Latest fleet news – Page 848
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Millions more e-commerce parcels to be moved this year- but can it be done?
Growth in the online retail sector is expected to be much larger this year than previous forecasts had suggested, possibly putting more pressure on the parcel delivery firms that have already seen their resources stretched.Parcel carrier software firm MetaPack and online retail association IMRG now expect that 940 million parcels ...
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MT ArticleWho is bigger? Norbert Dentressangle or Wincanton?
Back in April 2013 Norbert Dentressangle said that its UK business accounted for 32% of its €3.88bn turnover, approximately €1.24bn. It was a 55% rise in turnover for ND’s activity in the UK (its second largest market outside of France) as it felt the significant benefit of a full year ...
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Wincanton now "leaner" as pre-tax profit booms
Wincanton is now a “very different organisation” to what it was a few years ago, as the company increased turnover, more-than doubled pre-tax and continued to reduce its net debt in financial year 2013.The boom in construction activity in the UK also helped push turnover at Wincanton up to £1.098bn ...
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Clipper share price rises on first day of IPO
Clipper Logistics Group saw its share price rise steadily over its first day of trading fully on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) yesterday.At the end of trading on Wednesday 5 June, the firm’s share price had risen to 121p from 100p at admission. 100m ordinary shares were offered on ...
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MT ArticleDriver behaviour 'key' to reducing fuel consumption
With fuel being up to and in some cases over 30% of operating costs, for hauliers getting the most out of every litre bought is crucial. MT met with Shell at the Shell Eco-marathon recently to hear how they believe a holistic approach can make the difference.Getting each litre of ...
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Arrow XL makes two million deliveries since rebrand
Two-man delivery firm Arrow XL has revealed it made over two million deliveries in its first year of trading under its new identity.The Yodel sister company previously traded as Yodel XL, but launched its new branding in March 2013. Since then it has made two million deliveries, including next-day and ...
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MT ArticleChange in customer behaviour prompts Muller Wiseman consultation
Muller Wiseman Dairies is conducting a 30-day consultation over the future of its Pensilva distribution depot in Cornwall, citing a shift away from individual store deliveries and into RDCs.MD Carl Ravenhall said the company ran a strong network across the UK but that it needed to adapt to the changing ...
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MT ArticleAmazon plans to increase capacity and truck parking at Rugeley DC
Online retail giant Amazon has submitted plans to double capacity at its distribution centre in Rugeley, Staffordshire, creating 350 permanent jobs. The firm hopes to increase capacity by installing a mezzanine floor within its 700,000ft² warehouse (pictured), which is located on a 16.2 hectare site at the Towers Business Park.Planning ...
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MT ArticleDachser opens new Northampton DC and head office
Dachser has opened its €26m (£21.1m) distribution centre and head office in Northampton, following a period of growth European exports from the UK.The DC sits on a 7.4 hectare site on the Brackmills industrial site and includes a 64,024ft² cross-docking facility, a 113,666ft² contract logistics warehouse and a 21,032ft² office ...
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Attend Everywoman Academy as our guest
Motor Transport has four free places on offer at the Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Leadership Academy that will be held on 26 June in Daventry.The Academy focuses on personal development – an essential consideration for any woman wishing to advance her career. Research commissioned by Alexander Mann Solutions and ...
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Pre-tax profit and turnover up at John Raymond Transport
Bridgend, South Wales-based John Raymond Transport saw an increase in both turnover and pre-tax profit last year.Its annual accounts for the year ended 30 September 2013, published to Companies House, showed a 35% increase in pre-tax profit to £56,000, up from £41,752 in 2012.Turnover at the company, which is part ...
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MT ArticleIndustrial action at Wincanton called off after settlement is reached
Industrial action at Wincanton’s operations for customer HJ Heinz in Wigan has been averted after URTU members accepted a fresh proposal over pay.Members of the union had voted for industrial action this week (2 to 5 June) in relation to a pay dispute that goes back to last year. It ...
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Transport operators praised for commitment to cyclist safety
Construction companies and their hauliers have been praised for their "fantastic" response to the issue of cyclist safety by TfL freight development manager Glen Davies.Speaking at a seminar on cycle safety at the Tip-ex and Tank-ex 2014 shows in Harrogate last week, Davies said TfL had commissioned a report from ...
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Clipper's finances in good shape before IPO
On Friday Clipper Logistics Group began offering shares on the London Stock Exchange, a fair few years after the idea was first floated.Early indications are that IPO was a wise choice for the firm. At the end of the first day of conditional trading, its share price jumped to 112.5p ...
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MT ArticlePollock's seven figure purchase
More light has been shed on Pollock (Scotrans) purchase of fellow Palletways member Gilbraith (TS) earlier this year for what it described as a “seven figure purchase”.According to abbreviated accounts for Pollock (Scotrans) filed at Companies House, the purchase price was £725,000, not quite seven figures, but the company has ...
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MT ArticleTM disqualified for failing to train drivers
A transport manager has lost his repute indefinitely for failing to make sure his drivers had started their Driver CPC training, resulting in high levels of drivers' hours infringements.Addressing a seminar at the Tip-ex and Tank-ex 2014 exhibition in Harrogate, North East of England traffic commissioner Kevin Rooney (pictured) said ...
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MT ArticleEveready adds rigids with Ryder
Plant and tool hire specialist Eveready Hire is expanding its fleet, after taking delivery of three Euro-5 rigids on contract hire from Ryder.Two 18-tonne Daf LF55s and one 26-tonne MAN TGF join the fleet at the ten-year old own-account operator and will run out of its depots in Watford, Leatherhead ...
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MT ArticleTipper and tanker sectors celebrate achievements at awards ceremony
Nearly 400 industry guests attended a glitzy gala dinner and awards ceremony in Harrogate’s Majestic Hotel this evening (30 May) to recognise outstanding achievements in the tipper and tanker sectors.Capping off day two of the Tank-ex and Tip-Ex 2014 exhibitions, the event saw four awards presented to companies and individuals ...
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Clipper sets date for IPO
Clipper Logistics Group is to begin trading fully on the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday 4 June. The placing price has been set at 100p per share and will comprise of 100m ordinary shares.Conditional trading began today (30 May) at 8am under the CLG ticker with 49m shares on offer. ...
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MT ArticleTfL confirms Congestion Charge to rise 17% for fleets
Fleet operators making deliveries into London will be hit by a steep 17% price increase for entering the Congestion Charge from next month, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed today (28 May).Following a 10-week public consultation launched in January, the price for registered fleet users (six or more vehicles) ...