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Cumbria Logistics takes delivery of Renault rigids
Cumbria Logistics has added two new Renault D280 4x2 rigids to its fleet, which are now double-shifting for Hazchem, The Pallet Network and Pall-Ex.The vehicles were supplied to the palletised freight and hazardous goods specialist by Border Trucks and a third will be delivered later this year.Cumbria Logistics said they ...
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Pentalver doubled profits during pandemic, new results reveal
Newly published results for Pentalver Transport showed profits soared in 2021, despite a highly competitive environment and amid economic uncertainty.For the year ending 31 December 2021, the container haulier posted a pre-tax profit of £10.3m, more than doubling the previous year’s figure of £4.3m.Turnover also rose significantly to £83.7m in ...
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D.R Macleod transfer will help DFDS grow across Scotland
DFDS said its acquisition of Highlands haulier D.R Macleod would help it build on its strengths in Scotland and expand its business.The company commented after it was announced last week that an agreement had been reached to transfer the general haulage, refrigerated and specialist transport firm over to its control.DFDS ...
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Davies Turner scores hat trick of RoSPA Gold Awards
Davies Turner Group has achieved a Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award for the third year running.The freight forwarding and logistics group has received the award in recognition of the high standards of its health and safety performance during 2022.This latest RoSPA Gold Award adds to ...
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Owens Group leases major warehouse after "significant" contract expansion
Logistics firm Owens Group is continuing to expand its warehousing footprint after the company was awarded a "significant" contract expansion.The llanelli-based haulier has signed a five-year lease for a for a 60,589 sq ft industrial warehouse at Aberaman Park Industrial Estate in South Wales.Owens Group, which was launched by ...
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Pall-Ex Group enjoys double digit growth with year-end profits set to double
Pall-Ex said it had seen double digit growth again last year, with turnover increasing by 19% to £140.4m from £117.5m in 2021.The group said this increase, along with significant improvements in the Fortec Distribution Network it acquired in 2020 and improved performances of its owned operations and European division, was ...
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Turbulent background to Brit Pol collapse laid bare in new report
The scale of the problems faced by haulage contractor Brit-Pol in the run-up to its collapse in January is revealed in a report to creditors, which outlined how Russia’s invasion, a cyber attack and threats by the traffic commissioners all took their toll.The Lincolnshire haulage contractor was forced to appoint ...
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Haulier escapes losing licence despite drivers being caught speeding at up to 87mph
Drivers at a Shrewsbury-based haulage operator were regularly speeding at up to 87mph and were classed as some of the highest a DVSA traffic examiner had ever encountered.Appearing at a Birmingham public inquiry before deputy traffic commissioner Anthony Seculer, M. Edwards Transport was told some of the HGV overspeeds found ...
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DFDS Logistics acquires iconic D.R Macleod
DFDS Logistics has acquired Highlands haulier D.R Macleod and pledged to continue its services to local communities.In a statement on social media, DFDS confirmed that an agreement had been reached to transfer the transport firm over to its control: “D.R. Macleod has run a successful business on the Scottish Highlands ...
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Wincanton up and running at new Scottish hub
Wincanton has commenced operations at its new shared user supply chain hub at Scotland Gateway.The site, which the company said would centralise operations across the country, is also expected to provide efficiencies for its customers in Scotland by replacing subcontracted services.Read moreWincanton replaces Clipper Logistics on New Look supply chain ...
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Currie European Transport shrugs off steepling operating costs to post pre-tax profit
Currie European Transport returned to the black last year for the first time since 2015, despite challenges relating to Brexit, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and significant fleet operating costs.For the year ending 30 June 2022, the haulier reported a £253,000 pre-tax profit and said it was pleased with the continued ...
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Culina subsidiary Eventor acquires events specialist Stardes
Culina subsidiary Eventor has acquired events logistics haulier Stardes for an undisclosed sum as part of major plans to further expand in the events transport sector.Eventor, formerly known as Stobart Special operations, provides support services to the motorsport, events and nuclear industries.In an announcement revealing the deal this week, Eventor ...
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Women staff at APC paid more than male colleagues, according to Gender Pay Gap report
Women employed by the Alternative Parcels Company (APC) are earning 3p more per pound sterling than male colleagues.According to the company’s latest Gender Pay Gap Report, women at the company earn more on average than men based on the mean gender pay gap (-3.2%).In real terms, this means women earn ...
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Evri welcomes CBI director general to superhub
(From left) Ian Suttie (Evri), Gareth Shawcroft (Evri), Anthony Bakes (Evri), Matthew Fell (acting DG, CBI), Beckie Hart (CBI) and Matt O’Neill, executive director of Barnsley CouncilEvri played host to the CBI’s interim director general this week at its Barnsley ‘super hub’.Along with other members of his team, Matthew Fell ...
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ArrowXL and Howard Tenens win RoSPA Gold awards
ArrowXL and Howard Tenens are both celebrating after they won RoSPA Gold Awards for their health and safety standards.The RoSPA accreditation recognises organisations that demonstrate exceptional health and safety practices.Each year nearly 2,000 entrants compete to achieve the accolade in what is the UK’s longest-running H&S industry awards.Read moreGold for ...
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JLM Transport orders more DAF tractor units for Smyths Toys contract
JLM Transport has taken delivery of six more New Generation DAF XF 480 6x2 tractor units to help meet the growing needs of its biggest client, Smyths Toys.The new trucks join a mix of 12 New Generation DAF XF 480 and XG 530 tractor units that the Stoke haulier sourced ...
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Gold for Palletforce in health and safety awards
Palletforce has won a RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety in the workplace, for the 14th consecutive year.The company said that its unrivalled reputation for achieving the highest standards meant it was also awarded a fourth RoSPA President’s Award following its record-breaking streak.The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards is ...
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DPD takes conservation project under its wing with charitable donation
Aerial shot of wetland creation, RSPB Langford Lowfields Nature Reserve, Nottingham, OctoberDPD is helping to keep the RSPB’s conservation work in fine feather after it donated £90,000 to support work to restore a quarry on the banks of the River Trent.The parcel firm made the donation out of its Eco ...
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McMurrays Haulage launches major recruitment drive
McMurrays Haulage in Accrington has launched a recruitment drive for administration, customer care and office staff after joining the Palletways network.The family-owned firm is already a member of The Pallet Network and now with it continuing to grow and expand it is on the hunt for people looking for a ...
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DHL agrees to pay 600 logistics workers at JLR plant for loss of shift premiums
Fears that the Jaguar Land Rover plant on Merseyside could grind to a halt this spring have been averted after DHL agreed to compensate 600 of its logistics and dispatch workers for the loss of their shift premiums.The dispute arose after the DHL workforce – who are employed on the ...