All Operator news articles – Page 116
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MT ArticleWincanton invites five innovation start-ups to join W2 Labs programme
Wincanton has revealed the five global start-ups that will take part in its 2022 W2 Labs programme.The five firms are French digital fulfilment company Find & Order, Polish business No Magic, Manchester-based Automedi, US company Navflex and Swiss start-up Pick8chip Technology.The five will be mentored by Wincanton’s senior leadership team, ...
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MT ArticleYodel delivers first profit in ten years helped by lockdown demand for food, wine and flowers
Yodel has delivered its first profit in 10 years after benefitting from the home shopping boom generated by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns.According to its latest annual results to 30 June 2021, revenue rose to £561.1m (2020: £430.3m) whilst pre-tax profit soared to £23.7m from pre-tax losses of £32.3m in the ...
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MT ArticleArrowXL returns to profit aided by shift to e-commerce during pandemic
Two-person delivery and installation specialist ArrowXL has returned to the black after two years of losses, boosted by soaring online demand for garden, home office and gym equipment and a major shift to e-commerce during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns.Reporting its results for the 53-week period to 30 June 2021, the ...
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MT ArticleStotts Group buys Parker Transport (SW) to expand its presence in the South West
Stotts Group, which owns Willmotts Transport and S&B Transport Services, has boosted its presence in the South West of England with the acquisition of Somerset-based Parker Transport (SW).The acquisition adds two new sites to its existing eight locations and expands its total fleet to around 160 trucks and 170 trailers.Parker ...
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MT ArticleFlannery Plant Hire boosts fleet safety with automatic brake system
Flannery Plant Hire has appointed Blackburn-based Vision Techniques to install an automatic braking system to the business' 50-strong fleet of HGV low loaders.Established in 1972, Flannery Plant Hire operates across the UK and provides over 3,500 units of plant to its customers via its fleet of delivery vehicles. The company ...
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MT ArticleBrambles renews deal with European Food Banks Federation for three more years
Brambles, which supplies pallets across 60 countries via its CHEP brand, has agreed to renew its support of the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) and its network for three more years.The renewal of the partnership will see Brambles continue to provide supply chain knowledge, training, and voluntary consultancy in safety, ...
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MT ArticleCaddie Express joins Pall-Ex Group in expansion drive
Maidenhead-based logistics firm Caddie Express has become the latest shareholder member in Pall-Ex Group, joining both the Pall-Ex and Fortec networks in a move aimed at expanding its service offering.The Silver FORS accredited company, which is owned by Paul and Craig Hankin, offers international logistics and handling large and non-standard ...
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MT ArticleCulina adds another piece to the chilled jigsaw with Robert Burns buy
Culina Group has confirmed that Fowler Welch has completed the acquisition of Scottish temperature controlled haulier Robert Burns. Formed in 1984, Robert Burns turns over around £15m a year and runs temperature controlled operations in and out of Scotland with a fleet of 70 vehicles.Based in Broxburn to the west ...
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MT ArticleAbbey sticks with DAF for the New Generation
Abbey Logistics’ fleet replacement programme has resulted in seven New Generation DAF XFs being delivered to serve key food producers in the UK and Europe.The 450 FTP tractor units continue Abbey’s long-standing relationship with DAF and are also joined by four previous generation DAF XFs.Abbey MD Dave Patten said DAF ...
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Pickfords sees 2020/21 revenue grow by a fifth despite pandemic
Pickfords recovered from the initial impact of the pandemic last year, after revenues increased by almost a quarter.The UK’s largest removals firm reported turnover of £58.1m in the year ending 30 September 2021, up from £47.3m in 2020.Pre-tax profit more than doubled to £4.5m, compared to £2.1m the year before.In ...
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MT ArticleSame-day courier Cargo Worldwide (UK) goes into administration
East London-based haulage and freight forwarding firm Cargo Worldwide (UK) has entered administration.According to documents filed at Companies House, insolvency experts at KBL Advisory were appointed to the business on 7 June.The company describes itself as an international freight forwarder and road freight firm, which trades out of an operating ...
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MT ArticlePalletways offers route into civilian working life for service leavers
From left: Warwick Trimble, UK network director, Paul Ince, managing director of The Pink Link, Neil Adams, regional general manager and Andy Jones, general manager for strategic member development at the British Forces Resettlement Services careers fairPalletways is offering ex-service personnel a fully-funded work placement programme to help them adapt ...
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MT ArticleMenzies pledges to go net zero by 2035
Menzies Distribution said it would forge ahead and become net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions 15 years ahead of the target date set under the Paris Agreement and in UK legislation.The deadline it has set itself means emissions it produces directly, such as in fuel usage (Scope 1) ...
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MT ArticleNWF benefits from volatile fuel prices to deliver record year
NWF said it had delivered a record year and a materially stronger performance than had been expected at the start of the financial year, despite volatility in the market.In a trading update, the UK distributor of fuel, food and feed said there had been “outstanding performance” within its fuel division ...
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Doddle adds self-service kiosks to options for consumer returns
Global e-commerce technology provider Doddle has rolled out self-service kiosks to help retailers and carriers handle online returns.It said the hardware provides customers with automated, package-less, label-free returns in less than a minute. Doddle said most merchants lack the ability to develop their own returns system and therefore its kiosks ...
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Evri goes for renewables as it aims to deliver zero-emissions by 2035
Evri said it was relying on 100% renewable energy across all its operations as it strives towards becoming the UK’s most sustainable delivery firm.The company has published its first environmental, social and governance (ESG) report covering key achievements and performance data which showed that it was creating zero emissions final ...
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Film transport firm reaches the final reel
Attempts to rescue all of a Hertfordshire TV and film transport business have failed after the administrator was only able to sell its land and buildings.Mentmore Investments entered administration on 19 April but it continued to trade as insolvency experts scrambled to sell it to an interested party.Green Clover, part ...
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MT ArticleMaritime inks deal with Segro to double rail freight capacity at East Midlands Gateway
Maritime Transport has signed a deal with Segro to double rail freight capacity at Segro Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway.The deal sees Maritime become the rail operator at Segro Logistics Park Northampton as part of an agreement which includes the long-term lease of a new, 17-acre intermodal rail terminal and ...
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Lenham Storage Company and sister firm defy driver shortage to deliver profits surge
Lenham Storage Company almost doubled its pre-tax profit in 2021, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the driver shortage crisis - which saw the company give “significant” wage rises to its HGV drivers and warehouse staff.Lenham Storage Company’s sister company Lenham Storage (Southern), also delivered a strong pre-tax ...
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MT ArticleScott Bros donates HGVs to help firefighters practice vital rescue skills
Recycling and haulage specialists Scott Bros recently donated two HGVs to enable Cleveland Fire Brigade to practise their life saving rescue skills.Cleveland Fire Brigade crews visited the Stockton-based, family-run firm, where they were able use the lorries for vital training in road traffic collision techniques. The Brigade’s acute need for ...