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All Operator news articles – Page 211
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ArticleGreat Bear Distribution appoints new CEO
Great Bear Distribution has hired a former DHL Tradeteam manager as its new CEO. Alastair Isbister (pictured), who began the role this month, had previously held the position of VP business development and account management at DHL Tradeteam for more than seven years.Alastair IsbisterHe will report directly to Culina Group ...
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Royal Mail underperforming in booming parcels market, says expert
Growth in Royal Mail’s parcels division is disappointing in the context of a booming e-commerce market, according to an industry researcher.The comment came after its annual results showed increased business performance at Royal Mail was reliant on its growing overseas division.The operator saw both turnover and volumes for its UK ...
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Wincanton targets growth in retail, consumer and construction sectors
Wincanton is confident in its growth prospects for the current financial year, as it begins to see the benefits from the disposal of its records management arm and the termination of loss-making contracts in its Pullman Fleet Services business.Chief executive Adrian Colman told MT the operator was focusing on “good ...
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ArticleNo action taken against DHL Express (UK) followings tachograph issues
A deputy traffic commissioner (TC) has found that limitations in its drivers' hours analysis system meant that DHL Express (UK) was not to blame for failing to notice that six drivers had created false tachograph records.Some 253 false drivers’ hours records, committed by six agency drivers who worked on a ...
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Growing membership and management reshuffle puts Pall-Ex back in black
Pall-Ex UK saw its pre-tax profit jump more than 200% in 2016 after results from its management restructure and growing membership began to take hold. The pallet network recorded a pre-tax profit of £499,000 for the year ended 31 July 2016; a 205% increase on 2015's pre-tax loss of £474,000.Pall-Ex ...
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ArticleUK Mail helps DHL parcels business rise in Q1
DHL Deutsche Post’s European parcels business saw turnover increase 70.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2017, driven primarily by its acquisition of UK Mail.Its European network saw turnover rise to €458m (£386.3) up from €269m (£226.8m), with UK Mail adding €139m (£117.2m) of turnover to DHL Deutsche Post Parcels ...
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ArticleAndrew Tinkler steps down as boss of Stobart Group
Andrew Tinkler, Stobart GroupAndrew Tinkler has stepped down as CEO of Stobart Group, the business he has headed since it listed on the stock market in 2007.During his tenure, Tinkler, who retains a place on the business’s executive board, has divested several business units including automotive and the transport arm ...
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ArticleCemex drivers to strike over pay dispute
Cemex drivers supplying construction materials across the UK have voted for strike action in a dispute over pay.A continuous work to rule will begin on Monday 22 May, followed by an initial 24 hour strike on 26 May.The 82 HGV drivers returned an 87% vote in favour of strike action ...
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ArticleRyder appoints new sales and marketing director
Ryder has appointed a new sales and marketing director in a drive to generate more business for the rental firm.John Murray, formerly general manager of trailer operations, has an industry career spanning more than 40 years, including 23 years with Freuhauf Corporation.He has also held senior management roles at TIP ...
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ArticleXPO Logistics adds to UK fleet with Daf and MAN
XPO Logistics has added a further 100 trucks and 78 trailers to its fleet – bringing its total vehicle parc in the UK primarily dedicated to specific customer contracts to 1,747 vehicles and 3,144 trailers.The 86 tractor units and 16 rigids, joining its contract logistics network, will be leased from ...
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DHL Supply Chain strike action called off after improved pay deal is accepted
A strike set to affect DHL’s operations in South Yorkshire has been halted after staff accepted an improved pay deal.Workers at three DHL Supply Chain sites in South Yorkshire this week accepted an improved pay offer of 2.6% starting June 2016.Unite, which represented the staff, said that 15 days of ...
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Arrow XL recovers after major fire guts Worcester hub
Arrow XL’s Midlands and South West operation is up and running again after a fire gutted its Worcester hub last month. Approximately 150 employees were evacuated safely from the fire at the hub, declared a major incident by the police, which started in the early hours of 20 April.Arrow XL ...
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ArticleBibby Distribution bounces back after tough period
Bibby Distribution’s turn-around strategy has resulted in the MT Top 100 operator moving back into the black after a recent tough period.In the year to 31 December 2016, the firm made an operating profit of £2.3m, compared with an operating loss of £4.3m in 2015.This included an exceptional gain of ...
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ArticleDHL Supply Chain prepares for Markham Vale inspired strike
DHL Supply Chain is facing up to 15 days of strike action from its warehouse workers in protest at the “brutal” planned closure of its South Yorkshire site, following the loss of a contract to Great Bear Distribution.The dispute also centres on a “derisory” pay offer of 1.25%, resulting in ...
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DX Group shareholders set out their opposition to Menzies acquisition
DX Group shareholders controlling almost a fifth of the company have signed a letter demanding the board terminates discussions with John Menzies about a proposed takeover, unless the deal is improved significantly.The letter, written by DX Group’s largest shareholder Gatemore Capital Management, clarifies its objection to the transaction with John ...
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ArticleCemex drivers consider industrial action over pay
Cemex is bracing itself for possible industrial action following a ballot among drivers.A vote among 74 HGV drivers based at depots in Rugby, Tilbury, Barton-on-Humber and Newport came after they rejected the company’s pay offer, which the Unite union said amounted to a pay cut in real terms.It warned that ...
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ArticleGenesse & Wyoming completes Pentalver takeover
Genesse & Wyoming (G&W), the United States-based rail freight company, has completed its takeover of Pentalver for an undisclosed sum.The deal, which was announced in December, sees G&W, which also owns multimodal operator Freightliner, acquire the container haulier from parent APM Terminals.Pentalver will continue to be run by MD Chris ...
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ArticleCulina Group in joint venture with Northern Ireland's Morgan McLernon
Culina Group has entered into what it has described as a joint-venture with Northern Irish haulage firm Morgan McLernon.Although the terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, Culina said in a statement that “the joint venture is a logical next step for both companies”.“Due to the strong partnership between ...
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GMB launches legal action against Hermes over workers' rights
The GMB union is taking legal action against Hermes as part of its wider campaign against the gig economy.The case is being brought on behalf of eight Hermes couriers who claim they are being denied their workers’ rights. Proceedings have been lodged with the Employment Tribunal by solicitors Leigh Day.If ...
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ArticleUPS snaps up Ireland's Nightline Logistics Group
UPS is buying Irish express delivery and logistics firm Nightline Logistics Group for an undisclosed sum.The US logistics giant said the deal would move the company into a market-leading position in Ireland, giving it the broadest portfolio in the country and the opportunity to expand its B2C and B2B offerings ...