Operator news – Page 54
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MT ArticleDPD inks pre-let deal for major facility at Panattoni Park Sittingbourne
Parcel delivery firm DPD has signed a pre-lease agreement with logistics real estate developer Panattoni for a 58,000sq ft facility at the Panattoni Park Sittingbourne development in Kent.
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MT ArticleSouth Yorkshire haulier applies to appoint administrator
A Doncaster international haulage firm has lodged a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.
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MT ArticleSuccess for international operator after stowaway fines cancelled
A Northampton haulage firm embroiled in a row with the Home Office over stowaway fines imposed on it said it had successfully appealed a £30,000 penalty.
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MT ArticleWincanton gears up for new partnership with bike firm
Wincanton has won a contract to provide warehousing and transport services for Brompton Bicycle, the UK’s largest bike manufacturer and creator of the iconic folding bike.
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MT ArticleM&H Carriers’ capacity grows with fifth Scottish hub
M&H Carriers has opened a new delivery hub in Perth and hailed it as “the gateway to the north”, giving customers greater access to the whole of Scotland.
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MT ArticleFagan & Whalley cleans up with HVO fuelled base
Fagan & Whalley has launched its first 100% HVO fuelled depot, in a “seamless” move that has reduced its fleet’s CO2 emissions by almost a fifth.
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MT ArticlePay increase for Wincanton Bellshill drivers
Wincanton drivers in Scotland are to receive a 10% pay increase following negotiations between their union and the supply chain giant.
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MT ArticleFliss O’Hara promoted to managing director of Whistl Fulfilment
Fliss O’Hara has seen a meteoric rise at Whistl, becoming managing director of Whistl Fulfilment just 18 months after joining the company as fulfilment commercial director.
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MT ArticleMaritme Transport helps Tesco slash lorry deliveries with launch of tenth rail service
Supermarket giant Tesco has launched its tenth rail service this week in partnership with Maritime Transport and Direct Rail Services, in a move which will see the rail service replace 90 lorry journeys a week.
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MT ArticleMiniclipper Logistics sees pre-tax profit jump by a fifth despite “challenging” year
Family haulage firm Miniclipper Logistics defied a “challenging” year to deliver a 15% growth in turnover and a 21% rise in pre-tax profit in the 12 months to 31 May 2024.
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MT ArticleHoward Tenens wins one year extension to overnight delivery contract with Williams & Co
Howard Tenens Logistics has seen its contract with plumbing and heating merchant Williams & Co extended by another year, thanks to its high level of customer service.
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MT ArticleProhire appoints industry veteran Dean Bailey as operations director
CV hire and fleet management specialist Prohire is continuing to strengthen its senior management team with the appointment of Dean Bailey as operations director.
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MT ArticleGlencar completes “critical” West Dublin carbon neutral facility for PRL Logistics
Glencar has completed the construction of a 240,000 sq. ft carbon-neutral warehouse and office complex in West Dublin for freight and transport specialist PRL Logistics.
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MT ArticleFORS is strong with Brocklehurst after silver award
Dewsbury haulier Brocklehurst Transport has achieved FORS silver accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to safety and sustainability.
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MT ArticleDon-Bur gives Holland & Barrett a personalised service
Don-Bur has completed the building of 33 bespoke rigid box bodies for Holland & Barrett, with each vehicle personally linked to a staff member at the health and wellbeing firm.
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MT ArticleKinaxia agrees tasty new deal with SPL Foods
Kinaxia Logistics has extended its nationwide distribution contract with ambient foods supplier SPL Foods for another three years.
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MT ArticleMoody’s second consecutive Pall-Ex award
Moody Logistics and Storage has been awarded its second consecutive Pall-Ex operational excellence award for the North East and Scotland.
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MT ArticleMenzies looks to the future after restructure
Menzies Distribution Group said 2023 was “transformational” for the time sensitive delivery company, with a reshaped business now more focused on the longer term.
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MT ArticleKnights of Old staff win pay claim
At least 80 former staff of the collapsed haulage firm Knights of Old have been successful in their legal action to claw back pay they were owed.
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MT ArticleDesire to be leading liquid haulier sees Wilson of Kendal snap up A&F Grant
Liquid transport specialist Wilson of Kendal has acquired Ballindalloch-based A&F Grant in a bid to strengthen its operation.