All Operator news articles – Page 79
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MT ArticleLatest Top 100 reveals resilience of smaller operators as low growth dogs post-Covid market
Royal Mail Source: Shutterstock It’s been a difficult year for the road transport industry, but our annual survey of company performance highlights the professionalism and tenacity of operators in facing up to the challenges.
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MT ArticleDS Smith puts plans in place to handle strike disruption
Packaging transport firm DS Smith Logistics said it had contingency plans in place to deal with any disruption caused by its HGV drivers striking in the run-up to Christmas.
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MT ArticleCyber attack pushes KNP Logistics into administration with loss of 730 jobs
A major ransomware attack on KNP Logistics was a key contributor to the group’s demise, administrators have revealed.
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MT ArticleAPC profit leaps by a quarter despite fall in Covid-driven sales
The Alternative Parcels Company (APC) saw pre-tax profit jump by more than a quarter in the previous financial year, aided by a flourishing SME customer base
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MT ArticleFoulger becomes seventh Kinaxia firm to join Palletforce
Foulger Transport has quit Palletways to become the seventh Kinaxia subsidiary to join Palletforce
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MT ArticleDX Group opens new depot in Deeside
Delivery firm DX has opened a new depot in Deeside, Clywd
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New Palletforce member "a force to be reckoned with"
A&R Haulage has joined the Palletforce network, taking on CB postcodes in Cambridge and Saffron Walden as well as CM postcodes around Stansted.The Risby-based firm works with trailer operators and freight forwarders in the UK and Europe and offers container unloading and fulfilment services at Felixstowe and Harwich, alongside full ...
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APC boosts capacity with additional parcel sort
APC Overnight has unveiled its multi-million pound parcel sortation system at its Cannock, Staffordshire hub, which doubles the company’s overnight capacity ahead of the peak.Two independent sky sorters (pictured) have been installed above APC’s existing sorter. The new system will enable the firm to process an additional 15,000 to 20,000 ...
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MT ArticleWincanton lands Jet2 transport partnership deal
Supply chain specialist Wincanton has secured a contract to become Jet2.com’s dedicated transport partner.
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MT ArticleGXO extends Waitrose delivery deal
GXO Logistics said it had extended its contract to deliver produce into Waitrose stores across the UK.
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MT ArticleBullet Express in management buyout
Bullet Express has been acquired in a management buyout led by its MD John McKail, just days after announcing it had launched a new air cargo transport service.
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MT ArticlePegasus Group hires 15 DAF tipper grabs from MV Commercial
Construction and utilities services firm Pegasus Group has taken delivery of 15 new tipper grabs on contract hire for emergency repair work.
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MT ArticleLockwood Haulage buys majority share in S & R Smith & Son
Lockwood Haulage has bought a 75% stake in Essex firm S & R Smith & Son as part of a growth strategy.
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MT Article‘Reporting shoddy hauliers requires huge culture shift,’ DVSA tells RHA members
Senior road transport officials have urged RHA members to help them bring operators to accountant if they suspect them of non-compliance.
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MT ArticleJobs at risk as Wincanton loses Suntory distribution contract to DHL
Wincanton has lost a long-standing distribution contract with Lucozade and Ribena maker Suntory, prompting concern among hundreds of staff uncertain about their future.
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MT ArticleMenzies Distribution battles to diversify after delivering profit plunge
Menzies Distribution Group (MDG) suffered an almost fourfold fall in pre-tax profit last year as its core newstrade business continued to be hit by plummeting newspaper and magazine sales and a tough economic environment.
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MT ArticleHoyer set for rebrand after investment deal triggers growth plan
The Hoyer Group has announced its intention to partner with Munich-based private equity firm AUCTUS Capital Partners in a major rebranding and investment plan.
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DPD and ESW offer "frictionless" cross-border ecommerce shipping for DPD customers
ESW, the global direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce company, and parcel delivery giant DPD, have launched a strategic partnership which enables DPD’s UK retail customers to reach global consumers in more than 200 countries.The alliance promises DPD’s UK customers "frictionless" cross-border ecommerce selling and shipping to international customers by accessing ESW’s one-stop ...
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"Bullying" bankers accused of dragging Lloyd Fraser into "unnecessary" administration
Lloyd Fraser Group and its parent company Barbican Capital have slammed Close Brothers and Close Invoice Finance for triggering the administration of the milk and fashion haulier in a move it claims was “wholly unnecessary” and the result of “bullying” and “spiteful” tactics.Birmingham-based Lloyd Fraser Group was placed into administration ...
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Halfords wins Yodel tyre deal
Yodel has awarded a five-year tyre deal to Halfords Commercial Fleet Services.Yodel senior category buyer Holly Jones said: “We are pleased to have agreed this new tyre management contract with Halfords. It will ensure that Yodel will receive best in class tyre management from Halfords Commercial Fleet Services.”Greg Ward, commercial ...