All Operator news articles – Page 107
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MT ArticleRecycling Lives fits safety systems from Vision Techniques to fleet of electric skip loaders
Waste specialist Recycling Lives has fitted blind spot camera systems and alarms on its new all-electric skip transporter trucks in order to warn vulnerable road users.The Renault Trucks 19-tonne E-Tech DZEs have been fitted with Vision Techniques’ Turnaware and Turnalarm systems and telematics.The EVs are being used in daily operations, ...
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MT ArticleEuropa Worldwide profits and revenues soar
Europa Worldwide Group (EWG) said its profits had tripled to £10m last year and revenues had since risen to £316m in the 12 months to August 2022.It said that despite a “tough economic climate”, Europa had shown resilience in the way it had invested resources into developing solutions to deal ...
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MT ArticleAO Logistics achieves RoSPA Silver award for health and safety
Online electricals retailer AO has received an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high standards in health and safety.The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has bestowed AO Logistics with a Silver Award for their efforts to ensure staff get home safely to their families at the end of ...
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MT ArticleR Swain & Sons back to black and on hunt for new clients and markets
R Swain & Sons is “reinvigorating” its client base and seeking new markets this year after returning to the black in 2021, according to its latest annual results.The company, which is based in Rochester, Kent, is the largest flatbed operator in the UK and specialises in heavy haulage, specialist lifting, ...
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MT ArticleClipper Logistics begins “prompt” integration into GXO as CMA greenlights acquisition
The integration of Clipper Logistics into GXO will begin in earnest from today (4 October) following unconditional regulatory clearance from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for the acquisition.Whilst GXO’s acquisition was completed in May this year, both companies continued to be run independently, pending completion of the regulatory ...
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MT ArticleXPO nails multi-year distribution contract with Cromwell Tools
XPO Logistics has been awarded a multi-year contract by Cromwell Tools to provide distribution services to Cromwell branches in the UK.XPO has been contracted to fulfil core transport services which include night deliveries to Cromwell locations nationwide, as well as inter-site transport activities and supplier collection routes during the day.The ...
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MT ArticleECM losses deepen ahead of acquisition by Constellation Automotive Group
Vehicle transportation specialist ECM (Vehicle Delivery Service) saw losses deepen in 2021 as the dual impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the semiconductor shortage took its toll on the business.In its latest annual results to 31 December 2021, the company reported pre-tax losses of -£553,895 (2020: -£391,578), despite turnover rising ...
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MT ArticleGist reports modest profit rise and improved turnover ahead of acquisition by M&S
As Marks and Spencers’ acquisition of Gist nears completion the logistics firm revealed a modest rise in pre-tax profit for last year aided by a leap in turnover.Reporting its annual results for the 53-week period ending on 1 January 2022, the company unveiled a 17% rise in turnover to £551.5m ...
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MT ArticleTradeteam on road to recovery after 2021 turnover slumps
Tradeteam saw some recovery in its finances last year as it emerged from the pandemic and returned to the black with a £129m pre-tax profit.However, turnover was down 53% to £43.7m in the year ending 31 December 2021 and the DHL drinks distribution company said volumes remained significantly impacted as ...
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MT ArticleEurocell adds solar technology to MAN fleet
PVC-U manufacturer and recycler Eurocell has upgraded some of its fleet with six MAN 7.5-tonne trucks fitted with solar technology.Supplied by Asset Alliance Group, the Derbyshire-based company has taken the trucks on a five-year, full-service contract hire basis for nationwide collection and recycling.Each truck roof is fitted with TRAILAR solar ...
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MT ArticleBrian Yeardley Continental welcomes upturn in events sector as 2021 profits surge
The wheels kept on rolling for international transport business Brian Yeardley Continental in 2021, aided by a return to the stage for bands and artists keen to get back on the road and perform.Its latest set of accounts showed that the company increased turnover by 3.4% to £10.9m in the ...
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MT ArticlePalletways Bristol spices up customer mix with new freight deal
Palletways Bristol has been chosen as spice manufacturer Bart Ingredients' freight partner of choice following a competitive tender.The haulier will ensure the company’s products reach distribution centres across the UK on Thyme as it handles around 5,000 pallets a year as part of the contract deal.Bart Ingredients said home cooking ...
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MT ArticleEvri to relocate Newmarket depot as growth drive continues
Evri is relocating its Newmarket depot to a site in Bury St Edmunds, creating over 50 new jobs in the area.Formerly known as Hermes, the parcel company said the move formed part of its commitment to investing in infrastructure to support the growth of online shopping. It said the new ...
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MT ArticleGeoPost/DPDgroup partners with Plug and Play platform
GeoPost/DPDgroup has signed a partnership with open innovation platform Plug and Play.The year-long deal will see Plug and Play introduce GeoPost/DPDgroup to best-in-class worldwide start-ups that will work on key innovation challenges to provide the best consumer experience.The Silicon Valley-based company brings together a network of 50,000 startups, more than ...
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MT ArticleZeus wins European routes with Primark
Freight management start-up Zeus has expanded into Europe after signing up with fashion retailer Primark.The partnership will see Zeus handling freight transport for the retailer on distribution routes to France, Italy and the Czech Republic. It comes as Zeus recently marked its second anniversary.Under the agreement, Zeus is starting with ...
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MT ArticleElddis Transport boosts fleet visibility with new Freeway software
Elddis Transport is rolling out new mobile working technology as part of a programme to digitise the workshop.Workshop fitters are being equipped with rugged tablets to replace paperwork, as part of a fleet maintenance system from Freeway Fleet Systems.Freeway also receives drivers’ daily vehicle inspection data from mobile, which along ...
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MT ArticlePalletways Group speeds up international deliveries with Hub Drop service
Palletways has launched a direct injection hub drop service aimed at reducing transit miles and delivery times.The launch of Palletways’ Hubdrop follows a successful pilot carried out earlier this year by the network, with the service now being rolled out across the UK and Palletways’ networks in the Benelux, Iberia, ...
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MT ArticleYodel announces new northern depot following year of record growth
Parcel carrier Yodel is opening a new 161,900 sq ft depot in Huyton, near Liverpool, after seeing record growth last year.Announcing the move, Yodel said this latest investment is part of plans to continue expanding nationwide operations, with the business expecting to handle over 200 million parcels in 2022.As well ...
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MT ArticleAramex UK joins the Pallet-Track network
Multinational logistics and transportation firm Aramex UK has joined the Pallet-Track network as part of an “aggressive” UK growth strategy, the company announced this week.The Dubai-headquartered company has business operations in more than 60 countries worldwide and employs more than 16,000 people.Its services include international and domestic express delivery, freight-forwarding, ...
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MT ArticleClipper Logistics signs deal with Swedish retailer for UK resell scheme
Clipper has signed a deal with kidswear retailer Polarn O. Pyret (PO.P) to support its second hand clothing service.The contract will see Clipper provide the Swedish company with enhanced reverse logistics capabilities including rapid turnaround, quality control, relabelling, steaming, pressing, repair services, quality checks and product photography.PO.P, which produces and ...