Operator news – Page 5
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MT ArticleLorry driver jailed for almost five years for causing death of Cambridge pensioner
A lorry driver has been jailed for almost five years for causing a collision that killed a man on the A1 near Peterborough.
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MT ArticleEvri launches trial of delivery robots in Barnsley
Evri has launched a three-month trial of autonomous delivery robots in Barnsley, in partnership with Delivers.AI.
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MT ArticleWhistl awarded third EcoVadis Gold CSR Rating
UK logistics, parcels, e-fulfilment and mail specialist Whistl has retained its Gold ranking for a third year from EcoVadis, putting it in the top 5% of all companies ranked for its environmental performance and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
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MT ArticlePalletforce members celebrate 25th anniversary and raise over £32,000 for charity
A record-breaking Palletforce members general meeting (MGM) attracted the largest ever number of delegates to hear how the network plans to continue increasing its market share through investment, growth and continual improvement.
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MT ArticleMC Rental inspires pupils with primary school visit
MC Rental recently visited Leigh Academy Berstead near Maidstone with one of its rental trucks to help primary school children understand how logistics supports everyday life.
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MT ArticleAI logistics pioneer CH Robinson bullish after stock plunge
Logistics giant CH Robinson has dismissed reports its operations had been disrupted by a small AI startup muscling in on the sector with claims about freight volumes, and said it was the disrupter.
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MT ArticleYusen Africa launches in Nairobi
Yusen Logistics and Africa Global Logistics (AGL) have launched Yusen Africa, marking the start of operations in the continent’s east region.
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MT ArticleNormal service resumes for Evri after cargo bike firm applies brakes
Evri has assured customers and clients that delivery schedules are back on track after its cycling courier partner Pedal & Post closed down “without notice” last month.
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MT ArticleFagan & Whalley rides out financial cost of Welsh haulier purchase
A £1m impairment charge connected to Fagan & Whalley’s acquisition of Alan R Jones & Sons plunged the Lancashire transport firm into the red last year, but its MD said profitability had now returned.
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MT ArticleBunzl gets fleet makeover thanks to TIP Group
Specialist provider of ‘goods not for resale’ Bunzl Retail Supplies turned to TIP Group for a major fleet upgrade, with a large number of trucks and trailers entering into service.
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MT ArticleGXO toasts 10-year extension to Greene King deal
GXO Logistics and Greene King have extended their long-standing partnership for another 10 years, strengthening a relationship that spans more than two decades.
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MT ArticleLaw Distribution kick-starts full artic fleet renewal
Law Distribution has signed a deal with Volvo distributor Thomas Hardie Commercials to renew its entire fleet of artic vehicles.
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MT ArticlePalletline opens doors to logistics leaders of tomorrow
Palletline is once again opening its doors to the logistics leaders of tomorrow, welcoming students and staff from Warwick University’s Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) to its hub for an inside look at its operations.
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MT ArticleChinese e-commerce giant JD.com launches JoyExpress final mile delivery service in UK
Chinese online retail behemoth JD.com has launched JoyExpress, its dedicated express delivery service, which will operate in the UK and across Europe.
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MT ArticleMBD Logistics Limited has licence revoked in “clear message” to haulage industry
Bolton-based MDB Logistics Limited has had its licence revoked by the Traffic Commissioner for the North West of England, in a ruling aimed at sending “a clear message to the wider industry.”
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MT ArticlePD Ports plays key role in delivering 220 containers of solar panels across North East
PD Ports has successfully delivered 220 containers of solar panels and over 300 containers of lithium cubes to a range of major energy projects, including solar farms, across the North East of England.
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MT ArticleFedEx joins forces with Advent to acquire majority stake in Yodel owner InPost
InPost has confirmed that a consortium led by FedEx and private equity group Advent has forged a €7.8bn (£6.8bn) deal to buy a majority stake in the business.
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MT ArticleApprenticeship Week: Logistics firm Staci calls on government to subsidise apprenticeship salaries
As Apprenticeship Week kicks off, third party logistics provider Staci is calling on the government to do more to help businesses hire apprentices.