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[ June 24, 2019 ] ArrowXL wins major contract with DG International Contract Wins
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[ June 19, 2019 ] Morrisons facing threat of industrial action as Unite ballots members affected by Wincanton switch News

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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.

Some Aspray Transport creditors face a £1.9m hit as part of the haulier’s CVA

June 11, 2019 Chris Druce

Aspray Transport’s Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) will see £1.9m of debt to certain creditors being written off as well as redundancies, motortransport.co.uk can reveal.

Watson Fuels seeks ‘best in class’ fleet though ambitious renewal programme

June 11, 2019 Carol Millett

Watson Fuels has launched a phased replacement programme for its 350-strong fleet, which has already seen 58 new DAF rigid trucks enter service with another 30 more due this month.

RT Keedwell eyes growth via regional operations and nuclear power station

June 11, 2019 Hayley Pink

RT Keedwell Holdings is on track for a busy 2019 thanks to a “buoyant” order book, strong regional growth and a double-contract award at the Hinckley Point C nuclear power station project.

DHL Supply Chain remains key partner in M&S network restructure

June 7, 2019 Chris Tindall

DHL Supply Chain remains a key partner of Marks & Spencer (M&S) as the high street retailer’s transition towards a single-tier distribution network gathers pace.

Creditors of Bedfords Group facing £5m shortfall, according to KPMG

June 7, 2019 Chris Tindall

Creditors of Birstall, West Yorkshire-based Bedfords Group could be owed more than £5m, according to estimates by administrators at KPMG.

Union pursuing claims for former Duncan Adams staff over haulier’s failure to consult

June 7, 2019 Chris Tindall

The Unite union is still pursuing claims on behalf of former employees at Grangemouth haulier Duncan Adams, which entered administration in March.

Lenham Storage expands footprint and strengthens management team after profit fall

June 6, 2019 Carol Millett

Lenham Storage Company has taken on a production and quality director and expanded its geographic footprint with the launch of new subsidiary Lenham Storage (Midlands), which is based in Loughborough.

DHL Supply Chain strike over NFT Distribution switch halted for talks

June 5, 2019 Hayley Pink

The Unite union has suspended strike action planned for today (5 June) by 51 warehouse workers at a DHL Supply Chain-run site in West Thurrock, Essex to allow a “window of opportunity for positive talks”.

Parent company pledges support as Hellmann Worldwide Logistics’ operating loss deepens

June 5, 2019 Carol Millett

The German parent company of logistics firm Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has pledged to back its UK division until “at least” September 2020, after the Lichfield-based firm saw its operating loss almost double last year.

Nicholson’s Transport ceases trading after being placed into administration

June 4, 2019 Chris Druce

Billingham-based Nicholson’s Transport has been placed into administration and ceased trading, motortransport.co.uk can reveal.

Spotlight

Clean Air Zones and the Ultra Low Emission Zone, in association with Ryder: Where are they and how do HGV operators stay compliant?

by Christopher Walton in Air quality

Clean Air Zones and the Ultra Low Emission Zone are coming and you can count on Ryder to help ensure that your vehicles are ready. Please bookmark this page to ensure Motortransport.co.uk and Ryder keep [...]

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, ...

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Shell opens second hydrogen fuel

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