All Operator news articles – Page 185
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MT ArticleAlcohol leads surge in demand for food and drink
A huge surge in demand for wine and other alcohol during the lockdown had seen orders for some clients rising by more than 7,000%, according to Johnston Logistics UK.The Norfolk-based business, which provides a range of third party logistics including receiving, storing and distributing products at its operation on the ...
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MT ArticleDuncan Adams dissolved but staff and unsecured creditors miss out on final payments
CM 13.11.14Staff and unsecured creditors of Grangemouth haulier Duncan Adams did not receive any money owed to them before the company was dissolved last week.In a final report from administrator Deloitte, it said there had been insufficient realisations to enable a distribution to these creditors after the company entered administration ...
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MT ArticleFord and Volkswagen in deal to jointly develop electric vans
Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen have revealed more details of their joint alliance to develop commercial and electric vans.The agreement aims to support faster advancement of vehicle innovation, incorporating relevant new technologies, delivering better utility and offering more model choices.A city delivery van is planned to be available in 2021, ...
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MT ArticleULEMCo unveils "world's first" hydrogen-powered water tanker
ULEMCo has worked with Yorkshire Water to produce what is believed to be the first water tanker anywhere to operate on hydrogen fuel.The new 7.5 tonne bowser (pictured) has been converted from a standard truck to use hydrogen dual fuel, an approach that allows fleet managers to transition more quickly ...
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MT ArticleWincanton partners with Mates in Mind to support industry mental health initiative
Wincanton has partnered with charity Mates in Mind to provide all employees with support and guidance on mental health.From this month, all Wincanton employees have access to a wide range of support, from a suite of communication materials to a range of awareness and training programmes. The aim of the ...
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MT ArticleBibby launches new compliance technology
Bibby Distribution has introduced a new software system as part of a longer-term strategy to further streamline its business.Designed by Convey Technology, it features innovative modules each designed to help drivers and managers collect, monitor and share vital business data.Bibby introduced the system’s Tachograph module across all of its sites ...
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MT ArticleAbbey Logistics boosts financial performance despite pandemic, says chief executive
Abbey Logistics Group has seen a significant improvement in its financial performance over the past six months, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, chief executive Steve Granite said this week.The improved performance follows major structural and operational change, contract renewals and a number of major deals with new customers.Granite ...
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MT ArticleSuttons renews and expands Greenchem contract
Suttons Tankers has secured a renewal and expansion of its existing contract with GreenChem after impressing the AdBlue producer with “high levels” of safety and customer service.The Widnes-based logistics firm, which is part of the Suttons Group, has been working with GreenChem for over nine years.Announcing the award Chris Haynes, ...
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MT ArticleWincanton lands extension to Wickes home delivery deal
Wincanton has extended its contract with retailer Wickes just six months after landing the deal in a move which will see the logistics firm deliver kitchen and bathroom products across Devon and Cornwall.The extension follows Wickes’ decision to transfer its in-house operation to Wincanton in December 2019.The deal sees Wincanton ...
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MT ArticleLinde defies Covid-19 to deliver major warehouse installation for Europa Worldwide
Linde Material Handling UK has pulled out all the stops to kit out Europa Worldwide’s new £60m Corby warehouse in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure new government guidelines are met to protect workers from the virus.The new site at Midlands Logistics Park will become Europa’s largest facility ...
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MT ArticlePost Covid planning: "I long for face-to-face meetings over a pie and a pint..."
Operators have painted a mixed picture of the sector as they look to gradually restart their businesses. So should they be preparing for an upturn in the months ahead? Or are they bracing themselves for a second wave?More schools have opened since 1 June, with Welsh schools set to re-open ...
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MT ArticleA third of fleet operator's trucks laid up according to survey
Almost a third of fleet operators’ trucks are parked up as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown, according to a survey carried out for MT by market researchers Fusion. Three quarters of operators have at least one vehicle laid up while 9% reported their entire fleet was off the road.There ...
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MT ArticleAO opens third Crewe warehouse as online demand grows
Online electricals retailer AO has opened a third warehouse in Crewe to cope with growing volumes fuelled by the increase in internet shopping during the Covid-19 pandemic and growing demand from third party customers.The company is also on the hunt for further warehousing to manage growing demand.The new warehouse adds ...
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MT ArticleNorth East haulier in liquidation after rescue bid fails
All 39 jobs have been lost at family transport firm Mann Haulage in Chester-le-Street after the company was forced to close down last month.Liquidators from FRP Advisory were appointed to the business on 19 May after it lost its battle with financial difficulties that stemmed back two years.The haulier had ...
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MT ArticleLinkline Transport hails Mandata tracking technology amid new home delivery focus
Linkline Transport has expanded into the home delivery sector in response to the challenges posed by Covid-19 and is relying on Mandata’s cloud-based software to keep track on parcels.The Fortec member said its existing ADR, trunking, air and sea and specialist contract work has all been streamlined using Mandata’s Transport ...
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MT ArticleHermes improves home delivery accuracy with launch of 'MyPlaces'
Hermes UK has become the latest courier firm to offer enhanced options for customers to improve deliveries.Its ‘MyPlaces’ innovation enables people to choose a preferred safe place at their home address and upload a photo of it to help drivers.Notes can also be added for clarity of the drop-off destination ...
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MT ArticleVolvo launches 'Keep Moving' scheme to support hauliers
Volvo is offering hauliers the opportunity to defer fees for the first three months and take an annual two-month payment holiday in an effort to help them keep fleets rolling.Volvo Trucks and Volvo Financial Services’ offer, ‘Keep Moving’, is available until the end of June for new trucks currently in ...
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MT ArticleNew Yodel policy "putting staff at deadly risk", claims GMB
Yodel drivers in Northern Ireland are no longer allowed to take their vans home after their shifts, in a move condemned by the GMB union, which said it increased the risk of cross contamination.The parcel carrier said the decision was made after “extensive consultation” with staff and the union and ...
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MT ArticleYodel extends Gousto deal amid boom in online shopping
The public’s growing appetite for home food deliveries has prompted Yodel and recipe box company Gousto to extend their partnership.The parcel carrier is expected to make at least three million food parcel deliveries to doorsteps every year as a result of the new agreement, with customers receiving regular updates and ...
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MT ArticleLosses deepen at Welch's Transport
Welch’s Transport’s move to newly acquired premises in Bedford and a continuing shortage of drivers during 2019 led to deepening losses and a 1.9% reduction in turnover.However, in its latest financial results, the company said the relocation represented a sensible long-term investment and the new site was performing satisfactorily by ...