Operator news – Page 89
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MT ArticleAztek Logistics gets tops marks for operational excellence
Aztek Logistics has achieved an A+ standard brand reputation compliance global standard (BRCGS) following an unannounced inspection of its storage and distribution facilities.
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MT ArticlePallet Network Solutions marks 10th anniversary with new Renault tractor unit wrapped in special livery
Trunking and shunting firm Pallet Network Solutions (UK) has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a new Renault T520 High 6x2 tractor unit wrapped in a one-off version of the company’s livery.
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MT ArticleDG Sweeper Hire adds new Volvo FH to fleet
One of the only Volvo FH Sweeper trucks in the UK has been delivered to DG Sweeper Hire in North Wales.
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MT ArticleFreshLinc sees fourfold profit surge as expansion drive continues
Chilled logistics and storage specialist FreshLinc delivered a fourfold boost in pre-tax profit last year as it continued its drive for growth.
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MT ArticleTarmac slashes CO2 emissions on three road schemes by 80%
Tarmac has cut the carbon emissions of three road schemes by up to 80% compared to projects using traditional methods.
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MT ArticleSuttons Tankers wins five-year extension to GreenChem AdBlue contract
Suttons Tankers has secured a five year extension to its contract with GreenChem to deliver its AdBlue product across the UK.
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MT ArticleDX Group agrees to £315m takeover bid
Source: DX DX Group said it had agreed to a £315m cash takeover offer from a subsidiary of equity giant HIG Capital. The deal means DX shareholders will be entitled to 48.5p per share, consisting of 47.5p in cash and a final dividend of 1p for the ...
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MT ArticleMenzies Distribution in HVO trial with Ball Beverage Packaging
Menzies Distribution is taking part in a UK trial of trucks that a part-fuelled with HVO, which has been launched by its client Ball Beverage Packaging in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).
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MT ArticleWarehouse investments hit Miniclipper profits
Rising energy and fuel prices and “significant” costs in launching a new warehouse saw Miniclipper Logistics experience “challenging” times last year, which resulted iin pre-tax profit tumbling by over a third.
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MT ArticleWalkers Transport upgrades fleet with eight DAF XF 480 tractors
Walkers Transport has taken delivery of eight new mirrorless DAF XF 480 tractor units from Alliance Group, as part of a fleet upgrade.
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MT ArticleDevon haulier hails new Schmitz Cargobull Euroliner as work of art
Macano South West has labelled its new Schmitz Cargobull Euroliner, specified with a rear-mounted forklift truck, as “the Rembrandt of trailers”.
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MT ArticleBlakedale sees strong growth following Northgate acquisition
Traffic management vehicle specialist Blakedale has reported a strong first 12 months of trading since being acquired by Northgate last summer.
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MT ArticleBelgian giant Sitra Group acquires Abbey Logistics
Belgium-based Sitra Group has acquired Abbey Logistics for an undisclosed sum, in a move which sees a major consolidation of the food logistics sector.
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MT ArticleZenith wins five year fleet management deal with Travis Perkins
Zenith has landed a five year fleet management contract with building materials giant Travis Perkins covering the group’s fleet of 1,600 HGVs, 800 vans, 300 cars, 250 moffetts and 250 trailers.
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MT ArticleDX opens thirteenth of 15 former Tuffnells depots
Parcel freight firm DX Group has relaunched yet another former Tuffnells Parcels Express depot, taking the total to 13 out of the 15 depots acquired by the group when Tuffnells went bust in June this year.
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MT ArticleEvri sees “record volumes” this year after 2022 profit plunge
Hermes Parcelnet, which trades as Evri, saw pre-tax profit slashed by over 50% last year as low customer confidence, high inflation, the cost of living crisis, the Ukraine War and a post-pandemic fall in online demand, all took their toll.
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MT ArticleRecord 463 hauliers collapse in last year, report reveals
A record 463 British haulage businesses have collapsed in the last 12 months, more than double the number two years ago, according to data obtained by Price Bailey, the Top 30 accountants.
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MT ArticleDHL lands deal with Hilti Ireland to manage warehouse and transport operations
DHL has won a new UK and Ireland contract with Hilti Ireland which will see the logistics giant co-ordinate DHL Supply Chain and DHL Express to provide warehouse and transport services respectively.