All Operator news articles – Page 350
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MT 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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MT 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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MT 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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MT 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 ...
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MT ArticleYearsley Group unveils new livery on new Actros trucks
Lancashire-based Yearsley Group has unveiled its refreshed livery on 30 new Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks.The chilled distribution specialist has replaced older vehicles as well as increasing its overall fleet size with the purchase of the Actros 2545 SteamSpace tractor units.It has also taken a delivery of 300 new refrigerated Gray & ...
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MT ArticleWincanton raises the roof and improves fuel efficiency with Freddies
Unliveried Wincanton unit featuring Hatcher FreddieWincanton has taken delivery of 115 new tractor units equipped with powered, height-adjustable roof fairings, reporting that height-matched fairings improve fuel consumption by about 5% compared with conventional fixed fairings.The units, 90 Mercedes-Benz Actros (the outgoing model) and 25 Renault Premiums, have joined Wincanton’s container ...
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MT ArticleSuttons Group looks to bring food to the table
Suttons Group looks set to flex its financial muscles under the leadership of new MD John Sutton and is looking at acquisition targets in the UK food supply chain market.The operator revealed last month that MD Andrew Palmer would retire at the end of its financial year in April, with ...
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DHL Express plans £30m hub and depot investment
DHL Express is planning to invest £30m in its network of depots and hubs over the next four years.UK and Ireland chief executive Phil Couchman revealed exclusively to MT that the logistics giant plans to expand capacity nationwide as a result of demand for international express deliveries over the past ...
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MT ArticleMarks and Spencer set to open Castle Donington DC in spring
Retailer Marks & Spencer has confirmed that its new DC in Castle Donington in the East Midlands will open this spring.The 900,000ft² site, which M&S will run itself, will create around 1,000 new jobs over time, said a company spokesman. The Castle Donington warehouse, which will incorporate an automated storage ...
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Boughey reshuffles management to boost customer service
Nantwich, Cheshire-based Boughey Distribution has reshuffled some of its management team, creating two new roles to raise levels of service to customers. The move, effective from the end of January, has seen former transport operations director Martyn Nicholls become commercial director; while former depot director Bernard Murphy has become operations ...
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Meachers reveals new cross-Channel partnership
Meachers Global Logistics has revealed its second major commercial relationship in recent months, teaming up with French freight forwarder Morvan Fils Transit.The Southampton-based operator, which announced a tie-up with Isle of Wight haulier Steve Porter Transport last autumn, has entered into a commercial agreement to receive inbound freight from France ...
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MT ArticleFortec welcomes new member Border Traffic Service
Border Traffic Service has joined FortecBorder Traffic Service has replaced Transpeed in the Fortec pallet network.The Berwick-upon-Tweed-based haulier has opened a second, 4,000ft² depot in Cramlington, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne to support its Fortec pallet work.The family-owned firm, which was set up in 1979, has a fleet of 30 vehicles today and ...
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CVA approved at Elite Transport Services
A company voluntary arrangement (CVA) at Elite Transport Services has been approved by 99% of its creditors.A creditors' meeting took place on Friday 8 February and a spokesman for the container haulier said that under the terms of the agreed deal creditors will receive 37 pence in the pound over ...
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MT ArticleKeystone Distribution becomes Martin Brower UK
Keystone Distribution has become Martin Brower UKMotor Transport Low Carbon and Efficiency award winner Keystone Distribution has changed its name to Martin Brower UK. The Hemel Hempstead-based company, which won its award in association with customer McDonald’s UK, was purchased by US-based The Martin Brower Company in April of last ...
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MT ArticleBallyvesey in for Bird's Groupage Services
done dealBallyvesey Holdings has bought Birmingham operator Bird’s Groupage Services for an undisclosed sum.In a statement, the County Atrim-based business, which also owns Montgomery Transport, said: "[We] are pleased to announce that we have completed the purchase of the trade and assets of Bird's Groupage Services.“Birds Transport & Logistics [the ...
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UPS launches Access Point parcels collection offer
UPS has launched a new click and collect service across 600 locations in the UK.The new service, called UPS Access Point, will allow online retail customers to collect and return their parcels at locations such as petrol stations and newsagents.Access Point will also allow high street retailers to use their ...
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Royal Mail considers contract parcels fuel surcharge
Royal Mail is considering applying a fuel surcharge to some of its contract parcels and mail services, while rival carrier UK Mail has reduced parcel prices for SMEs.If approved, Royal Mail plans to increase prices for contract parcels and mail customers to account for the rising cost of fuel from ...