All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 10
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ArticleMoody’s second consecutive Pall-Ex award
Moody Logistics and Storage has been awarded its second consecutive Pall-Ex operational excellence award for the North East and Scotland.
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ArticleMenzies looks to the future after restructure
Menzies Distribution Group said 2023 was “transformational” for the time sensitive delivery company, with a reshaped business now more focused on the longer term.
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ArticleKnights of Old staff win pay claim
At least 80 former staff of the collapsed haulage firm Knights of Old have been successful in their legal action to claw back pay they were owed.
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ArticleDesire to be leading liquid haulier sees Wilson of Kendal snap up A&F Grant
Liquid transport specialist Wilson of Kendal has acquired Ballindalloch-based A&F Grant in a bid to strengthen its operation.
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ArticleTeletrac powers up its support for Readypower
Plant equipment and civil engineering firm Readypower has handed its entire fleet management needs to Teletrac Navman.
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ArticleAlton-based PL Transport Logistics moves to appoint administrator
A Hampshire haulage firm has entered administration following a breach in the terms of its company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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ArticleXPO cuts admin complexities of international transport
XPO said it had simplified customers’ freight shipments to countries throughout Europe by consolidating processes and reducing intermediaries.
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ArticlePost-Brexit freight movement rules delayed
The industry has breathed a sigh of relief after the government said it would delay new arrangements for parcel and freight movements between GB and Northern Ireland until next year.
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ArticleDeutsche Bahn steams ahead with DB Schenker sale
German rail group Deutsche Bahn (DB) has agreed to sell its logistics arm DB Schenker to Danish company DSV in a €14.3bn (£12bn) deal.
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ArticleDPD under starter’s orders with Army Cycling sponsorship
DPD has become the headline sponsor for Army Cycling, an organisation that encourages soldiers to take to two wheels and keep fit.
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ArticleProfits plummet at Rhenus Logistics as demand drops for warehousing
A fall in demand for warehousing space led a 24% reduction in turnover for Rhenus Logistics last year, with its profits plunging into the red.
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ArticleYodel puts out the call for seasonal recruitment drive
Yodel is gearing up take on 3,000 seasonal staff – the majority of which will be couriers – in preparation for Black Friday and Christmas shopping.
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ArticleTwo seconds from crash: report into HGV tanker near miss
A train was just two seconds away from hitting a tanker in Shropshire after a signaller used controls that circumvented safeguards, an investigation found.
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ArticleManchester’s ‘non-charging’ clean air plan to be submitted
Greater Manchester is putting the finishing touches to its clean air plan (CAP) – and it still intends not to charge any vehicle on its roads.
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ArticleNext warehouse logistics called into question following tribunal ruling
Retailer Next warned that the viability of its warehouse operations had been left in doubt following an employment tribunal ruling that found it should pay thousands of shop staff the same as its warehouse workers.
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ArticleThousands more secure parking spaces needed to stop freight crime epidemic
HGV drivers believe freight-related crime is increasing with the majority of fuel or asset thefts taking place in the second half of the year, according to new research.
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ArticleCrowning achievement for Priority Freight as it receives King’s Award
Priority Freight has been presented with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade by the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at its HQ in Dover.
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ArticleUPN hits a century as network continues growth
UPN has expanded its network to 100 members, which it said reflected its reputation for exceptional service and coverage.
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ArticleTesco’s ‘fire and rehire’ plans scuppered in Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court has ruled that Tesco cannot fire and rehire its distribution workers on less favourable terms, bringing to an end a long-running battle between the supermarket giant and trade union USDAW.
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ArticleCulina firm awarded silver for commitment to sustainability
Culina Group company IPS has retained the EcoVadis Silver award, which it said reflected its commitment to sustainable practices and operational excellence.