Operator news – Page 173
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MT ArticleArrowXL to deliver Concept2 gym equipment
ArrowXL has signed a deal with gym equipment provider Concept2 to handle the delivery of its product range to households across the UK.It follows a substantial increase in demand since the start of the pandemic as people continue to turn to home fitness with gyms remaining closed.ArrowXL will receive all ...
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MT ArticleDB Schenker expands Midlands presence with major warehouse deal
German logistics giant DB Schenker, which recently suspended deliveries into the UK due to Brexit delays, is expanding its presence in the West Midlands in a move expected to create 100 new jobs.The seven-year deal sees the firm take on an additional 153,064sq ft unit at the 21-acre Centurion Park ...
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MT ArticleParcel and haulage firm Caribou buys C&D Transport Solutions
Parcel, haulage and freight firm Caribou has acquired Prestwich-based C&D Transport Solutions as part of plans to extend its service offering and broaden its delivery network both in the UK and internationally.The purchase allows Caribou to offer same day deliveries to its services and take on the haulage expertise of ...
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MT ArticleGreencarrier Freight Services opens new Manchester office to drive growth in north of England
Freight forwarding firm Greencarrier Freight Services has opened a new office near Manchester as it moves to strengthen its operations in the north of England.The office, which became fully operational on 4 January, is situated at Manchester Airport.Adrian Frodsham, head of air and ocean, said: “The new office provides good ...
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MT ArticleHoyer Petrolog drives major restructuring in bid to corner alternative fuels market
Fuel distribution and transport giant Hoyer Petrolog has instigated a major restructuring in response to declining demand for diesel and petrol and the rise in alternative fuels.The restructure sees Hoyer’s Petrolog and Gaslog divisions combined into a new contract division and Allan Davison (pictured), former operations director, replacing Mark Binns ...
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MT ArticleCity Plumbing taps into Bevan Group build quality for new Luton fleet
City Plumbing has taken delivery of 51 Luton bodies from bodybuilder Bevan Group.The order saw City Plumbing return to Bevan after a break of four years, in a move the company said was driven by the quality of the bodybuilder's products, its competitive pricing and its five-year warranty.The bespoke Luton ...
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MT ArticlePollock (Scotrans) defies pandemic challenges to boost profit in 2020
Pollock (Scotrans) boosted pre-tax profit last year despite a fall in revenues brought about by “challenging” conditions created by the Covid-19 pandemic.The company attributed the pre-tax profit rise to a “healthy mix” of contract work, its cost cutting strategies and a reduction in empty running miles.The Scottish operator reported revenues ...
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MT ArticleJHP Transport calls on Asset Alliance for fleet replacement programme
JHP Transport has taken delivery of 10 new DAF XF 530 tractor units from Asset Alliance, as part of a fleet replacement programme and to support increasing customer demand.The Lanarkshire haulier will put the vehicles to work seven days a week, handling long distance refrigerated transport across the UK.Read more ...
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MT ArticleFraikin signs deal to replace Rearo truck and van fleet
Fraikin has won a tender to replace all of laminates manufacturer Rearo’s fleet of owned trucks and vans with a contract hire solution made up of Mercedes-Benz Actros, DAF LFs and Sprinters.It secured the deal after demonstrating how hiring assets could help Rearo manage operating costs, particularly with regards to ...
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MT ArticleUPS 'cash on delivery' transactions putting drivers at risk, Unite claims
UPS said it was working hard to mitigate an increase in ‘cash on delivery’ (CoD) transactions taking place when goods are delivered, after concerns were raised about drivers’ safety.Incidences of CoD have risen since the beginning of the year, due to the UK having left the European Union and deliveries ...
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MT ArticleNew DHL Supply Chain row sees workers at Dartford hub balloted for strike action
DHL said it was willing to work with Unite to resolve a dispute at its Dartford distribution centre, which the trade union claimed had been designed to weaken its protection of staff.More than 350 DHL Supply Chain workers are now being balloted for industrial action after a member of staff ...
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MT ArticlePandemic slows Fred Sherwood profit surge
Fred Sherwood & Sons (Transport) saw revenues grow by 2% to £34.6m last year, but the bulk haulage firm said Covid-19 had since had an adverse impact on the business.Accounts for the Leicestershire family firm, for the year ending 31 March 2020, showed that pre-tax profits also increased by 22.4% ...
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MT ArticleGist takes delivery of 50 reefer trailers from TIP
Gist has taken delivery of 50 reefer trailers from its preferred supplier TIP Trailer Services.Based on a Schmitz trailer chassis, the 13.4m trailers are all single compartment with the Thermo King SLXi-200 refrigeration system fitted online at the Schmitz factory in Germany.The latest 50 trailer fleet additions mean that TIP ...
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MT ArticleIsuzu Truck adds Swindon dealership to expanding network
Isuzu Truck UK has announced the appointment of Sparks Commercial Services as its full dealer in Swindon, covering new truck sales, service and parts.Continuing its UK dealer expansion programme, Isuzu said Sparks Commercial Services would handle the full franchise from its site close to the M4.Read more Isuzu Truck ...
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MT ArticleHaulage boss given MBE in Queen's New Year Honours
Thomas Huw Owen, founder and MD of Llanelli-based Owens Group, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours for services to employment and to the community.Owen, who started the transport and warehousing company in 1972, said: “I am very humbled and proud to receive this honour.“It is ...
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MT ArticleEnvironmental Waste Management takes delivery of Mercedes Arocs tankers from S&B Commercials
Environmental Waste Management has taken delivery of five new Mercedes-Benz Arocs 2633 tankers.The Essex-based liquid waste specialist has purchased the 26-tonne 6x4 vehicles from S&B Commercials.The move comes in the wake of new Direct Vision regulations governing the operation of trucks in Greater London which begin on 1 March.The trucks ...
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MT ArticleGlobal Cargo Solutions takes delivery of 20 high cube SDC curtainsiders
Armagh-based haulier Global Cargo Solutions (GCS) has taken delivery of 20 new high cube SDC curtainsiders supplied through rental and lease specialist Hireco N.I on a long-term contract.Built to EN 12642-XL standard, the trailers feature an easy access coupling box, hubometer, toolbox storage and document holders to assist GCS’s general ...
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MT ArticleWincanton Q3 revenue growth driven by digital and e-fulfilment
Wincanton has reported continued improvement in revenues and profitability since the initial impact of the pandemic and, following a period of recovery and stabilisation, said it had returned to growth in Q3 of the financial year.In an update today (20 January) on its trading performance in the period since its ...
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MT ArticleHoward Tenens profits hit by losses at subsidiary as volumes slump
Howard Tenens Logistics saw its profits hit as a result of losses made by its subsidiary, Howard Tenens (West London) after two major customers’ volumes dropped by up to 90%.Reporting its annual results to 30 September 2020, Howard Tenens Logistics said its diverse customer base and support from loyal clients ...
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MT ArticleXPO wins extension on Iceland deal
XPO Logistics has renewed its contract with frozen food retailer Iceland Foods for warehousing and distribution services.The five-year renewal extends XPO’s partnership with Iceland to more than a decade.Under the renewed deal XPO will continue to manage around 3,000 workers at Iceland distribution centres in Warrington, Deeside, Enfield, Livingston and ...