Operator news – Page 2
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Administrator 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.
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Havwoods floored by distribution partners’ delivery success
Palletline member HMT Group has entered into a distribution contract with Havwoods Luxury Flooring – and achieved a 100% on-time in-full delivery (OTIF).
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Camping boom sees ArrowXL extend its contract with TentBox
Roof tent supplier TentBox has extended its contract with ArrowXL to deliver over 200 tents per week - an increase of 37% - to households across the UK, to support increased seasonal demand.
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Amazon Coventry warehouse workers lose bid to win union recognition by handful of votes
An historic bid to win union recognition by workers at Amazon’s warehouse in Coventry has been narrowly defeated by a handful of votes.
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Give us more support or risk missing 2040 ban on new diesel trucks, hauliers warn new government
As the new government beds in, hauliers are warning ministers that the sector will struggle to meet the UK’s 2040 ban on the sale of new diesel trucks without more government support to help meet the cost of decarbonising fleets.
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Haulage directors receive suspended jail sentences for “highly dangerous” tachograph fraud
The director, transport manager and nine drivers employed by Northern Ireland haulage firm Michael Doherty Haulage have received suspended jail sentences after being found guilty of manipulating tachograph equipment in several of the company’s trucks.
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Greggs reveals plans for major new national distribution centre at Kettering
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Evri boosts courier benefits under new deal with Onsi
Evri has forged a partnership with flexible benefits platform Onsi, which is open to all of the parcel delivery firm’s 25,000-plus self-employed couriers.
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Carousel Logistics buys Logik Logistics International to boost European services
Sittingbourne-based Carousel Logistics, which is part of the Danish group DANX Carousel, has acquired Logik Logistics International, which specialises in time-critical, scheduled, and round the clock, on-demand logistics solutions.
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DSV trials HVO fuel in London
DSV has transferred its entire final mile fleet in London over to HVO fuel as part of a programme of sustainability initiatives.
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Palletways “well positioned” to continue growth
Palletways generated revenues of £349.1m in the period ending 31 December 2023, new figures showed.
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Stobart fund created to back green projects
Stobart has set up a fund to support projects that tackle climate change and protect the environment.
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Former Cartwright Bros (Haulage) site up for sale
The main depot belonging to Cartwright Bros is on the market for sale with a £3.3m price tag.
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Royal Mail delivers carbon savings with grounding of flights
Royal Mail will send more mail by road and cut the number of domestic flights it operates to minimise carbon emissions and boost reliability for customers.
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XPO HQ certified carbon neutral for second year
XPO said it had achieved carbon neutrality at its Crick distribution hub for the second year running.
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Microlise takes to the pitch to help raise funds for Transaid
Fifteen Microlise Group employees took to the pitch at Ilkeston Town Football Club this week to compete against 14 other industry teams, helping to raise over £17,000 in support of international development organisation Transaid.
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Kinaxia’s Lambert Brothers joins Hazchem
Kinaxia subsidiary Lambert Brothers has become a member of the Hazchem Network, providing services across the SO and SP postcodes, including Southampton, Salisbury, Andover, Winchester and the New Forest.
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Kammac and Bergen Logistics join forces to better serve the fashion and lifestyle sectors
Sister companies Kammac and Bergen Logistics have formed a new partnership to deliver a range of logistics and fulfilment services for the UK’s fashion and lifestyle industries.