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[ December 3, 2020 ] Gloucester parcels firm Lima collapsed as business dried up in pandemic Operator News
[ December 3, 2020 ] Clipper posts 20% rise in turnover in first half-year results since pandemic Operator News
[ December 3, 2020 ] Renault Trucks launches 3.5-tonne Master ZE and boosts battery choice for medium-duty electric models News
[ December 3, 2020 ] UK operators can now order right-hand-drive DAF CF Electric trucks News
[ December 3, 2020 ] Knowles sweetens the deal for Silver Spoon Operator News

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Gloucester parcels firm Lima collapsed as business dried up in pandemic

December 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

Gloucester-based parcel delivery firm Lima Logistics collapsed into administration as a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic, its administrators have said.

Clipper posts 20% rise in turnover in first half-year results since pandemic

December 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

Clipper said it had “successfully chartered” the stormy waters of the pandemic to deliver a 20% increase in revenue, which was wholly attributable to growth in its e-fulfilment and returns management divisions.

Knowles sweetens the deal for Silver Spoon

December 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

Knowles Transport’s ability to handle the storage and distribution for The Silver Spoon Company has resulted in its client sweetening the deal and extending the contract for another five years.

H&B Logistics celebrates third decade by expanding fleet and premises

December 2, 2020 Carol Millett

Oldham-based H&B Logistics is celebrating 30 years in business by expanding its fleet and improving its facilities, backed by £131,000 of funding.

AB2K expands fleet with four new Scania G450 XT Cheesewedges

December 2, 2020 Carol Millett

Glasgow-based heavy plant and equipment hire specialist AB2K has upgraded its fleet with four new Scania G450 XT Cheesewedge plant bodies supplied by MV Commercial.

London Electric Vehicle Company expands UK network with five new dealer locations

December 2, 2020 Carol Millett

London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has strengthened its dealer presence in the Midlands with the appointment of Guest Truck and Van as its Midlands sales and servicing partner.

Clipper Logistics faces “minimal” financial hit on Arcadia contract and no job losses, industry sources say

December 2, 2020 Carol Millett

Clipper Logistics is set to transfer around 70 drivers on its Arcadia delivery partnership to other contracts and will lose “minimal” amounts on the deal, following the retail giant’s collapse, motortransport.co.uk has learnt.

Northern Powergrid energises fleet with £1.75m investment in seven Mercedes-Benz Unimogs

December 1, 2020 Carol Millett

Northern Powergrid has taken delivery of seven new all-terrain Mercedes-Benz Unimogs.

Whistl ramps up drive into fulfilment with acquisition of Clientbase

December 1, 2020 Carol Millett

Delivery management company Whistl has acquired Devon-based fulfilment and contact centre firm Clientbase for an undisclosed sum.

Polaris Logistics & Distribution takes delivery of five height-adjustable trailers from Schmitz Cargobull

December 1, 2020 Carol Millett

Logistics firm Polaris Logistics & Distribution has taken delivery of five new S.CS Mega curtainside trailers after being impressed with their flexibility and fuel economy.

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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