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All Operator news articles – Page 67
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Freight 24 rolls Mandata TMS across subsidiaries as it plots further acquisitions
Freight 24 Logistics Group is rolling out Mandata GoPlus across its subsidiaries as part of wider plans to acquire more businesses, boost productivity and enhance customer service.The logistics company is installing the traffic management system across its four subdiaries, which include Derbyshire haulier JMDS, Pallet-Track member Keyes Transport in Chelmsford ...
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Parcelhub opens second Yorkshire depot in Leeds
Whistl subsidiary Parcelhub has opened a new depot in Leeds to meet growing demand from West Yorkshire-based e-commerce retailers for its parcel consolidation and multi-carrier services.The 11,000 sqft depot is located on the Confederation Park at Lowfields Road, close to the M621. Parcelhub has a second Yorkshire hub, located near ...
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Walkers Transport secures FORS Bronze
Palletways member Walkers Transport has gained a Bronze accreditation from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) for its sustained commitment to high quality fleet transport.FORS is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to drive up standards within fleet operations and demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels ...
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Loop Energy reports record fuel cell purchase orders in 2022
Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Loop Energy has seen record purchase orders in the nine months to 30 September 2022, according to its latest financial results.Announcing its third quarter consolidated results this week, the company said it has exceeded its original purchase order guidance for 2022, notching up 61 purchase orders, ...
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ArticleDX launches first of eight new parcel depots as investment programme continues
DX has opened the first of eight new parcel depots due for launch during its current financial year ending 1 July 2023.Located on Paycocke Road in Basildon, Essex, it will support the continued expansion of the Group’s DX Express division, which manages the parcels operations.The site will primarily serve the ...
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ArticleTesco Distribution posts £103.2m profit
The transport and storage arm of Tesco has attributed its increase in revenue and profits to “good planning” and its relationship with suppliers.In its recently published set of accounts for the 52 weeks ending 26 February 2022, Tesco Distribution increased turnover by 8.8% to £2.1bn.Pre-tax profit rose by 16.5% to ...
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ArticleHaulier invests in Durite camera system to tackle 'crash-for-cash' insurance claims
A Hatfield-based aggregates company said it had been able to fight ‘crash-for-cash’ claims and drive down its insurance premiums after upgrading its vehicles’ camera systems.BP Mitchell Haulage Contractors moved from a six-channel to an eight-channel DVR system from Durite, which also included larger nine-inch monitors and side detection kits.It also ...
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ArticleTrucksters hooks up with Krone for major trailer order
Trucksters has taken delivery of 20 new Krone trailers this week, with another 30 on order for the freight transport start-up.The Mega Liner trailers have a load volume of 100 m3 and contain technology designed for high speed stretches of freight transport.“At Krone we are known for supporting start-ups through ...
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ArticleGXO brewery drivers win pay rise of up to 12.5%
GXO lorry drivers delivering beer to pubs and bars on behalf of some of the biggest breweries in the UK have voted in favour of a pay deal that will see salaries rise by up to 12.5%.The decision to accept the one-year pay deal means strike action by 1,000 draymen, ...
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ArticleHaulier puts safety first with ultrasonic sensor technology
Heating and plumbing firm TG Lynes said it had given peace of mind to its drivers after investing in Brigade’s Sidescan Predict system for its HGVs to warn of potential hazards.The Enfield business said it was “constantly looking” for ways to make life easier for its staff and added that ...
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ArticleGXO renews Manchester Airport logistics contract
GXO’s long-standing partnership with Manchester Airport has been extended as it undergoes a £1bn transformation programme.Since 2006, GXO has been providing logistics services to retail, food and beverage vendors at the airport, helping them to deliver their services to millions of passengers each year.In that time, GXO has helped Manchester ...
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ArticleBomford Group joins Palletways and pledges to stay for a decade
Harlesdon-based Bomfords Group is the latest logistics firm to join Palletways and has pledged to remain part of the network for the next decade.The group, which counts major pharmaceutical and packaging companies among its customers offers warehousing, full loads, groupage and two-man delivery.It employs 125 people and operates a fleet ...
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ArticleDPD partners with First Bus in bid to make Glasgow greener
(From left) DPD staff manager David Scott and First Bus Scotland commercial director Graeme Macfarlan at the Caledonia depotDPD has become the first company to sign up to a new scheme from First Bus offering local Glasgow businesses use of its extensive EV charging infrastructure.DPD drivers will now have access ...
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ArticleEvri extends photo service to parcel collections in nationwide trial
Evri, formerly known as Hermes UK, is trialling a photo service which will alert customers once their parcel has been collected or explain why a collection has been unsuccessful.The move is aimed at improving its communications with customers using the service to send or return parcels.The trial involves a selection ...
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ArticleHoward Tenens Logistics invests in six Krone Box Liner trailers to meet growing demand
Howard Tenens Logistics has invested in six new Krone Box Liner FS10 skeletal trailers in response to the growth of its container logistics business.The Stroud-based logistics firm specialises in the retail, FMCG, automotive, and packaging sectors and runs a fleet of over 220 vehicles and 350 trailers from 20 depots ...
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ArticleDSV Group set to deliver “strong performance” throughout 2022
DSV Group has upgraded its full-year outlook for 2022 based on the logistics company’s “strong performance” in the first nine months of 2022 and its expectations for the fourth quarter.The Danish-owned global transport and logistics company which consists of DSV Road, DSV Air and Sea and DSV Solutions, operates a ...
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ArticlePML Kent hub gains A grade after being awarded BRCGS certification
PML’s transport and logistics hub in Lympne, Kent has been awarded an A grade following its inaugural audit after achieving the Global Standard for storage and distribution under the Brand Reputation through Compliance of Global Standards accreditation scheme (BRCGS).The accreditation has been achieved just 10 months after the facility was ...
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ArticleWhistl certified to CHAS procurement standard
Parcels and mail firm Whistl has opened the door to faster procurement by becoming independently certified to the Contractor Health and Safety Advanced Standard (CHAS) which allows it to demonstrate its ability to ensure supply chain compliance, mitigate risks and support efficient supply chain management.The accreditation also includes the PAS91 ...
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ArticleFreightForce speeds into new era with Pall-Ex Group membership
Norwich-based FreightForce Distribution, the first founding member of the Palletforce network, has become the latest logistics heavyweight to join Pall-Ex Group.The long-established storage and distribution specialist has become a shareholder member of both the Pall-Ex and Fortec palletised freight distribution networks as it undergoes major expansion and diversification.It willl cover ...
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ArticleUnipart Logistics clinches major logistics and warehousing deal with Airbus
Supply chain services provider Unipart Logistics is continuing its winning streak with the award of a major multi-year contract with Airbus to provide in-plant logistics services.The contract, which begins in early 2023, will see Unipart Logistics be responsible for the receipt of products brought in from around the world to ...