All Operator news articles – Page 102
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MT ArticleM&A activity in logistics sector falls for third successive quarter
M&A activity in the UK logistics and supply chain management sector has fallen for the third successive quarter, after hitting a record high in Q4 2021.Excluding mid-2020 in the peak of the pandemic, figures for the third quarter are at their level lowest since 2018, with 12 deals completed between ...
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MT ArticleIce Co Storage and Logistics snaps up Savage Haulage
Ice Co Storage and Logistics has bought East Anglian cold storage and logistics firm Savage Haulage in a multi-million pound deal.The purchase sees Ice Co Storage and Logistics expand its geographical footprint in a move which is also aimed at staving off the impact of spiralling inflation and energy costs.The ...
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MT ArticleGXO forges ahead in brave new world of robotics
GXO Logistics is deploying more robotics innovation and technology to support customer start-ups and the holiday peak season than in any other quarter in its history, the logistics firm announced this week.By the end of the year, GXO aims to have around 7,600 pieces of technology operational in customer sites ...
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MT ArticleHaulier launches legal action against government’s “idiotic” Brexit immigration rules
Haulier Danny W Poole & Sons has launched legal action against the government's 'idiotic' and 'not fit for purpose' immigration rules, after being advised by the Home Office to move to Poland to avoid border delays.The Hanley-based haulage firm hires EU drivers to transport goods between Europe and the UK.However ...
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MT ArticleFuel economy prompts haulier Vicovanu to add more pre-owned Actros to fleet
Container transport specialist Vicovanu has returned to Motus Truck & Van to purchase another three pre-owned Mercedez Benz tractor units after being impressed by the fuel returns from the first five Mercedes-Benz trucks it purchased three months earlier.The haulage company, which also buys new trucks, also turned to the pre-owned ...
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MT ArticleMaritime renews backing for British Legion Poppy Appeal
For the eighth consecutive year, Maritime Transport has pledged its support to The Royal British Legion’s (RBL) Poppy Appeal by displaying poppies on its entire vehicle fleet.Volunteers comprising Maritime drivers and staff, including some Services veterans that now work for Maritime, gathered across the company’s 40+ UK sites on 29 ...
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MT ArticleHaulier AR Banks to expand fleet with Scania 500
Hampshire-based heavy haulage and lifting specialist AR Banks is set to expand its fleet after securing funding from Paragon Bank.The Southampton-based firm, which provides HIAB crane hire and lift services, has secured over £290,000 to acquire a Scania 500 8x2, equipped with a rear mount lorry loader.The new acquisition is ...
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MT ArticlePalletforce boosts southern network with addition of two new members
EV Cargo’s Palletforce has added two new members to its express freight distribution network in the south of England.Local experts JMCL Freightways and Express Transport will take over selected SO and GU postcodes to help strengthen Palletforce’s network in the region.Based in Southampton, JMCL Freightways operates from a range of ...
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MT ArticleDavies Turner beats port delays and driver shortages with TES alliance
Independent freight forwarding and logistics company Davies Turner has forged an alliance with Transport Equipment Services (TES) which provides it with a dedicated HGV fleet to move containers to and from the ports of Felixstowe, London Gateway and Southampton.The company said this week that the partnership is providing the company ...
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MT ArticleMaritime takes on board 100 curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers
Felixstowe-based Maritime Transport has taken delivery of 100 curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers.The order is the company’s first with the Winsford-based manufacturer.The trailers feature a clearspan pillarless roof design, and come with specified components including two rear strap pouches, a specific load securing setup, TIR cord, toolbox, and SAF drum brake ...
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MT ArticleCampeys of Selby invests in 19 DAF XG 550 tractor units
Fourth generation haulier Campeys of Selby has taken delivery of seven new generation DAF XG 450 tractor units, with 12 more scheduled to arrive before Christmas.Featuring FTG 6x2 mid lift axle configurations, the vehicles are being supplied by Ford & Slater with aftersales support from Pelican DAF in Normanton.Campseys said ...
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MT ArticlePall-Ex unveils new livery recognising commitment to armed forces
Pall-Ex has showcased a new livery to commemorate being awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme gold award by the Ministry of Defence, which recognises its commitment to the armed forces.It is the only pallet network to hold the accolade and reflects its continued work to support ex-military personnel via training, careers, ...
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MT ArticleUnite wins tanker drivers on Adsa and Euro Garages contracts 'ground-breaking' pay rises
Unite said it had agreed a “ground-breaking deal” that secured the jobs of tanker drivers employed on Asda and Euro Garages contracts.The union said industrial action was on the cards over a perceived threat to the drivers’ jobs, but following a vote among members, the employer had come to an ...
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MT ArticleMeachers joins new Solent net-zero scheme
Meachers Global Logistics has become a member of a new group called The Solent Cluster, a decarbonisation initiative that aims to cut CO2 emissions from industry, transport and households across the region.The company said it signed up at the group’s launch event alongside the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership, ExxonMobil and ...
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MT ArticleGovernment attempts to calm fears over strict new tachograph rules
The government has played down the cost and scale of fitting vans undertaking international work with smart tachographs, saying the number of affected vehicles is “very small”.From this year, vans with a maximum authorised mass of over 2.5 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes that are transporting goods for hire ...
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MT ArticleEsken Renewables in Remembrance Day tribute
Biomass fuel supplier Esken Renewables has unveiled a new truck and trailer with Remembrance Day livery.With around 10% of its workforce being ex-armed services, the company said it wanted to do something special to recognise the huge contribution the armed forces have made to the UK.The new vehicle, which is ...
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MT ArticleEuropa Worldwide continues branch expansion
Europa Worldwide will open two new sales branches in Dublin and Gatwick in January, taking its investment in its European road freight sales network to £3m this year.The logistics operator said its branch expansion, off the back of opening sites at Cambridge, Liverpool and Cardiff earlier in the spring, will ...
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MT ArticleTwo operators fined after driver is crushed to death while unloading steel gates
Two truck operators have been fined a total of £359,000 after an HGV driver was crushed to death beneath a pack of steel gates he was unloading from his flatbed trailer.Andrew Bailey-Machin, 41, suffered fatal injuries when the load fell three metres onto him in the incident at the premises ...
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Malcolm Group sees profit leap by a fifth in 2021
Malcolm Group saw its turnover increase "substantially" in 2021 as the economy emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, with pre-tax profit surging by a fifth.However despite seeing activity levels boosted in the first six months of this year, compared to the same period in 2021, Malcolm Group’s operating margins remained ...
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Sun shines on Salvatori's renewable energy investment
Logistics specialist Salvatori Group has invested a six-figure sum in installing new solar panels at two depots, to help cut the group's emissions and generate renewable electricity.The Palletways member, which employs 150 people and has an operating licence for 115 trucks and 60 trailers, is investing in a solar photovoltaics ...