Operator news – Page 24
-
Article
Call for hauliers to give themselves a JOLT and join trial of electric trucks
A call for hauliers to join a nationwide trial of electric HGVs aimed at helping operators decarbonise their fleets, is being made by the The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (SRF).
-
Article
GXO and Wincanton merger faces delay as competition watchdog investigates deal
The UK government’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton in a move which could see the merger delayed for some months or even prevented, if it is found to be anti-competitive.
-
Article
ArrowXL leaps ahead with new employee training programme
ArrowXL has launched an online employee training and development programme as part of efforts to foster “a culture of continuous learning and excellence”.
-
Article
Row erupts over Packfleet’s change in payment model
Electric vehicle courier Packfleet has defended claims that it is trying to fire drivers and force them to become self-employed, saying it was ensuring workers would be paid at least the real living wage.
-
Article
ABE Ledbury spies new opportunities with Hazchem Network membership
ABE Ledbury has joined The Hazchem Network, taking on the work of two former members and covering the HR, LD, SY7-8 and GL14-19 postcodes.
-
Article
R Swain starts new chapter with CPI Books following electric Volvo delivery
R Swain and Sons has put a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 into operation following a review to identify where electric variants can be introduced to boost sustainability.
-
Article
Amazon plans giant fulfilment centre at SEGRO Logistics Park in Northampton
Online retail giant Amazon is planning to create more than 2,000 jobs with the launch of a new multi-million-pound fulfilment centre in Northampton.
-
Article
McCulla Ireland boosts fleet with 33 new S.KO Cool Smart semi-trailers.
Cold-chain storage and transport specialist McCulla Ireland, has bolstered its fleet with the addition of 33 new S.KO Cool Smart refrigerated semi-trailers.
-
Article
Rectory Gas Supplies chooses Krone trailers for Norfolk expansion
Independent liquid petroleum gas (LPG) supplier Rectory Gas Supplies has invested in two new Krone trailers to support the next phase of its expansion.
-
Article
DHL Supply Chain wins warehousing and transport contract with BP Pulse
DHL Supply Chain has secured a new warehousing and transport contract with electric vehicle charging firm BP Pulse.
-
Article
BG Freight Line launches four new container ships
BG Freight Line has unveiled its greenest ships yet with four new vessels designed to help freight customers reduce their carbon emissions “significantly”, the company said this week.
-
Article
Food and drink deliveries in jeopardy as GXO Logistics workers prepare to strike over “alarmingly low pay”
Over 100 of Unite members employed by GXO Logistics are to strike for 15 days, in a dispute over what the union describes as ”alarmingly low pay”.
-
Article
Wincanton lands new contract with Edgewell Personal Care
Wincanton has been chosen as Edgewell Personal Care’s e-commerce partner to help drive growth in the sector.
-
Article
Aintree haulier jumps at chance to join Pallet-Track
Haulage firm MSC Express, which is based close to the world-famous Aintree horse racing venue, has become the latest member to join the Pallet-Track stable this year.
-
Article
Logistics giant Uniserve inks long-term logistics contract with Meaco
Privately-owned logistics and global trade management provider Uniserve has been awarded a long-term logistics contract with Meaco, a British company which specialises in supplying air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
-
Article
Aztek Logistics fits Letchworth warehouse with huge array of solar panels
Aztek Logistics has equipped the roof of its warehouse in Letchworth with 482sq m of solar panels, stretching the entire length of the 25,000sq ft facility.
-
Article
GBA Logistics acquires The Silver X Group and Bow Distribution & Warehousing
Preston-based GBA Logistics has acquired the Silver X Group and Bow Distribution & Warehousing as part of a major expansion drive.
-
Article
Pall-Ex beats Brexit barriers with launch of Republic of Ireland network
Pall-Ex Group has launched a network in the Republic of Ireland which offers a “permanent post-Brexit solution” to new customs and border restrictions.
-
Article
XPO Logistics transports Rude Boy double decker party bus to Caribbean
XPO Logistics has been named global forwarding and transport partner for beverage company Rude Boy.