Operator news – Page 52
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MT ArticleSchmitz Cargobull’s all-electric semi-trailer makes England debut at Marine & Cargo
Marine & Cargo has put the first all-electric Schmitz Cargobull S.KOe COOL semi-trailer into operation in England.
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MT ArticleWoodside Logistics helps Palletforce strengthen presence across Ireland
Woodside Logistics Group has joined Palletforce as its newest member and will handle the network’s operations in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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MT ArticleEnterprise Flex-E-Rent invests in 15 new recruits for its HGV apprentice programme
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has recruited a new cohort of 15 apprentices in the UK and Ireland to join its two-year HGV mechanic or panel beater apprentice programme, as part of a long-term strategy to invest in more specialist apprentices against the backdrop of the skills shortage affecting the industry.
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MT ArticleTfL concedes ULEZ fines issued to Dutch hauliers in foreign currency are illegal
A group of Dutch hauliers says it has moved one step closer to getting its ULEZ fines quashed after TfL acknowledged that the fines were imposed unlawfully as they were issued in a currency other than British pounds, which is against the regulations.
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MT ArticleScunthorpe haulier files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Scunthorpe-based Intake Transport, which offers general haulage, heavy haulage and warehousing, has filed notice of its intention to appoint an administrator, in an attempt to save the business from liquidation.
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MT Article“Excellent service” sees Kinaxia land two year contract extension with Eurocell
Kinaxia Logistics has sealed a two-year extension to its multimillion-pound contract with uPVC manufacturer and distributor Eurocell, after delivering a high level of service.
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MT ArticleArrowXL flying high on Trustpilot reviews
The reviews are in – all 160,000 of them – and the majority show high customer satisfaction with ArrowXL’s service, according to the two-person home delivery firm.
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MT ArticleDPD delivers ‘strong’ revenues amid rising costs
DPD Group saw a slight reduction in revenues last year, amid the cost of living crisis and soaring inflation.
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MT ArticleDHL warehouse blaze linked to Russian terrorism
A fire at a DHL warehouse this summer is now being investigated by counter terrorism officers at the Metropolitan police after suspected Russian involvement.
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MT ArticleYodel looks east for parcel volume expansion
Yodel said its international logistics had been expanded to deliver 50 million additional parcels for Chinese firms.
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MT ArticleAE Chilled snapped up for £100,000
The pre-pack sale of AE Chilled in August, caused largely by the collapse of its key customer UK Salads, cost £100,000, its administrator has revealed.
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MT ArticleH. Parkinson’s demise linked to dilapidations dispute
The company had been trading for more than 60 years.
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MT ArticleSynergix Logistics Solutions moves to larger Reading site to keep pace with growth
Pall-Ex and Fortec member Synergix Logistics Solutions has migrated from Iver in Buckinghamshire to a new site in Reading as the business continues to grow.
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MT ArticleGoMetro wins funding to trial EV software with Maritime and Welch’s Transport
B2B software-as-a-service fleet management company GoMetro has been awarded a grant from the Freight Innovation Fund to finance a six-month trial of its EV software with Maritime Transport and Welch’s Transport.
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MT ArticleGreat Bear sees profit fall as costs spiral in 2023
Great Bear Distribution saw pre-tax profit plummet last year by almost a third as “challenging market conditions”, including rising inflation and a warehouse worker and driver shortage took their toll, according to the company’s latest annual results.
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MT ArticleGXO wins three year delivery partnership with Matalan
Contract logistics provider GXO has announced a new three year deal with fashion and homeware retailer Matalan to run its transport delivery operations in the UK and Ireland.
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MT ArticleHived inks partnership and £2m investment deal with Japanese transport giant Yamato Holdings
London-based electric delivery company Hived has announced a new strategic partnership and a £2m investment from Japanese transport group Yamato Holdings.
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MT ArticleTewkesbury-based Cotteswold Dairy returns to Asset Alliance Group to refresh DAF-powered fleet
Family-run Cotteswold Dairy has added 13 new generation rigid trucks, ranging from 7.5-tonne to 18-tonne DAF XBs, and two 26-tonne DAF 340 XDs.
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MT ArticleBowker wins Northern Haulage Company of the Year accolade at Transport News Awards 2024
Transport, distribution and warehousing firm Bowker has been awarded the title of Northern Haulage Company of the Year at the 2024 Transport News Awards.
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MT ArticleInPost acquires remaining 70% of Menzies for £60.4m
InPost has acquired the remaining 70% of Menzies Distribution Limited for £60.4m, giving it total control over Menzies express and newstrade operations, in a move aimed at building its presence in the UK market.