All Operator news articles – Page 146
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MT ArticleTranslink does what it takes to train staff to become HGV drivers
Pallet-Track member Translink Express Logistics said it would invest “whatever it takes” to solve the HGV driver problem as it launches training courses for staff to become professional drivers.The Leicestershire firm is offering fully-funded training to new and existing employees and it said it was confident the idea would help ...
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MT ArticleGregory expands into Midlands with new Leicestershire site
Gregory Distribution has acquired 220,000 sq ft of warehousing in Coalville to service five customers and creating 50 jobs in the process. The depot on the Hilltop Industrial Estate is the company’s first in the Midlands and is serviced by up to 20 HGVs.Angela Butler, Gregory MD, said: “As a ...
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MT ArticleYodel launches C2C delivery service via former Collect+ parcel shop network
Yodel has launched a new C2C parcels service, enabling consumers to send parcels up to 10kg either to Yodel Direct parcel shops or to a recipient's home address. In both cases the sender must drop the parcel at a parcel shop run by one of the 350 retail chains in ...
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MT ArticleMoody Logistics looks to future long term deal with Gastroback
Moody Logistics and its sister company MCR Services are in line for a long term deal with premium home appliance brand Gastroback, after working closely with the company since its UK launch last summer.Moody Logistics provides contract logistics and pallet-based deliveries and operates a fleet of 28 HGV vehicles from ...
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MT ArticleAbbey Logistics buys South West liquid food tanker specialist Welch Hire
Abbey Logistics has acquired South West of England liquid tanker specialist Welch Hire, in a deal which includes the purchase of its customer base and tank hire business.Founded in 1998, Welch Hire has a fleet of48 bulk liquid road tankers and 13 tractor units, and also provides fully managed logistics ...
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MT ArticleEddie Stobart holding company cut losses to £15m and debts to £144m ahead of sale to Culina Group
Eddie Stobart’s holding company GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions (GWSA), which was sold to Culina Group last week, made a £15m loss last year and had net debts of £144.5m.In its recently published financial results, for the year to 30 November 2020, the company revealed that it had gone some way to cutting ...
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MT ArticleGovernment refusal to grant European drivers temporary visas “incomprehensible”, says Kinaxia chief
Kinaxia Logistics has given a thumbs down to the government’s decision to try to tackle the driver shortage crisis by extending drivers’ hours.The company, which operates a combined fleet of over 800 vehicles across 13 companies, said it would not be extending its drivers’ hours on the grounds of safety ...
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MT ArticlePanther seals two-man delivery partnership with Pets at Home
Panther Logistics has won a contract with pet supplies retailer Pets at Home which sees the white glove delivery specialist becomes its two-man delivery partner.The terms of the deal see Panther provide a seven-day-a-week, next-day delivery two-man services, carrying large items such as rabbit hutches and dog cages. All deliveries ...
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MT ArticleDelamode International Logistics lands deals with two new fashion retail clients
Xpediator division Delamode International Logistics, has won two new deals with independent fashion retailer Kymina, a UK based manufacturer of sustainable and environment-friendly swimwear and luxury outerwear and sportswear brand Moose Knuckles of Canada.Under the partnership with Kymina, Delamode, which specialises in supplying logistics services to the fashion and lifestyle ...
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MT ArticleWren Kitchens reaches DVSA 'best in class' standard
Wren Kitchens has been recognised by the DVSA with an Earned Recognition ‘best in class’ standard, after meeting all of the vehicle maintenance standards following a full compliance audit.The independent kitchen specialist said it had excelled at each indicator, which included a complete set of safety inspection records and driver ...
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MT ArticleSuttons Tankers adds 14 Volvo FMXs to fleet
Suttons Tankers has taken on 14 new Volvo FMXs after being impressed with the performance of a demo vehicle.The mix of 6x4 rigids and 8x4 tridems for use on its Yorkshire Water contract shifting sludge are mounted with bodywork by Crossland Tankers and will clock up around 50,000km a year.Mark ...
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MT ArticleMotorway trials of autonomous HGV platoons resume
Motorway trials of autonomous HGV platoons have begun after the project stalled during the start of the pandemic.The consortium behind the trials told motortransport.co.uk this week that the trucks are on the roads and are likely to be spotted on motorways over the summer.However, consortium member the Transport Research Laboratory ...
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MT ArticleNew Miniclipper distribution and logistics hub now open
Miniclipper Logistics has opened its distribution and logistics centre in Dunstable as part of its expansion plans.It said the £5.5m site investment in its 50th anniversary year, will enable it to handle higher volumes of freight and meet the increased demand for its warehousing and transport services.The 4.5-acre site is ...
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MT ArticleArrowXL in new ParcelHub tie-up
Two-person delivery firm ArrowXL has partnered with Parcelhub, giving it an IT platform to promote its business to SMEs.The partnership with the provider of multi-carrier delivery management and tracking support will give firms access to ArrowXL’s Lite, Standard and Platinum services, via Parcelhub’s web despatch and tracking portals.Its integration means ...
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MT ArticleJames Kemball takes Covid hit but profits on the up
James Kemball said it was now trading profitably after the pandemic significantly impacted its business.Latest financial results for the Felixstowe container haulier for the 15 months ending 30 June 2020, showed that turnover fell by almost a fifth compared to the previous year, to £17.9m.The company recorded a pre-tax loss ...
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MT ArticleGerrard’s of Swinton takes over Hanson’s internal fleet in the North West
Manchester-based haulier Gerrard’s of Swinton has landed a deal with construction materials giant Hanson UK to take over its internal North West fleet of 12 eight-wheel tippers and moving floor trailers.Under the deal, 12 Hanson drivers will be transferred to Gerrard’s workforce. The haulage and construction company has also agreed ...
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MT ArticleFreshlinc orders 40 DAF new generation XFs
Freshlinc has become one of the first UK operators to place a major order for DAF Trucks’ new generation XFs.The Spalding-based temperature-controlled operator will take delivery of 40 480 6x2 tractor units, with FTG mid-lift axle configuration, from the end of the year.The new trucks will be built at Leyland ...
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MT ArticleWincanton reports further revenue growth in first quarter
Wincanton said the award of two contract extensions by Ikea to operate UK customer distribution centres has highlighted more growth in its digital and e-fulfilment offering.Speaking at the company's AGM today (7 July), chairman Dr Martin Read CBE said strong revenue performance recorded in the second half of the prior ...
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MT ArticleOwens Group announces new management team
Llanelli-based Owens Group has restructured its senior leadership team.MD Huw Owen has taken up the new role of group chairman and appointed his eldest son Ian as his successor.Ian has worked in virtually all areas of the business, the company said, but most recently as group operations director.Reporting to Ian ...
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MT ArticleParcelhub expands with new Leicester depot
Parcelhub has opened a Leicester-based 10,000 sq ft depot at Meridian Business Park, just off Junction 21 of the M1, which will create 10 new jobs.The new depot is part of expansion plans for Parcelhub’s daily parcel collection service for SME and mid-market retailers, wholesalers and brands in Leicestershire, Rutland ...