Latest Operator news – Page 20
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Linkline Transport moves to appoint administrators
Northamptonshire warehousing and logistics business Linkline Transport has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators via law firm Shoosmiths.
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Danfoss showcases heavy duty potential of electric HGVs on 800-mile road trip to Le Mans
Danish engineering group Danfoss has completed an epic journey with one of its electric trucks, travelling more than 1,300 kilometers (800+ miles) from Denmark to Le Mans, France, to coincide with the 24-hour race event, together with 48 electric cars.
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Expect Distribution Group sees 2023 profit hit by high interest rates on warehouse investment
Expect Distribution Group saw pre-tax profit fall by a fifth last year after high interest rates resulted in “significant” financing costs on a warehousing investment, according to its latest financial results.
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Team C Express Logistics celebrates fifth APC Depot of the Year award
Thetford-based Team C Express Logistics, which is a member of the the APC delivery network, has been recognised as Depot of the Year for a fifth time at the APC’s annual awards ceremony.
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Culina’s iForce helps Tommee Tippee manufacturer expand onto Tesco marketplace
Culina subsidiary and e-fulfilment specialist iForce, is helping baby products manufacturer Mayborn Group expand its reach through multi-channel solutions, including a new collaboration with Tesco Marketplace.
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PJH refreshes fleet with 34 DAF trucks from Asset Alliance
Bathrooms and appliances supplier PJH has invested in new contract-hire vehicles from Asset Alliance Group as part of a major fleet renewal programme.
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DB Schenker’s Trafford Park logistics hub officially open
DB Schenker has officially opened its £11m purpose-built facility at Trafford Park and has pledged its commitment to the Greater Manchester economy.
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Loss-making contract prompted Place to Place’s collapse
Go Plant sold to Sweeptech Source: Shutterstock 17/5/24
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Family firm Roy Braidwood takes on its first Renault tippers
Roy Braidwood & Sons Transport in Manchester has taken delivery of its first two Renault C440 8x4s with sleeper cabs.
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North East haulier Rapid Response in administration
Middlesbrough’s largest courier and storage company, Rapid Response Transport UK, is in administration.
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Joseph Parr builds on environmental credentials with FM Electric delivery
What is believed to be the first Volvo FM Electric working for a builders’ merchant has been delivered to Joseph Parr (Alco) in Bradford.
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Wincanton showcases magnetic propulsion technology
Wincanton is relying on magnetic propulsion technology at its W² Innovation Centre in Northamptonshire to help it move towards net zero operations.
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Soaring inflation, rising energy costs and long vehicle lead-in times hit Gregory Trading Holdings profits
Gregory Trading Holdings saw pre-tax profits fall by almost a third last year as the company battled soaring inflation, rising energy costs, rocketing business rates, and long lead-in times for vehicles and spare parts.
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Swindon haulier OPX Logistics calls in administrators
Swindon-based OPX Logistics has become the latest haulage company to fall into administration.
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Fuel shortages avoided after improved pay deal sees Stanlow tanker drivers call off strike
Strikes by tanker drivers supplying forecourts and aviation fuel across the North West and Scottish borders have been called off after the union Unite secured an improved pay deal.
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Massey Wilcox celebrates 70 years in business with special livery
Family-run South West haulier Massey Wilcox is marking 70 years in business with an anniversary vehicle decked out in the firm’s original livery from 1954.
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Welch Group and Voltloader help drive rollout of collaborative charging network for HGVs
Welch Group reached a significant milestone this week in its drive to help create a collaborative charging network for HGVs across the UK, when Voltloader, an electric bulk haulage firm, used the company’s electric HGV charging infrastructure for the first time to enable it to complete a critical delivery.
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Former chiefs of Hellman Worldwide and Gallaghers Basset join Mobile PPL’s board
Mobile People Powered Logistics (Mobile PPL) has recruited Simon Pemberton and Andy Connor as non-executive directors.
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FCL Event Logistics meets rising demand by adding three Krone dry liner box trailers to fleet
Events logistics specialist FCL Event Logistics has expanded its trailer fleet with the addition of three Dry Liner box trailers from Krone Trailer UK.