their online sales throughout the pandemic.

Wincanton hails benefits of blockchain technology

July 2, 2020 Tim Wallace

The development of blockchain technology will help springboard the transport and logistics sector into decentralised, data-driven operations, Wincanton has predicted.

Trade creditors of collapsed tanker business will now get dividend

July 2, 2020 Chris Tindall

Trade creditors owed money following the collapse of Norfolk waste and tankering business Harveyson Haulage are now expected to receive a dividend.

Goldstar Transport faces strike action as it moves to close depot and cut jobs

June 30, 2020 Carol Millett

Goldstar Transport is being threatened with strike action after being accused of using Covid-19 as a “smokescreen” to close its Woolpit depot in Suffolk and change more than 100 drivers’ terms and conditions.

Spotlight

Free webinar: MAN introduce their new truck generation and TopUsed used vehicle programme

by Jamie Dady in Industry News

For the first time in 20 year’s MAN Truck & Bus introduces a completely newly developed truck generation, which is consistently oriented towards the changing requirements of the transportation industry and sets new standards for [...]

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps freight operators understand market for alternative fuels

By Christopher Walton and Colin Barnett A Fuels in Action event at Kempton Park in Surrey last week (20 March) was the ...

Shell opens second hydrogen fuel pump, but remains focused on full ‘mosaic’ of alternative fuels

By the end of 2018, Shell will have opened three new hydrogen refuelling pumps on sites around London.But the fuel giant says ...

Electric vehicle uptake would improve with better distributor and operator collaboration

Improved collaboration between electric vehicle operators and electricity distributors will see a substantial increase of battery-powered vehicles on the roads of London, ...

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps

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Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

Posted by Emma Shone on Mar 28, 20182

Electric vehicle uptake would improve

Posted by Christopher Walton on Mar 22, 20183

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