All Operator news articles – Page 115
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MT ArticleTrucksters agrees trailer deal with Heisterkamp Group
Trucksters has struck a deal with rental firm Heisterkamp Group to incorporate 10 new semi-trailers into its fleet, featuring a host of safety features.Built by German firm Kässbohrer, the units are equipped with full LED lighting systems and reflectors, as well as having a robust structural design, large interior load ...
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MT ArticleEvri launches final mile EV delivery trial with Zedify
Delivery firm Evri, formerly known as Hermes UK, is trialling an electric-powered delivery solution in Bristol with last mile innovators, Zedify, using pedal-powered electric vehicles such as cargo bikes.Early data from the trial shows a 13% increase in efficiency, according to Evri, plus a 98% reduction in carbon in the ...
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MT ArticleNew MD and operations director formally take the helm at Expect Distribution
New MD Matthew Kilner and operations director Andy Taylor officially take over Expect Distribution from founding chairman Robert Rushworth and former MD Neil Rushworth today (4 July), the logistics company has announced.The move marks the completion of their management buyout of the £40m turnover business earlier this year.Expect Distribution, which ...
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail in fresh attack on Unite as strikes threaten to cause delivery chaos
Royal Mail said it had written to Unite asking it stop using “misleading figures” after the trade union claimed it planned to cut 542 frontline delivery managers from the business.Summer strikes are now on the cards after a vote among workers resulted in 86% agreeing to walk out over apparent ...
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MT ArticleEast Lothian Council commissions Vision Techniques for new fleet safety equipment
East Lothian Council has appointed Blackburn-based Vision Techniques to install a range of safety equipment to its latest addition of six new Dennis RCV vehicles.The contract sees Vision Techniques install its VT Elite Record 5 live camera system with event button and night sight cameras, including auto braking radar and ...
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain promotes Nicki Hay as new HR senior vice president
DHL Supply Chain has promoted Nicki Hay to the post of senior vice president of HR for the UK and Ireland.In her new role, Hay has a brief to drive operationally-focused HR, increase engagement, and see through positive culture change.Hay's previous post was as vice president of HR global ...
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MT ArticleNHS and Unipart Logistics trial eight DAF LF electric trucks in £10m DfT pilot
NHS Supply Chain has launched a 12 month trial of eight 19 tonne DAF LF Electric rigids with refrigerated bodies in partnership with its logistics provider Unipart Logistics.The trial will see the eight vehicles deliver medical products via a fleet of eight fully electric trucks to depots in Bury St ...
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Network Rail installs dedicated EV charging infrastructure to support electric van trial
Network Rail has installed its first dedicated EV charging facilities for their commercial road fleet at its Swindon and Bristol depots and is trialling a fleet of electric vans for use across its network.The charging infrastructure, which is being managed by Novuna Vehicle Solutions, will support the trial of 25 ...
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MT ArticleEvri set to open new Plymouth depot to meet online demand
Evri will open a new depot in Plymouth next month, creating over 50 jobs in the area.It said the development was part of its commitment to investing in infrastructure to support the growth in online shopping.The new site is on the Parkway industrial estate and taking up 60,000 sq ft, ...
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MT ArticleHoward Tenens profits stable despite rising cost pressures
The Howard Tenens group reported a 5.6% increase in turnover in its latest accounts, driven by work in its logistics division.For the year ending 30 September 2021 the warehousing, distribution and property development firm generated £112.3m in revenue, compared to 2020’s £103.6m.Howard Tenens Logistics saw turnover increase by 12.7% to ...
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MT ArticleDavies Turner begins work on West Midlands logistics hub
Davies Turner is building a 140,000sq ft logistics hub on the edge of Atherstone in the West Midlands.It said the multi-user hub would rival in size its largest site in Avonmouth and will feature a high bay fully racked area, with a top location level of 17m and eaves height ...
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MT ArticleWincanton invests in 48 mobile robots for Northampton hub
Wincanton has made a multi-million-pound investment in 48 autonomous mobile robots to accelerate its e-commerce capabilities.It said the new AMR fleet would provide it with greater flexibility in its operations, enabling it to better manage the fluctuating product volumes associated with e-fulfilment work.The fleet will be deployed in the summer ...
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MT ArticleYusen Logistics expands Howdens fleet with new Renault tractor units
Yusen Logistics UK has extended its warehousing and distribution partnership with kitchen manufacturing giant Howdens with a new fleet of 21 vehicles.The Renault T Evolution 6x2 44-tonne tractor units will support the primary distribution operations in the UK for bulk depot replenishment and reverse logistics into the supply chain.Yusen provides ...
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MT ArticleArrowXL signs warehousing and distribution deal with Tentbox
ArrowXL has won a contract with Tentbox to deliver 80 of its products per week to households across the UK.The roof-top tent business said it chose ArrowXL for its great market reputation and will take advantage of its Diary Booking Service, allowing customers to select a delivery date of their ...
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MT ArticleEuropa Worldwide targets £400m turnover by end of next year
Europa Worldwide Group’s chief executive said the company’s turnover had hit the £300m target and it aimed to achieve £400m by the end of 2023.At a recent staff conference, the group outlined its growth plan, which included new global sites and an expansion across its road freight, air and sea ...
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MT ArticleMenzies extends windscreen repair deal with Belron
Menzies has signed a contract extension with vehicle windscreen repair and replacement firm Belron following a competitive tender process.As part of the new distribution contract, Menzies will deliver replacement automotive glass and materials to Belron’s network of Autoglass and Laddaw branches across the UK.The partnership began in 2018 and the ...
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MT ArticleChereau signs deal with Sono Motors to offer solar powered refrigerated vehicles
Chereau has partnered with manufacturer Sono Motors to build solar powered refrigerated vehicles.It said the solution provides the vehicle’s refrigeration unit with an additional 9.8kW, saving up to 8,475 litres of fuel and reducing CO2 emissions by more than 22-tonnes a year for diesel-powered cooling units.Sono will equip the roof ...
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MT ArticleMAN TGX serves up dish of the day for Samworth Brothers
Leicestershire-based Samworth Brothers Supply Chain has taken delivery of its first batch of new generation MAN TGX trucks.The latest additions to the temperature-controlled distribution specialist’s fleet are both 26.470 6x2 tractors, featuring GM cabs. They have been supplied by MAN’s direct sales function, PDI and preparation was carried out by ...
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MT ArticlePalletways’ Milton Keynes depot weathers pandemic to celebrate its second anniversary
Palletways’ Milton Keynes depot is celebrating two years in business having been launched just a week before the first lockdown in March 2020.Based in the Kiln Farm area of Milton Keynes, the business employs 35 people, in office and sales positions, as well as in the depot including forklift truck ...
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MT ArticlePrimark to trial Clipper Logistics’ click and collect service
Clothing retail giant Primark is to launch a click and collect trial using Clipper’s Clicklink operation.The trial will run across Primark’s children’s range in around 25 stores in the North West of England and will launch towards the end of the year. It will give customers access to around twice ...