All Operator news articles – Page 214
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MT ArticleCost of clean air zone compliance may see operators abandon clients in affected areas, survey finds
A majority of operators would consider leaving a client if the introduction of a clean air or low emission zone meant that doing business with them would no longer pay, according to the findings of the Asset Alliance Industry Monitor 2019.The report– now in its second year and launched today ...
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MT ArticleSuttons Tankers wins contract renewal with waste recycling firm Tradebe
Suttons Tankers has extended its contract with waste reclamation and recycling solutions specialist Tradebe UK for another five years.The Cheshire-based operator will transport chemical waste to and from Tradebe sites in Heysham, Gwent & Knottingley.Read more Suttons Tankers buys chemical waste and fuel haulier Bullard Suttons Tankers buys ...
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MT ArticleSigmaRoc to buy quarrying and haulage group GD Harries
Welsh quarrying and haulage group GD Harries (GDH) is to be sold to construction materials company SigmaRoc.GDH is one the largest independent suppliers of aggregates in Wales, operating out of four depots with an O-licence authorising a total of 75 HGVs and 25 trailers.SigmaRoc said it had acquired a 40% ...
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Knights of Old wins Eurocell deal after DHL Supply Chain's failure to deliver promised cost savings
DHL Supply Chain has been replaced by Knights of Old as Eurocell’s logistics partner after failing to deliver a promised £1.3m of annual cost savings.UPVC manufacturing and distribution business Eurocell has turned to Knights of Old, offering them a deal that will see the Kettering-based firm take over the transport ...
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Clipper Logistics in major deal with Very.co.uk owner
Clipper Logistics has wrapped up a deal with Shop Direct, the owner of Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com, to provide returns management and pre-retail services.Ranging across 1,800 brands from fashion to housewares and electronics, the operation will initially continue to be housed at the existing 215,000sq ft Shop Direct facility at Raven ...
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Sainsbury's and Asda forced to ditch merger after competition watchdog blocks deal
Supermarket groups J Sainsbury and Asda have been forced to abandon their merger after the deal was blocked by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).Sainsbury’s group chief executive Mike Coupe vowed that no distribution centres would be closed in a letter to the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial ...
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CM Downton reveals host of contract wins and renewals, including Highland Spring
CM Downton has publicised a slew of contract wins and renewals gained during the past few months, including a deal to work with Blackford, Perthshire-based bottled water company Highland Spring.The Gloucestershire-based firm, which is part of EV Cargo, has also been revealed as the transport successor to collapsed Canute Haulage ...
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Aspray Transport secures lifeline and looks to the future as company voluntary arrangement is approved
Creditors of Aspray Transport have voted in favour of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).The full details of the CVA have not been released, but Aspray owner Bushell Investment Group said 99% of the company’s trade suppliers had supported it, representing a clear “reflection of their support of the proposed turnaround ...
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MT ArticleOSE European replaces Hedley Transport at Fortec
OSE European has joined the Fortec network, replacing Hedley Transport which moved to Palletline.Gateshead-based OSE European now covers the majority of the NE postcodes for Fortec and the move marks the first time it has been a member of a pallet network.Dominic Wintrip, OSE general manager said: “Not only will ...
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John Jempson & Son adds voice to call for trainee HGV driver loan scheme
John Jempson & Son has backed the call for a government loan scheme for trainee HGV drivers, which would operate along the same lines as a student loan.MD Jonathan Jempson leant his support to Massey Wilcox Transport MD Robert Wilcox’s recent demand that the government tackle the driver shortage crisis ...
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Kuehne + Nagel transfers road operation and 270 staff to East Midlands Gateway
Kuehne + Nagel is closing down its Birmingham and Nottingham depots and transferring 270 staff to East Midlands Gateway (EMG) as it gears up to reach full operational capacity at the new hub within weeks.The new hub, which will house Overland, the logistics company’s road and rail division, includes 40,000sq ...
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MT ArticleArrowXL sees profit plunge 70% due to hub fire and tough retail environment
A major fire that destroyed ArrowXL’s Worcester hub, combined with a “deteriorating” retail environment, dealt a body blow to the company’s pre-tax profit last year.Reporting its annual results to 30 June 2018, the Yodel sister company, which specialises in two-man delivery and installation services, unveiled a 70% plunge in pre-tax ...
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MT ArticleGarrett Transport moving from Palletforce to Pallet-Track
Palletforce member Garrett Transport will switch to Pallet-Track this summer.Based in Little Walden, Essex, the company was founded in 1995 and is currently working its notice period with Palletforce.It will join Pallet-Track in August covering the CB postcodes - encompassing the Essex and Cambridgeshire regions - and will be the ...
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MT ArticleSainsbury's trials two electric vans for London home deliveries
Sainsbury’s is to begin trials with two all-electric vans, an LDV EV80 the supermarket has dubbed Evie, which is already on the road, and a BD Auto e-Ducato, due to be delivered in May, named Stevie.Both vans are running a Carrier Neos refrigeration unit and the box conversion was completed ...
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Meachers Global Logistics expands freight forwarding with purchase of Kepair and Sea
Meachers Global Logistics has bought the business trade of Southampton-based freight forwarder Kepair and Sea. The acquisition, which will take effect on 30 April, forms part of Meachers Global’s strategy to expand its freight forwarding capacity and bolster key markets.For the financial year-ending 31 May 2018, Meachers reported a turnover ...
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Owens Group continues to grow but margins remain under pressure
Owens Group enjoyed yet another year of significant growth in 2018, with turnover rising 27% to £70.5m.The company said the growth follows a similar pattern to previous years and stemmed from opportunities arising from both existing and new customers.Pre-tax profit for the period ending 30 June 2018 was £1.6m (£2.2m), ...
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Hermes launches new 'Postable' service aimed at SME market
Hermes has launched a new service, called Postable, aimed at SMEs sending small items that will fit through a standard letterbox.The parcels firm said the new service is "one of the lowest priced services on the market" and has the added benefit of ensuring "an almost guaranteed first time delivery ...
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MT ArticleGundel & Son Transport Services becomes 300th Fors gold member
Abnormal loads operator Gundel & Son Transport Services has become the 300th FORS gold member.The gold status is the top level members can achieve in the national fleet accreditation scheme, which requires firms to demonstrate significant energy savings and high operational standards.Mansfield-based Gundel & Son has been operating for more ...
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MT ArticleNagel Langdons orders over 200 Scanias
Nagel Langdons has placed a bumper order of 205 Scania trucks, as it chooses the manufacturer as its preferred supplier for 2019/20.The Bridgwater, Somerset operator said it has run Scanias on a mixed fleet for a number of years, and decided to make them its primary marque due to their ...
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MT ArticleAbbey Logistics makes £3.6m loss after repositioning business for growth
Abbey Logistics Group made a pre-tax loss of £3.6m for the year ended June 2018, after taking short-term pain for long-term gain as part of its self-set target to achieve an annual turnover of £100m by 2022.Turnover from continuing activities - stripping out its discontinued general haulage and Pallet-Track work ...