All Editorial articles – Page 26

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Delivery cost top consumer priority, Whistl report reveals

13 June 2023

The cost of delivery is now UK consumers' main priority, compared to speed of delivery, which less than a quarter cite as most important to them, according to new research by Whistl.Whistl's report, Continue to Thrive, published this week, found that cost of delivery is now top of consumers online ...

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Please hire our people: Tuffnells plea as 2,200 workers face redundancy

13 June 2023

Tufnells Parcels Express is seeing a rapid response to its plea for logistics firms to take on some of its 2,200 staff, who are facing redundancy after the IDW carrier was forced to call in the administrators yesterday (12 June).As the company's 2,200 staff were told that the “majority” of ...

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Two hard-working lads from Sheffield living the dream at Stanton Logistics

13 June 2023

Chris McGinley, left, and Chris Allender set up Stanton Logistics in 2007Motor Transport gets asked to interview many successful transport firms but when an invite came to meet one of the founders of Stanton Logistics in Rotherham, south Yorkshire it was hard to turn down.“We are one of the best ...

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Pallet-Track hits 30 million milestone

13 June 2023

Pallet-Track has moved 30 million consignments, without losing a single pallet in the hub, the pallet network announced this week.The milestone consignment, which was handled at the network's central hub in Wolverhampton on Millfields Road, was sent to Hull-based plumbers’ merchants James Hargreaves and contained bathroom supplies.It was collected by ...

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Prometeon lands tyre deal with Collease Truck and Trailer Hire

12 June 2023

Tyre manufacturer Prometeon Tyre Group has signed a new pay-as-you-go contract with Collease Truck and Trailer Hire to provide its entire fleet with tyres.Collease leases trucks and trailers from five sites at Manchester, Felixstowe, Southampton, Norwich and Basildon, supporting customers delivering into distribution depots across the UK.The Collease fleet of ...

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Suttons Tankers wins three-year extension with Nippon Gases

12 June 2023

Suttons Tankers have been awarded a further three years on its Nippon Gases contract, beginning in September 2023.The bulk logistics provider has been dealing with Nippon Gases for over 20 years, transporting bulk CO2 across the UK to major blue-chip customers.Suttons pointed to the company's "strong focus" on customer service, ...

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Tuffnells calls in administrators as 2,200 staff brace for redundancy

12 June 2023

More than 2,000 staff at Tuffnells Parcels Express are facing redundancy after the company called in the administrators today (12 June).As widely predicted over the weekend, Sheffield-based Tuffnells has appointed joint administrators Rick Harrison and Howard Smith of Interpath Advisory, and the company’s 2,200 staff at its 33 depots across ...

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Banish the nightmare of predicting and right-sizing peak warehouse space

12 June 2023

It is now the time of year where many retailers and their supply chain partners will be starting to plan and secure their warehousing space and resource requirements for the big one – the ‘golden quarter’ and the Christmas peak.Predicting requirements seven or eight months ahead is always a nightmare, ...

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DPD looks to cut fleet emissions with launch of EcoLab

12 June 2023

DPD is looking to cut carbon emissions in transport, delivery and buildings with the help of its first EcoLab, which will work with innovative companies with sustainable solutions.The parcels giant is partnering with innovation specialist L Marks in the EcoLab which launches today (12 June). The two companies are calling ...

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Veterans into Logistics recruits John Harker MBE as general manager

12 June 2023

Veterans into Logistics has appointed John Harker MBE as the charity's general manager as part of its drive to help veterans retrain for roles in the logistics industry.Harker brings 33 years of experience in the British Army to his new post, having served in Northern Ireland, Canada, Cyprus, Germany, Bosnia, ...

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Excitement mounts as the Motor Transport Awards 2023 shortlist is revealed

12 June 2023

The eagerly-awaited shortlist for the 2023 Motor Transport Awards has been announced.There are 61 companies up for awards in the 19 categories with new faces joining some more familiar names.Multiple award winner DPD UK has made the cut in six categories including our two new awards for this year, Sustainable ...

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Tuffnells prepares to call in administrators

10 June 2023

Parcel delivery firm Tuffnells Parcels Express has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators and is expected to formally announce administration on Monday (12 June).Law firm TLT LLP filed a notice of administration on behalf of Tuffnells on Friday (9 June). The Sheffield-based IDW carrier called its drivers back to ...

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HGV levy to start again on 1 August

9 June 2023

The HGV levy, abandoned at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, is to be reintroduced from 1 August with a new emphasis on emissions, weight and time spent in the UK.The department for transport (DfT) said vehicles of 12 tonnes or more driving on motorways or A roads must pay ...

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Tuffnells' legal action against DX reaches settlement

9 June 2023

Parcel and freight firm DX said it had reached a settlement with rival Tuffnells Parcels Express in relation to confidential competitor information.Earlier this year, Tuffnells said it was taking legal action against DX Group in relation to alleged corporate espionage.The claim, revealed in the Sunday Times, alleged that three DX ...

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Industry call to overhaul truckstop planning laws

9 June 2023

Urgent reform to the planning system enabling the provision of more HGV parking facilities is now required after a government study found pressure for overnight parking was above critical levels, according to Logistics UK.The department for transport-commissioned national survey of lorry parking found average night on-site utilisation was 85% or ...

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Glencar to construct new industrial development in Nottingham

9 June 2023

Construction firm Glencar is to build a 190,598 sq ft industrial development on the Fulwood Park industrial estate in Nottingham for occupation by April 2024.The site will comprise a distribution centre and offices, car park, 50m service yard, site access and external services and will be built to Breeam Excellent ...

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Massey Wilcox profits hit by soaring running costs

9 June 2023

Massey Wilcox boosted its turnover last year in the face of rising fuel prices, insurance costs and wages, which it attributed to increasing its storage and handling charges.However, general increases in its direct running costs, which it was unable to pass on to customers, meant pre-tax profit slid to £841,000 ...

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New Midlands warehousing plan set to trigger jobs boom

9 June 2023

Hundreds of logistics jobs are predicted to be created in the Midlands after the green light was given to the construction of 1.4m sq ft of warehousing across four units in Magna Park Lutterworth.Real estate builder GLP said the significant development reflected the sustained expansion and success of Europe’s largest ...

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Yusen backs black for new Howdens livery

9 June 2023

Yusen Logistics has changed the vinyl wrapping on 58 of its truck cabs to a striking black livery to reflect its distribution contract with Howdens Joinery Group.Hexagon Leasing, which supplied the Renault D Range 18-tonners and T480 6x2 tractor units, worked with graphics specialist RGVA to complete the project and ...

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EFS Global adds ILS and Sussex Pallet Services to growing portfolio

9 June 2023

EFS Global is back on the acquisition trail having snapped up its 23rd business since 2015 with the addition of East Sussex-based ILS Holdings.The deal meant EFS acquired the holding company’s two subsidiaries, Sussex Pallet Services and Independent Logistic Solutions, which is a freight collection and delivery service that operates ...