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All Operator news articles – Page 78
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ArticleNew deals help Expect Distribution boost profit in 2021
Bradford-based Expect Distribution boosted its pre-tax profit in 2021 with “significant” new contact wins contributing to growth, according to its latest annual results.The annual results come in the same month new MD Matthew Kilner and operations director Andy Taylor officially take over Expect Distribution from founding chairman Robert Rushworth and ...
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Wincanton defies economic headwinds to deliver "good" operational progress
Wincanton is making "good operational and strategic progress" and trading in line with current market expectations, despite the wider economic headwinds, according to its latest trading update.The update, released ahead of its AGM today (12 July), revealed that group revenue for the first quarter of this financial year grew by ...
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DX appoints two non-executive directors with logistics experience
Parcels and logistics company DX Group has recruited Jonathan Kempster and Michael Russell to the board as non-executive directors, with immediate effect.Kempster has been appointed as chair of the audit and risk committee and Russell has taken on the role of chair of the remuneration committee. Kempster brings over 30 ...
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Pall-Ex veteran scheme wins MoD Gold award
Pall-Ex has achieved the rare honour of an Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence for its support of the Armed Forces community.The logistics network, which reached Bronze status in 2019, followed by Silver accreditation in 2020, has been awarded the Gold accreditation in recognition of ...
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Menzies Distribution continues on acquisition trail after boosting profits in 2021
Menzies Distribution is open to more acquisition opportunities as it continues to diversify its portfolio, aided by a leap in profit in 2021, a debt refinancing and the buy-out of its defined benefit pension scheme.Revealing its results for the 53 weeks to 1 January 2022, the company reported that revenue ...
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GeoPost and DPDgroup ramp up net zero targets
DPDgroup is planning to boost its use of electric vans, bikes and on foot deliveries for the first and final mile to 85% and shift 50% of its linehaul operations to either alternatively fuelled vehicles or to trains by 2035.The plans are unveiled today (11 July) in the group's submission ...
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ArticleFirst Hydrogen appoints Allan Rushforth as chief commercial officer
Hydrogen vehicle manufacturer First Hydrogen has recruited Allan Rushforth as chief commercial officer for its automotive division.Rushforth whose previous posts include former vice president of global sales and performance at Nissan and chief operating officer at Hyundai Motor Europe, has worked in the automotive industry for more than 35 years.During ...
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ArticleWincanton faces strike action amid claims employee was sacked over trade union activities
The United Road Transport Union (URTU) said Wincanton’s delivery work for Wilko would be affected after members voted to strike in a dispute over a staff sacking.Industrial action is due to take place on 18 July and URTU said store deliveries serviced by the Magor distribution centre in South Wales ...
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ArticleCost pressures dent Benton Bros profits
Benton Bros (Transport) reported a £190,000 pre-tax loss last year as the Lincolnshire haulier faced increased costs.However, turnover at the Boston firm was up 1.4% to £11.8m in the year ending 31 January 2022 and it made an operating profit of £218,000, although this fell from 2021’s £469,000.MD Martin Benton ...
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ArticleDX reveals revenue increase and new depot plans but 2021 audit still not completed
DX Group said revenue for the year ending 2 July 2022 would be 11% ahead of last year, with its overall performance expected to be significantly ahead of management targets.In a trading update, the parcel courier and logistics company said turnover was expected to be £425m for the financial year ...
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ArticleRoyal Mail strikes to begin this month as job cut row intensifies
Disruption to Royal Mail parcel and letter deliveries now looks inevitable after the Unite union said strike action among managers will start later this month.The trade union said 2,400 frontline delivery managers will work to rule on 15-19 July, followed by a series of strikes between 20-22 July, in an ...
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ArticleDHL to spend £482m on fleet upgrade, Coventry superhub and ten new depots
DHL is set to invest £482m across its UK e-commerce operation, DHL Parcel UK, the company announced this week.The investment follows a 40% volume uplift since the start of 2020 and soaring demand for its e-commerce and B2B services, DHL said.An initial £64m will be invested in upgrading the company’s ...
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ArticleGregory Distribution Holdings sees profit flatline in 2021 in face of driver shortages and wage inflation
Gregory Distribution Holdings saw a “turbulent” year in 2021 as it battled the impact of the driver shortage crisis and wage inflation which hit the profitability of its pallet network operations.The family-owned firm, which is a member of both Palletways and Palletline, operates a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles and ...
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ArticlePalletline Whitehead sets sights on FORS Silver
Croydon-based Palletline Whitehead is aiming for FORS Silver accreditation after gaining a Bronze under the scheme for the second year running.The company, which is part of Palletline Logistics, services the South London postcode areas of CR, SM, SE, SW and KT and employs a team of 16. It operates a ...
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ArticleBretts Transport bounces back after lockdowns and driver shortage dent profits
Bretts Transport said it had taken steps to address “pent-up demand” for haulage services following the pandemic, brought about by an acute shortage of drivers.The Cambridgeshire firm said it had boosted pay and conditions and modernised its fleet to attract and retain staff during current economic uncertainty.Following the publication of ...
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ArticleNorth Air tanker drivers toast 9% pay rise
Tanker drivers working for fuel supplier North Air are celebrating after their union secured a 9% pay increase for them, as well as a 9% increase in shift allowances.Unite said the deal meant drivers supplying fuel to Glasgow airport would see their total annual income go up by around £3,159.North ...
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ArticleTrucksters agrees trailer deal with Heisterkamp Group
Trucksters has struck a deal with rental firm Heisterkamp Group to incorporate 10 new semi-trailers into its fleet, featuring a host of safety features.Built by German firm Kässbohrer, the units are equipped with full LED lighting systems and reflectors, as well as having a robust structural design, large interior load ...
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ArticleEvri launches final mile EV delivery trial with Zedify
Delivery firm Evri, formerly known as Hermes UK, is trialling an electric-powered delivery solution in Bristol with last mile innovators, Zedify, using pedal-powered electric vehicles such as cargo bikes.Early data from the trial shows a 13% increase in efficiency, according to Evri, plus a 98% reduction in carbon in the ...
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ArticleNew MD and operations director formally take the helm at Expect Distribution
New MD Matthew Kilner and operations director Andy Taylor officially take over Expect Distribution from founding chairman Robert Rushworth and former MD Neil Rushworth today (4 July), the logistics company has announced.The move marks the completion of their management buyout of the £40m turnover business earlier this year.Expect Distribution, which ...
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ArticleRoyal Mail in fresh attack on Unite as strikes threaten to cause delivery chaos
Royal Mail said it had written to Unite asking it stop using “misleading figures” after the trade union claimed it planned to cut 542 frontline delivery managers from the business.Summer strikes are now on the cards after a vote among workers resulted in 86% agreeing to walk out over apparent ...