Latest Operator news
Pre-pack sale secures future of Hazchem haulier John K Philips
Warrington-based haulier John K Philips has been bought in a pre-pack sale by its directors, just one week after calling in the administrators, in a move that has saved jobs and protected smaller creditors.
Warrington-based Eagle One Delivery Limited falls into administration
Warrington-based logistics company Eagle One Delivery Limited has called in the administrators, joining a growing list of logistics companies filing insolvency notices this month.
Dutch giant MegaGroup to open 100,000 sq ft distribution centre in UK
Dutch water solutions giant MegaGroup Logistic Services is expanding its UK operations with the development of a new 100,000 sq ft distribution centre, scheduled to open in the second half of 2026.
Hams Hall open day showcases benefits of bio-LNG
More than 100 guests attended a Fuel & Feast event to celebrate the opening of Gasrec’s open-access bio-LNG refuelling facility at Hams Hall logistics hub in North Warwickshire.
Bartrums takes delivery of 15 dual-branded trailers as part of £4m fleet upgrade
Suffolk-based Bartrums has added 15 new trailers to its fleet, all dual-branded with both the Bartrums and Pallet-Track logos, to celebrate its membership of the pallet network it joined as a founding member back in 2004.
DX launches new digital platform for DX SameDay service
Parcel, freight, fulfilment and final mile specialist DX is launching a new digital platform for its DX SameDay service today (28 April).
Asda adds 55 dual-temp refrigerated moving double decks from Tiger Trailers
Asda’s fleet is set to gain 55 temperature-controlled step-frame moving-deck double deck trailers, manufactured by Tiger, following successful trials last year.
“Unprecedented growth” sees Pall-Ex invest £8m in two new South West hubs
Pall-Ex Group has invested £8m in launching two new logistics hubs in the South West of England, after achieving “unprecedented growth” in the region.
Motor industry truck fleets down 7.8% since July
Motor industry logistics fleets are shrinking as operators adapt to rapid change driven by the shift away from fossil fuels towards electric and hybrid vehicles.
Iceland Food’s star delivery drivers rewarded with thousands of pounds in prizes
Iceland Foods has launched a rewards programme which has seen its delivery drivers win over £34,000 in prizes for driving more safely, saving fuel and providing excellent customer service.
