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MT ArticleWarehouse consolidation helps Debenhams Group cut costs and boost profit
The closure of Debenham Group’s Burnley warehouse in February this year and the consolidation of its warehousing operations into a single automated distribution centre in Sheffield has played a key role in improving the group’s profitability over the last financial year, the group revealed this week.
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MT ArticleUK fleet growth shifts to trailers as truck numbers stall
The UK’s truck parc has remained virtually unchanged over the past 15 months, but operators have added more than 2,200 trailers during the same period, according to the latest MT Fleet Data analysis.
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MT ArticleUnion condemns alleged UPS plan to replace employed drivers and slash workforce
UPS confirmed it was “evaluating options” for its UK business after a union claimed it was planning to outsource all its drivers, resulting in swathes of job losses.
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MT Articlee-commerce volumes remain resilient despite economic headwinds, says Diamond Logistics
Same-day delivery specialist Diamond Logistics has challenged the notion that economic uncertainty leads to a sharp decline in retail activity after significantly outperforming expectations this year.
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MT ArticleHeavy vehicle rental firm collapses into administration
St Albans and Iver-based plant and vehicle rental firm Gradewell Plant & Haulage has entered administration after HM Revenue & Customs served a winding-up petition on it.
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MT ArticleIreland’s Toga signs up to Pallet-Track
Dublin-based Toga Freight Group has joined Pallet-Track in order to expand its next-day delivery service into Great Britain.
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MT ArticleThe Dash Group fetches Brian Fisher for group commercial role
Family-run business The Dash Group has appointed Brian Fisher as its group commercial manager.
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MT ArticleHoward Tenens builds revenues in property but fails to move in distribution
Revenues in Howard Tenens’ warehousing and distribution division were static last year, as it strove to address a challenging economy by reviewing customer supply chains and seeking out efficiencies.
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MT ArticleTHG Fulfil helps cosmetic company drive direct-to-consumer growth
THG Fulfil, a provider of automation-driven courier management solutions has partnered with cosmetic firm Dr Wolff Group to act as merchant of record (MOR) on its Shopify sites in the UK and US.
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MT ArticleUnipart wins seven-year BMW Group contract
Unipart has been awarded a seven-year contract by BMW Group to provide production logistics services within the final assembly at the Mini plant in Cowley, Oxfordshire.
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MT ArticlePall-Ex Group signs brand agreement with Italian Pallet Network
Pall-Ex said it had secured the continued development of its brand in Italy after signing a 20-year license and partnership deal with Italian Pallet Network, the firm that manages Pall-Ex Italia.
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MT ArticleEwals Cargo Care buys fellow Dutch firm Vos Transport Group
European logistics provider Ewals Cargo Care has acquired Dutch company Vos Transport Group, creating a business with 3,500 employees and annual revenues of €850m (£734.3m).
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MT ArticleYodel owner slashes HGV driver jobs
Yodel has cut 60 lorry driver roles in a bid to become a “locker-first service”, according to the GMB union.
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MT ArticleGrowth for South Yorkshire haulier results in relocation and recruitment
A Sheffield haulage firm has expanded into new premises and recruited more staff while retaining its South Yorkshire roots.
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MT ArticleUK growth sees Bartelina invest in Krone trailers
Peterborough’s Bartelina Haulage has taken delivery of two new Krone Box Liner sliding skeletal container carriers to support its continued growth in the UK container sector.
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MT ArticleDelsol International on course for £1m as board expands after breakout first year
North Wales logistics firm Delsol International is celebrating a strong first year of independent trading, with turnover on track to reach £1m and a strengthened leadership team in place to drive its next stage of growth.
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MT ArticleHutchinson Transport lands GreenChem AdBlue distribution deal
Hutchinson Transport has secured a multi-year contract with GreenChem Solutions to operate dedicated bulk tankers on its UK AdBlue distribution network, marking a key commercial win following the company’s recent management buyout.
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MT ArticleWorkington’s J R Dixon ceases trading
North West haulier J R Dixon is in liquidation, with an estimated total deficiency of more than £339,000.
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MT ArticleWelsh haulier closes down with loss of 30 jobs
Steel transport specialist Sunhill Transport in Deeside has closed down after more than 50 years, amid recent soaring fuel costs.
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MT ArticleIPP helps paper towel supplier soak up demand with display pallet
Pallet firm IPP has collaborated with hygiene business Essity to introduce a display pallet to support increasing demand from Lidl.