All Operator news articles – Page 9
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MT ArticleBartrum Group sees profit soar in 2024 despite “very competitive” market
East Anglian family firm The Bartrum Group drove up profit by more than a fifth in 2024, despite the pressures of a “very competitive” industry and rising costs, the company has revealed.
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MT ArticleAztek Logistics adds DAF XB 19 tonne electric truck to fleet
Hertfordshire-based Aztek Logistics has invested in its first electric HGV as part of its ongoing sustainability drive and transition to a lower-carbon future.
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MT ArticleSurrey Pallets safely delivers fragile motorcycle sculpture to AFC Wimbledon
A life-size metallic motorcycle sculpture has been safely transported by Palletways member Surrey Pallets to create a special commemorative statue.
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MT ArticleLorry driver who caused fatal crash while “heavily distracted” by porn on his phone, jailed for ten years
A lorry driver has been sentenced to ten years in jail for causing a fatal crash whilst “heavily distracted” by pornographic images seconds before impact, Preston Crown Court has heard.
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MT ArticleSlash costs and kill downtime – expert panel reveals the tech that can transform your operation
The RHA Future Forum in Birmingham saw industry leaders share how digital technologies are already driving big savings and smarter operations in logistics. From cutting empty miles to predicting maintenance and supporting decarbonisation, these emerging tools are making a real difference. If you’re not exploring them yet, now’s the time ...
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MT ArticleMaritime and logistics giant CMA CGM acquires intermodal operator Freightliner
French maritime and logistics giant CMA CGM Group has acquired Freightliner, the UK’s largest maritime intermodal operator, for an undisclosed sum
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MT ArticleJW Suckling Transport defies rising competition to boost revenues and profit in 2024
JW Suckling Transport has defied rising inflation and cost pressures to boost revenue and pre-tax profit in 2024, aided by increased investment in its aviation fuels delivery business and “strong” trading with long-term and new customers, its latest annual results reveal.
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MT ArticleAF Blakemore & Son secures primary wholesale partner deal with M&S Food
Family firm AF Blakemore & Son has landed a major deal with Marks & Spencer as its new primary wholesale partner for third party branded products.
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MT ArticleEV Cargo recruits new ops director
EV Cargo has appointed former commercial director at Fowler Welch, Martin Davies, to the newly created role of operations director.
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FCZ ArticleZEHID check-in: over 80 clean trucks and 10+ sites delivered
As ZEHID’s build phase nears completion, Freight Carbon Zero bring you the latest progress update on the UK’s most ambitious zero-emission truck trial.
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MT ArticleM&H Carriers honoured for diversity and inclusion at Scottish Impact Awards
Delivery and logistics firm M&H Carriers has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to inclusivity, securing the Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award at the inaugural Scottish Impact Awards 2025.
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MT ArticlePalletforce upbeat networks will prosper as economy falters
Palletforce said it expected the pallet network sector to flourish amid the economic gloom, after reporting an increase in revenue and profits within its operations.
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MT Article‘Incredible’ results for Pallet-Track as profits and turnover rise
Pallet-Track said profits had soared by 44% last year, with EBITDA the highest in the group’s history.
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MT ArticlePalletised freight boom sees Whittaker join Palletforce
Macclesfield’s H Whittaker Group has joined Palletforce after experiencing an increase in the amount of palletised freight it handles.
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MT ArticleSwain faces down financial pressures to boost turnover
R Swain & Sons added £8.7m to its revenues last year, which the firm attributed to hard work from its sales team bringing in new business.
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MT ArticleAutonomous truck fleet shaping the future at Felixstowe Port
The Port of Felixstowe said it had ordered another 34 autonomous trucks (ATs) after a successful deployment of the vehicles at its Trinity Terminal earlier this year.
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MT ArticleMasters Logistics continues partnership with British Sugar
Knowles’ group company Masters Logistical has signed a three-year contract with British Sugar, building on its longstanding partnership with the manufacturer.
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MT ArticleGold sustainability performance for XPO
XPO has been awarded the EcoVadis gold medal for its sustainability performance for the second year running.
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MT ArticlePrigmore Haulage leases Kettering warehouse
Family transport firm Prigmore Haulage has taken out a 10-year lease on a 15,233sq ft warehouse at the Cabot industrial park in Kettering.
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MT ArticlePullman Fleet tackles HGV technician shortage with paid training programme
HGV repair, management and fleet maintenance specialist Pullman Fleet has launched GearUp, an employment-based training programme aimed at tackling the HGV technician shortage.