Operator news – Page 62
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MT ArticleIsuzus on the menu at food firm Essential Trading
Foods distributor Essential Trading Co-operative has taken delivery of the first of five new Isuzu trucks, citing their versatility and reliability.
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MT ArticleApollo swoops for Evri in £2.7bn deal
Private equity giant Apollo has reached a ’definitive agreement’ to buy Evri from Advent International in a £2.7bn deal. Apollo is reported to have won out in a fight to acquire the parcel giant involving Chinese internet group JD.com and DHL. Apollo’s private equity business has a long track record ...
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MT ArticleFairfax Meadow calls on ProGreen to drive London sustainability plan
Foodservice specialist Fairfax Meadow has taken delivery of its first electric vehicles from ProGreen, the sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division of Prohire. Delivered as the catering butcher celebrates its 50th anniversary, the two Ford e-Transit refrigerated vans will operate within London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), delivering meat ...
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MT ArticleGreen Fulfilment celebrates B Corp accreditation
Glasgow-based 3PL provider Green Fulfilment has gained its B Corporation certification, which the company said reflects its ”unwavering” commitment to social and environmental standards, transparency and accountability.
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MT ArticleIron Mountain partners with Solera to provide global last-mile solution
Global logistics giant Iron Mountain has signed a partnership with vehicle management software company Solera to use its RoadNet Anywhere platform to co-ordinate its entire last-mile operations across 60 countries.
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MT ArticleDHL loses lucrative Jaguar Land Rover logistics contract to rival bidders in major retender
A retendering of Jaguar Land Rover’s major UK line feed logistics contract has seen incumbent DHL lose out to rival bidders, with the delivery giant confirming that it will be exiting the deal next April.
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MT ArticleHarlech Foodservice collaborates with Farralls to target West Midlands
Welsh food distribution firm Harlech Foodservice is using spare capacity at Farralls’ depot in Telford, Shropshire to aid its expansion into the West Midlands.
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MT ArticleDHL celebrates 10-year partnership with Formula E World Championship
DHL, the official founding and logistics partner of Formula E, has marked the 10th year of racing together by delivering the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at Excel, London.
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MT ArticleJS Davidson in “eye-opening” trial of Sunswap’s solar powered refrigeration unit
Temperature controlled transport specialist JS Davidson has completed a successful trial of Sunswap’s battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration technology.
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MT Article“Exceptional leadership” wins Howard Tenens chief executive UKWA Chairman’s Award
Howard Tenens Logistics chief executive Jamie Hartles has received the Chairman’s Award from the UK Warehousing Association for his outstanding achievements in the logistics sector.
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MT ArticleTfL Direct Vision Standard permit application process branded a ‘farce’ by one leading operator
Transport for London’s (TfL’s) processing of Progressive Safe System (PSS) permit applications has degenerated into a farce claims Chris Cooling, group transport manager at construction products supplier Day Aggregates – but he is certainly not laughing.
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MT ArticleFull house of Renaults at Monkhouse
Carlisle’s R J & I Monkhouse has put a Renault 13-litre T520 6x2 out to work on general haulage, with a rear lift tax axle configuration specified to handle heavy loads and the rugged northern Scotland terrain.
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MT ArticleWH Bowker cites increasing demand after a challenging 2023
WH Bowker said it experienced a “challenging 2023” as economic activity slowed down, with revenues falling by 9% to £17.8m.
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MT ArticleBartrums and Goldwing toast 20 years as a power couple
Pallet-Track member Bartrums is celebrating its relationship with electrical cable firm Goldwing Cable, which sparked up 20 years ago when the network first launched.
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MT ArticleSix-figure savings for Ferryspeed after Webfleet introduction
Ferryspeed said it had saved more than £250,000 in trailer procurement since it introduced fleet management solution Webfleet.
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MT ArticleMajor new distribution centre will support health services in the North West
A huge RDC in Widnes that will support 115 NHS Trusts is now fully operational, providing medical equipment to hospitals across the North West.
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MT ArticleNew FH Aero makes British debut at Low Wheel UK
Low Wheel UK in Walsall has taken on a new Volvo FH Aero 500 as part of its expansion plans.
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MT ArticleAdministrator outlines collapse of OPX Logistics
The collapse of Swindon’s OPX Logistics was as a result of a high level of gearing and significant finance repayments, according to its administrator.