All Operator news articles – Page 114
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MT ArticleAssets of collapsed haulier sold to Hub Freight in pre-pack deal
A Colchester haulage firm collapsed into administration after Covid-19 lockdowns destroyed its logistics work for touring musicians.Argo (Cargomasters) also came under significant pressure from the landlord of its warehouse after rental arrears accumulated during the pandemic.The haulier had undertaken a range of transport work over the years, but due to ...
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MT ArticleEvri makes ESG training mandatory for staff and contractors
Evri said it was moving towards being “an even more ethical and sustainable business” by making environmental, social and governance (ESG) training mandatory for all its employees and contractors.It said the training is designed to highlight the importance of ESG, and to encourage its 7,128 employees, plus around 20,000 contractors ...
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MT ArticleKinaxia supports Ukrainian refugees in Poland
Kinaxia Logistics has delivered 10 tonnes of aid to Ukrainian refugees in Poland after an appeal received a huge response from staff and customers.Clothing, baby supplies, toiletries and food were all donated by employees, their families and friends before being taken to Kinaxia company Mark Thompson Transport in Warrington for ...
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MT ArticleArcese UK back in profit as new customs rules trigger investment opportunity
UK and European logistics firm Arcese UK benefitted from the post-Brexit trading environment last year, with demand rising for its customs clearance services.It meant that the company returned to the black with a £629,000 pre-tax profit (£1.3m loss) for the year ending 31 December 2021.Transport and logistics revenue also increased ...
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MT ArticleNew deals help Expect Distribution boost profit in 2021
Bradford-based Expect Distribution boosted its pre-tax profit in 2021 with “significant” new contact wins contributing to growth, according to its latest annual results.The annual results come in the same month new MD Matthew Kilner and operations director Andy Taylor officially take over Expect Distribution from founding chairman Robert Rushworth and ...
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Wincanton defies economic headwinds to deliver "good" operational progress
Wincanton is making "good operational and strategic progress" and trading in line with current market expectations, despite the wider economic headwinds, according to its latest trading update.The update, released ahead of its AGM today (12 July), revealed that group revenue for the first quarter of this financial year grew by ...
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DX appoints two non-executive directors with logistics experience
Parcels and logistics company DX Group has recruited Jonathan Kempster and Michael Russell to the board as non-executive directors, with immediate effect.Kempster has been appointed as chair of the audit and risk committee and Russell has taken on the role of chair of the remuneration committee. Kempster brings over 30 ...
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Pall-Ex veteran scheme wins MoD Gold award
Pall-Ex has achieved the rare honour of an Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence for its support of the Armed Forces community.The logistics network, which reached Bronze status in 2019, followed by Silver accreditation in 2020, has been awarded the Gold accreditation in recognition of ...
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Menzies Distribution continues on acquisition trail after boosting profits in 2021
Menzies Distribution is open to more acquisition opportunities as it continues to diversify its portfolio, aided by a leap in profit in 2021, a debt refinancing and the buy-out of its defined benefit pension scheme.Revealing its results for the 53 weeks to 1 January 2022, the company reported that revenue ...
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GeoPost and DPDgroup ramp up net zero targets
DPDgroup is planning to boost its use of electric vans, bikes and on foot deliveries for the first and final mile to 85% and shift 50% of its linehaul operations to either alternatively fuelled vehicles or to trains by 2035.The plans are unveiled today (11 July) in the group's submission ...
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MT ArticleFirst Hydrogen appoints Allan Rushforth as chief commercial officer
Hydrogen vehicle manufacturer First Hydrogen has recruited Allan Rushforth as chief commercial officer for its automotive division.Rushforth whose previous posts include former vice president of global sales and performance at Nissan and chief operating officer at Hyundai Motor Europe, has worked in the automotive industry for more than 35 years.During ...
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MT ArticleWincanton faces strike action amid claims employee was sacked over trade union activities
The United Road Transport Union (URTU) said Wincanton’s delivery work for Wilko would be affected after members voted to strike in a dispute over a staff sacking.Industrial action is due to take place on 18 July and URTU said store deliveries serviced by the Magor distribution centre in South Wales ...
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MT ArticleCost pressures dent Benton Bros profits
Benton Bros (Transport) reported a £190,000 pre-tax loss last year as the Lincolnshire haulier faced increased costs.However, turnover at the Boston firm was up 1.4% to £11.8m in the year ending 31 January 2022 and it made an operating profit of £218,000, although this fell from 2021’s £469,000.MD Martin Benton ...
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MT ArticleDX reveals revenue increase and new depot plans but 2021 audit still not completed
DX Group said revenue for the year ending 2 July 2022 would be 11% ahead of last year, with its overall performance expected to be significantly ahead of management targets.In a trading update, the parcel courier and logistics company said turnover was expected to be £425m for the financial year ...
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail strikes to begin this month as job cut row intensifies
Disruption to Royal Mail parcel and letter deliveries now looks inevitable after the Unite union said strike action among managers will start later this month.The trade union said 2,400 frontline delivery managers will work to rule on 15-19 July, followed by a series of strikes between 20-22 July, in an ...
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MT ArticleDHL to spend £482m on fleet upgrade, Coventry superhub and ten new depots
DHL is set to invest £482m across its UK e-commerce operation, DHL Parcel UK, the company announced this week.The investment follows a 40% volume uplift since the start of 2020 and soaring demand for its e-commerce and B2B services, DHL said.An initial £64m will be invested in upgrading the company’s ...
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MT ArticleGregory Distribution Holdings sees profit flatline in 2021 in face of driver shortages and wage inflation
Gregory Distribution Holdings saw a “turbulent” year in 2021 as it battled the impact of the driver shortage crisis and wage inflation which hit the profitability of its pallet network operations.The family-owned firm, which is a member of both Palletways and Palletline, operates a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles and ...
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MT ArticlePalletline Whitehead sets sights on FORS Silver
Croydon-based Palletline Whitehead is aiming for FORS Silver accreditation after gaining a Bronze under the scheme for the second year running.The company, which is part of Palletline Logistics, services the South London postcode areas of CR, SM, SE, SW and KT and employs a team of 16. It operates a ...
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MT ArticleBretts Transport bounces back after lockdowns and driver shortage dent profits
Bretts Transport said it had taken steps to address “pent-up demand” for haulage services following the pandemic, brought about by an acute shortage of drivers.The Cambridgeshire firm said it had boosted pay and conditions and modernised its fleet to attract and retain staff during current economic uncertainty.Following the publication of ...
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MT ArticleNorth Air tanker drivers toast 9% pay rise
Tanker drivers working for fuel supplier North Air are celebrating after their union secured a 9% pay increase for them, as well as a 9% increase in shift allowances.Unite said the deal meant drivers supplying fuel to Glasgow airport would see their total annual income go up by around £3,159.North ...