All articles by Chris Tindall – Page 4
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MT ArticleICL launches Felixstowe office to exploit growth opportunities
International Cargo Logistics (ICL) has opened a new branch in Felixstowe, representing the fifth UK office for the global freight solutions provider.
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MT ArticlePre-tax profit up at EM Rogers
EM Rogers reported “another successful performance” last year, with pre-tax profit increasing by almost 29% to £1.6m.
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MT ArticleGovernment told to act on fuel duty
The Chancellor is being urged to scrap a planned fuel duty rise amid soaring diesel prices that are helping the Treasury enjoy a “VAT bonanza”.
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MT ArticleEvri couriers win enhanced pay and benefits
Evri has agreed a pay deal with the GMB union for its self-employed couriers that is above the national minimum wage and provides enhanced benefits.
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MT ArticleDiamond hails robust summer results
Diamond Logistics said demand for ecommerce fulfilment propelled it to a strong summer performance, with the business running 19% ahead year-on-year in June, 12% up in July and 18.87% in August.
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MT ArticleLancashire’s JM Gorry struggled amid driver shortage
Morecambe-based JM Gorry & Son closed down after coming under “immense strain” due to losing drivers in the years following Brexit, according to its administrator.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK strengthens senior leadership team
Logistics UK has strengthened its senior leadership team with three new appointments.
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FCZ ArticleThe AA and Royal Mail partner up to cut repair emissions within electric delivery fleet
The AA is collaborating with Royal Mail and supplier Trents to use recycled vehicle parts and help maintain one of the UK’s largest electric fleets.
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FCZ ArticleHoward Tenens halves carbon footprint in five years
Howard Tenens said it had more than halved its carbon footprint in just five years while continuing to grow its operations.
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MT ArticleEuropa appoints tech directors to board
Europa Worldwide Group has strengthened its board with two senior technology appointments in a move it said advanced its plans to operate as a tech-led business.
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MT ArticleNexus reports strong growth following new service proposition and expansion
The launch of a plant, equipment and HGV proposition helped Nexus Rental increase net revenue by nearly a fifth last year.
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MT ArticleDurham PCC calls on operators to make road safety a boardroom priority
County Durham operator Stiller Warehousing & Distribution has backed a campaign to make road safety a boardroom priority, with a newly-liveried trailer that will help promote Life is Precious.
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MT ArticleWork commences on 722,000sq ft warehouse in Northampton
Industrial developer Segro has started work on a 722,000sq ft facility at its logistics park in Northampton, amid strong occupier demand.
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MT ArticleNew commercial operations director at Harris MAXUS
Harris MAXUS has promoted Gary Brown to commercial operations director following a period of leadership strengthening across the Harris Group.
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MT ArticleNext wins appeal against decision forcing it to pay shop staff same as warehouse workers
Retailer Next has won an appeal allowing it to pay warehouse workers more than shop floor staff after an employment tribunal ruled that they were entitled to the same rates of pay.
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MT ArticleSale of Trans Haul following cyberattack
Stricken haulage and logistics firm Trans Haul (Europe) has been sold in a £170,000 pre-pack deal to a connected party, according to its administrator.
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MT ArticleWarehouse workers at Movianto secure 4% pay increase
Workers at specialist medical warehousing company Movianto have agreed to an improved pay offer and dropped their threat of strikes.
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MT ArticleMaritime boosts revenue following Medlog integration
Maritime Transport said its acquisition by global logistics firm Medlog had helped generate additional revenue in its road, rail and terminal divisions, resulting in a 15.8% increase to £489m.
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MT ArticlePoll finds truck brand loyalty among operators diminishing
Loyalty among operators for a particular make of truck is eroding and is likely to be exploited by Chinese manufacturers, according to a new report.