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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.

Palletline purchases long-term network member Fast Forward Distribution

February 8, 2019 Chris Druce

Palletline has purchased long-term member Fast Forward Distribution.

EDG Group snaps up fellow TPN member Enterprise Freight and Transport Services

February 7, 2019 Carol Millett

Basildon-based EDG Group has taken over fellow TPN member Enterprise Freight and Transport Services.

Administrators pursue director of D&A Media Bristol for unpaid sum

February 7, 2019 Chris Tindall

The administrators of a Cardiff-based haulage firm are pursuing legal action against one of the company’s former directors for an unpaid debt.

Malcolm Logistics puts new generation of award-winning extendable trailer into service

February 6, 2019 Chris Druce

Malcolm Logistics has introduced a new generation of its award-winning extendable skeletal trailer.

Ocado hit by capacity shortfall after major blaze at Andover hub

February 6, 2019 Hayley Pink

Online grocer Ocado has warned of capacity constraints and a drag on sales growth following a major fire at its Andover Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC).

C Butt fulfils promise to return to profit

February 6, 2019 Carol Millett

C Butt Logistics has delivered on last year’s promise to return to the black for the first time since 2014.

Knowles Transport turned loss making after problems at Wisbech warehouse

February 5, 2019 Carol Millett

Cambridgeshire-based Knowles Transport slipped into the red after operational issues at its – at that point – newly opened Wisbech DC resulted in “significant costs”.

Management buyout at Currie Solutions, as business starts new chapter

February 4, 2019 Chris Druce

Stephen Turner, the MD of Currie European Transport, has led a successful MBO at the Dumfries-headquartered firm.

Hermes unveils enhanced union endorsed deal for self-employed couriers

February 4, 2019 Chris Druce

The boss of Hermes UK has said he is both proud and excited about a ground-breaking deal with the GMB union, which will give self-employed couriers access to holiday pay as well as guaranteed earnings.

Prolog creditors set to be stung for millions after firm’s pre-pack sale

February 1, 2019 Chris Tindall

Trade creditors of Prolog may only receive a tiny fraction of the estimated £10m owed to them after the company entered administration and was then sold off in parts.

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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