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All Operator news articles – Page 56
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ArticleGXO promises “shared warehousing made easy” with UK launch of GXO Direct
Contract logistics giant GXO is moving into the UK’s shared warehousing sector with the launch of GXO Direct.The move sees GXO and Clipper Logistics, which was acquired by GXO last year, combine their flexible, shared warehousing space, cutting edge technology and services to create one of the UK’s largest shared ...
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ArticleDHL seals new three-year deal with asset management specialist Peacock Engineering
DHL has signed a new three-year deal with asset management specialist Peacock Engineering to help the logistics giant better manage and maintain its critical asset base at its Heathrow hub.The 150,000sq ft DHL Express Southern Hub, which supports a network of 47 service centres across the UK, opened in 2016 ...
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ArticleAmazon loses bid to throw out UK delivery drivers’ claim to employment rights
A bid by more than UK 1,400 delivery drivers to win employment rights from online giant Amazon has moved one step closer after a tribunal ruled against the online giant’s attempt to strike out their claim.The drivers insist that although they ostensibly work as self-employed contractors for delivery companies contracted ...
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ArticleYusen Logistics warehouse workers stage week-long strike over pay
Warehouse workers at Yusen Logistics have downed tools for a week in a row over the company’s pay deal, according to the United Road Transport Union (URTU).The union said the industrial action was in relation to a long-running trade dispute, which began in early 2022 when it sought formal recognition ...
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ArticleRobert Walker adds new Volvo FH tractor units to fleet
Robert Walker in Stockport said it had guaranteed its drivers maximum comfort on overnight shifts after investing in two new Volvo FH 540 tractor units, each equipped with Globetrotter XL cabs.Supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials, the dual clutch FHs join a fleet of 43 HGVs and build on the company’s ...
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ArticleEV Cargo boosts Chinese network in Asia growth drive
EV Cargo is extending its investment in China with the expansion of its office network, the opening of a new e-commerce fulfilment centre and the appointment of a new vice president of commercial for Greater China.EV Cargo has expanded its air and sea freight office network in China with the ...
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ArticleTopps Tiles renews contract with Pall-Ex
Topps Tiles has renewed its home delivery distribution contract with Pall-Ex for a minimum of two years.The deal will see the Pall-Ex distribution network support Topps Tiles' ongoing expansion. The tile retailer, which has 300 stores across the UK, recently acquired online brand, Tile Warehouse.As part of the renewed agreement, ...
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DX opens Merseyside regional hub and new Shropshire depot
Parcel fright, secure courier and logistics specialist DX Group has launched a new regional hub in Merseyside and a new depot in Shropshire in a drive to expand its parcel deliveries.The two new units are part of the group’s ongoing investment in its delivery network, which aims to open six ...
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ArticleRobert Walker adds new Volvos to fleet
Robert Walker in Stockport said it had guaranteed its drivers maximum comfort on overnight shifts after investing in two new Volvo FH 540 tractor units, each equipped with Globetrotter XL cabs.Supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials, the dual clutch FHs join a fleet of 43 HGVs and build on the company’s ...
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Wincanton adds five years to Waitrose deal
Wincanton has extended its relationship with Waitrose with a new five-year contract to continue managing its storage and distribution of wines and spirits from its Greenford bonded warehouse.The operation will see Wincanton serve Waitrose’s network of 329 shops and 27 Welcome Break locations and its online wine ordering site, Waitrose ...
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ArticleAnother FORS Bronze for C&D South West
C&D South West has been awarded FORS bronze accreditation for the ninth consecutive year.The Somerset-based firm was able to demonstrate it was contributing to creating and maintaining higher standards and that its business would continue to benefit from being safer and more fuel efficient in the short and long-term.Sam Hammond, ...
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ArticleWB Power charges for Hexagon's DAFs
WB Power Services has taken on two new 44-tonne DAF XFs from Hexagon Leasing on contract hire.The company specialises in generator sales, hire and maintenance including diesel generators, hybrid generators and UPS systems and it provides critical power services from 13 locations across the UK.The 6x2 DAF 480 Super Space ...
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ArticleAMCO calls on Asset Alliance to fund new warehouse racking
Logistics provider AMCO has relied on Asset Alliance to finance a significant order of pallet racking for its new 14,000sq ft warehouse in Coventry.Mark Jones, AMCO’s operations director, said: “After filling more than half a million square foot of warehousing across our business, we needed the racking for our new ...
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ArticleWaste haulier transferred employees to construction group before liquidation
A West Sussex waste management firm that was served with a winding up petition by HM Revenue and Customs was able to transfer all 70 employees to another company before it entered liquidation.South Coast Skips had been trading for around 20 years and held a licence for 25 skip trucks, ...
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ArticleILS hits ten-year anniversary and Palletways milestone
(From left) Maya Bishop – customer services, Zoe Green – customer services; Adam Shepherd – general manager; Dale Mussell – H & S & compliance manager; Danny Hemsley – collection planner; Oliver Catt – transport managerDual celebrations are in order at East Sussex haulier Independent Logistics Solutions (ILS) as the ...
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ArticleMDF Transport boosts operational efficiency with two new Schmitz Cargobull semi-trailers
MDF Transport has improved the speed and efficiency of its operations with the addition of two Schmitz Cargobull curtainsider semi-trailers.The Great Yarmouth-based haulier has added the S.CS COIL and S.CS MEGA trailers to its 50-strong fleet of trailers as part of a fleet renewal programme. Both vehicles are used to ...
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ArticleRoger Warnes Transport seals new three-year deal with Prometeon Tyre Group
Norfolk-based bulk haulage specialist Roger Warnes Transport and Prometeon Tyre Group have renewed their partnership for another three years.The deal covers the entire 222‐strong Roger Warnes Transport fleet – consisting of 108 trucks and 114 trailers - on a fixed pence per kilometre (PPK) contract.The haulier, which clocks up an ...
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ArticleFishers cleans up with new fleet mix from Fraikin
Commercial laundry rental firm Fishers is using Fraikin to blanket its commercial vehicle fleet with a mixture of 7.5-tonne, 15-tonne and 18-tonne trucks previously supplied by another provider.The Scottish firm has also placed orders for another 18 15-tonne trucks, which will replace existing vehicles over the next 12 months.Lucy Renaut, ...
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ArticleDHL staff at Scottish Sainsbury's site ballot for strike action over 'anti-trade union practices'
DHL said it was disappointed strike action was on the cards at its Langlands Park depot in Scotland after Unite criticised Sainsbury’s decision to transfer cleaning staff to another firm that doesn’t recognise trade unions.Unite will launch a two-week ballot for industrial action on 22 March based on a move ...
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ArticleYodel announces new Coventry depot as it expands in Midlands area
Parcel carrier Yodel has opened its largest depot ever at a site in Longford, Coventry.The 135,000sq ft facility sits on over 6.5 acres of land and has the capacity to process and deliver up to 50,000 parcels per day at peak, a 28% increase in output on its Leamington Spa ...