Latest Operator news
Harrowden acquires George Davies Turf & Stone
Kettering-based turf grower and distributor Harrowden has acquired Buckinghamshire-based George Davies Turf & Stone (GDT) for an undisclosed sum.
Pall-Ex Logistics’ Watford Gap site awarded gold star accreditation
Third party logistics provider Pall-Ex Logistics has achieved the prestigious BRCGS ‘AA’ rating for Storage and Distribution at its flagship Watford Gap facility, marking the highest possible standard for supply chain safety and operational excellence.
Gregory sees profits hit by soaring truck costs, wage pressures and operational challenges
Gregory Trading Holdings has blamed rising fleet replacement costs, higher employment taxes and operational challenges across parts of its business after reporting a sharp fall in annual profits despite growing turnover.
Delsol appoints Darren Jones as group operations director
Delivery Solutions (Delsol) has appointed Darren Jones as group operations director, reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing talent from within.
GXO lands five year extension on Co-op transport contract
GXO Logistics has sealed a five-year contract extension with consumer co-operative Co-op which advances the supply chain partnership into its second decade.
Charles Lucy Transport (CLT) doubles tanker fleet after securing major European chocolate contract
Liverpool-based food-grade tanker specialist Charles Lucy Transport (CLT) has secured a major contract with one of Europe’s largest chocolate suppliers, prompting a rapid expansion that has seen the family-run operator double the size of its fleet in less than two years.
Smiths News lands “transformational” distribution deal with Daily Mail group
Newspaper and magazine wholesaler Smiths News has signed a new agreement with Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers (ANL), securing its second major long-term newspaper distribution contract in under two weeks.
HS2 contractor fined £400,000 after truck driver injured
A joint venture working on the HS2 rail project has been fined £400,000 after a driver employed by ACE Grab Hire and Haulage was injured when his 20 tonne tipper truck fell off the edge of an excavation ramp.
Best Food Logistics wins UK distribution contract with Slim Chickens
Best Food Logistics has been appointed as the UK supply chain partner for fast-growing restaurant brand Slim Chickens, adding another major hospitality customer to its portfolio.
Trans Haul (Europe) files notice of intention to appoint administrators
Trans Haul (Europe) has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, according to a Companies Court filing.
