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PF Whitehead Transport Services increases profits
Croydon-based PF Whitehead Transport Services increased profits by 2.6% last year on revenues that remained broadly static.The storage, distribution and haulage contractor reported a pre-tax profit of £712,229 for the year ending 31 July 2019, up from £694,030 the year before.Turnover was £8.23m, compared with £8.28m in 2018.The 50-year-old business ...
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New Brexit border rules will require 50,000 extra customs officers, government admits
The government has confirmed that around 50,000 workers will need to be recruited to fill out customs paperwork for trade with the EU after Brexit in a Canada-style deal.Pressed by Labour MP Justin Madders over whether it was feasible to recruit and train an estimated 50,000 new customs officers in ...
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Eric Vick Transport to close in April
Gloucestershire haulier Eric Vick Transport is to close in April after almost 70 years of business.The family-owned firm blamed a sluggish economy, new legislation and a weak UK manufacturing industry for the decision.It is understood that it would prefer to close the business rather than risk selling off assets to ...
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Ford Motor Company signs up for ITT Hub 2020
Ford Motor Company is the latest big name to sign up for ITT Hub 2020 at Farnborough International Conference & Exhibition Centre on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 May.Ford will be showcasing its latest commercial vehicle range and providing live demos.The company joins over 80 confirmed exhibitors including DAF Trucks, ...
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Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company extends Wincanton partnership for Island of Ireland warehousing
Wincanton has renewed its Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland (IOI) warehousing contract with Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC).Building on a working relationship that stretches back to 2016, Wincanton will continue to provide warehousing services from its dedicated facility in Knockmore Hill, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, for a further two years.A ...
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CEVA Logistics agrees Airbus deal
CEVA Logistics has won a five-year contract with Airbus, managing spare parts and components at the aircraft manufacturer’s site in Hamburg.Starting this month, the contract involves consolidating the parts at the German site from locations across Europe, including France, Spain and the UK, as well as Germany.CEVA said it planned ...
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Migrant gangs step up attacks on British truckers
The RHA has repeated its plea to the French authorities to do more to protect truck drivers from violent migrant gangs looking to enter the UK illegally.The call comes after an HGV driver was allegedly threatened with guns and knives at a French service station on Thursday night (20 February).The ...
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Hauliers claim victory as Coventry CAZ scheme is scrapped
Plans for a controversial clean air zone (CAZ) in Coventry have been abandoned in a move the RHA has described as "a victory for common sense".The government has now backed Coventry City Council’s plans to improve air quality without charging hauliers and other road users.New measures including improved road networks ...
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DHL Supply Chain extends Aston Martin contract to 2027 and will manage new South Wales production facility
DHL Supply Chain, the principal logistics partner for Aston Martin, has been appointed to manage the full in-bound supply chain at St Athan, the company’s new manufacturing facility in South Wales.In addition, DHL’s contract with the iconic British manufacturer has been extended to the end of 2027 following a successful ...
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Suttons Tankers wins national contract with AdBlue supplier Yara
(Left-to-right) Suttons Tankers MD Michael Cundy and Paul Norman, UK & Ireland manager for the Air1 business at YaraSuttons Tankers has won a five-year contract with AdBlue producer Yara for the customer delivery of the company’s Air1-branded bulk AdBlue.Part of the global Suttons Group, the company will transport the clear ...
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Hoyer wins new business for retail fuels delivery to Shell service stations in the UK
Hoyer has announced plans to grow its Petrolog business with Shell for the delivery of retail fuels in the UK.The new contract includes two additional loading locations at Kingsbury and Hythe that will make deliveries in the Midlands and Hampshire areas.The deal sees the UK relationship between Hoyer and Shell ...
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New European MD takes the wheel at Pall-Ex
Pall-Ex has appointed Mark Steel to the newly-created role of European MD for its international operation.He joined Pall-Ex in 2016 as sales and marketing director, having previously held roles within logistics and the Royal Air Force, and has played a key role in establishing major new corporate contracts for the ...
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Veolia refuse collection staff to strike over holiday pay
Seven days of strike action among Veolia refuse workers have been announced in a dispute over holiday pay.Bin collections and street cleaning services in the London borough of Tower Hamlets will stop after the employees of Veolia, which holds the refuse, recycling and street cleaning contract for the borough, voted ...
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Government urged to maintain 10-year freeze on fuel duty in March Budget
The government is being urged not to raise fuel duty in the forthcoming Budget following speculation that the first increase in a decade is on the cards.Reports suggest that the plan under consideration is an increase of around 2ppl, although the rise may not be introduced until next year.However, the ...
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McGregor Logistics relocates to new St Modwen Park site in Doncaster
Doncaster-based McGregor Logistics has taken out a three-year lease on a 40,000 sq ft unit on the St Modwen Park industrial park in the town.Keith Law, MD of McGregor Logistics, said: “It was important for us to find a new base that could cater to our business needs as we ...
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Wynnstay Agriculture Suppliers drivers suspend strike for further talks
A strike by HGV drivers at a Mid-Wales company has been suspended in order to allow conciliation talks chaired by Acas, according to the Unite union.Drivers at Wynnstay Agriculture Suppliers had voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in a dispute over their pay structure, which the union claimed would ...
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Car transporter Eulos.EU pushed into administration by failure to win contract
Sheerness-based car transporter Eulos.EU entered administration after refinancing its funding facilities in anticipation of a new contract – and then being told it had not won the deal.The fall into insolvency of the transport company, which also had offices in Northampton and Lithuania, is outlined in a report to creditors ...
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Last chance to secure your free place at Sheffield Clean Air Roadshow, 17 March
Operators concerned about the impact that the Sheffield Clean Air Zone may have on their business are encouraged to attend a free half-day event on 17 March.Sheffield City Council will present its plans and answer your key questions in an opening session, followed by three workshops exploring new technology and ...
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Meachers Global Logistics lands partnership with Geest Line
Meachers Global Logistics has signed a partnership deal with Geest Line which will see it consolidate and deliver the shipping company’s goods to the Portsmouth Docks.The move follows Geest Line’s decision to move its operations back to Portsmouth in August last year, after agreeing a five-year deal with Portsmouth City ...
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Howard Tenens Logistics sees profit boost in first full year of trading
Howard Tenens Logistics’ first full year of trading delivered more than £66m in turnover and pre-tax profits of £4.7m.The Stroud-based warehousing and logistics company was incorporated in November 2017, acquiring the trade and net assets of the distribution and warehousing business from parent company Howard Tenens on 1 April 2018.Reporting ...