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MT ArticleAdvanced Supply Chain Group cuts jobs in face of COVID-19 pandemic
Logistics firm Advanced Supply Chain Group is to cut around 30 jobs in the face of the coronavirus outbreak just days after slamming the government for making its rescue funding for firms hit by the pandemic far too complex.The redundancies come just nine months after the Bradford-based logistics firm opened ...
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MT ArticleMaze Logistics Solutions takes delivery of two 44-tonne Volvo FH Globetrotters
Ipswich-based Maze Logistics Solutions has added two 44-tonne Volvo FH Globetrotters to its 18-strong fleet.The 6x2 tractor units will be used for container haulage, pulling tri-axle skeletal trailers across the UK and each truck will cover up to 130,000km annually.The deal comes with a four-year Volvo Financial Services contract hire ...
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MT ArticleLaura Ashley and distributor Premier Home Logistics enter administration
The distribution company for Laura Ashley has entered administration along with the troubled retailer.In a statement, Laura Ashley said that for the seven weeks to 13 March, trading had improved by 24%, but that the COVID-19 outbreak had pushed it to the brink.The company has appointed administrators from PricewaterhouseCoopers, which ...
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MT ArticleExpect Distribution reports increased revenues
Contract wins and investment in infrastructure led to revenues at Expect Distribution increasing by 13.6% in 2019.In its latest financial results, the Bradford logistics firm said revenues from its distribution activities rose by 7.24% to £27.1m for the year ending 30 November 2019, assisted by two further wins in its ...
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Parcel delivery protocols changed in response to COVID-19
Protocols for parcel deliveries by some of the UK’s largest couriers have been changed to reflect increasing concerns over health and safety in light of the current pandemic.As online purchases soar, Hermes said it was introducing “contact-free delivery” to everyone’s doorsteps, and requesting that customers choose a safe place for ...
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MT Article"Volumes at Christmas levels," claims EV Cargo Logistics
EV Cargo Logistics is reporting volumes at "Christmas levels" as it responds to increased demand for groceries across the UK.And the company said “a collaborative spirit” has developed across the industry, as it works with subcontractors and other hauliers to ensure shelves remained stocked in the face of significant operational ...
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MT ArticleHSE to prosecute Reason Transport following investigation into death of HGV driver Petru Pop
Reason Transport is facing charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act following an HSE investigation into the death of HGV driver Petru Pop in November 2016.Pop died while making a delivery to a residential address in High Wycombe on behalf of Reason Transport.He was crushed to death beneath ...
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MT ArticleMorrisons to recruit 3,500 extra drivers and warehouse staff
Morrisons is employing 3,500 drivers and warehouse workers as it ramps up its home delivery network in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.It also said it would introduce new ways of delivering to customers, including vulnerable people and those affected by the virus.The supermarket wants to recruit 2,500 drivers and ...
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MT ArticleJigsaw calls for help from hauliers as food and drink volumes spike
EV Cargo company Jigsaw is calling on UK hauliers with current capacity to help deal with the company’s increased national food and beverage volumes."As the likelihood of an extended COVID-19 lock-down grows, and the UK experiences a significant spike in consumer spending, Jigsaw hopes its boosted volumes will provide additional ...
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MT ArticleMenzies Distribution reveals contingency plans to tackle coronavirus outbreak
Menzies Distribution has revealed the contingency plans it is employing to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.Commercial director Adam Smith said the health and safety of its employees remained the priority, along with keeping clear lines of communication open between suppliers and customers.He also revealed that Menzies has appointed Albert Lovell ...
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MT ArticleThe Pallet Network hails acquisition by ESL as opportunity to drive growth
The Pallet Network (TPN) has hailed its acquisition by Eddie Stobart Logistics in June 2018 as a positive move which has opened the door to “accelerated growth”.Despite ESL's continued financial turmoil, TPN revealed that it delivered turnover of £84.3m in a reporting period spanning only eight months to 30 November ...
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MT Article‘Unnecessary’ A1173 diversion will cost Lincolnshire haulier £35,000
A Lincolnshire haulier has blasted officials over roadworks which could cost his firm an extra £35,000 in longer journeys.The row has erupted after North East Lincolnshire Council said they would be closing a section of the A1173 near Stallingborough for six months while contractors create a new roundabout on the ...
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MT ArticleSerco scraps plan to increase staff workload after unions threaten strike action
Serco has dropped its plan to reduce refuse rounds and increase the number of bins its staff were expected to empty in Sandwell, meaning strike action is now off the cards.In January, the outsourcer agreed to suspend the changes and carry out a review of its domestic waste contract, after ...
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MT ArticleSavona Foodservice signs up to Tevva 'Electrify' campaign
(Left to right) Savona MD Mike Morgan; transport supervisor Dan Cox; general manager Darren Holloway and stock manager Laura ClarkWholesale supplier Savona Foodservice has become the second customer to sign up to Tevva Motor’s ‘Electrify’ initiative, running one of its range extended EVs to demonstrate its environmental credentials.Savona will hire ...
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MT ArticleUPS trials driverless electric 'shifters' at London hub
UPS has begun testing autonomous electric ‘shifters’ to move semi-trailers and containers at its advanced technology hub in London.During the initial phase, UPS said it would operate the vehicles with drivers in the cab to evaluate efficiencies but later this year it would start autonomous driving operations.The Gaussin electric vehicles ...
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MT ArticleAPC announces restructure funded by Barclays
(Left to right) APC chief executive Jonathan Smith; Barclays relationship manager Andy Mayne; and APC finance director and company secretary Mark FletcherIndependent parcel delivery network APC Overnight has announced an ownership restructure aimed at significantly expanding its existing share base.The move has been facilitated by investment from Barclays and will ...
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MT ArticleBiffa strike ballot opens on Wirral as driver pay talks hit stalemate
A ballot for strike action among Biffa drivers on the Wirral has opened in a dispute over pay.The Unite union said local residents were bracing themselves for rubbish piling up in the streets after negotiations with Biffa Waste Services to resolve the issue hit a stalemate.It said the dispute is ...
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MT ArticleUnite "surprised" by XPO takeover of Kuehne + Nagel UK logistics portfolio and demands workers' pay and conditions are unaffected
The transfer of 6,000 Kuehne + Nagel workers to XPO Logistics came as a surprise to the Unite union, but it said it would work to ensure their pay and conditions remained unaffected.The sale of K+N’s UK contract logistics portfolio followed a strategic review of its business and is expected ...
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MT ArticleWilko facing "massive public backlash" over sick pay cuts, GMB claims
Wilko’s decision to cut sick pay for distribution and retail workers has sparked a “massive public backlash” according to the GMB union, which also warns strike action could follow.The home and garden retailer said its high sickness absence levels were a concern and it wanted to take steps to bring ...
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MT ArticleThe Pallet Network recruits Hampson Haulage
West Bromwich-based Hampson Haulage has signed up to join The Pallet Network (TPN) after fellow hauliers recommended joining.The company, which offers Hiab, flatbed and curtainsided vehicles for a range of loads, entered into palletised freight distribution in order to give customers “a more complete service”.Director Paul Hampson said: “Diversifying into ...