Operator news – Page 6
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ArticleAllen Logistics expands service with pallet network membership
Fortec member Allen Logistics has sealed its commitment to the group by joining Pall-Ex and expanding its service in Northern Ireland.
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ArticleDX opens two more 2-Man supersites
DX said it had expanded its 2-Man division with the opening of two new sites in Middleton in the North West and at Heathrow.
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ArticleNo money for unsecured creditors of Gwynedd Shipping, administrator anticipates
The Gwynedd Shipping group of companies that collapsed into administration in February are estimated to owe unsecured creditors almost £8m with none expected to receive their money, according to accountants at Kroll.
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ArticleLTS Global goes electric with new Volvo FM addition
LTS Global Solutions in Warwickshire is the latest transport company to add an eHGV to its fleet with the delivery of a Volvo FM Electric.
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ArticleAA benchmark rating for Howard Tenens at Sharpness
Howard Tenens Logistics said its Sharpness site team in Gloucestershire had attained an AA rating in the BRCGS global food safety standard audit.
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ArticleCouncil’s bin wagons turn veggie in environmental drive
A South Nottinghamshire council is converting its fleet of bin lorries to run on waste oil provided by supermarkets and other suppliers.
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ArticleXPO forges ahead with rollout of HVO and electric-powered fleet
XPO said it had rolled out HVO and electric-powered trucks in its 4PL and transport control tower operations, describing it as “an industry first”.
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ArticleHayden Chilled’s liquidator spells out industry’s challenges
Accountancy firm Azets confirmed it was handling the liquidation of Scottish refrigerated haulage company Hayden Chilled and was now focused on providing support to the 37 staff made redundant.
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ArticleWincanton opens new distribution centre in Scotland
Wincanton has expanded its Scottish operations after securing a 15-year lease for a new distribution centre in Bellshill – one of the country’s largest industrial transactions in the past year.
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ArticleMicrolise telematics helps Direct Sameday deliver fleet efficiencies
Direct Sameday Services said compliance control, fleet efficiency and reduced costs had all been achieved after it installed a telematics system from Microlise.
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ArticleHoward Tenens rides out political and economic storm
Howard Tenens said economic and political factors beyond its control were to blame for its relatively flat growth last year.
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ArticleNew appointments at Kinaxia in bid to “get closer” to customers
Kinaxia Logistics said it had strengthened its senior team with two new appointments that formed part of a management restructure.
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ArticleSerco upcycles bin lorries in push for clean waste collections
Serco is piloting electric waste recycling wagons in Hampshire after two of its diesel fleet were ‘upcycled’ to cleaner versions.
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ArticleErith Haulage Company builds on turnover and profit increase
Profits and turnover at Erith Haulage increased last year despite it operating in a “challenging” environment.
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ArticleWeaver Transport takes on new T520 Highs
Bulk powder tanker specialist Weaver Transport has added three Renault T520 High 6x2 pusher tractor units to its fleet.
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ArticleXPO seeks neurodiversity champions to drive inclusivity
XPO is offering training to ‘neurodiversity champions’ as part of a commitment to encouraging an inclusive environment.
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ArticleWincanton builds on its relationship with materials supplier Jewson
Wincanton has extended its contract with Jewson to undertake deliveries of materials to the builders’ merchant’s branches from its automated eFulfilment facility.
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ArticlePallet membership for Cross Country Carriers
Cross Country Carriers in Suffolk has joined the Pall-Ex and Fortec networks.
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ArticleEuropa looks east to bolster freight services
Europa Road has struck a new partnership with Czech freight firm Raben Group, strengthening its services to and from Eastern Europe.
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ArticleTrees for tyres helps DP World grow environmental credentials
DP World said it had planted more than 700 trees as part of a decarbonisation project with Goodyear contributing towards environmental sustainability.