All Operator news articles – Page 158
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MT ArticleKuehne+Nagel stages 2020 recovery to end year with record results
Kuehne+Nagel said 2020 was a year of two halves, with a weak first semester followed by a strong second resulting in a group net turnover of CHF 20.4bn (£15.8bn).The “remarkably good” results came in a year the logistics giant described as being marked by crisis, with the CHF 712m (£551m) ...
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MT ArticleHoyer Petrolog extends Puma Energy UK deal
Hoyer Petrolog UK has agreed a five-year extension to its contract with Puma Energy UK.The agreement, which involves deliveries of bitumen on behalf of the energy firm’s subsidiary Puma Bitumen from the Stolthaven Dagenham terminal and ABP South Wales’s Newport South Dock, will also see Hoyer developing its operations with ...
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MT ArticleEFS Global buys freight forwarder AFI UK
Burnley-based EFS Global is back on the acquisition trail, snapping up freight forwarder AFI UK for an undisclosed sum.Mark Jones, EFS Global MD, said: “Our acquisition of AFI UK is another step forward in our expansion plans.“The business is a perfect fit and is a great addition to our group ...
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MT ArticleJ&B Recycling future-proofs fleet with Mercedes-Benz Econics
(From left) J&B Recycling transport manager Peter Dunn and driver Chris Lumley with one of the company's new Mercedes-Benz EconicsNorth-East independent waste management company J&B Recycling has commissioned three of the UK’s first low-entry Econics to be equipped with Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ latest accident prevention technology.The Hartlepool-based operator will also take ...
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MT ArticleNewly-launched Ancora Logistics hits the road with two Iveco S-WAY trucks
Bristol-based Ancora Logistics has taken delivery of two Iveco S-WAY trucks just weeks after the company was launched to fill a gap in the market.Founded in November 2020 by father and son Ian and Brad Hope, the firm, which is close to junction 18 of the M5, was created to ...
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MT ArticleEV Cargo and Culina clash over £350,000 redundancy bill
A dispute has broken out between EV Cargo and Culina over which company is responsible for redundancy payments for 65 EV Cargo warehouse workers.The workers, who are based at EV Cargo’s Daventry site, are set to become redundant after Culina won the retendered Lactalis contract last year.If the row escalates ...
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MT ArticleMalcolm Group to boost longer semi-trailer fleet as trial comes to an end
The Malcolm Group is planning to boost its fleet of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) as the government gives the green light to their widespread use on Britain’s roads.The company has put in an order for 63 LST licences as the DfT moves to bring the long-running trial of over 2,600 of ...
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MT ArticleWalkers Transport 'can-do' approach lands £20m logistics deal with Sika Everbuild
Palletways member Walkers Transport has secured a three-year £20m transport and logistics contract with sealant, adhesive and building chemical supplier Sika Everbuild.Under the terms of the new contract, Walkers becomes Everbuild’s principal transport and logistic partner, responsible for inbound and outbound logistics and the provision of all transport throughout the ...
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MT ArticleYodel inks delivery partnership with Celebrity Esports
Parcel carrier Yodel is the new official delivery partner for the Celebrity Esports gaming tournament.Yodel will undertake the shipping and delivery of the kit the VIPs need to take part in the event.The tournament will pitch celebrity teams against each other across a collection of the video game titles.Due to ...
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MT ArticleBullet Express invests “seven figure” sum in expanding pallet storage capacity
(From left) Bullet Express joint chief executive David McCutcheon and MD John McKail outside the new logistics storage facility (picture: Peter Devlin)Glasgow-based Bullet Express has bought a new 30,000 sq ft storage facility in the city for a “seven figure” sum to meet surging demand.The new logistics centre, located on ...
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MT ArticleDP World fast tracks new warehouse at London Gateway Logistics Park to meet online demand
London Gateway’s Logistics Park is fast-tracking the delivery of a speculative 146,000 sq ft green warehouse facility to meet surging demand for premium warehousing space in the south east of England.DP World has commissioned the new facility at the Logistics Park, adjacent to London Gateway’s deep-water port, in response to ...
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics extends partnership with Wavin
XPO Logistics has renewed its contract to manage the transport operations of plastic pipe systems manufacturer Wavin.XPO has been working with Wavin since 2018, managing UK B2B and B2C deliveries from the manufacturer’s plants in Chippenham, Doncaster and Crow Edge in South Yorkshire.The deal covers dedicated truckload transport, less-than-truckload pallet ...
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MT ArticleDX Freight drives recovery at DX Group with “significant” new business wins
DX Group has come out of the red to deliver pre-tax profit of £1.7m, aided by “very strong growth” in its freight division.Reporting its half-year results, the group said revenue had increased by 7% in the 27 weeks to 2 January 2021 to £182.7m, with adjusted profit before tax rising ...
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MT ArticleMV Commercial inks multi-million pound specialist crane deal with Hiab
MV Commercial has secured a deal for 100 new specialist cranes as part of a multi-million-pound deal with Hiab UK and Ireland.The deal, worth more than £5m, is for a mix of light, medium and heavy-duty loader cranes and sees MV Commercial taking delivery of the new units throughout 2021 ...
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MT ArticleJohn Mitchell Haulage and Warehousing names new MAN TGX fleet after health heroes
As the NHS continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, John Mitchell Haulage & Warehousing is to name each of its 21 new generation MAN TGX 26.470 tractor units after a healthcare charity.John Mitchell has a tradition of naming every vehicle, which began in the 1960s. In past years, names have ...
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MT ArticleOnward Holdings seeks offers on refurbished warehouse near Leeds city centre
Commercial property specialist Onward Holdings is on the hunt for offers on a refurbished warehouse it owns at Cross Green Industrial Estate in Leeds.The Yorkshire property firm has invested around £500,000 to upgrade the facility, located just over a mile from Leeds city centre.The warehouse, which is available for immediate ...
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MT ArticlePallet-Track team keep moving in fundraiser for homeless charity St Basil’s
Pallet-Track employees are raising funds for West Midlands-based St Basil’s, a UK charity working to prevent young people becoming homeless.After voting for St Basil’s as their chosen charity, the 150-strong team at Pallet-Track’s Wolverhampton hub in Millfields Road have pledged to walk and run as part of their efforts to ...
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MT ArticleManchester distributor orders 23 DAF tractor units from Asset Alliance Group
Asset Alliance Group will provide Manchester-based Bunzl Retail Supplies with 23 DAF XF 6x2 tractor units.The distribution firm took on the vehicles on a two-year full-service contract hire agreement after shopping around.Craig Duddle, transport manager at Bunzl Retail Supplies, said: “We have worked with Asset Alliance Group previously on smaller ...
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MT ArticleDX Express network expands with new Rotherham depot
DX is opening a new depot in Rotherham as it part of a wider plans to expand its depot portfolio over the next two years.The 20,000sq ft depot is located at Hellaby Industrial Estate, and will serve the group’s Express division, which specialises in secure, next-day parcel delivery.It will provide ...
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MT ArticleRivus Fleet Solutions invests in "flagship" HGV-compatible garage featuring conference facilities
Rivus Fleet Solutions has opened a new "flagship" garage in Southampton, 60% larger than its predecessor and capable of being able to support HGVs.The fleet management company said the new site also includes conference facilities, which customers could use for training events and meetings.The development follows the recent opening of ...