All Operator news articles – Page 22
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ArrowXL welcomes new general manager to its Worcester operation
ArrowXL has appointed a new general manager for its Worcester site who will be responsible for establishing an operational strategy and developing the team in line with company goals.
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HVO lorry unveiled by Cemex at Tilbury
Cemex is cementing its position as a leader in sustainability within the sector after it unveiled its first ever HVO-powered lorry, operating out of its Tilbury plant.
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Place 2 Place Logistics declares intention to appoint administrator
Staffordshire pallet and warehousing firm Place 2 Place Logistics has filed an application in court to appoint an administrator.
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Ringway calls the shots with sector’s first Volvo FE Electric
Highways maintenance firm Ringway Hounslow is operating the sector’s first 26-tonne Volvo FE Electric 6x2 rigid, featuring a tipper grab body and low entry cab.
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Speedy Freight ramps up expansion drive with launch of first US office
Same day courier service Speedy Freight is opening its first office in the USA, in Dallas, Texas, following year-on-year “outstanding” growth.
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Maritime Transport signs exclusive agreement for Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange
Maritime Transport has inked an exclusive deal with Tritax Symmetry to develop, lease, and operate its planned £750m Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange (HNRFI).
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Strike plans escalate at GXO Feltham amid dispute over “alarmingly low pay”
HGV drivers and warehouse workers’ plans to strike at GXO’s Feltham site in West London have been escalated from 15 to 22 days and will also now include warehouse workers’ weekend shifts, union Unite has announced.
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Kammac boosts senior leadership team
Third-party logistics (3PL) provider Kammac is strengthening its senior leadership team as the business continues to focus on growth, following its acquisition by the Elanders Group last year.
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Digital platform helps Kinaxia boost workplace safety
Kinaxia Logistics has seen a 94% reduction in lost time incidents and a 75% fall in the number of recorded incidents and accidents since introducing SafetyCulture, a digital reporting system.
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John Jempson and Son to close down after over 150 years of trading
More than 150 years after the family firm was founded, John Jempson and Son is to cease trading at the end of June and will transfer most of its 80-plus staff to XPO Logistics.
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Shilling Group buys Shropshire haulier Simmonds Transport
Telford-based Simmonds Transport has been bought by private equity investor Shilling Group in a £2.75m deal.
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Royal Mail hits first milestone in rollout of HVO to its HGV fleet
Royal Mail has hit its first milestone in its rollout of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to fuel its HGV fleet, using over 10 million litres and saving over 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
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2M Group trials HVO fuel with Suttons Tankers
Suttons Tankers is taking part in a six-month trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) which has already seen a significant cut in carbon emissions in the first month.
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Palletforce impresses members’ customers with SuperHub tour
Palletforce members were given a chance to strengthen customer relationships and secure new business during a recent customer showcase event at the network’s SuperHub in Burton upon Trent.
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Network members see double as Pallet-Track unveils 20th anniversary dual liveries
Pallet-Track has marked 20 years in business by investing over £100,000 in dual liveries for its network shareholder members.
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Gold award for The APC for health and safety efforts
The APC has been presented with a Gold RoSPA award, recognising its efforts towards health and safety within the business.
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Over 100 jobs saved after waste management firm Go Plant sold
Waste management firm Sweeptech has acquired parts of Go Plant after it entered administration earlier this month, saving 116 jobs.
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Epping Council appoints maintenance provider after bringing waste services back in-house
Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) has appointed Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) to carry out maintenance of its waste and recycling fleet after the local authority brought the services back in-house.
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Knowles deploys three more electric FMs for Princes work
Knowles Logistics has replaced three more diesel trucks with Volvo FM Electric tractor units to be used on its food and drink group Princes contract.