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ArticleA Lockwood Group first after choosing Schmitz for semi-trailer delivery
Lockwood Group said it was keen to “try something new” after adding 50 Schmitz Cargobull S.CS fixed roof semi-trailers to its fleet.
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ArticleWincanton rolls out five-year partnership with Cormar Carpets
Wincanton has secured a five-year contract extension with UK manufacturer Cormar Carpets to manage its transport and warehousing.
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ArticleXPO’s sustainability chief becomes VC of decarbonisation group
XPO’s head of sustainability, Dr Nicholas Head, has been named as vice chair of the sustainable logistics forum.
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ArticleLymers invests in new fleet vehicles
Derbyshire transport and storage firm Lymers Assist has spent over £1.1m on new Volvo tractor units and specialist trailers, including full steers.
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ArticleBlue Yonder cyberattack hits Morrisons’ and Sainsbury’s supply chains
A major ransomware attack against US supply chain software firm Blue Yonder has hit warehouse and logistics operations for two UK supermarket chains.
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ArticleSpeedy Freight ramps up “aggressive” expansion in USA
Same-day courier firm Speedy Freight is expanding further into the US market with the opening of a new £1.9m office and 50,000sq ft warehouse in Irving, Texas, near Dallas Fort-Worth Airport.
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Article Former Clipper Logistics CEO Tony Mannix honoured by Sheffield Hallam University with Honorary Doctorate
Former Clipper Logistics chief executive Tony Mannix has received an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University in recognition of his distinguished contribution to business and the industry.
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ArticleCollett & Sons makes light work of wind turbine delivery using “game-changing” trailers
Halifax heavy haulage specialist Collett & Sons has delivered 90 wind turbine components, including nine record-breaking 80-metre long blades to Cushaling Wind Farm in Ireland, using its “game-changing” blade adapter trailers.
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ArticlePallet-Track accelerates carbon neutral journey
Pallet-Track has become a Carbon Certified Business as part of its strategy to become carbon neutral.
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ArticleEuropa Wordwide remains upbeat despite five-fold profit plunge in 2023
Europa Worldwide Group saw profit plunge from £15m to £3m in 2023, as tough market conditions, the loss of a PPE contract and a major investment programme took their toll, but the company is predicting a return to around £15m in profit in 2025.
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ArticleBullet Express targets acquisitions and new markets in drive for growth
One year after its management buy-out, Glasgow-based haulier Bullet Express is on a growth drive with plans to acquire other companies and expand into new markets.
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ArticleAF Blakemore sees CO2 and transport costs plummet in trial of route planning tech
A pilot programme involving haulier AF Blakemore and tech firm Digital Catapult, which used cutting edge route planning technology, has succeeded in slashing CO2 emissions by up to 30% and reducing transport costs by almost 40%.
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ArticleWhistl expands operations with South Tyneside move
Logistics and e-fulfilment provider Whistl has secured two properties in South Tyneside to support its growing operations.
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ArticleDX Group kicks off acquisition drive with purchase of Northern Ireland delivery firm Express Freight
Delivery specialist DX Group has purchased Northern Ireland family firm Express Freight for an undisclosed sum, as part of the group’s wider acquisition drive.
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ArticleDerry Bros adds automation to its digital platform
Customs clearance firm Derry Bros has introduced intelligent automation to its platform Digicom in order to help streamline compliance with safety and security regulations.
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ArticleConcrete plans for Volumech as it announces new general manager
Volumetric mixer firm Volumech has appointed Steve Cartwright as its new general manager, following the six-year tenure of Brandon Hess.
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ArticleStruggling waste haulier sold to director’s son
Hampshire haulier PL Transport Logistics has been sold to its sole director’s son for £360,000 after it collapsed into administration.
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ArticleJarrolds’ move into transport gives customers end-to-end service
Norfolk’s Jarrolds Logistics is celebrating a year with The APC network after it acquired RDM Distribution in November 2023.
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ArticleCartwright Bros site sold for seven figure sum
A former industrial unit that belonged to Cartwright Bros (Haulage) has been sold for its asking price of £3.3m following a bidding process.
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ArticleElectric Freightway trial battles bureaucratic obstacles to installing charging stations
Electric Freightway, one of four consortia taking part in a government-funded five year trial of net zero trucks, has revealed that despite launching around 18 electric trucks onto UK roads in the first year of the trial, with another 70 on order, it has yet to install any charging stations, ...