Operator news – Page 259
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain prepares for Markham Vale inspired strike
DHL Supply Chain is facing up to 15 days of strike action from its warehouse workers in protest at the “brutal” planned closure of its South Yorkshire site, following the loss of a contract to Great Bear Distribution.The dispute also centres on a “derisory” pay offer of 1.25%, resulting in ...
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DX Group shareholders set out their opposition to Menzies acquisition
DX Group shareholders controlling almost a fifth of the company have signed a letter demanding the board terminates discussions with John Menzies about a proposed takeover, unless the deal is improved significantly.The letter, written by DX Group’s largest shareholder Gatemore Capital Management, clarifies its objection to the transaction with John ...
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MT ArticleCemex drivers consider industrial action over pay
Cemex is bracing itself for possible industrial action following a ballot among drivers.A vote among 74 HGV drivers based at depots in Rugby, Tilbury, Barton-on-Humber and Newport came after they rejected the company’s pay offer, which the Unite union said amounted to a pay cut in real terms.It warned that ...
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MT ArticleGenesse & Wyoming completes Pentalver takeover
Genesse & Wyoming (G&W), the United States-based rail freight company, has completed its takeover of Pentalver for an undisclosed sum.The deal, which was announced in December, sees G&W, which also owns multimodal operator Freightliner, acquire the container haulier from parent APM Terminals.Pentalver will continue to be run by MD Chris ...
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MT ArticleCulina Group in joint venture with Northern Ireland's Morgan McLernon
Culina Group has entered into what it has described as a joint-venture with Northern Irish haulage firm Morgan McLernon.Although the terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, Culina said in a statement that “the joint venture is a logical next step for both companies”.“Due to the strong partnership between ...
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GMB launches legal action against Hermes over workers' rights
The GMB union is taking legal action against Hermes as part of its wider campaign against the gig economy.The case is being brought on behalf of eight Hermes couriers who claim they are being denied their workers’ rights. Proceedings have been lodged with the Employment Tribunal by solicitors Leigh Day.If ...
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MT ArticleUPS snaps up Ireland's Nightline Logistics Group
UPS is buying Irish express delivery and logistics firm Nightline Logistics Group for an undisclosed sum.The US logistics giant said the deal would move the company into a market-leading position in Ireland, giving it the broadest portfolio in the country and the opportunity to expand its B2C and B2B offerings ...
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Pall-Ex director steps down from board
Pall-Ex non-executive director Geoff Gillo has stepped down from the board after completing his three-year term with the business.Network founder and CEO Hilary Devey said Gillo (pictured) had been “integral” to the business’s transition to a new management team in recent years.Gillo joined the business in 2014 and Devey said ...
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Birds Transport & Logistics is no more, confirms owner Ballyvesey Holdings
Montgomery Transport founder Harold Montgomery has confirmed the demise of Birds Transport & Logistics, bringing the curtain down on a tough period for the well known Midlands firm.In a statement sent to MT, Montgomery, who via his family's Ballyvesey Holdings owns Birds along with a number of interests including trailer ...
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MT ArticleThe Pallet Network adds new members Abacus International Shipping and Butlers of Kent
Lenham-based freight forwarder Abacus International Shipping and leading Hazchem haulier Butlers of Kent have both joined The Pallet Network (TPN) this week to cover postcodes in their fiercely contested south-east region.Abacus, which has been trading for 32 years, has previously used five pallet networks to handle imported freight from continental ...
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain: diversity is 'genuine strength'
DHL Supply Chain has said that the diversity of its employees is a “genuine strength” after being named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2017.Also ranked on the list is the Royal Mail; the DfT and Enterprise.The ranking is of UK employers that are making gender equality a ...
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MT ArticleNagel Langdons stays strong despite Brexit concerns
Temperature-controlled specialist Nagel Langdons saw its turnover rise 16% in 2016, but has warned that increased consumer price pressures as a result of Brexit could affect the stable growth generally associated with the sector.Turnover rose to £115.7m for the year-ending 31 December 2016, up 16% from £99.8m in the previous ...
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Emma Dempsey appointed as chief operating officer at Clipper Logistics
Emma Dempsey has joined Clipper Logistics as its new chief operating officer (COO).Dempsey has previously worked for Accenture, Marks & Spencer and Unipart, and has more than 20 years’ experience working in the supply chain sector.As COO she will be responsible for customer operations, projects, IT delivery, quality implementation and ...
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MT ArticleExpect Distribution: 'There is a very good feeling around the business'
Expect Distribution – shortlisted for three Motor Transport Awards in 2017 – has said it is “very positive” about its performance in 2017 after a year of consolidation in 2016.Bradford-based Expect saw turnover rise 2% to £22.1m in the year-ending 30 November 2016, from £21.7m in the previous financial year, ...
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Contact Transport goes into administration with the loss of 61 jobs
Birmingham contract haulier Contact Transport has gone into administration with 61 employees made redundant.The company appointed administrators from RSM on 20 April and the business is now being wound down.RSM said the company suffered losses following a drop in turnover volumes, high vehicle damage and insurance costs, as well as ...
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GMB launches legal action against DX Group over workers' rights
DX Group has become the latest target of union GMB’s campaign against the 'gig economy'.The union has launched legal proceedings against the Slough-based firm on behalf of six DX Group workers who say they are being denied their rights as workers.The workers are classed as self employed contractors but law ...
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MT ArticleEddie Stobart Logistics completes IPO
Eddie Stobart Logistics has completed its IPO and listed on AIM at the London Stock Exchange.Trading in shares began at 8am today and, as of the time of writing, remain unchanged at a list price of 160p.Alex Laffey, chief executive at Eddie Stobart, said that the completion of the IPO ...
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MT ArticlePollock (Scotrans) back in the black after restructuring
Pollock (Scotrans) returned to the black last year after making a loss in 2015 following the collapse of one of its clients.The Scottish firm made a pre-tax profit of £25,690 on a turnover of £25.6m in the year ending August 2016, newly published accounts show.This compared with a £156,214 loss ...
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Arrow XL to have its fire-hit operation back up and running by mid-week
Arrow XL will have its Midlands and South West operation up and running mid-week, after a fire destroyed its Worcester hub. The fire started at 8.30am on 20 April and was declared a "major incident" by the police, but all employees were evacuated safely from the site.A statement from Arrow ...
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MT ArticlePalletforce and Palletways welcome new haulier members
Circle Express has become Palletforce’s third new member of 2017, while Palletways has welcomed a new haulier in the Leicester area. Circle Express will cover west London, joining UK Freight Masters and QTR Transport in the network’s coverage of the capital.MD Tom Ryan said: “Joining the UK’s leading distribution network ...