Operator news – Page 284
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MT ArticleCulina Logistics wins juicy contract from NFT Distribution
Culina's previous lookCulina Logistics has finalised the transfer of a juice distribution contract for MMUK (the UK subsidiary of Spanish food supplier AMC Group) after it won a contract previously held by rival NFT Distribution.Mark Graham, juice logistics and operations manager at MMUK, said that the company needed a logistics ...
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MT ArticleHope puts five festive tankers onto the roads
Hope Construction Materials has unleashed five new festive powder tankers onto the UK’s roads in time for the Christmas season.The cement delivery tankers feature happy elves preparing parcels for Father Christmas.The festive MAN TGS trucks are the latest in a line of customised Hope vehicles, which include ‘Noel’ trucks last ...
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MT ArticleGe-Be signs up to Palletways network
Kings Lynn-based Ge-Be Transport has joined the Palletways network, taking over the Norfolk area previously covered by failed firm Heathcliff Haulage. Ge-Be Transport, which runs more than 40 vehicles and was previously a member of Palletforce, began work with Palletways in July and will handle approximately 2,000 pallets a week ...
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MT ArticleBernard Matthews takes six new Schmitz Cargobull trailers for Christmas
The turkey on your table this Christmas may have had a ride in one of Bernard Matthews’ six new Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers, which the poultry retailer took delivery of in a new livery in time for its peak season. The trailers, which replaced older models on the brand’s 41-strong ...
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Tesco responds to strike threats with new two-year pay offer
The threat of strike action by at least 2,000 members of union Unite at a number of Tesco DCs in the run-up to Christmas appears to have receded after the supermarket chain made a revised two-year pay offer. Neither Unite nor Tesco have provided the details of the offer, but ...
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Licence increase for Poundworld
Discount retailer Poundworld, which was convicted of tachograph offences earlier this year, has been granted an interim increase in its O-licence authorisation.North East traffic commissioner (TC) Kevin Rooney (pictured) considered Poundworld Retail’s application for the variation at a public inquiry (PI) on 5 November.Poundworld Retail was called before the TC ...
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MT ArticleBCA Marketplace paid £16m for Eddie Stobart’s automotive business
BCA Marketplace bought Stobart Automotive, formerly Autologic, in August 2015.BCA Marketplace, which owns WeBuyAnyCar.com, paid £16m in cash for Eddie Stobart’s automotive logistics business when it purchased it earlier this year.The acquisition of the company, previously known as Autologic, also saw Avril Palmer-Baunack - the former Stobart chairwoman and ...
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Fortec adds new member services to its IT system
Fortec has introduced new functionality to its IT system for its haulier members.Branded as MapIT, ReportIT and TrackIT, the new capabilities build on upgrades it has been making to its IT during the past few years including the introduction of Fortec Connect.MapIT allows members to plan drivers’ routes using drag ...
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MT ArticleNisa launches new Heritage liveries on 68 trucks
Nisa is upping its profile with the launch of 68 trucks decorated with liveries advertising its Heritage range.The move will see the first of 68 trucks from its new distribution fleet take to the road this week displaying a mixture of six 3D designs on them.The trucks themselves are a ...
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Global Eyes Logistics goes to the wall
Cutthroat competition and unprofitable contracts have forced aviation logistics group Global Eyes into administration with the loss of more than 80 jobs.Global Eyes Logistics, which is owned by parent company EMT (UK), specialised in transportation and support services to the aviation industry, servicing more than 30 UK airports each day.It ...
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Hermes sorts nearly 5 million parcels over Black Friday weekend
Hermes processed 4.8 million orders over the Black Friday weekend, an increase of 34% compared with last year, despite adverse weather conditions. The parcel carrier said its order volumes had doubled compared to the previous Black Friday’s statistics.“Business as usual” was how the company described its operation over the weekend ...
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Profit doubles at Clipper Logistics after contract wins
Clipper Logistics has more than doubled its pre-tax profit in the first half of the financial year, as it felt the benefit of a multitude of contract wins. The Leeds-based operator saw its pre-tax profit rise 53% in the six months ended 31 October 2015 to £5.5m (2014: £3.6m); turnover ...
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Rantle joins Gefco UK to aid expansion
Gefco UK has appointed Martin Rantle as commercial director to help drive a “key stage” in the company’s expansion strategy.As well as continuing to grow its traditional automotive logistics arm, the firm is also gaining momentum in new market sectors.In September last year it secured a major contract with Jaguar ...
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Gregory Distribution and Horsepower host HGV driving taster day
HGV training provider Horsepower teamed up with Gregory Distribution last month to host an HGV driving taster day at the Westpoint Arena in Exeter. The company, which works to attract female drivers into the road transport industry, welcomed 100 people to the event, with 39 trying their hand at driving ...
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Better Capital expects £22m City Link payout
Former City Link parent Better Capital has revised up the amount it expects to receive from its investment in the collapsed parcel carrier.In its report for the six months to 30 September, the business turnaround specialist said it expects to collect a £22m dividend from the sale of City Link’s ...
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Menzies buys Oban Express to increase Scottish reach
Menzies Distribution has bought Scottish parcels carrier Oban Express to boost its service offering in remote locations. Oban Express operates depots in Oban and Glasgow, and runs 45 vehicles compared with Menzies' 240-strong fleet.Menzies Distribution MD Forsyth Black said the acquisition would make it easier “for customers in Western Scotland ...
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UK Mail chief executive steps down after hub debacle
UK Mail chief executive Guy Buswell (pictured) has stepped down with immediate effect, after the installation of incompatible parcel sorting technology at its purpose built new hub.His departure comes just a week after UK Mail’s interim results showed even greater losses than had been anticipated.It has begun a search for ...
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Brit European closes Belgian sister-company and pulls plug on carpet distribution business
Brit European Transport has pulled out of the UK carpet distribution business following the voluntary liquidation of its Belgium-based sister company, which specialises in the warehousing and distribution of carpets to the UK. The company insisted that the demise of Zeebrugge-based Brit European Transport NV would not have any long ...
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Fowler Welch doubles profit in first half of financial year
Food distribution specialist Fowler Welch more than doubled its operating profit in the first half of the current financial year, its interim report shows. Released today, the results for the six month period ending 30 September 2015 show a 118% increase in the firm’s operating profit to £3.5m (2014: £1.6m).However ...
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MT ArticleBlakemore Logistics buys first Mercedes tractor units
Blakemore Logistics, a subsidiary of AF Blakemore Group, has welcomed a series of Mercedes-Benz trucks to its fleet for the first time, following a successful 12 month trial with an Actros tractor unit.The operator, which serves more than 1,000 Spar stores across England and Wales, has already put five 4x2 ...