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All Operator news articles – Page 226
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DHL Tradeteam unveils black branding to celebrate 20 years
DHL Tradeteam has departed from its traditional yellow branding and rolled out a black livery as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.The drinks logistics firm, which provides warehousing and distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to the on- and off-trades, has opened a 200,000ft² fully-bonded warehouse in Gloucester. As well as ...
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Palletforce buys haulier QTR Transport
Palletforce has bought another haulier with the purchase of QTR Transport near Newbury.The pallet network said the acquisition will give it a stronger presence in West London and the Midlands, as well as increased access to the A34 and M4.Palletforce added that ownership of the business and its depot would ...
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New head of sales for Premier Logistics
Former AM Widdowson head of sales Paul Turner has joined Leicestershire-based Premier Logistics in the same role.Turner replaces Mark Steel who recently left Premier Logistics to take on the role of head of sales at pallet network Pall-Ex.Turner's appointment sees him reunited with former Widdowson Group commercial director John Hawksworth, ...
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ArticleSale of Palletforce shares and commercial restructure deliver profit jump for Farrall's
The sale of its Palletforce shares after the purchase of the pallet network last year by EmergeVest sent Farrall’s’ profit soaring in 2015.Farrall’s, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year and was a Palletforce founder member, saw a 220% jump in pre-tax profit for the year ended 31 December 2015, ...
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Questions over the future of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics's UK business remain unanswered
The future of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics’ UK operation has not yet been ensured, with its German parent company still locked-in discussions with its lenders over a refinancing deal.As reported by Motortransport.co.uk in May, parent company Hellmann Worldwide Logistics GmbH is in negotiations with 11 funding partners about a €159m (£125m) ...
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AM Widdowson was Palletways member for just a year
AM Widdowson was a member of the Palletways network for only a year, Motortransport.co.uk has learnt.The Leicester-based company joined Palletways in April 2015, with the pallet network’s UK MD Luis Zubialde stating at the time that he was looking “forward to utilising Widdowson’s experience to grow our business even further ...
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Pollock (Scotrans) makes a loss after Tullis Russell collapse
Pollock (Scotrans) made a loss in 2015 after the collapse of paper maker Tullis Russell and ongoing integration of 2014 acquisition Gilbraith (TS) made for a “challenging year”. The Scottish firm saw its pre-tax profit fall 60% for the year ended 29 August 2015, to -£123,354 (2014: £306,021).The period saw ...
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Menzies Distribution "optimistic" strike can be avoided
Menzies Distribution is “optimistic” that strike action by 300 of its employees over pay and bank holiday working rules can be avoided.Of 300 balloted Unite members, most of whom are pickers, packers and delivery drivers at the Scottish firm, 86% voted to strike and 91% voted for industrial action short ...
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ArticleMaritime Transport buys Mercedes-Benz for first time since 2011
Maritime Transport has bought from Mercedes-Benz for the first time in five years, with an order for 65 Actros tractor units. Mercedes has already begun delivering the vehicles, which have BigSpace cabs, to the haulier.The deal comes just days after Maritime announced its purchase of 30 Volvo FHs. Group financial ...
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Gregory Distribution (Holdings) enjoys strong trading year fueled by Framptons purchase
The acquisition of Framptons Transport Services by Gregory Distribution (Holdings) boosted the latter’s pre-tax profit by 25% in 2015.The group’s annual accounts for the year to 3 October 2015 show pre-tax profit rose to £6.1m from £4.9m in the previous year. Turnover increased by 13% from £146.3 to £165.3m in ...
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ArticleSJ Bargh Group snaps up RG Bassett & Sons
SJ Bargh Group has bought haulier RG Bassett & Sons for an undisclosed sum.The deal sees the Lancaster-based specialist haulier take on Bassett’s 100 employees and an 11 acre site near Stoke-on-Trent, close to SJ Bargh’s existing sites and to the M6 and A50.The acquisition boosts the group’s general haulage ...
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Royal Mail industrial action called off after new pay offer
Industrial action at Royal Mail appears to be off the table after managers were offered an improved pay deal.The long-running pay dispute began when around 4,800 managers at the company refused a proposed pay increase of 1.3% for the year beginning September 2015.After talks with Unite, Royal Mail has reviewed ...
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ArticleMaritime Transport continues fleet expansion with 30 new Volvos
Maritime BIFTMaritime Transport has ordered 30 new Volvo FH Globetrotter XL tractor units. The order follows the operator’s purchase of 100 Lawrence David trailers last month.Maritime said it chose the FH as it is pleased with the “fantastic” running costs of those already on its 1,500-strong fleet, and that they ...
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Wincanton improves profitability as it wins and exits contracts
A strong performance in its contract logistics division; the sale of its records management division; and Pullman Fleet Services walking away from two "onerous" loss-making contracts helped Wincanton improve its profit and reduce its net debt in its most recent financial year.For the year-ending 31 March Wincanton saw turnover rise ...
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ArticleAmazon Fresh begins grocery delivery service in London
Amazon has begun offering a chilled and ambient grocery delivery service in London, with the introduction of its Amazon Fresh service. The service, which is currently available to 69 postcode areas in central and east London, allows Amazon Prime customers to choose from more than 130,000 refrigerated and ambient food ...
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ArticlePallet-Track and Palletforce welcome new members
Two haulage firms have joined pallet networks for the first time, with Pallet-Track and Palletforce both welcoming new members. Greater Manchester-based Express Parcel Services (EPS) has become Pallet-Track’s fourth new member this year, taking on coverage of the OL postcode area covering Rochdale and Oldham.The area was previously covered by ...
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Marshalls drivers to strike as overtime pay dispute continues
Drivers at Marshalls will hold a strike next week over an ongoing overtime pay dispute. Around 110 drivers were balloted over the strike action last month, over a conflict which arose from an alleged discrepancy in overtime pay.Drivers at 14 of Marshalls’ manufacturing sites in the UK receive time and ...
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Argos employees strike over proposals to transfer some drivers to Eddie Stobart
More than 400 Argos employees have gone on strike over the proposed transfer of almost 100 drivers to Eddie Stobart Logistics.Warehouse and administration staff at the retailer’s Lutterworth site began a strike at midnight this morning, which will run until 6.00pm on 12 June.Drivers also began a strike at midnight, ...
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Webuyanycar.com owner BCA appoints new MD of logistics
BCA has appointed a new MD to head up its logistics operation as part of a plan to grow the division. Dean Hulse (pictured, below) joins the company with more than 15 years of experience, having held senior roles at companies including TNT and Whistl. The Webuyanycar.com owner last year ...
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DHL seeking answers after the collapse of client BHS
BHS's logistics supplier DHL has said it is “seeking further clarity” on the impact the closure of the retail chain could have, after administrators failed to find a buyer for the iconic high street brand.More than 300 DHL staff work on the operator’s BHS contract, which it has held for ...