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Latest Operator news – Page 58
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ArticleEuropa Worldwide launches competition recognising outstanding female staff on International Women’s Day
Europa Worldwide Group has launched a competition to recognise the achievements of its female staff, as part of its celebration of International Women’s Day, which takes place today (8 March).The competition’s brief is to identify those women in the group who “take bold steps” to expand the company’s “individual and ...
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ArticleXPO marks International Women’s Day with conversations between female leaders and employees across Europe
XPO will celebrate International Women’s Day by holding discussions across the company, in which women leaders will share insights into what makes them successful in their roles and proud about their careers.The discussion series, which launches on Women’s Day on 8 March, will run through the month.XPO said it aims ...
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ArticleLiverpool haulier goes the extra mile to secure new contract
Pallet-Track member SSO Logistics has wrapped up a 12-month distribution deal with a packaging supply company after significantly reducing its damage rates.The haulier has secured a new contract with fellow St Helens company Venturepak, which supplies injection moulded plastic containers and other packaging products to the food industry.Venturepak turned to ...
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ArticleUnited Pallet Network invests in second hub as profits soar
United Pallet Network (UPN) more than doubled its profits last year and is looking to the future with optimism.The pallet network generated revenues of £13.7m in the year ending 31 March 2022, 33% higher than the previous year, which it had described at the time as a “landmark”.Pre-tax profit increased ...
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ArticleBowring bounces back from Covid to increase revenues and profit
Bowring Transport said it had returned to pre-pandemic levels after posting an increase in revenues and profit.For the year ending 31 May 2022, the Mansfield haulier reported a turnover of £49.9m, a 2.8% increase on the previous year.Pre-tax profit was 17.2% higher, at £2m.Within haulage, the company said: “Gross margins ...
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ArticleMoran Logistics thanks team after sites win top marks
Moran Logistics is celebrating after it was awarded three ‘AA’ grades in the BRCGS Storage and Distribution standard for three of its sites.The company said it was delighted after achieving the top grading in the audits for its depots in Heywood, Leeds and Castle Donington.Chief executive Mark Burrell (pictured) said ...
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ArticleBuoyant Upholstery adds four new Renaults to fleet
Buoyant Upholstery has cushioned itself against poor service after plumping for four new Renault T440 4x2 Evolution tractor units.Delivered with sleeper cabs and supplied by JDS Truck and Van, the vehicles join the furniture manufacturer’s 20-strong mixed fleet and will be in operation three nights a week, delivering sofas and ...
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ArticlePalletline hails upbeat analyst who 'forecasts the future'
Palletline has attributed its business success, foresight and efficiency to a crystal ball-gazing analyst it recruited to help the network stay ahead of the competition.The company said it was now finding solutions to problems that don’t yet exist thanks to the predictions and expertise of its head of business information, ...
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ArticleJohn Petch hails new Bridgestone tech for major cost savings
John Petch Transport said it had increased its profitability by 10% after it introduced fleet management software that provided the North Yorkshire firm with better insights into critical events.The company said it rolled out Bridgestone’s Webfleet solution with Mantis cameras across its 25-strong fleet of HGVs and the technology provided ...
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ArticleUPN welcomes Nu Vision Logistics
(From left) Kevin Nightingale, regional director at UPN; Jon Thorpe, director; Paul Thorpe, director; Simon Marston-Revill, general manager, NU Vision LogisticsFamily-run Nuneaton haulier Nu Vision Logistics has joined the United Pallet Network (UPN).The company, which specialises in pallet distribution, courier services, warehouse storage and event transport, started work for the ...
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ArticleBurgoynes launches employee ownership trust to share profits
Herefordshire’s Burgoynes has made all of its staff beneficiaries of an employee ownership trust in order to secure the firm’s future.The family-owned logistics specialist and Pallet-Track member has become one of just a handful of hauliers to introduce such a scheme, which ensures the company’s longevity and prevents the business ...
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ArticleBoughey Distribution hails team after sites are given top marks by inspectors
Boughey Distribution has been awarded three ‘AA’ grades in the BRCGS Storage and Distribution standard for its sites in Wardle, Crewe and a Co-Pack facility also in Wardle.The haulier said it was the third consecutive audit that its Crewe warehouse achieved the highest grade possible and its Wardle facility received ...
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ArticleTrans European Port Services rebrands
Hull-based export supply chain specialist Trans European Port Services (TEPS) has rebranded and overhauled its website.It said the newly updated website and online platform offered a user-friendly experience that guides prospective and existing clients through lean management strategies, supply chain practices and processes.It now also provides details about how it ...
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ArticleDX reports 95% surge in profits as growth plan continues
DX said it had produced its strongest half-year trading results in seven years, with a 15% increase in revenues to £231.3m.The group said adjusted pre-tax profits also rose, by 95% to £9.2m during the six months ending 31 December 2022, up from £4.7m in the same period in 2021.Group operating ...
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ArticlePalletline welcomes Lockwood Group
Lockwood Group has joined the Palletline network, which the midlands firm said would help it to reduce its final leg delivery area in DE postcodes.Keith Allsop, Lockwood transport and warehouse director, said: “A highly-respected member-owned network with a 30-year heritage, the company has a reputation for innovation and for going ...
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ArticleDevereux blames fatal accident and rising fuel costs for slide in profits
Devereux Transport and Distribution increased sales by 6.4% last year, but profits dipped into the red after the Billingham-based firm settled an HSE fine following a fatal accident.The company reported revenues of £13.9m for the year ending 31 March, an increase of £835,000 on the previous year’s results.Gross profit was ...
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ArticleDPD buys courier firm Absolutely to bolster same-day service
DPD has snapped up South East final-mile courier Absolutely in a move aimed at strengthening its same day delivery offering.Absolutely has a fleet of around 200 couriers servicing clients ranging from fashion brands and health organisations to law firms and media businesses.Its fleet includes an expanding number of zero-emission vehicles, ...
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ArticleFiveways adds dedicated Terberg Orus food waste trucks to municipal hire fleet
Hire firm Fiveways has taken delivery of the first of 10 dedicated food waste trucks ahead of the introduction of mandatory collections for all households in England.The Terberg Orus RCV has been designed to collect organic materials and offers a leakproof watertight body, a smooth internal body and integral hydraulic ...
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ArticleNew Renaults showcase Youngs Transportation & Logistics' branding revamp
Youngs Transportation & Logistics has started adding Renaults to its fleet that display its new branding.Two T520 High 6x2 pushers have joined its 150-plus fleet and follow on the heels of a 26-tonne D Range that was delivered at the end of last year.A further three T480 Highs and two ...
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ArticleFraikin appoints Regan Greeff to lead connected technology drive
Fraikin has appointed a new technology solutions manager to help guide customers through the world of telematics and connected technology.Regan Greeff has been tasked with driving both Fraikin and its customers’ connected ambitions forwards.“More of Fraikin’s customers are beginning to embrace what the technology has to offer, with a better ...