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[ November 16, 2018 ] Tevva to offer range-extended truck on seven year full R&M lease deal News
[ November 16, 2018 ] Government tells Leeds to think again over plans to aid hauliers affected by clean air zone News
[ November 16, 2018 ] Wincanton appoints Ian Keilty to lead retail and consumer growth Careers
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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.

Bibby Distribution wins three-year delivery deal with food manufacturer AAK

November 16, 2018 Hayley Pink

Bibby Distribution has won a three-year contract with edible oils and fats manufacturer AAK.

Yearsley Group gobbled up by US operator Lineage Logistics

November 15, 2018 Chris Tindall

Frozen food specialist Yearsley Group has been acquired by the US temperature-controlled supply chain operator Lineage Logistics.

Lockwood Haulage enjoys strong year ahead of warehousing expansion in 2019

November 15, 2018 Chris Tindall

Lockwood Haulage saw its annual turnover climb by almost 20% to £17.5m in its latest reporting period, thanks to new wins and the development of existing partnerships.

UPN welcomes back Richard Read (Transport) and adds R&P Clarke

November 12, 2018 Carol Millett

Gloucestershire-based Richard Read (Transport) has quit Pall-Ex to re-join United Pallet Network (UPN).

Palletline kicks out member DTS to ‘guarantee network integrity’; haulier blames action for its collapse

November 12, 2018 Chris Tindall

Palletline kicked-out member DTS earlier this month in order to “guarantee network integrity”, a move that the Northumberland haulier claimed had forced it into liquidation.

Bison Transport Group snapped up by entrepreneur Andy Scott

November 9, 2018 Chris Tindall

Peterborough haulage firm Bison Transport Group is under new ownership after it was snapped up by entrepreneur Andy Scott.

Wincanton boss says there are signs that customers have taken a reality check over pricing

November 9, 2018 Chris Druce

The boss of Wincanton says the 3PL has seen signs of the market hardening around price, as an increasing number of clients realise that the cheapest deal is not always the best.

Connect Group sees annual profit nosedive 200% after failed restructuring

November 7, 2018 Chris Druce

Connect Group has seen its annual profit collapse by more than 200% after a calamitous period, which saw its one time star-performer Tuffnells lose its way and attempts to restructure the group hit the wall.

Obituary: John Smith, Laser Transport International

November 7, 2018 Chris Druce

Laser Transport International chairman John Smith, 83, has died after a short battle with cancer.

WH Malcolm sees profit and turnover dip despite strong performance from logistics arm

November 7, 2018 Carol Millett

WH Malcolm saw profit and turnover dip last year, despite a “robust” performance from its logistics arm.

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

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Electric vehicle uptake would improve

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