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Palletways invests £50,000 in electric pump trucks to protect drivers
Palletways UK has made a £50,000 capital investment in new electric pump trucks across its owned operations in Birmingham, London and Edinburgh to support its growing fleet and delivery volumes, particularly in the home delivery sector, the network has announced.
Geopost launches international mapping service Geopost Vision
Parcel delivery network Geopost has launched an international mapping service called Geopost Vision, which uses the company’s 65,000-strong delivery fleet to gather data on a constant basis across the UK and Europe, which it will share with clients.
FH Aero sets new long-haul efficiency record at 11.25mpg
Volvo Trucks has set a new benchmark for long-haul efficiency, with the FH Aero returning an unprecedented 11.25mpg on MT sister title Commercial Motor’s 477-mile fuel test. The figure beats Volvo’s previous record by almost 1.5mpg and places the new flagship decisively at the top of CM’s fuel-test rankings for ...
Heidelberg Materials completes road resurfacing in Cheddar Gorge
Heidelberg Materials UK has successfully completed a complex road resurfacing project in Cheddar Gorge, the deepest natural canyon in England.
GXO Motherwell drivers land “hard won” pay rise after strike action
GXO Logistics’ Motherwell drivers have won a “significant” wage rise and pay parity with other GXO drivers, after taking strike action in a dispute that had threatened to disrupt deliveries to major clients including Costco, Loch Lomond distilleries, Superdrug, Whyte and Mackay, Argos and TK Maxx.
DP World launches Atlas service between Morocco and UK
DP World has launched its first service connecting Moroccan fresh produce to the UK and EU markets via a new dedicated sea route.
Menzies Distribution Solutions acquires C Butt’s transport division
Supply chain and logistics provider Menzies Distribution Solutions (MDS) has acquired the transport division of family-owned logistics firm C Butt, for an undisclosed amount.
Europa boosts Shanghai presence amid rising China trade
Europa Air & Sea has opened a hi-tech office in Shanghai’s Minhang district, highlighting China’s importance as one of the UK’s largest import trading partners.
Knowles ensures staff fly high with career progression
Knowles Logistics said its passion for rewarding hard work and nurturing staff development was helping it to invest in the future, with two staff members recently celebrating career successes.
Budget and government both branded a ‘disaster’ by logistics leaders
Leading figures in the logistics sector have hit out at the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, warning of rising costs and uncertainty for operators.
