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Wincanton improves profitability as it wins and exits contracts
A strong performance in its contract logistics division; the sale of its records management division; and Pullman Fleet Services walking away from two "onerous" loss-making contracts helped Wincanton improve its profit and reduce its net debt in its most recent financial year.For the year-ending 31 March Wincanton saw turnover rise ...
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Funding for licence acquisition included in new LGV Driver Trailblazer apprenticeship
The logistics sector has triumphed in its hard-fought battle to receive funding towards HGV driver licence acquisition for apprentices.In a BIS letter sent to chairman of the industry-led Trailblazers consortium Colin Snape, the government confirmed up to £4,900 in funding will be made available to train apprentices, with funding towards ...
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ArticleNew Panther Logistics service lands Sleep Design contract
A new one-man delivery service has led Panther Logistics to a new contract with bed retailer Sleep Design. The deal will see Panther handle between 600 to 800 orders for the retailer every week, the majority of which will end in home deliveries using its new solo delivery service.Sleep Design ...
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ArticleAmazon Fresh begins grocery delivery service in London
Amazon has begun offering a chilled and ambient grocery delivery service in London, with the introduction of its Amazon Fresh service. The service, which is currently available to 69 postcode areas in central and east London, allows Amazon Prime customers to choose from more than 130,000 refrigerated and ambient food ...
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ArticleFowler Welch seals 10 year Dairy Crest deal
John Kerrigan, Fowler Welch, and Alex Grieves, Dairy CrestFowler Welch has commenced a 10 year partnership with Dairy Crest. The multimillion pound deal started on 5 June and comes after they revealed they were planning to enter into a partnership in March. As a consequence, Fowler Welch has taken ...
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Ceva Logistics extends multimillion pound Miele contract
Ceva Logistics has extended its long-running contract with appliance manufacturer Miele. The five-year contract extension, contributing $5.5m (£3.7m) a year in turnover, will see the firm continue to provide the manufacturer with a range of services, including two-man home delivery and appliance installation.Ceva also manages home delivery bookings for Miele, ...
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Fraikin to offer full-service contract hire on dual-fuel Ford Transit Courier vans
Hire firm Fraikin is now offering full-service contract hire packages for dual-fuel LPG/petrol vans through its partnership with engine conversion firm Alternatech.It will be supplying converted 1-litre Ford Transit Courier vans to both its public sector and private fleet customers, which have been put through their paces via tests carried ...
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ArticleLoCity highlighted the challenges and opportunities low-emission vehicles present
Freightinthecity headed to London's Guildhall last month to attend TfL's first annual LoCity event, which highlighted the programme's first steps in stimulating the uptake of low-emission commercial vehicles in the capital...KeynoteTfL commissioner Mike Brown reassured delegates at LoCity of his commitment to giving freight a voice in the ambitious air ...
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Motor Transport Podcast: BHS, Palletways and the transport industry in 2020
The latest episode of the Motor Transport Podcast is available now, bringing you the latest news from the road transport industry. This week, the team discusses the collapse of BHS and the impact the changing British high street could have on operators, as well as Palletways' recent acquisition by South ...
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ArticlePallet-Track and Palletforce welcome new members
Two haulage firms have joined pallet networks for the first time, with Pallet-Track and Palletforce both welcoming new members. Greater Manchester-based Express Parcel Services (EPS) has become Pallet-Track’s fourth new member this year, taking on coverage of the OL postcode area covering Rochdale and Oldham.The area was previously covered by ...
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Marshalls drivers to strike as overtime pay dispute continues
Drivers at Marshalls will hold a strike next week over an ongoing overtime pay dispute. Around 110 drivers were balloted over the strike action last month, over a conflict which arose from an alleged discrepancy in overtime pay.Drivers at 14 of Marshalls’ manufacturing sites in the UK receive time and ...
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Argos employees strike over proposals to transfer some drivers to Eddie Stobart
More than 400 Argos employees have gone on strike over the proposed transfer of almost 100 drivers to Eddie Stobart Logistics.Warehouse and administration staff at the retailer’s Lutterworth site began a strike at midnight this morning, which will run until 6.00pm on 12 June.Drivers also began a strike at midnight, ...
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XPO Logistics to run gas-powered fleet in Paris region
XPO Logistics has bought a fleet of 31 natural powered Iveco tractor units, which are now operating in Paris out of a new pallet hub in Bondoufle.The 44-tonne Stralis Natural Power vehicles run on liquefied natural gas, generating a claimed 70% less N02 and 96% less fine particle emissions than ...
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Andrew Jones and Valerie Shawcross to speak at LowCVP conference
Transport minister Andrew Jones and new deputy chair of TfL Valerie Shawcross will speak at LowCVP’s Annual Conference on 30 June.This year’s event – A low Carbon Transport Future: The UK capability to lead the way - will focus on how the UK is placed to develop and benefit from ...
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Webuyanycar.com owner BCA appoints new MD of logistics
BCA has appointed a new MD to head up its logistics operation as part of a plan to grow the division. Dean Hulse (pictured, below) joins the company with more than 15 years of experience, having held senior roles at companies including TNT and Whistl. The Webuyanycar.com owner last year ...
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ArticleDiamond Distribution takes on Renault Master
Croydon-based Diamond Distribution has taken delivery of its second Renault Master for urban work.The Palletways member took a second Master after running a first on trial since last September and plans to take more.The vehicles, which cost around £26,000, feature up-rated tail lifts with a 750kg capacity. The second vehicle ...
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ArticleWincanton's contract with Hope Construction Materials renewed
Hope Construction Materials has awarded Wincanton a six-year contract renewal, which will see the 3PL continue to provide its bulk and bagged road logistics.Wincanton is responsible for delivering just short of a million tonnes per year for Hope with 600 road journeys made each week.The new contract involves the renewal ...
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DHL seeking answers after the collapse of client BHS
BHS's logistics supplier DHL has said it is “seeking further clarity” on the impact the closure of the retail chain could have, after administrators failed to find a buyer for the iconic high street brand.More than 300 DHL staff work on the operator’s BHS contract, which it has held for ...
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Arla Foods "surprised" by Unite legal action
Arla Foods has expressed surprise after Unite said it had instigated legal proceedings in respect of the planned closure of the Hatfield Peverel dairy. Arla intends to close the dairy by the end of July, and in March said 32 drivers working from the site would transfer to Bidvest Logistics, ...
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Fors Safe Urban Driving course reaches more than 26,000 drivers
More than 26,000 drivers have received Fors -approved safety training after attending the Safe Urban Driving (SUD) course.The course, which counts towards an individual's Driver CPC training requirement and are funded by TfL, provides guidance on coping in urban environments.SUD is delivered in two sections, a classroom theory module and ...