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Operator News

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.

Clipper Logistics rides e-commerce wave to deliver more growth

December 6, 2018 Hayley Pink

Clipper Logistics experienced a buoyant first half boosted by new contract wins and organic growth in its e-fulfilment operation.

Fortec welcomes Adrian Bradley back at ‘exciting time’ for the network

December 5, 2018 Carol Millett

Adrian Bradley has left Pall-Ex where he was operations director to lead Fortec as its first MD since 2014.

Tarmac regional distribution model goes live with Eddie Stobart, Abbey Logistics and Pollocks [Scotrans] in the mix

December 3, 2018 Chris Druce

Eddie Stobart has spoken of its delight in being involved in the start of a new five-year distribution model with Tarmac, which has commenced this month.

Palletways buys network member Systematic Logistics International out of administration

November 30, 2018 Chris Druce

Palletways UK has purchased longtime haulier member Systematic Logistics International (SLi) after it was placed into administration yesterday (29 November).

Simpsons Logistics’ last gasp effort to save its business revealed

November 30, 2018 Chris Tindall

Simpsons Logistics transferred 70 employees to another company when HMRC attempted to wind it up and agreements with APC Overnight and The Pallet Express (TPN) were cancelled, according to administrators.

Team C Express joins the United Pallet Network

November 30, 2018 Chris Druce

Fortec member Team C Express has joined the United Pallet Network (UPN), in addition to its Fortec membership.

Bad debts led to a bad end for Donnelly Transport, according to administrator

November 29, 2018 Chris Tindall

Northern Ireland steel haulier Donnelly Transport struggled under the weight of a number of significant historical bad debts and increased operational costs in the run-up to its administration in September.

Hermes Parcelnet is fastest payer amongst road transport’s largest companies

November 28, 2018 Carol Millett

Hermes Parcelnet pays its suppliers more quickly than any other company in the Motor Transport Top 100 top 10, an MT analysis has found.

Pall-Ex accelerates drive into B2C market

November 28, 2018 Carol Millett

Pall-Ex has strengthened its safety procedures and introduced improved software to help accelerate its drive into the B2C market.

Prolog in administration and up for sale

November 26, 2018 Chris Druce

Prolog, a Nottinghamshire warehousing, distribution and logistics provider, has been put up for sale after entering administration as expected.

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, ...

LoCITY Fuels in Action helps

Posted by Admin on Mar 28, 20181

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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