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ArticleLondon City Bond wins Burridges of Arlington St contract
London City Bond has won a three-year contract with wine supplier Burridges of Arlington St, which will cover distribution across the UK.The contract will be run out of the drinks distributor’s 270,000ft² warehouse in Barking, which is located close to the City and the West End, as well as the ...
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DSV Road launches daily pallet service after a satisfactory 2012
DSV Road MD René Falch Olesen said that the economy in 2012 had affected the firm’s profit in what was a “satisfactory” year for the operator.Financial results for the year ended 31 December 2012, which were published earlier this month, showed that turnover was down 3.2% to £179.3m (2011: £185.4m), ...
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Expect Distribution to focus on contract logistics and warehouse consolidation
Expect Distribution is hoping to expand its contract logistics business and consolidate its three West Yorkshire sites this year, as it celebrates its 25 year anniversary.Operations director Neil Rushworth told Motortransport.co.uk that it wants to expand its contract logistics business and target larger customers, whilst being more selective about the ...
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ArticleHicks Logistics becomes a Fortec member
Hicks Logistics has joined FortecHicks Logistics has joined the Fortec pallet network covering parts of the Bristol postcode.The Caldicot, Monmouthshire firm, is sharing the postcode area with existing Fortec member Arthur Spriggs & Sons, with the intention of enhancing the network’s offer in that region.Terry Hicks, MD of the firm ...
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ArticleClipper replaces Asda with Morrisons at Leeds site
Clipper Logistics has won a contract with supermarket chain Morrisons for the distribution of its new Nutmeg clothing range, which was launched in March. The Nutmeg operation is being serviced from one of Clipper’s sites in Leeds that used to house an operation for Asda, which has since been moved ...
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TDG acquisition helped boost ND Logistics turnover by 55%
A 55% rise in turnover at Norbert Dentressangle’s UK group company Norbert Dentressangle Logistics was achieved last year as a result of cost reductions, new business and the first full year’s effect of the acquisition of TDG in October 2011. ND Logistics’ turnover rose from £413.7m to £640.2m during the ...
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John G Russell unaffected by chill wind at Icetech
Transport and logistics operations at The Russell Group have not been affected by recent financial problems at group company Icetech Freezers, the firm has stated. Finance director Ken Macleod told Motortransport.co.uk that problems at Icetech, which went into provisional liquidation on 22 April, would not have any major effect on the ...
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ArticleLoad matching service targets tanker operators
A new web portal that aims to marry up tanker operators with suitable loads is to be launched this summer by transport management consultancy Lateu Logistics. The loadsfortankers.com site will provide a low-cost, pay-as-you-go service for vehicle operators with free registration and will cover all tanker cargos including fuels, lubricants, powders, ...
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ArticleVeitch takes over the helm at the FTA
Yusen Logistics UK MD Ian Veitch has taken over the presidency of the Freight Transport Association (FTA). Veitch, who has been a member of the FTA board since 2008, spent 15 years at British Road Services (which ultimately became Exel Logistics) and two years at Christian Salvesen before joining NYK in ...
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Record fuel costs sees Royal Mail bring in surcharge
Royal Mail has revealed that fuel costs for its fleet of 37,000 light and heavy commercial vehicles are at a record high, pushing it to introduce a fuel surcharge for the first time.It has applied a 2.5% fuel surcharge to some of its contract parcels services to bring it more ...
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Multimodal 2013: exhibitors report good two days at NEC show
The first two days of Multimodal have been a success, exhibitors at the NEC show told media partner Motor Transport.Trailer manufacturer Montracon, which revealed it had become the sole agent for container handling system Swinglift, was impressed with the firm's first time presence at the exhibition.Sales manager Neil Scott said: ...
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ArticleMultimodal 2013: Montracon introduces Swinglift to the UK market
Trailer manufacturer Montracon has revealed that it has become the sole distributor of trailer-mounted container lift Swinglift in the UK.Swinglift is a side-loading lift that is fitted directly to the trailer and allows operators to lift or remove containers from trailers, or transfer them from one trailer to another, ...
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Multimodal 2013: Canute medical services division expands in Berkshire
Canute Group has expanded its medical services division with the opening of a larger site in Berkshire.Its Canute International Medical Services (CIMS) division has moved into the 38,000ft² purpose built facility in Wokingham, giving it 20% more space than its previous Berkshire site.CIMS director Guy Pomroy said: “CIMS now has ...
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Olympic legacy for logistics is collaboration, says FTA
The legacy of last year’s successful Olympic and Paralympic Games will be collaboration, according to the head of the FTA.Speaking at the launch of the Logistics Report 2013 last week, chief executive Theo de Pencier said the dialogue between the road transport industry and TfL, as well as wider government, ...
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ArticleMultimodal 2013: Come and meet Motor Transport
Owens Road Services are at Multimodal 2013Wincanton, DSV, Owens Road Services, Potter Logistics, and Pentalver are among 270 exhibitors at the Multimodal show, which is on now at Birmingham's NEC.As official media partner, Motor Transport is at the NEC, bringing you all the latest news from the show, ...
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Multimodal 2013: Potter Logistics wins rail freight contract with SITA UK
Potter Logistics has won a 30-year rail freight contract with waste and recycling company SITA UK.In a deal worth more than £20m, Potter Logistics will handle the transport of over 430,000-tonnes of residual household waste from its rail freight terminal at the Knowsley Industrial Estate in Knowsley, Merseyside.The waste will ...
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Industry welcomes fuel duty pledge from PM
The industry has welcomed the prime minister’s pledge to look at finding a way to avoid any more fuel duty rises during the current parliament.On the local election campaign trial in Derbyshire earlier this week, Cameron said he wanted to keep going with moves to block rises in fuel duty."We ...
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ArticleCoca-Cola Enterprises plans to close direct store delivery operation
Own account operator Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) plans to axe its direct store delivery operation later this year.The drinks firm’s plans will affect its sites in Bristol, East Kilbride, north London, Northampton, Sidcup in south-east London and Wakefield.A CCE spokeswoman said: “We propose to partner with wholesalers to offer our remaining ...
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ArticleMultimodal 2013: Dachser commits £23m to build new UK logistics centre
Dachser is to invest £23m in a major integrated logistics centre close to its existing operation in Northampton.Exhibiting at Multimodal 2013, which opened today (23 April) at the NEC, the company said the investment was in response to the rapid increase in demand for Dachser’s pan-European trailer services.“Export growth was ...
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ArticleAPC Overnight delivers Motor Transport Awards entries for judging
APC Overnight will deliver the Motor Transport Awards entries to Leicester, for two days of judging this week.Representatives from the industry will judge the awards entries tomorrow (24 April) and Thursday at the Hilton in Leicester.You can book your table at the Motor Transport Awards now, by visiting the Motor ...