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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 ...
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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 ...