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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.

ARR Craib acquisition helps Gregory Distribution boost profits despite loss of major customer

July 7, 2020 Carol Millett

The acquisition of ARR Craib helped boost Gregory Distribution Holdings profits last year and offset the impact of a bad debt acquired after a major customer went bust.

Pre-pack deal saves 160 jobs at West Midlands logistics firm

July 6, 2020 Carol Millett

Land, sea and air freight and logistics firm Amco Services (International) has been sold in a pre-pack deal which has saved 160 jobs.

Midlands haulier faces closure if relocation is refused

July 6, 2020 Chris Tindall

A Midlands temperature controlled haulier is waiting to hear if it has been granted planning permission to open a haulage yard for 15 HGVs and create 26 jobs.

Maxi Haulage blames profits slump on pre-Brexit stockpiling

July 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

A prediction last year by Maxi Haulage that pre-Brexit stockpiling would hit its bottom line has proven correct after its latest financial results showed a reduction in the Irvine headquartered company’s turnover and profits.

Willmotts Transport takes delivery of Tiger Trailers order

July 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

Willmotts Transport in Shepton Mallet has added 30 Tiger Trailer curtainsiders to its fleet, as well as a smaller quantity of single-temperature reefers.

Telford haulier in liquidation after licence is revoked

July 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

A Telford-based haulage firm has entered liquidation three months after it had its operator licence revoked at a public inquiry.

“Thanks a million!” – Pallet-Track celebrates major milestone

July 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

Pallet-Track’s one millionth pallet has passed through its northern hub in Wigan – carrying a consignment of household cleaning products to help fight the Covid-19 virus.

Palletforce reports record demand as Covid strategy pays off

July 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

A range of support measures introduced by Palletforce in order to protect members and maintain volumes during the Covid-19 pandemic has helped the network achieve “record” demand.

Profits slip at Chris Hayter Transport

July 3, 2020 Chris Tindall

Witney, Oxfordshire-based Chris Hayter Transport saw profits drop by 22% last year, which it said was expected in the current economic conditions.

Knowles Transport expands e-commerce operation to meet peak demand

July 2, 2020 Chris Tindall

Knowles Transport is transitioning into the e-commerce market and building on the experience of supporting its customers with their online sales throughout the pandemic.

Spotlight

“Digital marketplace the new battleground” – Wincanton chief executive reveals future strategy

by Tim Wallace in Interviews

A lot has happened since I last interviewed Wincanton chief executive James Wroath (pictured) back in January. The upshot being that we’re now chatting from our homes via Zoom rather than sitting in the back [...]

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

Posted by Christopher Walton on Mar 22, 20183

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