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.

Unsecured creditors got rough ride after AR Lunn collapse

February 28, 2013 Robin Meczes

Unsecured creditors of failed Hull-based haulier AR Lunn Transport & Warehousing have received just 4% of the money owed to them, the firm’s administrators have revealed.

UPS International president Dan Brutto retires

February 27, 2013 Ashleigh Wight

UPS Europe president Jim Barber will replace Dan Brutto as UPS International president when he retires at the end of April.

Tesco to restructure its distribution network

February 26, 2013 Ashleigh Wight

Tesco is to close three of its regional DCs after carrying out a strategic review of its distribution network.

FedEx, Royal Mail and DHL among top 20 Business Superbrands

February 25, 2013 Ashleigh Wight

Parcel carriers FedEx, Royal Mail and DHL have been named among the top 20 Business Superbrands in the annual Superbrands list.

TNT Express appoints new chief executive

February 25, 2013 Ashleigh Wight

TNT Express has appointed Tex Gunning as chief executive after former boss Marie-Christine Lombard resigned in September.

Gregory Distribution acquires Philson Haulage

February 22, 2013 Ashleigh Wight

Gregory Distribution has acquired West Sussex-based Philson Haulage for an undisclosed sum.

Bibby goes for Bandvulc tyre management

February 22, 2013 Steve Hobson

Bibby Distribution has switched to Bandvulc for the supply and management of new and retread tyres across its fleet.

Clugston Distribution adds to fleet and workforce

February 21, 2013 Robin Meczes

North Lincolnshire-based Clugston Distribution Services has revealed it will expand both its fleet and its workforce with a £1.5m investment in new tractors and trailers this year.

Marks & Spencer confirms transport arrangements for Castle Donington site

February 21, 2013 Robin Meczes

Retailer Marks & Spencer has confirmed that DHL is to handle the collection and delivery of goods into its new Castle Donington warehouse in the East Midlands when it opens this spring.

B&Q to install biomethane filling station

February 21, 2013 Robin Meczes

DIY retailer B&Q is to install a biomethane gas filling station at its Swindon DC to support the operations of 50 dual-fuel trucks the firm introduced at the site in December.