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Latest Operator news – Page 68
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ArticleHaulier puts safety first with ultrasonic sensor technology
Heating and plumbing firm TG Lynes said it had given peace of mind to its drivers after investing in Brigade’s Sidescan Predict system for its HGVs to warn of potential hazards.The Enfield business said it was “constantly looking” for ways to make life easier for its staff and added that ...
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ArticleGXO renews Manchester Airport logistics contract
GXO’s long-standing partnership with Manchester Airport has been extended as it undergoes a £1bn transformation programme.Since 2006, GXO has been providing logistics services to retail, food and beverage vendors at the airport, helping them to deliver their services to millions of passengers each year.In that time, GXO has helped Manchester ...
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ArticleBomford Group joins Palletways and pledges to stay for a decade
Harlesdon-based Bomfords Group is the latest logistics firm to join Palletways and has pledged to remain part of the network for the next decade.The group, which counts major pharmaceutical and packaging companies among its customers offers warehousing, full loads, groupage and two-man delivery.It employs 125 people and operates a fleet ...
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ArticleDPD partners with First Bus in bid to make Glasgow greener
(From left) DPD staff manager David Scott and First Bus Scotland commercial director Graeme Macfarlan at the Caledonia depotDPD has become the first company to sign up to a new scheme from First Bus offering local Glasgow businesses use of its extensive EV charging infrastructure.DPD drivers will now have access ...
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ArticleEvri extends photo service to parcel collections in nationwide trial
Evri, formerly known as Hermes UK, is trialling a photo service which will alert customers once their parcel has been collected or explain why a collection has been unsuccessful.The move is aimed at improving its communications with customers using the service to send or return parcels.The trial involves a selection ...
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ArticleHoward Tenens Logistics invests in six Krone Box Liner trailers to meet growing demand
Howard Tenens Logistics has invested in six new Krone Box Liner FS10 skeletal trailers in response to the growth of its container logistics business.The Stroud-based logistics firm specialises in the retail, FMCG, automotive, and packaging sectors and runs a fleet of over 220 vehicles and 350 trailers from 20 depots ...
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ArticleDSV Group set to deliver “strong performance” throughout 2022
DSV Group has upgraded its full-year outlook for 2022 based on the logistics company’s “strong performance” in the first nine months of 2022 and its expectations for the fourth quarter.The Danish-owned global transport and logistics company which consists of DSV Road, DSV Air and Sea and DSV Solutions, operates a ...
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ArticlePML Kent hub gains A grade after being awarded BRCGS certification
PML’s transport and logistics hub in Lympne, Kent has been awarded an A grade following its inaugural audit after achieving the Global Standard for storage and distribution under the Brand Reputation through Compliance of Global Standards accreditation scheme (BRCGS).The accreditation has been achieved just 10 months after the facility was ...
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ArticleWhistl certified to CHAS procurement standard
Parcels and mail firm Whistl has opened the door to faster procurement by becoming independently certified to the Contractor Health and Safety Advanced Standard (CHAS) which allows it to demonstrate its ability to ensure supply chain compliance, mitigate risks and support efficient supply chain management.The accreditation also includes the PAS91 ...
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ArticleFreightForce speeds into new era with Pall-Ex Group membership
Norwich-based FreightForce Distribution, the first founding member of the Palletforce network, has become the latest logistics heavyweight to join Pall-Ex Group.The long-established storage and distribution specialist has become a shareholder member of both the Pall-Ex and Fortec palletised freight distribution networks as it undergoes major expansion and diversification.It willl cover ...
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ArticleUnipart Logistics clinches major logistics and warehousing deal with Airbus
Supply chain services provider Unipart Logistics is continuing its winning streak with the award of a major multi-year contract with Airbus to provide in-plant logistics services.The contract, which begins in early 2023, will see Unipart Logistics be responsible for the receipt of products brought in from around the world to ...
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ArticleAdvanced Supply Chain saw revenue soar by over two thirds in year it was sold to Reconomy
Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG) hoisted revenue by over two thirds and pre-tax profit by 14% in the year of its sale to Reconomy Group, according to its latest financial results.The company, which specialises in retail logistics, was acquired in September 2021 by waste management company Reconomy Group for an ...
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ArticlePML forges deal to beat post-Brexit customs delays and speed up fresh produce deliveries
Perishable goods haulier PML is teaming up with European forwarder Tulpin Group in a strategic alliance designed to speed up the transfer of perishable goods from Egypt to the UK.PML said this week that the partnership signals a new era of efficiency for both producers and retailers by enabling a ...
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ArticleCeltic Couriers opens new depot in South Wales as SME business grows
(From left) Jo Rogers and Jamie HowellsAPC Delivery network member Celtic Couriers is opening a new operational depot at Llangennech in South Wales in response to growing demand for its services from SMEs.The launch follows a growth surge at the company over the past six months which Celtic Couriers and ...
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ArticlePGS Global Logistics to open new warehouse in West Bromwich in 2023
(From left) Joe, Sam, Paul and Emily Eyles breaking ground at the new facilityBirmingham-based logistics and warehouse specialist PGS Global Logistics is investing £10m in a purpose-built warehouse in West Bromwich to support continued growth.PGS spent two years looking for a suitable West Midlands site, amid increasing demand for warehousing ...
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ArticleKnowles Transport blames 2021 profit dip on long-term investment strategy
Significant investment by Knowles Transport in 2021 as part of a long-term growth plan dented profits, but the company still increased revenues and said it was in “an excellent place” for the future.Turnover for the year ending 31 December 2021 increased by 2.3% to £39.2m, compared to £38.4m in 2020.Pre-tax ...
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ArticleDX chairman threatened with sack as share price slumps
DX Group’s largest shareholder has called for a vote to oust its executive chairman, Ron Series, after claiming his handling of a corporate governance inquiry had “severely harmed” perceptions by investors of the company.Gatemore Capital Management (GCM) said it had served notice on DX’s board to convene an extraordinary general ...
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ArticleGXO draymen call off strikes after new pay offer
Strike action among 1,000 GXO draymen has been suspended following what the Unite union described as “a much improved pay offer” by the logistics firm.The first round of strikes was due to commence on 31 October and run until Friday 4 November, but this has now been put on hold ...
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ArticleFowler Welch profits from Culina buyout despite "challenging market conditions"
Fowler Welch reported a £4.6m pre-tax profit last year as operational efficiencies increased due to it becoming an established part of the larger Culina group, it said.Turnover at the chilled storage and distribution company, for the year ending 31 December 2021 was £163.1m.In a statement signed off by the board, ...
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ArticlePalletways London invests in electric pump trucks for home deliveries
Palletways London has invested in a new fleet of electric pump trucks to help drivers making multi-drops for home deliveries across the west, north-west, southwest and central London.The purchase of 23 electric pump trucks has been prompted by the continued rise in tail-lift deliveries driven by an increase in residential ...