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Latest news – Page 714
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Lack of innovation thwarting operators' push for better rates
New research suggests operators’ expectations of growth this year could be hamstrung by a lack of innovation within the road transport sector.The latest UK Logistics Confidence Index, conducted by Analytiqa, for Barclays and Grant Thornton reveals that more than half of respondents (53%) expect profits to increase in the next ...
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Meachers reveals new cross-Channel partnership
Meachers Global Logistics has revealed its second major commercial relationship in recent months, teaming up with French freight forwarder Morvan Fils Transit.The Southampton-based operator, which announced a tie-up with Isle of Wight haulier Steve Porter Transport last autumn, has entered into a commercial agreement to receive inbound freight from France ...
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ArticleScania helps operators go green
Late last year, Scania held a high level conference in Brussels to discuss how European road freight transport can cut CO2 emissions while remaining competitive. MT caught up with recently appointed Scania chief executive Martin Lundstedt at the event.At its annual conference held in Brussels last year, Scania took on ...
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ArticleFortec welcomes new member Border Traffic Service
Border Traffic Service has joined FortecBorder Traffic Service has replaced Transpeed in the Fortec pallet network.The Berwick-upon-Tweed-based haulier has opened a second, 4,000ft² depot in Cramlington, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne to support its Fortec pallet work.The family-owned firm, which was set up in 1979, has a fleet of 30 vehicles today and ...
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MT Tracker 13 February
A quiet week for share trading in listed transport firms - but it didn't stop an upswing in the combined share-price, with a total basket worth £16.37.4p. The swing comes predominantly from a rise in the price at Hargreaves Group, which will publish annual results on 28 February.But its profit ...
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Bibby Distribution wins Havelock contract renewal
Furniture manufacturer Havelock Europa has extended its distribution contract with Bibby Distribution for another three years.Bibby operates the contract from Havelock’s warehouse in Dysart, Fife, since 2004. The operator delivered more than 70,000 pallets for Havelock in 2012 and expects similar volumes in 2013, delivering six days per week.Bibby Distribution ...
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Lloyd Fraser awarded five-year deal with Dunelm Mill
Lloyd Fraser has won a five-year deal with retailer Dunelm Mill.Starting this month, Rugby-based Lloyd Fraser will provide transport services from the Dunelm Mill DC at Stoke.The contract will see the operator delivering stock to the retailer’s entire UK network, which comprises more than 130 stores.Mike Faye, operations director at ...
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Deadline for Everywoman in Transport and Logistics extended
The deadline for entry into the FTA Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards has been extended.Those seeking to enter the competition, which recognises the achievements of women within logistics, now have until 5pm on the 18 February to do so.Maxine Benson, co-founder of Everywoman, said: “The annual awards, sponsored this ...
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ArticleDX Group wins government courier accreditation
DX Group has had its accreditation to provide courier services to the Government Procurement Service renewed.The company will provide courier services including next day delivery, delivery of dangerous and hazardous goods and secure delivery to the government and the public.DX is already the government’s accredited postal provider and delivers mail ...
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Canute Group wins Bong UK envelope distribution contract
Canute Group has won a nationwide distribution contract with envelope supplier Bong UK.The contract, which began in October, is run from the firm’s national DC in Milton Keynes and covers distribution to customers across Britain and Ireland.Canute will move consolidated palletised loads of envelope brands such as Plus Fabric, Tyvek ...
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ArticleNews Extra: Sprinter's safety credentials reinforced in latest model
Mercedes-Benz is incorporating a host of safety features in its new Sprinter. Always keen to ensure it makes vehicle safety a core quality of its van range, Mercedes is to fit some of the latest developments from passenger car and truck part boxes to ensure the Sprinter ...
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CVA approved at Elite Transport Services
A company voluntary arrangement (CVA) at Elite Transport Services has been approved by 99% of its creditors.A creditors' meeting took place on Friday 8 February and a spokesman for the container haulier said that under the terms of the agreed deal creditors will receive 37 pence in the pound over ...
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ArticleThe time is right for change at Sutton & Sons
Sutton's Middle East operationThe Hub went to visit out-going Sutton & Sons group managing director Andrew Palmer, and new boss John Sutton last week. Sutton has some pretty big shoes to fill at the company he shares a name with...When Palmer re-joined the firm in February 2005 it is fair ...
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ArticleKeystone Distribution becomes Martin Brower UK
Keystone Distribution has become Martin Brower UKMotor Transport Low Carbon and Efficiency award winner Keystone Distribution has changed its name to Martin Brower UK. The Hemel Hempstead-based company, which won its award in association with customer McDonald’s UK, was purchased by US-based The Martin Brower Company in April of last ...
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ArticleBallyvesey in for Bird's Groupage Services
done dealBallyvesey Holdings has bought Birmingham operator Bird’s Groupage Services for an undisclosed sum.In a statement, the County Atrim-based business, which also owns Montgomery Transport, said: "[We] are pleased to announce that we have completed the purchase of the trade and assets of Bird's Groupage Services.“Birds Transport & Logistics [the ...
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UPS launches Access Point parcels collection offer
UPS has launched a new click and collect service across 600 locations in the UK.The new service, called UPS Access Point, will allow online retail customers to collect and return their parcels at locations such as petrol stations and newsagents.Access Point will also allow high street retailers to use their ...
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Tradeteam wins Coca-Cola Hellenic distribution contract
DHL Tradeteam has revealed details of its three year contract with soft drink bottler and supplier Coca-Cola Hellenic, its first direct relationship with a soft drinks supplier.The contract, which began in October when CCH transferred its distribution to DHL, will see the operator handle 1,600 deliveries of brands such as ...
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ArticleRoyal Mail wins back British Gas
Royal Mail has won two new contracts with British Gas, delivering mail to customers and parts and equipment to engineers.The five year mail contract, set to begin in Spring 2013, will see it collect, sort and deliver gas bills to households across Britain. It won the contract back from rival ...
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Introducing the Motor Transport Tracker
Motor Transport fully accepts that this isn’t an exact science. Investors are buying shares in Fowler-Welch parent company DartGroup because of its Jet2.com holidays business and in City Link parent Rentokil Initial because of its multi-national pest control arm as much as the transport interests. The basket also includes Hargreaves ...
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Royal Mail considers contract parcels fuel surcharge
Royal Mail is considering applying a fuel surcharge to some of its contract parcels and mail services, while rival carrier UK Mail has reduced parcel prices for SMEs.If approved, Royal Mail plans to increase prices for contract parcels and mail customers to account for the rising cost of fuel from ...