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[ April 16, 2021 ] West Midlands logistics company collapses into administration Last-mile deliveries
[ April 16, 2021 ] ‘Fire and rehire’ row at coffee giant escalates to leave DHL deliveries under increasing threat News
[ April 16, 2021 ] John G Russell (Transport) forecasts further growth after profits spike News
[ April 16, 2021 ] Fagan & Whalley set to open new Blackburn warehouse as expansion continues News
[ April 16, 2021 ] Europa Worldwide debuts on Sunday Times list of firms with fastest-growing profits 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.

“Brexit a big bloody mess that’s cost us a boatload of money,” says Culina boss

April 14, 2021 Tim Wallace

Culina Group chief executive Thomas van Mourik (pictured) has slammed the government’s handling of Brexit, insisting the movement of goods between the UK and Ireland remains “a big bloody mess” that has cost operators “a boatload of money”.

CS2 Transport switches to Thermo King and Marshall Fleet Solutions

April 14, 2021 Tim Wallace

Temperature-controlled warehouse and distribution operator CS2 Transport has upgraded its 60-strong all-refrigerated fleet with the addition of four new DAF 26-tonne rigids specified with G&A multi-temperature bodies.

Europa announces support for Royal Logistics Corps Foundation

April 14, 2021 Tim Wallace

Europa Worldwide Group has announced its support for the Royal Logistic Corps Foundation.

New XPO hub deal with ASOS to create 2,000 jobs

April 14, 2021 Tim Wallace

XPO Logistics has been awarded the contract to manage a new fulfilment centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire for online fashion retailer ASOS.

HTF Transport hails “revolutionary” BigChange business management system

April 14, 2021 Tim Wallace

Heavy-lift transport specialist HTF said business management solution BigChange has transformed its business within six months.

Pall-Ex Group forecasts earnings over £2.5m after returning to profit in 2020

April 13, 2021 Carol Millett

Pall-Ex Group saw a return to profit in 2020 after improving operational efficiency, building greater network coverage and being aided by a “stable” membership.

Company Shop Group boosts fleet in mission to cut food waste

April 13, 2021 Carol Millett

Company Shop Group has boosted its fleet with six DAF XF 480 tractors and six Grey & Adams dual compartment refrigerated trailers, all fitted with safety features to comply with London’s Direct Vision scheme.

Knights of Old owner KNP Logistics Group forecasts return to profitability this year

April 13, 2021 Carol Millett

KNP Logistics Group, formerly known as Knights of Old Group, slashed its losses by almost two-thirds last year, boosted by major wins in the contract distribution sector, the acquisition of the assets of Steve Porter Transport for just £1, and a restructuring of its finance team, including the addition of a new chief financial officer.

DHL coffee deliveries under threat as Jacobs Douwe Egbert workers set to strike

April 13, 2021 Carol Millett

DHL supermarket deliveries of major coffee brands are under threat as 300 workers at Jacobs Douwe Egberts’ (JDE’s) site in Banbury, Oxfordshire vote this week on whether to take industrial action over a “fire and rehire” dispute.

DHL Supply Chain replaces Eddie Stobart on two Tesco transport contracts

April 12, 2021 Carol Millett

Eddie Stobart is set to be replaced by DHL Supply Chain at Tesco’s Goole and Doncaster distribution centres (DCs).

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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