All Operator news articles – Page 8
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DPD under starter’s orders with Army Cycling sponsorship
DPD has become the headline sponsor for Army Cycling, an organisation that encourages soldiers to take to two wheels and keep fit.
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Profits plummet at Rhenus Logistics as demand drops for warehousing
A fall in demand for warehousing space led a 24% reduction in turnover for Rhenus Logistics last year, with its profits plunging into the red.
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Yodel puts out the call for seasonal recruitment drive
Yodel is gearing up take on 3,000 seasonal staff – the majority of which will be couriers – in preparation for Black Friday and Christmas shopping.
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Next warehouse logistics called into question following tribunal ruling
Retailer Next warned that the viability of its warehouse operations had been left in doubt following an employment tribunal ruling that found it should pay thousands of shop staff the same as its warehouse workers.
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Transporeon Summit 2024: Tesco targets ‘network nirvana’
Real-time visibility was a key focus at the 2024 Transporeon Summit at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, where delegates gathered to share ideas and experiences around logistics and supply chain innovation. Speaking during a panel discussion on the power of collaboration, Tesco project manager Daniel Burgess hailed Transporeon for helping ...
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Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI launch HVO fuel trial to cut carbon emissions
Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI have embarked on a three-month hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) trial aimed at cutting carbon emissions within Nippon Gases’ logistics operations.
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Podfather logistics software helps Andrews Tippers land major M25 contract with Balfour Beatty
Podfather’s logistics software has helped tipper haulage and aggregate delivery specialist Andrews Tipper Hire land a major contract with Balfour Beatty on the Junction 10 improvement works on the M25, near Wisley in Surrey.
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Delta Fulfilment opens new warehouse in Wrexham
Delta Fulfilment, a subsidiary of international logistics and ecommerce management and delivery specialist ITD Global Group, has opened a new warehouse in Wrexham.
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Dachser UK opens new Northampton warehouse as demand for storage grows
International logistics operator Dachser UK has opened a new warehouse at its Brackmills, Northampton base, which will provide space for an extra 20,000 pallets, in response to growing demand for storage and distribution services.
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FedEx ditches diesel for HVO at three UK depots to help cut fleet emissions
Delivery, courier and shipping giant FedEx is switching its linehaul fleets from diesel to biofuels at three UK sites from this month, to help slash its fleets’ carbon emissions.
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Whistl unites parcels divisions under Parcelhub brand
Logistics specialist Whistl has united its parcels businesses under one brand, Parcelhub, in a move aimed at leveraging the strengths of both Whistl Parcels and Parcelhub.
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Cost and collaboration barriers obstructing UK supply chain CO2 reductions, says Wincanton
A survey of UK supply chain, transport and logistics decision makers has revealed that over half believe they will struggle to meet their net-zero goals because of the cost of decarbonising and doubts about the viability of alternative fuels.
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Campeys of Selby signs 10-year lease at Konect62 in Yorkshire
Campeys of Selby has agreed a 10-year lease at Konect62, a brand-new multi-modal logistics and industrial scheme in Knottingley, Yorkshire.
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Crowning achievement for Priority Freight as it receives King’s Award
Priority Freight has been presented with The King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade by the Lord-Lieutenant of Kent at its HQ in Dover.
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UPN hits a century as network continues growth
UPN has expanded its network to 100 members, which it said reflected its reputation for exceptional service and coverage.
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Tesco’s ‘fire and rehire’ plans scuppered in Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court has ruled that Tesco cannot fire and rehire its distribution workers on less favourable terms, bringing to an end a long-running battle between the supermarket giant and trade union USDAW.
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Culina firm awarded silver for commitment to sustainability
Culina Group company IPS has retained the EcoVadis Silver award, which it said reflected its commitment to sustainable practices and operational excellence.
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S. L. Transport in administration
Wiltshire haulage firm S. L. Transport (UK) has called in the administrators after more than 30 years of trading.
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Global supply chain giant ID Logistics Group ramps up drive into UK with new UK MD and Northampton site
Global supply chain giant ID Logistics, which launched in the UK market in July this year, has announced the appointment of Stuart Evans as its first UK MD and the opening of its first UK site in Northampton.
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UPN shrugs off profit plunge and remains “optimistic” for future
United Pallet Network (UPN) is “optimistic for the future”, despite seeing pre-tax profit almost halve during the year to 31 March 2024, as the spike in volumes driven by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns declined.