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APC boosts capacity with additional parcel sort
APC Overnight has unveiled its multi-million pound parcel sortation system at its Cannock, Staffordshire hub, which doubles the company’s overnight capacity ahead of the peak.Two independent sky sorters (pictured) have been installed above APC’s existing sorter. The new system will enable the firm to process an additional 15,000 to 20,000 ...
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Peter Green Haulage upbeat as turnover soars
Turnover at Peter Green Haulage increased by almost 30% last year.Latest financial figures for the Somerset transport firm showed that in the year ending 31 December 2022 its turnover rose to £25.8m, an increase from £19.9m in 2021.Gross profit also increased by 10.6% to £4.9m.However, its pre-tax profit fell by ...
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Generation Logistics builds on success with more DfT funding for year two
Generation Logistics secured a further £300,000 of DfT funding for its second year to continue raising the profile of logistics in schools and colleges, by supporting educators with resources and materials, as well as talking directly to young people and other potential recruits to the sector by continuing a heavyweight ...
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We don’t need government handouts, just confidence to invest, Logistics UK finance forum hears
While the logistics industry does not need more government handouts to fund the move to net zero carbon emissions
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Culina Group companies report soaring revenues and profits
Culina Group companies Fowler Welch and Great Bear Distribution fought against “challenging market conditions” last year to increase both revenue and pre-tax profits.
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Truck drivers fined for breaking weight restriction laws
HGV drivers have appeared in court in Berkshire this month after breaching weight restriction orders across the county. Thames Valley Police said it undertook regular patrols, along with the Public Protection Partnership (PPP) across Bracknell, West Berkshire and Wokingham areas to check whether lorry drivers were breaking the law. ...
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Wincanton lands Jet2 transport partnership deal
Supply chain specialist Wincanton has secured a contract to become Jet2.com’s dedicated transport partner.
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Administrator set to rescue struggling haulier with CVA
The administrator for a Somerset haulage firm is trying to rescue the business through a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) after a review of its financial position showed that it was still solvent.
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Mark Stewart collapse led to loss of 41 jobs, administrator reveals
The closure of Lincolnshire’s Mark Stewart International Transport led to 41 staff losing their jobs, according to its administrator.
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GXO extends Waitrose delivery deal
GXO Logistics said it had extended its contract to deliver produce into Waitrose stores across the UK.
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Humber haulier Mark Stewart moves to appoint administrators
Humber-based haulier Mark Stewart Limited is in the process of calling in the administrators, the company told MT today (17 October).
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Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy after battery supplier goes bust
Electric truck manufacturer Volta Trucks has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden and is set to file for administration in England, after its production targets were hit by the demise of its battery supplier Proterra, which hampered its ability to raise funds.
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Bullet Express in management buyout
Bullet Express has been acquired in a management buyout led by its MD John McKail, just days after announcing it had launched a new air cargo transport service.
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First Hydrogen to host inaugural track event for top fleet operators
First Hydrogen is to showcase its hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEV) at its first ever track day, which will be attended by some of the UK’s major UK fleet managers.
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Scaffolding haulier launches legal challenge against ULEZ after winning fight over LEZ fines
The boss of a scaffolding firm that won a legal case after refusing to pay LEZ fines is now crowdfunding to assemble a legal team and prove that the ULEZ is unlawful
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Pegasus Group hires 15 DAF tipper grabs from MV Commercial
Construction and utilities services firm Pegasus Group has taken delivery of 15 new tipper grabs on contract hire for emergency repair work.
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Higson Edwards adds two new Mercedes-Benz Actros to fleet
Liverpool-based Higson Edwards has expanded its fleet with two new Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks.
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Lockwood Haulage buys majority share in S & R Smith & Son
Lockwood Haulage has bought a 75% stake in Essex firm S & R Smith & Son as part of a growth strategy.
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‘Reporting shoddy hauliers requires huge culture shift,’ DVSA tells RHA members
Senior road transport officials have urged RHA members to help them bring operators to accountant if they suspect them of non-compliance.
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ElectraMeccanica pulls plug on Tevva merger deal
A deal to merge British electric lorry maker Tevva with ElectraMeccanica in the US has fallen through after the vehicle designer alleged “multiple incurable breaches”.