All Operator news articles – Page 130
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MT ArticleHermes to create over 100 jobs at new Bolton depot
Hermes UK is creating 100 full-time jobs with the opening of a new distribution depot in Westhoughton, Bolton.The new warehouse is part of a major investment programme by Hermes UK to expand capacity to meet surging demand from the boom in e-commerce created during the pandemic, and which the company ...
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MT ArticleFlights face delays as HGV drivers at airline catering firm DO & CO mull strike action
Around 100 HGV drivers at Heathrow-based aviation catering firm DO & CO are being balloted for strike action over pay and employment conditions.The dispute stems from the transfer (TUPE) of 1,800 workers from Gate Gourmet and DHL Supply Service Chain to DO & CO Event & Airline Catering in the ...
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MT ArticleWoodside carves out a profit
Profits at Northern Ireland-based Woodside Logistics Group increased by over 27% last year, despite operating in a challenging environment.The group, which includes Woodside Haulage, Woodside Distribution, Woodside Motorfreight, Woodside Warehousing and Woodside Global, is based in Ballynure, Co Antrim.For the year ending 31 March 2021, it reported revenues of £68.4m, ...
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MT ArticlePall-Ex hands staff reusable drinks bottles to reduce use of plastic
Pall-Ex has given its 500 staff personalised, reusable drinks bottles to boost their health and reduce plastic waste.The group said the vacuum flask bottles were particularly useful to its HGV drivers, who often relied on bottled drinks while on the road, as they enable them to take fresh tap water, ...
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MT ArticleHigh Court verdict pending in Tesco 'fire and rehire' case
Trade union USDAW said it was still waiting for the High Court to rule on its case against Tesco after the supermarket giant attempted to “fire and rehire” staff at three distribution centres.Despite proceedings being issued by solicitors on behalf of the union in March 2021, a judgment on Tesco’s ...
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MT ArticleCouncil binmen given new Mercedes-Benz Econics
A pair of 26-tonne Mercedes-Benz Econics have been delivered to Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council as part of a rolling replacement programme.The 2630 L variants, fitted with FAUN Variopress compactor bodies and Zoeller Delta high-level automatic split binlifts, join a MB-dominated fleet of 16 refuse collection vehicles at the West ...
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MT ArticleKNP Logistics takes delivery of a further 22 MAN TGXs
KNP Logistics has added 22 MAN TGXs to its fleet, joining 148 of the marque already undertaking work for the haulage and distribution company.Paul Abbott, KNP Group director said the international truck of the year came spec’d with DVS cameras, ADR kits, Anderson leads and fridges.He said: “With safety at ...
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MT ArticleThe Co-op leases new depot near M8 to boost its logistics operations
Supermarket retailer The Co-op is strengthening its core logistics operation in North Lanarkshire with the pre-let of a new facility at Link Park in Newhouse, on the M8 east of Glasgow.The Co-op has taken 47,565 sq ft distribution facility with an additional service yard and HGV parking on an 18-year ...
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MT ArticleDPD UK gets green light to acquire CitySprint
DPD UK has acquired CitySprint after getting the go-ahead from the Competition and Markets Authority.The purchase, first announced in August last year, marks DPD’s expansion into same-day delivery services and allows CitySprint to offer its customers access to DPD UK’s domestic next-day and international solutions.Announcing the completion of the acquisition, ...
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MT ArticleCovid-19 pandemic pushes Fred Sherwood & Sons into profit fall
Fred Sherwood & Sons (Transport) saw revenues and profit fall last year as it continued to battle the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on its business.The Leicestershire family firm’s latest annual accounts, for the year ending 31 March 2021, saw revenue dip 2.3% to £33.8m, whilst pre-tax profits fell by ...
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MT ArticleDP World accelerates warehouse scheme at London Gateway Logistics Park after seeing “unprecedented” demand
DP World will fast-track the delivery of a speculative 119,000 sq ft green warehouse at London Gateway’s Logistics Park to meet “unprecedented” demand for space at the freeport site, the company said this week.This is DP World’s second speculative warehouse facility in less than a year to be developed at ...
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MT ArticleTeletrac Navman seals deal with ASCO to provide fleet with vehicle tracking software
Telematics specialist Teletrac Navman has secured a contract with logistics company ASCO, to supply its mobile asset and fleet management technology across its 350-strong fleet of vehicles in the UK.The deal sees Aberdeen-based Asco, which specialises in the new energy, decommissioning and oil and gas sectors, take on Teletrac Navman’s ...
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MT ArticleFred Sherwood seals three-year tyre deal with Michelin
Fred Sherwood Group has awarded Michelin a new three-year contract to supply, fit and manage the tyres across its entire HGV fleet of more than 650 trucks and trailers.The deal includes Fred Sherwood Transport, Bulk Freight, KJ Transport and George Varney Bulk Services, marking the return to its entire fleet ...
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MT ArticleDiversified portfolio helps Wm Armstrong (Longtown) deliver improved profit despite pandemic challenges
Wm Armstrong (Longtown) managed to boost pre-tax profit in 2020/21 in the face of a variety of challenges, including its Authorised Testing Facility being forced to cease trading due to DVSA cancelling testing during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.The Carlisle-based company, which has operating licences for 178 trucks and 385 trailers, ...
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MT ArticleArrowXL delivers major new contract with Miele ahead of schedule
Two person delivery specialist ArrowXL has launched a major new deal with German appliance giant Miele ahead of schedule.The contract will see ArrowXL deliver 2,500 deliveries of Miele white goods each month across the UK.ArrowXL said this week it had landed the contract after impressing Miele with its 25 years ...
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MT ArticleUPN revenues up 4% in "landmark" financial year
UPN said its 2020/21 trading period was “a landmark year” after revenues rose by 4% to £10.3m.Latest figures for the pallet network, for the year ending 31 March 2021, showed that turnover increased by almost £400,000 as it shrugged off any potential issues arising from Brexit and the “limited” impact ...
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MT ArticleDWP & Sons invests in seven Schmitz Cargobull reefers
Schmitz Cargobull trailers and telematics are top choice for DWP & Sons.Stoke-based DWP & Sons has extended its fleet with seven Schmitz Cargobull (SCB) refrigerated trailers.The assets join a 27-strong exclusively SCB fleet, comprising 20 reefers, four Euroliners and three box trailers, transporting fresh and frozen produce across the UK, ...
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MT ArticleEuropa Worldwide reports 2020 slump in profits
Europa Worldwide Group’s investment in its Corby 3PL warehouse, coupled with the effects of Covid 19, led to a 39% reduction in profits in 2020, its accounts showed.However, the logistics operator saw revenues rise by 2.5% to £210.7m in the year ending 31 December 2020.Pre-tax profit dropped to £3.7m during ...
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MT ArticleYuill & Dodds hails Renault Trucks tipper tie-up
Yuill & Dodds has continued its partnership with Renault Trucks and put five C520 rigid tippers into service over the last 12 months.The 8x4 RK chassis were direct replacements for a similar group of 520hp Renaults that entered service in 2017.Supplied by Renault Trucks Scotland at Bellshill, the 5.6m wheelbase ...
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MT ArticleDHL's Sharon Davies awarded MBE for services to logistics
DHL’s vice president of regulatory and public affairs, Sharon Davies (pictured), has been recognised in the New Year Honours List and made an MBE for services to logistics.In her role at DHL Express Europe, Davies is responsible for communication with the government to highlight the role and importance of the ...