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All Operator news articles – Page 300
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ArticleNews Extra: Hewn from Granite
In 1995, Abbey Logistics approached All Saints secondary school in Kirkby looking for talent to fill two management trainee vacancies. The young men it chose, Steve Granite and Paul Laverick, have grown up to become the current MD and commercial manager at the Merseyside company.The structured training, which provided an ...
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ArticleExact Logistics says IT system saves 130 days of work annually
Exact Logistics claims it has saved around 130 days of work annually after developing its own software to handle orders from Germany.It developed the freight processing system to meet demand after buying into German freight sharing firm CTL in November.The system has allowed the firm to save time through automatic ...
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Tesco network revamp cuts road miles
Tesco plans to restructure its distribution network, closing three depots and reducing its workforce at two sites to improve efficiency.After reviewing its distribution operation, the supermarket intends to close three regional DCs at Harlow in Essex, Weybridge in Surrey and Chesterfield in Derbyshire. The number of staff at its sites ...
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CitySprint acquires Warrington-based Sameday UK
Courier CitySprint has acquired Warrington-based Sameday UK, its 10th acquisition in three years.CitySprint has acquired all of the firm’s staff and operations, including its local and national customer base, which it operates out of a site in Warrington. The acquisition expands its network to 2,500 couriers across 37 sites.Since its ...
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ArticleKuehne + Nagel chief executive resigns as European EBITDA and turnover dips
Kuehne + Nagel group chief executive Reinhard Lange is to step down in May. The news came as the firm reported a dip in European EBITDA and turnover due to intense margin pressure.Although his replacement has not yet been found, a management team under K+N International chairman Karl Gernandt will ...
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Norbert Dentressangle boosts turnover and profit
Norbert Dentressangle has reported a 9.1% increase in pre-tax profit on the back of an 8.5% increase in annual turnover for 2012.Group earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA) came to €142m (£122m) during the year on turnover of €3.8bn.Turnover from transport came to €2bn (up 3.7%), the logistics division ...
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ArticleUnsecured creditors got rough ride after AR Lunn collapse
Unsecured creditors of failed Hull-based haulier AR Lunn Transport & Warehousing have received just 4% of the money owed to them, the firm's administrators have revealed. In its final progress report covering the six months to 28 February, PricewaterhouseCoopers said it had paid just over £76,500 to unsecured creditors of ...
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ArticleUPS International president Dan Brutto retires
UPS Europe president Jim Barber will replace Dan Brutto as UPS International president when he retires at the end of April.Barber has held senior roles in the international management team since 2004, with roles including president of the UK and Ireland district and chief operating officer for UPS Europe.He ...
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Tesco to restructure its distribution network
Tesco is to close three of its regional DCs after carrying out a strategic review of its distribution network.The supermarket has revealed it is to close three DCs in Harlow in Essex, Chesterfield in Derbyshire and Weybridge in Surrey, as well as cutting staff at Welham Green in Hertfordshire and ...
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FedEx, Royal Mail and DHL among top 20 Business Superbrands
Parcel carriers FedEx, Royal Mail and DHL have been named among the top 20 Business Superbrands in the annual Superbrands list.FedEx was ranked number 15 on the 2013 list, and also topped the courier, delivery and postal services category.Royal Mail and DHL came 17th and 20th out of the 1,100 ...
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TNT Express appoints new chief executive
TNT Express has appointed Tex Gunning as chief executive after former boss Marie-Christine Lombard resigned in September.Subject to shareholder approval, Gunning will take up the position from 1 June.Interim chief executive Bernard Bot will return to his former role as chief financial officer (CFO) and current interim CFO Jeroen Seyger ...
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Gregory Distribution acquires Philson Haulage
Gregory Distribution has acquired West Sussex-based Philson Haulage for an undisclosed sum.The acquisition of the temperature-controlled transport firm is expected to create a company with a combined turnover of £125m, employing around 1,300 staff across 18 locations in England and Scotland.Philson, which runs a fleet of over 30 vehicles and ...
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ArticleBibby goes for Bandvulc tyre management
Bibby Distribution has switched to Bandvulc for the supply and management of new and retread tyres across its fleet.John Finn, Bibby head of fleet and procurement, said: "Previously, due to our diverse fleet of vehicles and trailers, we have had various tyre supply agreements which we have had to manage. ...
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ArticleClugston Distribution adds to fleet and workforce
North Lincolnshire-based Clugston Distribution Services has revealed it will expand both its fleet and its workforce with a £1.5m investment in new tractors and trailers this year. The firm is adding 13 new Renault Premium tractive units to its 75 strong fleet, five of which will work on the ...
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Marks & Spencer confirms transport arrangements for Castle Donington site
Retailer Marks & Spencer has confirmed that DHL is to handle the collection and delivery of goods into its new Castle Donington warehouse in the East Midlands when it opens this spring.DHL will also handle outbound deliveries to M&S Stores. However, deliveries to M&S e-commerce customers, meanwhile, will be handled ...
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ArticleB&Q to install biomethane filling station
DIY retailer B&Q is to install a biomethane gas filling station at its Swindon DC to support the operations of 50 dual-fuel trucks the firm introduced at the site in December. The 50 trucks, split equally between Mercedes-Benz and Volvo, were brought in after two separate trials in the last ...
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ArticleUPS signs Ferrari Formula 1 sponsorship deal
UPS has become the official logistics and shipping sponsor for Ferrari.Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa will drive the Ferrari F138 bearing the UPS shield in the Formula 1 World Championship during the parcel carrier’s multi-year sponsorship. The logo will also appear on the drivers’ overalls and Ferrari's transport fleet and ...
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Neil Lloyd joins Yodel as chief executive
Yodel has appointed Neil Lloyd as chief executive, following the departure of Jonathan Smith in January.Lloyd, who was previously chief operating officer at facilities provider and catering firm ISS UK, will report to executive chairman Dick Stead, who temporarily managed the company since Smith’s departure.Lloyd said: “I am very pleased ...
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Elite Transport Services not ready to end yet
The chairman of Elite Transport Services has said he has a “very strong desire” to turn the business around, after creditors voted to back a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) at the container haulier.Gary Bethnal told MT that the decision to enter a CVA, which was backed by 99% of creditors, ...
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ArticleDB Schenker expands capacity at Midlands hub
DB Schenker has expanded its road network hub in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, promising "agressive growth plans" in the UK.The UK arm of German firm Schenker expanded the site after the contract logistics work carried out there was moved to a new site in Tamworth.Schneker has increased capacity and improved security at ...