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Norfolk haulage firm staff take payment case to court
Staff made redundant by a Norfolk haulage company two years ago said they were still trying to get money owed to them – and they’re now taking their fight to court.
XDP launches new Carlisle depot to boost regional deliveries
Logistics firm XDP has opened a new depot in Carlisle, marking a ”significant step” in the company’s nationwide expansion, the company has announced this week.
Movianto kicks off five-year NHS England vaccine logistics contract
Yusen Logistics subsidiary Movianto UK has gone live with a five-year contract with NHS England to provide pharmaceutical logistics and warehousing services for the national vaccination and immunisation programmes.
Davies Turner joins Northern Sea Route container service
Davies Turner is to offer a new full-container-load service between China and the UK via the Northern Sea Route, with containers arriving at Felixstowe for onward distribution by road across the UK and Europe.
DX boosts dangerous goods services across mainland UK
DX Group is expanding its dangerous goods capability across mainland UK, allowing customers to move a wider range of products through its parcel and pallet networks.
ArrowXL points to mileage improvements with route planning tech
ArrowXL said it had reduced fleet mileage by around 13% after using AI-driven route planning software by Descartes and cutting manual processes.
Aztek empire grows with new fleet additions
Aztek Logistics has invested in three new 18-tonne MAN trucks, a TGX cab and nine new trailers following a period of sustained growth.
Union recognition for fuel tanker drivers at Scottish airport
Tanker drivers employed by North Air who supply fuel to airlines operating at Prestwick airport in Scotland have gained union recognition.
Carlsberg Britvic refreshes fleet with 57 new delivery trucks from Bevan Group
Carlsberg Britvic is taking delivery of 57 new 26-tonne rigid trucks from bodybuilder Bevan Group as it updates its UK distribution fleet.
DPD agency labour costs questioned over sick pay and pension provisions
Questions have been raised this week over whether recruitment agencies supplying temporary workers to DPD have adequately accounted for statutory sick pay and pension contributions in their charge rates.
