All Operator news articles – Page 300
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Clipper turnover soared ahead of stock market listing
Clipper Logistics Group saw turnover in all of its divisions soar in the year before its IPO as a result of e-commerce business win, as well as organic growth from existing contracts.Its results for the year to 30 April 2014 revealed that turnover in its e-fulfilment logistics division grew by ...
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MT ArticleGregory Distribution acquires fresh produce operation from MMD (Shipping Services)
Gregory Distribution has signed a deal with Portsmouth-based MMD (Shipping Services) to take over its fresh produce distribution operation at Portsmouth International Port.The new deal comes into effect at the beginning of September and will see Gregory take over responsibility for the distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables from the ...
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MT ArticleAmey adds first Iveco Dailys to traffic management fleet
Public service provider Amey has put six 7 tonne Iveco Daily trucks into operation on its traffic management contract with the Highways Agency.Iveco claims the trucks, which have its Daily 70C17 chassis, offer 250kg more payload capacity than traditional 7.5-tonners, giving Amey the ability to carry all the equipment needed ...
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Hoyer completes £8m fleet upgrade
Hoyer Petrolog has finished taking delivery of 253 Euro-5 MAN and Scania units, as part of an £8m upgrade to its petroleum, bitumen and fuel oils fleets that began last year.MANs form the majority of the fleet renewal, accounting for 185 units, with 68 Scanias also coming in, all on ...
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MT ArticleWaitrose to trial temperature-controlled locker deliveries
Waitrose is to trial a network of temperature-controlled locker boxes for customers to have their groceries delivered into.An initial trial began at the supermarket’s head office in Bracknell, Berkshire, last year, but it now hopes to extend the initiative to 10 more third-party locations nationwide, including airports, train stations and ...
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MT ArticleDHL becomes official FC Bayern Munich partner
DHL has been appointed the official partner for FC Bayern Munich, covering international logistics and e-commerce fulfilment.The six-year deal will see DHL continue to deliver merchandise to football fans across the globe, a service it has previously provided, but now as its official ‘platinum’ partner.As a result of the deal, ...
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Menzies Distribution positive about high street logistics venture
Menzies Distribution has claimed it is in advanced discussions with major retailers about extending its recently-launched high street logistics service, despite the venture still being in its early stages.Menzies Logistics Solutions was launched last year to improve the utilisation of its fleet when deliveries of newspapers and magazines have been ...
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Pall-Ex targets UK-wide out-of-hours deliveries
Pall-Ex has said it is set to roll a ‘through the night service’ out across selected urban areas in the UK after its success running the service in London.The network has told Motortransport.co.uk that boosting the service in London alone would be good from an operational point of view, as ...
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MT ArticlePremier Logistics promotes Irish service with new trailer fleet
Leicestershire-based Premier Logistics has unveiled a new fleet of trailers to promote its Irish delivery service.The SDC trailers all feature an image of Giants Causeway and are being used to advertise its nightly runs to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.The company claims it has seen demand for its ...
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John Lewis expands click and collect network
John Lewis has completed a nationwide roll-out of its click and collect offering at CollectPlus outlets, following a successful trial that began in September last year.The service has been expanded across the UK after the completion of a trial that took place in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the south ...
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UPS and Unite dispute continues with Luton demonstration
Unite has confirmed that union members at UPS’s Luton depot will hold a demonstration next week, following a number of similar demonstrations throughout July and August.The long-running dispute over claims of unreasonable workloads by the union continued with a demonstration at its Croydon depot last week. Similar events have been ...
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MT ArticleBrit European plans CNG refuelling station
Brit European is seeking planning permission for a refuelling station for its fleet of dual-fuel HGVs.It has applied to North Lincolnshire Council to open a compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling facility at the Junction 2 Business Park in Crowle, near Scunthorpe. If permission is granted, the site will be available ...
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Steve Porter Transport to operate south of England road freight for Geodis Calberson
Isle of Wight-based operator Steve Porter Transport has won a contract with French logistics giant Geodis Calberson to operate all of its delivery and collection requirements across the south-coast of England.Steve Porter Transport will carry out all of Geodis’ requirements in the region from its Portsmouth depot in addition to ...
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Browns boost for Turners (Soham) despite tankers fall
Growth in the temperature-controlled division at Turners (Soham) offset falls in its tanker division, with the operator also reaping the benefits of its 2012 acquisition of Browns Distribution.Overall group turnover rose to £242.1m in the year ending 28 December 2013, from £235.8m in the previous financial year. Pre-tax profit fell ...
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Yodel claims it will be in the black this year
Yodel has hinted that this financial year it will move into profitability for the first time since the business’s formation in 2010, off the back of increased volumes and new business wins.The parcel carrier indicated that it had made "significant progress" in its financial turnaround in the year ended 30 ...
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MT ArticleMBO at Alford Traffic Services
Two transport managers at Lincolnshire bulk haulage firm Alford Traffic Services have completed a management buy-out.The deal, which was completed by transport managers Will Peck and Mike Limb, has secured the future of the business after its owners decided to sell the company.The aggregate and grain haulage firm, which according ...
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MT ArticleSainsbury's launches its safer urban vehicle
Sainsbury’s unveiled a lorry featuring several safety features aimed at minimising collisions with cyclists and pedestrians at last month’s launch of London’s Safer Lorries Scheme consultation.The vehicle – developed in collaboration with temperature-controlled specialist Solomon and manufacturer Mercedes-Benz – features 360-degree proximity monitors, extra side lighting and low sideguards.Sainsbury’s retail ...
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MT ArticleAV Dawson adds four Actros to its fleet
Middlesbrough-based multimodal haulier AV Dawson has taken delivery of four Actros 2545 trucks with 449hp straight-6 engines and StreamSpace cabs.The trucks were ordered through Bell Truck and Van after the operator trialled Euro-6 models, where an Actros 2545 averaged 8.9mpg.Two of the trucks are being used on long-distance container and ...
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MT ArticleDHL to co-ordinate 300 subbies for UK's bumper grain harvest
DHL Supply Chain is co-ordinating more than 300 subbies to handle a bumper grain harvest across the agricultural sector.With prospective grain volumes this year anticipated to be up to 30% higher than in 2013, DHL is calling on its national network of regional tipper operators, together with a multitude of ...
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MT ArticleMaritime acquires Roadways Container Logistics
Maritime Transport and Roadways Container LogisticsMaritime Group has acquired Aegeus Transport - the holding company for Roadways Container Logistics (RCL) – for an undisclosed sum.The purchase, in completed on Friday 8 August, sees Felixstowe-based Maritime take on the entire RCL business. This comprises 374 employees, a fleet of 241 vehicles, ...