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All Operator news articles – Page 183
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Knights of Old selected as long distance partner for CAE Delivers
Irish parcel carrier CAE Delivers has selected Knights of Old as its long-distance haulage partner.Under the terms of the deal the Kettering-based haulier will collect and consolidate consignments in south-east England for delivery to CAE’s Dublin depot.CAE Delivers’ MD Jamie Knapper said: “Over the last year or so, we have ...
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Hargreaves Services counts the cost of Wolf Minerals collapse
The insolvency of a major mining customer cost Hargreaves Services more than £8m last year, the group revealed today.In its interim results, Hargreaves Services, whose distribution and services division includes Hargreaves Logistics and Hargreaves Waste Services, detailed the impact of Wolf Minerals' insolvency.The resulting loss of the contract at the ...
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Boughey Distribution experiencing Brexit surge
Grocery distribution and warehousing specialist Boughey Distribution is experiencing a surge in activity as customers make contingency plans in case of a no-deal Brexit.Providing an update today in parent group NWF’s half-year results to 30 November 2018, chairman Philip Acton said Boughey Distribution was experiencing high activity rates.He added this ...
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Royal Mail feels the pressure as letters decline continues at pace
Growth in parcels revenue failed to offset the continuing decline in letter volumes in the first nine months of its financial year, Royal Mail said today.While parcel volumes and revenue were both up 6% in the nine months ended 23 December, with the firm citing a strong performance during the ...
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MBO team plans to double size of Halcyon Tankers within 12 months
The management team of Halcyon Tankers is planning to double the size of the firm this year after buying the company from Hargreaves Logistics.Former Hargreaves Logistics MD Andrew Spence-Wolrich has joined forces with Halcyon MD Ian Elliott and Nigel Barraclough, who was MD of Hargreaves Services between 2011 and 2015, ...
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ArticleICS Distribution gets off to strong start at The Pallet Network
Smethwick-based ICS Distribution delivered record opening volumes in its first week of joining The Pallet Network (TPN), according to ICS transport manager Sid Hill.The company, which specialises in transporting hanging garments, bonded freight movements, warehousing and contract logistics, started working with TPN the week before Christmas, after being invited to ...
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Jack Richards & Sons sees year of growth but sounds note of caution
Jack Richards & Son increased turnover by 17% last year after benefitting from “a benign market”, according to its MD.However, pre-tax profit at the Norfolk haulier fell from £1.2m to £988,000 in the year ending 31 May 2018. It blamed this on an increase in administrative expenses.The Fakenham-based company boosted ...
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Failed move into freight fowarding led to Simon Widdowson end
A failed move into freight forwarding contributed to the collapse of Simon Widdowson last month, according to the firm’s administrator Begbies Traynor.Founded in 2002, the family firm was set up by Simon “due to a passion for trucking passed down by Simon’s father, Derek”.The company’s Linkedin account describes having 30,000sq ...
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ArticleNorthwards expands with purchase of additional Aberdeen site
Transport and distribution company Northwards has purchased a 20,000sq ft depot to supplement its existing unit at Aberdeen harbour.The Scottish haulier has invested more than £2m in the depot, which is located within a three-acre site on the city’s Altens industrial estate.The company said the investment, which was helped with ...
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Connect Group targets return to profit for Tuffnells; puts £35m of property up for sale
Tuffnells owner Connect Group has put property valued at up to £35m on the market as it revealed that it was targeting second half return to profitability for its irregular freight business.Connect Group, which also owns Smith News, saw annual profit nosedive by 200% last year after a failed restructuring ...
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ArticleMitchell Storage & Distribution moves to Palletforce
Fortec member Mitchell Storage & Distribution (MSD) has joined Palletforce.Owner and MD William Mitchell founded the company in 1998 as a one-man-one-van operation providing a courier service to local homes and businesses.Today the Leicester-based firm has a staff of 42, including William’s wife Kerry and their daughter Jade.William said: “With ...
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ArticleWarburtons to fit Goodyear rubber across its 906-strong fleet
Baker Warburtons has awarded a three year tyre supply contract to Goodyear covering its UK fleet of 906 trucks, trailers and vans.The contract is based on Goodyear’s high mileage, all weather KMAX steer, drive and trailer tyres backed by TruckForce's 24/7 tyre roadside repair service.Warbutons is also trialling Goodyear’s tyre ...
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ArticleReed Boardall Group profit soars despite 'fierce competition'
Reed Boardall Group saw pre-tax profit rise almost 60% last year despite “fierce competition” in the transport industry and rising fuel costs.Reporting its latest annual results to 31 March 2018, the temperature controlled logistics firm revealed a 2.3% rise in total turnover to £61.6m (2017: £60.2m) and a profit hike ...
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ArticleDyce Carriers opens new Grangemouth depot
Aberdeen-based Dyce Carriers has opened a new depot in Grangemouth as part of plans to expand the business across central Scotland and the UK.The company, which operates a fleet of 80-plus trucks and employs around 100 staff, said the decision to invest in the new 65,000sq ft facility in Grangemouth ...
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Simon Widdowson in administration
Haydock, Merseyside-based Simon Widdowson has entered administration.Gareth Rusling and Claire Dowson are handling the process for insolvency practioner Begbies Traynor, which according to newly published records at Companies House was appointed on the 21 December.The directors of the company are Simon and Derek Widdowson. The business held an O-licence authorising ...
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Hargreaves Logistics sells Halcyon Tankers to group of former directors
The Halcyon Tankers division of Hargreaves Logistics has been sold for an undisclosed sum to a team of former Hargreaves directors.The team includes Andrew Spence-Wolrich, former Hargreaves Logistics MD.The deal sees Halcyon MD Ian Elliott, Spence-Wolrich and Nigel Barraclough, who was MD of Hargreaves Services between 2011 and 2015, become ...
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Profit at James Kemball hits rocky patch after container transport market takes a dive
James Kemball recorded a pre-tax loss of £7.7m last year, as UK container transport endured “the worst conditions ever”.The Felixstowe-based container haulier said its results for the year ending 31 March 2018 reflected major changes taking place within shipping and their knock-on effect on road haulage.Turnover fell £419,000 to £27.8m ...
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Jobs saved at stricken Promotional Logistics after management buyout
More than 330 jobs have been saved after the administrator at Nottinghamshire-based Promotional Logistics sold three of its sites in a management buy-out.Newly created business, Prolog Fulfilment, led by former Promotional Logistics management team Neil Daniells and Nick Hoare, acquired two sites on the Sherwood business park in Annesley, north ...
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Fred Sherwood & Sons (Transport) turnover remains stuck in reverse after tough year
Challenging market conditions led to a £1.3m fall in turnover at Fred Sherwood & Sons (Transport) last year.The Leicestershire family firm reported a £33.4m turnover in the year ending 31 March 2018, down 3.7% compared with 2017’s £34.7m.Pre-tax profit was £2.6m (2017: £671,688) but the haulier said the increase was ...
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Yusen Logistics seals deal after AGA Rangemaster outsources transport
Cooker manufacturer AGA Rangemaster has handed its UK distribution to Yusen Logistics, in order to focus on manufacturing and selling.Rangemaster holds a standard international licence authorising 57 HGVs and 29 trailers out of three depots, plus a restricted licence for 12 HGVs out of a Nottingham base, but it decided ...