All Operator news articles – Page 154
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MT Article'Fire and rehire' row at coffee giant escalates to leave DHL deliveries under increasing threat
DHL supermarket deliveries of coffee were looking increasngly uncertain this week after the Unite union escalated its threat against Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) and announced overtime bans among staff from next month.The dispute over the Dutch-owned company’s so-called ‘fire and rehire’ strategy among workers at its Banbury, Oxfordshire site stepped ...
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MT ArticleJohn G Russell (Transport) forecasts further growth after profits spike
John G Russell (Transport) said it had benefitted from months of empty roads over the last year, which helped boost fleet productivity, fuel consumption and would result in strong financial results.MD Alan Poulton was commenting following publication of its results for the year ending 31 March 2020, which showed that ...
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MT ArticleFagan & Whalley set to open new Blackburn warehouse as expansion continues
Fagan & Whalley’s growth plans continue apace, with the logistics company intending to expand into additional warehousing space this spring.Three years after the opening of its warehouse at Burnley Bridge, the company has now acquired 200,000sq ft of warehouse and distribution facilities at Frontier Park in Blackburn, which it said ...
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MT ArticleEuropa Worldwide debuts on Sunday Times list of firms with fastest-growing profits
Europa Worldwide Group has entered The Sunday Times top 100 list of private companies with the fastest-growing profits for the first time.It appeared at 32 in The Profit Track 100 league table – the highest ranked logistics company in the list.Two other businesses in the transport sector also made appearances; ...
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MT ArticleBartrums Group adds further 20 Mercedes-Benz Actros to fast-growing fleet
Bartrums Group has added another 20 fifth-generation Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units to its fleet following an order of 11 it commissioned last year.The move by the Suffolk family-owned haulier reflects the strong position in which it is emerging from the pandemic and its determination to future-proof the fleet.It specified Mercedes-Benz ...
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics signs Ironman race equipment deal
XPO Logistics is flexing its muscles and partnering with sports event organiser Ironman to transport its race infrastructure across Europe.Teams of XPO drivers will operate a dedicated truck fleet to set up in advance of more than 20 races scheduled in 2021 alone.It has long track record of providing logistics ...
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MT ArticleEFS Global swoops for Austin Wilkinson as growth plans accelerate
Haulage and logistics firm Austin Wilkinson, based in Atherton, Greater Manchester, has become the latest acquisition for EFS Global, as it continues its growth strategy across the UK.Mark Jones, MD of EFS Global, said: “Austin Wilkinson is a much respected name so we are pleased to welcome them to the ...
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MT ArticleAdministrators reveal full details of JWT Commercial collapse
Administrators handling the affairs of failed container specialist JWT Commercial said it chose not to furlough the 80 staff because it ran the risk of abusing the coronavirus payment scheme.In a report to creditors outlining the final days of the Merseyside haulage firm, insolvency experts at Duff & Phelps said ...
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MT ArticleCS2 Transport switches to Thermo King and Marshall Fleet Solutions
Temperature-controlled warehouse and distribution operator CS2 Transport has upgraded its 60-strong all-refrigerated fleet with the addition of four new DAF 26-tonne rigids specified with G&A multi-temperature bodies.All four trucks feature Thermo King dual temperature refrigeration systems, supplied and installed by Marshall Fleet Solutions for the first time.All four vehicles are ...
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MT ArticleEuropa announces support for Royal Logistics Corps Foundation
Europa Worldwide Group has announced its support for the Royal Logistic Corps Foundation.The RLCF was established in 2015 by the Royal Logistics Corps to promote professional excellence and create strong relationships with organisations from the wider logistics community.“Supporting the foundation is an opportunity for Europa to support a great association ...
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MT ArticleNew XPO hub deal with ASOS to create 2,000 jobs
XPO Logistics has been awarded the contract to manage a new fulfilment centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire for online fashion retailer ASOS.The 437,000sq ft distribution hub at Fradley Park is expected to commence operations in August 2021, creating about 2,000 new jobs over the next three years.The new deal expands XPO's ...
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MT ArticleHTF Transport hails "revolutionary" BigChange business management system
Heavy-lift transport specialist HTF said business management solution BigChange has transformed its business within six months.The Oldham-based company has replaced all previous systems with the single platform CRM, job scheduling, mobile app, vehicle tracking and customer portal which provides real-time 24/7 visibility of its nationwide HAIB hire operations.“BigChange has completely ...
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MT ArticleCompany Shop Group boosts fleet in mission to cut food waste
Company Shop Group has boosted its fleet with six DAF XF 480 tractors and six Grey & Adams dual compartment refrigerated trailers, all fitted with safety features to comply with London’s Direct Vision scheme.The company has also taken delivery of an 18t DAF CF and a 26t MAN fridge box, ...
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MT ArticleKnights of Old owner KNP Logistics Group forecasts return to profitability this year
KNP Logistics Group, formerly known as Knights of Old Group, slashed its losses by almost two-thirds last year, boosted by major wins in the contract distribution sector, the acquisition of the assets of Steve Porter Transport for just £1, and a restructuring of its finance team, including the addition of ...
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MT ArticleDHL coffee deliveries under threat as Jacobs Douwe Egbert workers set to strike
DHL supermarket deliveries of major coffee brands are under threat as 300 workers at Jacobs Douwe Egberts’ (JDE’s) site in Banbury, Oxfordshire vote this week on whether to take industrial action over a “fire and rehire” dispute.Unite’s members at the site are voting on whether to take industrial action, with ...
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MT ArticleKinaxia inks five-year deal with toy company James Galt & Co creating 20 jobs
Kinaxia Logistics has agreed a five-year warehousing contract with toy firm James Galt & Co.The agreement sees Galt sign up for the sole use of a 100,000sq ft warehouse in Warrington, Cheshire, at the headquarters of Kinaxia firm Mark Thompson Transport (pictured).Kinaxia is investing £500,000 to fit out the new ...
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MT ArticleThe Pallet Network launches e-learning platform for staff
The Pallet Network (TPN) has invested in the training tool HebeData, which it is now populating with bespoke content for its onsite trainers.The e-learning platform was built to create, deliver, manage and track training and it allows companies like TPN to develop their own modules, videos and tests so that ...
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MT ArticleMarshall Fleet Solutions to unveil new Midlands depot in early 2022
Marshall Fleet Solutions (MFS) said it was investing in a multi-million pound depot in the Midlands, which should be completed early next year.The 280,000 sq ft, flagship depot will be located in Tamworth and just 300m from the M42/A5 motorway junction.Mark Howell, MFS MD, said: “This latest supersite investment is ...
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MT ArticleDFDS to open Sheerness-Calais unaccompanied freight service on 1 June
DFDS is launching a new unaccompanied freight service between Sheerness and Calais on 1 June.The freight-only service will offer one sailing per day in each direction and carry up to 165 units on each trip.The new route expands DFDS’ existing network of services between the UK and Europe and comes ...
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MT ArticleCulina takes delivery of 127 Schmitz Cargobull trailers
Culina Group has added 127 new Schmitz Cargobull trailers to its UK fleet for use across three of its major brands.The trailers for Fowler Welch, Morgan McLernon and Warrens Group join a 2,500-strong fleet and include box body semi-trailers and S.KO COOL mono-temperature reefers.All the S.KO COOL trailers have been ...