All Operator news articles – Page 162
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MT ArticleMAR Cooling Solutions launches to target rising demand for refrigerated deliveries
The directors of VMS Fleet management have formed a new conversion company in a bid to corner rising demand for refrigerated vehicles.VMS Fleet management MD Martin James, finance director Richard Horrex and director Aaron Laraman officially launched MAR Cooling Solutions this week.The East Sussex-based company, which specialises in refrigerated and ...
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MT ArticleTPN helps customers build post-Brexit shipments to “new normal” levels
The Pallet Network (TPN) is seeing volumes to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) returning to near normal levels post-Brexit, as customers become accustomed to the new regulations with the help of TPN’s customs-integrated IT services.TPN is offering an export service to Ireland and mainland Europe for UK freight customers which ...
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MT ArticleDX half-year profits set to “outperform” market expectations as restructuring continues to drive growth
DX’s restructuring is continuing to bear fruit with profits at the parcel freight firm set to exceed market expectations, according to its latest trading update.The company said that in its first half year to 2 January 2021, trading was ahead of the same period last year.DX Group operates DX Freight, ...
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MT ArticleFagan & Whalley announces restructure in drive for growth
Fagan & Whalley has announced a company restructure, boosting its board of directors from two to six people.The Lancashire-based logistics specialist said it had outgrown its previous structure and extending the board would facilitate its growth plans beyond its current four operational sites.Joining the board are business strategy director Sam ...
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MT ArticleB Taylor & Sons upbeat despite profit slump
B Taylor & Sons in Nottinghamshire increased revenues by almost 2% before the coronavirus pandemic struck last year, but pre-tax profit dropped by 44.7%.In its latest set of financial results for the year ending 31 March 2020, the Sutton in Ashfield haulier reported a turnover of £17.3m, up from £17m ...
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MT ArticleYodel predicts "strongly profitable" 2021 as volumes continue to surge
Yodel is on track to announce a profit for the first time since its formation over a decade ago, following a surge in volumes during the pandemic.The carrier said projected full-year revenue for the year ending June 2021 was now over £535m and it expected to be “strongly profitable” at ...
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MT ArticleHermes recruits chief transformation officer as parcel volumes soar
Hermes has appointed a chief transformation officer to support the business in the next stage of its development.Fash Sawyerr will join the Hermes UK main board, reporting directly to chief executive Martijn de Lange.He brings a proven track record in helping companies organise themselves for future growth, Hermes said.He joins ...
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MT ArticleWalsh and Port of Tilbury in 20-year deal to build major new freight hubs
London river, road and rail freight solutions provider Walsh has signed a 20-year agreement with the Port of Tilbury to help meet the capital’s demand for construction materials to be delivered sustainably.Walsh said the deal will enable it to create two new freight hubs at the port - a logistics ...
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MT ArticleArrowXL to deliver Concept2 gym equipment
ArrowXL has signed a deal with gym equipment provider Concept2 to handle the delivery of its product range to households across the UK.It follows a substantial increase in demand since the start of the pandemic as people continue to turn to home fitness with gyms remaining closed.ArrowXL will receive all ...
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MT ArticleDB Schenker expands Midlands presence with major warehouse deal
German logistics giant DB Schenker, which recently suspended deliveries into the UK due to Brexit delays, is expanding its presence in the West Midlands in a move expected to create 100 new jobs.The seven-year deal sees the firm take on an additional 153,064sq ft unit at the 21-acre Centurion Park ...
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MT ArticleParcel and haulage firm Caribou buys C&D Transport Solutions
Parcel, haulage and freight firm Caribou has acquired Prestwich-based C&D Transport Solutions as part of plans to extend its service offering and broaden its delivery network both in the UK and internationally.The purchase allows Caribou to offer same day deliveries to its services and take on the haulage expertise of ...
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MT ArticleGreencarrier Freight Services opens new Manchester office to drive growth in north of England
Freight forwarding firm Greencarrier Freight Services has opened a new office near Manchester as it moves to strengthen its operations in the north of England.The office, which became fully operational on 4 January, is situated at Manchester Airport.Adrian Frodsham, head of air and ocean, said: “The new office provides good ...
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MT ArticleHoyer Petrolog drives major restructuring in bid to corner alternative fuels market
Fuel distribution and transport giant Hoyer Petrolog has instigated a major restructuring in response to declining demand for diesel and petrol and the rise in alternative fuels.The restructure sees Hoyer’s Petrolog and Gaslog divisions combined into a new contract division and Allan Davison (pictured), former operations director, replacing Mark Binns ...
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MT ArticleCity Plumbing taps into Bevan Group build quality for new Luton fleet
City Plumbing has taken delivery of 51 Luton bodies from bodybuilder Bevan Group.The order saw City Plumbing return to Bevan after a break of four years, in a move the company said was driven by the quality of the bodybuilder's products, its competitive pricing and its five-year warranty.The bespoke Luton ...
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MT ArticlePollock (Scotrans) defies pandemic challenges to boost profit in 2020
Pollock (Scotrans) boosted pre-tax profit last year despite a fall in revenues brought about by “challenging” conditions created by the Covid-19 pandemic.The company attributed the pre-tax profit rise to a “healthy mix” of contract work, its cost cutting strategies and a reduction in empty running miles.The Scottish operator reported revenues ...
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MT ArticleJHP Transport calls on Asset Alliance for fleet replacement programme
JHP Transport has taken delivery of 10 new DAF XF 530 tractor units from Asset Alliance, as part of a fleet replacement programme and to support increasing customer demand.The Lanarkshire haulier will put the vehicles to work seven days a week, handling long distance refrigerated transport across the UK.Read more ...
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MT ArticleFraikin signs deal to replace Rearo truck and van fleet
Fraikin has won a tender to replace all of laminates manufacturer Rearo’s fleet of owned trucks and vans with a contract hire solution made up of Mercedes-Benz Actros, DAF LFs and Sprinters.It secured the deal after demonstrating how hiring assets could help Rearo manage operating costs, particularly with regards to ...
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MT ArticleUPS 'cash on delivery' transactions putting drivers at risk, Unite claims
UPS said it was working hard to mitigate an increase in ‘cash on delivery’ (CoD) transactions taking place when goods are delivered, after concerns were raised about drivers’ safety.Incidences of CoD have risen since the beginning of the year, due to the UK having left the European Union and deliveries ...
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MT ArticleNew DHL Supply Chain row sees workers at Dartford hub balloted for strike action
DHL said it was willing to work with Unite to resolve a dispute at its Dartford distribution centre, which the trade union claimed had been designed to weaken its protection of staff.More than 350 DHL Supply Chain workers are now being balloted for industrial action after a member of staff ...
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MT ArticlePandemic slows Fred Sherwood profit surge
Fred Sherwood & Sons (Transport) saw revenues grow by 2% to £34.6m last year, but the bulk haulage firm said Covid-19 had since had an adverse impact on the business.Accounts for the Leicestershire family firm, for the year ending 31 March 2020, showed that pre-tax profits also increased by 22.4% ...