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ArticlePalletline network in buoyant mood
Palletline has had a busy time of it of late with the launch of its innovative direct trunking initiative, a new member Purvis Storage and Distribution in Fife, and a bounce in pallet volumes that’s seen it open new regional hubs.It’s a nice position to be in, the sort of ...
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ArticlePall-Ex looks to Slovakia and Czech Republic as part of its European expansion
Pall-Ex truckPall-Ex is targeting Slovakia and the Czech Republic as its next European network, having also recently begun searching for a franchise partner in Bulgaria.The network, which currently has Pall-Ex Italia, Pall-Ex Iberia, Pall-Ex Romania, Pall-Ex France and Pall-Ex Polska all up and running, wants to have a 15 country-strong ...
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ArticleOcado dismisses Salford DC rumours
Grocery home delivery company Ocado has dismissed speculation that it is considering basing a third DC in Salford, Greater Manchester.Although it said it was looking into developing a third DC in its financial results for 2013, a spokesman for Ocado said Salford is not being considered following reports in several ...
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Palletline, TPN and Gazeley to make first appearance at Multimodal
Palletline, The Pallet Network (TPN) and Gazeley are set to exhibit at next month’s Multimodal for the first time, joining some of the UK’s largest operators.Exhibitors already confirmed for the show, hosted at the Birmingham NEC, include Howard Tenens, Malcolm Logistics, Wincanton, DP World, Dachser, Maritime and Ceva.Howard Tenens, which ...
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ArticleNew FF&W livery revealed
Fagan & Whalley and Farrall’s Transport have revealed the new livery for their 4PL joint-venture FF&W.The North West-based hauliers revealed they had formalised their joint-venture last month, after the award of a new contract with construction materials manufacturer Knauf Insulation.Created by Driveline Marketing, the first trucks carrying the new identity ...
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Sainsbury's to double dual-fuel fleet
Sainsbury’s plans to double the size of its dual-fuel fleet as it orders 50 more liquefied biomethane fittings for its trucks. The supermarket will fit 50 vehicles with a natural gas fuel system during Q1 and Q2 this year.A spokesman for Sainsbury’s said the retrofitted trucks will be added to ...
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Norbert Dentressangle revealed as part of LPG technology trial
Norbert Dentressangle has revealed that it is one of the six operators involved in a trial of a new LPG system, dubbed EASI-LPG, which could improve vehicle mpg by as much as 15%.Headed by Frome-based vehicle monitoring equipment supplier Btrack, the trial is being lead by fuel efficiency consultant Dr ...
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When it comes to fuel duty the UK's number one in Europe
Good to see that the UK really is at the top of its game when it comes to taxation of fuel. Yes good old Blighty tops a list of 28 other European countries when it comes to the level of taxation whacked on to ever litre of diesel, something with ...
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SJ Bargh awarded Muller-Wiseman contract
Lancashire-based operator SJ Bargh has been awarded a contract to collect and transport raw milk for Müller-Wiseman Dairies.The deal will see the operator collect from farms in the north west of England and deliver into Müller-Wiseman’s dairy at Trafford Park, Manchester.Michael Sidley, the commercial director for SJ Bargh, said: “This ...
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K+N restructure helps boost profit and turnover
Kuehne + Nagel last year boosted both profit and turnover, globally and in Europe, through a combination of winning new business and restructuring.Its financial statements for 2013 revealed that increased turnover in its road and rail logistics business mainly came from the launch if its Road 2 Profit strategy, which ...
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ArticleFargo Systems to unveil updated transport management system at Multimodal
Software provider Fargo Systems plans to unveil improvements to its Tops transport management system at this year’s Multimodal.Fargo will demonstrate the updated system, which provides greater visibility for all levels of the supply chain, on its stand at this year’s exhibition.It will also showcase its 'Tops…on the go' system for ...
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ArticleNightline International sets out growth ambitions a year after formation
Newly-created Nightline International, which was established when Nightline restructured last year, hopes to double the size of its business by 2017.MD John Quinn said the company has set out “solid foundations for long-term success” in the year since it was formed. This includes an increase in sales both in the ...
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ArticlePalletways appoints UK managing director
Luis Zubialde, Palletways UK managing directorPalletways has revealed Luis Zubialde is to become its first UK managing director, strengthening its recently remodelled executive team further.Zubialde is currently MD of the company’s Iberian network, a role he will continue in while a successor is found before taking on his new role.Julian ...
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ArticleLife's Good for Yusen Logistics after LG Electronics win
Yusen Logistics has won a contract to deliver LG Electronics logistics subsidiary Hi Logistics UK to deliver products throughout the UK.The contract will see Yusen deliver LGs complete product range, from audio visiual products to kitchen appliances, collecting from Hi Logistics’ DC in Ryton near Coventry for onward delivery to ...
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ArticleTransport Exchange Group updates mobile app functionality
Transport Exchange Group has updated its mobile app to allow operators to provide customers with the status of their load.The app is available to Haulage Exchange and Courier Exchange customers and will provide real-time information about their deliveries.Drivers will be able to use the ‘My Booking’ area on the app ...
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FedEx, DHL and Royal Mail named in top 20 business brands
DHL, FedEx and Royal Mail have been named among the top 20 strongest business brands for the second year running in the annual ‘Superbrands’ league table.FedEx was voted the strongest of the UK’s transport and logistics brands, ranking at number 14 in the 2014 table, while Royal Mail followed closely ...
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Logistics boosts group turnover at Norbert Dentressangle
Strong growth in its logistics division helped offset declining revenues from transport at Norbert Dentressangle last year, leaving the firm's turnover almost 4% up with a fractional increase in profitability.Following a particularly good fourth quarter, the group reported an overall 3.9% rise in turnover during 2013 to just over €4bn ...
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DHL secures £30m Virgin Trains contract
DHL Supply Chain has won a three-year contract with Virgin Trains to provide transport for its on-board catering.The £30m contract will see DHL’s food service business deliver products for the train operator’s west coast mainline, which stretches between London Euston station and Glasgow.The operator will use its ‘Focus’ warehouse management ...
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ArticleYodel has Tour of Britain contract renewed
Yodel has had its contract to provide the logistics for The Tour of Britain extended by five years.The operator will continue to be the official logistics partner for the cycling event and will transport thousands of tonnes of equipment and race infrastructure across the country using a fleet of 30 ...
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DX Group reveals turnover increase and begins AIM listing
DX Group said it has successfully raised approximately £200.5m through selling shares on AIM this morning, following a 3% increase in turnover for the first six months of its current financial year.Shares began trading at 100 pence per share at 8am today (27 February), with interest from institutional and other ...