Latest fleet news – Page 648
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Royal Mail confirms Moya Green to retire, with GLS parcel boss Rico Back taking over
Royal Mail has confirmed CEO Moya Greene will retire in September, with the boss of its GLS division taking her place from 1 June.Greene held the role for eight years, during which time she has transformed the UK's biggest operator from an unprofitable business to a successful, listed company, and ...
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MT ArticleHermes to increase self-employed couriers' pay from June
Hermes is to increase its self-employed couriers' pay to meet competition for the workers as the e-retail market surges. The carrier is increasing the minimum hourly pay from £8.50 to £9.10 from 1 June which, with expenses added, will bring their take-home pay up to £10.70 an hour.The pay increase ...
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MT ArticleCanute Group says business is stable after delay in paying staff due to funding switch
Canute Group has been forced to reassure staff that the business will endure after a delay in paying wages earlier this month.In a letter to employees, seen by MT, Canute director Noel Marshall attributed staff payment delays to problems arising from the company’s decision to switch banks earlier this year, ...
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DHL Supply Chain beats rivals to new M&S South-East distribution centre deal
DHL Supply Chain has trumped its rivals in a competitive tender bid to run a brand-new Marks & Spencer South-East distribution centre.The retail giant revealed plans to open its new 495,000ft2 DC, based at Welham Green, Herts, as part of its five-year transformation plan announced last November.M&S has said it ...
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks puts first two all-electric FLs into service
Volvo Trucks has put the first two of its all-electric FLs into service with Swedish recycling firm Renova and general haulage company TGM.The 16-tonne FL Electric is a fully electrically-powered truck for distribution, refuse collection and other haulage work in built-up areas.It features a range of up to 300km (185 ...
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New Wincanton shareholder agitates for break-up of business
The investor that successfully campaigned against DX Group's former executive team last year has called for Wincanton to sell one of its two divisions after buying a 2% stake in the 3PL. Gatemore Capital Management made headlines last year as a DX Group shareholder, when it demanded the removal of ...
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MT ArticleMicrolise Driver of the Year shortlist announced
Drivers from operators including Eddie Stobart, Bibby Distribution and DHL have been shortlisted for awards in this year's Microlise Driver of the Year competition. Winners of the short-, medium-, and long-distance driver categories will be announced at a gala event the night before the Microlise Transport Conference, at which the ...
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MT ArticleClugston Distribution Services adds 20 new flatbed trailers to fleet
Clugston Distribution Services has spent half-a-million pounds on 20 new flatbed trailers.Fifteen of the trailers, all additions to the fleet, are extendable as well as five standard flatbed trailers, all of which are currently in service.Clugston’s new trailers are individually designed for the transportation of various products up to 22 ...
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MT ArticleApprenticeship levy targets should focus on quality, not quantity, argues think tank
The government should abandon its target of three million apprenticeships in the UK by 2020 in order to focus on the quality of the actual qualifications, according to think tank Reform.In a report reviewing the first year of the tax, called 'The Great Training Robbery: Assessing the first year of ...
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MT ArticleWhat will logistics operations look like in the (not too distant) future?
Skills for Logistics MD David Coombes argues we are on the cusp of a robotic revolution, and questions what this could mean for the industry's workforce. Watching the speeding autonomous trucks on Blade Runner 2049 recently has made me think that in 30 years’ time this in all probability will ...
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MT ArticleUlemco developing 100% hydrogen-powered combustion engine
Ulemco is developing what it claims is the world’s first 100% hydrogen-powered combustion engine for a lorry.The Liverpool-based vehicle technology firm is converting a Volvo FH16 to run solely on hydrogen. It is expected to be on the road later this year.Rather than using a hydrogen fuel cell and electric ...
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MT ArticleBidfood looking to recruit after opening new Penrith depot
Foodservice provider Bidfood is looking to recruit drivers and warehouse staff at its newly opened depot in Penrith, Cumbria.The depot was purchased from AF Blakemore & Son, which is part of Spar UK.It includes a 21,357ft² ambient centre and 5,078ft² freezer development. It will be used to service Bidfood customers ...
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain wins five-year extension with TK Maxx owner TJX Europe
DHL Supply Chain has won a five year extension to its logistics management contract with apparel and home fashions retailer TJX Europe, which is known for its TK Maxx brand in the UK.This latest deal, which will see DHL continue to manage TJX Europe’s group’s logistics operations across Europe, further ...
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MT ArticleYusen Logistics renews deal with Mitsubishi Electric
Yusen Logistics UK has renewed its contract with Mitsubishi Electric to provide inbound and reverse logistics services.The logistics company, which has been providing logistic and warehousing services for Mitsubishi Electric since 2007, will provide all inbound logistics, from palletised and handball containers through to picking product for dispatch, as well ...
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MT ArticleFarrall's Group and Palletforce introduce 'dual livery'
Palletforce and network founder-member Farrall’s Group have unveiled a livery celebrating their longstanding partnership.The “dual livery” features a combination of the two companies’ logos on an orange and red background.Jim Perry, MD of Farrall’s Group, said: “We are passionate about Palletforce and delivering a world class pallet network solution, so ...
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Building materials boost drove John Jempson & Son onwards last year
Family-run John Jempson & Son added more than £1m to its turnover last year, thanks to a buoyant construction market in London.The Rye, East Sussex haulier and Palletforce member reported a turnover of £13.8m for the year ending 31 October 2017, up 8% on 2016’s £12.7m.Pre-tax profit also increased to ...
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MT ArticleJobs saved at Conviviality after Matthew Clark and Bibendum snapped up
Drivers’ jobs have been safeguarded following the administration of wholesaler Conviviality after its drink supplier arm was sold to C&C Group.It followed hot on the heels of the sale of Conviviality’s retail division, which includes Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, to Bestway.Conviviality entered administration at the beginning of April, after ...
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MT ArticleAspray takes the pain as it positions itself for future gain
A turn-round strategy introduced at Aspray Transport last year led to the next day carrier spending almost £400,000 to tackle a "highly challenging" environment resulting in the firm recording a loss.For the year ending 30 June 2017, the company, which trades as Aspray24, reported turnover fall of £32.4m (2016: £49m ...
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MT ArticleCaldicot Group snaps up Overbrook Recovery
Gwent-based recovery firm Caldicot Group has acquired Overbrook Recovery in a move which will see the company expand its portfolio of depots to four regional centres.The deal see Caldicot Group take over Gloucestershire-based Recovery Group’s 30-strong staff and two depots, including an MOT and vehicle recovery centre in Hakwell in ...
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MT ArticleMatthew Kibble Transport buys Fullforce Logistics
Matthew Kibble Transport has bought Coventry-based Fullforce Logistics.This latest acquisition, which follows the purchase of Kent-based Shakespeare Transport in March 2015, sees the Lancashire haulier broaden its geographical reach and gain a new Midlands operating base.It said further acquisitions are on the cards.Under the terms of the sale, former Fullforce ...