Operator news – Page 311
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Steve Porter Transport to operate south of England road freight for Geodis Calberson
Isle of Wight-based operator Steve Porter Transport has won a contract with French logistics giant Geodis Calberson to operate all of its delivery and collection requirements across the south-coast of England.Steve Porter Transport will carry out all of Geodis’ requirements in the region from its Portsmouth depot in addition to ...
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Browns boost for Turners (Soham) despite tankers fall
Growth in the temperature-controlled division at Turners (Soham) offset falls in its tanker division, with the operator also reaping the benefits of its 2012 acquisition of Browns Distribution.Overall group turnover rose to £242.1m in the year ending 28 December 2013, from £235.8m in the previous financial year. Pre-tax profit fell ...
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Yodel claims it will be in the black this year
Yodel has hinted that this financial year it will move into profitability for the first time since the business’s formation in 2010, off the back of increased volumes and new business wins.The parcel carrier indicated that it had made "significant progress" in its financial turnaround in the year ended 30 ...
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MT ArticleMBO at Alford Traffic Services
Two transport managers at Lincolnshire bulk haulage firm Alford Traffic Services have completed a management buy-out.The deal, which was completed by transport managers Will Peck and Mike Limb, has secured the future of the business after its owners decided to sell the company.The aggregate and grain haulage firm, which according ...
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MT ArticleSainsbury's launches its safer urban vehicle
Sainsbury’s unveiled a lorry featuring several safety features aimed at minimising collisions with cyclists and pedestrians at last month’s launch of London’s Safer Lorries Scheme consultation.The vehicle – developed in collaboration with temperature-controlled specialist Solomon and manufacturer Mercedes-Benz – features 360-degree proximity monitors, extra side lighting and low sideguards.Sainsbury’s retail ...
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MT ArticleAV Dawson adds four Actros to its fleet
Middlesbrough-based multimodal haulier AV Dawson has taken delivery of four Actros 2545 trucks with 449hp straight-6 engines and StreamSpace cabs.The trucks were ordered through Bell Truck and Van after the operator trialled Euro-6 models, where an Actros 2545 averaged 8.9mpg.Two of the trucks are being used on long-distance container and ...
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MT ArticleDHL to co-ordinate 300 subbies for UK's bumper grain harvest
DHL Supply Chain is co-ordinating more than 300 subbies to handle a bumper grain harvest across the agricultural sector.With prospective grain volumes this year anticipated to be up to 30% higher than in 2013, DHL is calling on its national network of regional tipper operators, together with a multitude of ...
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MT ArticleMaritime acquires Roadways Container Logistics
Maritime Transport and Roadways Container LogisticsMaritime Group has acquired Aegeus Transport - the holding company for Roadways Container Logistics (RCL) – for an undisclosed sum.The purchase, in completed on Friday 8 August, sees Felixstowe-based Maritime take on the entire RCL business. This comprises 374 employees, a fleet of 241 vehicles, ...
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Potter Logistics expands Merseyside presence following contract renewal
Potter Logistics has expanded its presence in Merseyside after acquiring an additional 87,000 ft² DC on the Knowsley Industrial Park. The multimodal operator will run its recently-renewed contract with Elanco out of the site. Potter secured a five-year contract renewal with the animal health firm in May, extending a relationship ...
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MT ArticleFortec welcomes six new members to its pallet network
Fortec has welcomed six new members to its network, five of which have joined the pallet distribution sector for the first time.Pharmadex Logistics in Hatfield; Surrey Pallets in Wimbledon; Threshers in Bristol; Masterfreight in Oldbury; Cammack in Colchester; and Nova in Birmingham have joined taking total network membership to 72.Pharmadex ...
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MT ArticleK+N increases e-commerce delivery capability with MetaPack deal
Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) intends to extend its delivery capability in the UK, after signing a deal with parcel delivery management firm the MetaPack Group to use its software.MetaPack says the deal will allow K+N to offer its customers more delivery options, and will help it meet customer demand for ...
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MT ArticleFreight Shuttle (Bradford) to launch night service
Freight Shuttle (Bradford) is to introduce an additional night service, in a bid to address a perceived shortfall in good quality sub-contractors.The company, founded 30 years ago, runs nine tractor-units and 13 trailers, non-liveried, operating predominately as a third party subcontracted haulier for the likes of Advance Processing, KGT Logistics, ...
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MT ArticleCemex launches Apprentice Driver Scheme
Cemex has launched an Apprentice Driver Scheme for 18 to 23-year-olds, and is on the hunt for 12 candidates for this year’s intake. Run in association with training provider System Training, the scheme offers a professional framework to achieve a Driving Goods Apprenticeship Level 2 and a Category C licence.Candidates ...
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MT ArticleArgos adds to longer semi-trailer fleet
High street retail giant Argos has improved its carrying capacity with 19 multi-deck boxvan longer semi-trailers from Staffordshire manufacturer Don-Bur. The 15.65m long, 4.88m high step-frame trailers replace standard 13.6m long multi-deck boxvan trailers on the fleet, increasing internal volume by 20.4m³ to 142.75m³.Argos, which is part of the Home ...
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Sainsbury's abandons Exeter DC proposals
Sainsbury’s has abandoned plans for a distribution centre near Exeter, claiming that improved efficiency in its logistics network means it is no longer required.Permission for a 528,000 ft² DC in Clyst Honiton was granted by East Devon District Council in 2011, but the plans were shelved in July last ...
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Royal Mail expands SME click and collect offer
Royal Mail is to extend its click and collect offering to all of its SME contract customers, giving them the opportunity to offer consumers the ability to collect parcels from a Post Office branch.The service, called Local Collect, will be available for SME customers who offer delivery using its ‘Royal ...
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Pre-tax profit down at Howard Tenens
Howard Tenens remains confident that it is “well positioned” to grow its business, despite posting a 15.4% drop in pre-tax profit last year.The operator’s annual results for the year to 30 September 2013, filed to Companies House, revealed that despite a 3.3% increase in turnover to £57.1m (2012: £55.2m), pre-tax ...
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Boughey Distribution turnover flat despite business wins
Despite new business wins and growth in average storage volumes, turnover at Boughey Distribution remained flat last year.In its annual results for the year ended 31 May 2014, parent company NWF Group revealed that Boughey, its food distribution division, signed a number of long-term contracts during the year, boosting storage ...
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Palletline secures coverage for gap left by collapsed Orb Logistics
Palletline has appointed a number of operators to cover the postcode area formerly covered by Orb Logistics, which went into administration and ceased trading last week.A spokesman for Palletline revealed that Global Central, Anglia Freight, D.W. Clark & Sons, Welch’s Transport, Balin Distribution and Jonen Shipping will all be making ...
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Palletline member Orb Logistics in administration
Witham, Essex-based Orb Logistics, the succesor to Task Force Movement & Storage, has gone into administration.The Palletline member, which held O-licences to run 62 vehicles and 36 trailers from sites in Witham and Birmingham, appointed administrator Leonard Curtis on 28 July, Motortransport.co.uk can reval.The company, formerly known as Mission Logistics, ...