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MT ArticleGXO inks e-fulfillment and returns deal with Abercrombie & Fitch
GXO has expanded its partnership with Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F Co), managing the fashion retailer's UK e-commerce fulfillment and returns from its dedicated, newly refurbished 170,000-square-foot facility near London. The expansion follows the success of GXO’s partnership with A&F Co in the United States, where the company operates a high-tech ...
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MT ArticleCross Transport administrator urges struggling hauliers to seek advice ASAP
A joint administrator of Cross Transport is urging operators to seek professional guidance sooner rather than later, after the Birmingham-based haulier went under.David Kemp and Richard Hunt of nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, were recently appointed as joint administrators of Cross Transport Limited, which provided road haulage services across the UK ...
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MT ArticleWincanton and IKEA welcome Prime Minister to new Dartford hub
Wincanton and IKEA hosted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at their new 452,000sq ft distribution centre in Dartford this week, where he described the two company’s expansion as a “huge vote of confidence” for the economy.Located at the former Littlebrook Power Station site near the Dartford Crossing, the multi-million-pound distribution centre ...
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MT ArticleUnite ballots GXO staff at Croydon depot for strike action after colleagues are sacked
GXO has defended its decision to dismiss two members of staff at its Croydon depot after a union criticised it for using “draconian” measures.Strikes among beer delivery drivers, draymen and warehouse workers could now be on the cards after Unite said it was balloting 120 members for strike action.It comes ...
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MT ArticleSchmitz Cargobull charges to haulier’s rescue
Reid Freight Services said it was very impressed with Schmitz Cargobull after the trailer builder promised a quick turnaround for new assets and achieved it in less than four months.The Stoke haulage firm, which handles palletised goods in the UK and overseas, urgently needed two curtainsiders due to high demand ...
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MT ArticleMoody Logistics invests £30,000 on new safety systems
Moody Logistics has spent £30,000 on tail lift safety mechanisms and replaced 17 hand operated pump action warehouse pallet trucks with electric versions to make workloads easier and safer.The investment followed a review of its freight management procedures and involved sister firm Heathline Commercials installing the tail lift protection systems, ...
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MT ArticleSofa so good for Sherborne Upholstery after new Volvo order
Chair and settee manufacturer Sherborne Upholstery is sitting pretty after taking delivery of two new Volvo FM 4x2 rigids, each fitted with a box body and tail lift.The Bradford-based company said it had chosen Volvo due to its reputation for fuel performance, driving efficiency and cab comfort.The trucks are the ...
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MT ArticleDMN Logistics buys JLL Vehicle Distribution in expansion drive
DMN Logistics has completed the acquisition of JLL Vehicle Distribution to boost its electric vehicle (EV) and transported vehicle logistics operation as it focuses on business growth and expansion in 2023.Alvechurch-based JLL Vehicle Distribution, established as a father and son business in 2010, offers boutique and EV transport operations for ...
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MT ArticleMaen Karne moves the earth with Mercedes-Benz Arocs from City West Commercials
Cornish operator Maen Karne has added its first Mercedes Benz 8x4 Arocs tipper to its fleet.The company which specialises in aggregates, concrete and bulk haulage, already has 13 Mercedes-Benz mixer chassis in its 300-strong fleet.Supplied by dealer City West Commercials, the new truck is an Arocs 3253K. It is powered ...
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DHL and Mars launch new warehouse at London Thames Gateway
DHL and Mars UK have opened a new warehouse at London Thames Gateway, which will increase the food manufacturer's warehousing capacity by over 50% and help it streamline the inbound and outbound distribution of its product portfolio, cutting the distance travelled by a million miles a year.The opening of the ...
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Howard Tenens Logistics boosts turnover in 2022 but subsidiary forced to close
Howard Tenens Logistics experienced mixed fortunes in 2022, boosting turnover by more than a quarter but being forced to close down its subsidiary Howard Tenens (West London), after it was hit by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.In its latest annual results to 30 September 2022, the company saw its ...
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MT ArticleSuperior Freight wins "gamechanging" deals after securing management buyout
Superior Freight has landed "gamechanging" deals and is on a recruitment drive after completing a management buyout giving managing director Andrew Johns sole ownership.The Evesham-based haulier used a six-figure funding package, secured with HSBC, to fund the purchase of 80% of the shares from the company’s inactive shareholders.Announcing the MBO, ...
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MT ArticleWarrington haulier collapses after O-licence curtailed due to maintenance issues
Warrington-based haulier JPA Transport Services has entered administration, putting at risk around 24 jobs.The company, which held a standard international licence authorising up to 35 HGVs and nine trailers out of eight operating centres in the North West traffic area, appointed administrators from Leonard Curtis on 8 June.Its work involved ...
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Former Tuffnells staff seek legal advice over redundancy procedure
Tuffnells staff who worked at the parcel firm’s depot in Nuneaton have approached a law firm to find out if they can get compensation for the way their redundancy was handled.More than 2,000 jobs were lost at the Sheffield-based delivery firm when it collapsed into administration on Monday (12 June).Just ...
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MT ArticleSparrow Recovery makes heavy investment
Heavy vehicle recovery operator Sparrow Recovery has added a 120-tonne Renault Trucks C520 8x4 to its 35-strong mixed fleet.Supplied by Thompson Commercials, it joins a Renault Trucks T520 tractor unit under a low loader and four Renault Trucks Master roadside service vans.Fitted to a Falkom FAW 25000 ‘powerhouse’ wrecker recovery ...
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MT ArticleDX to build £12m Nottingham hub as growth drive continues
DX said it had secured planning permission for a £12m regional hub near Nottingham that will improve efficiency by reducing stem mileage.The proposals include a 4.5-acre redevelopment and a 25,000sq ft footprint on the New Stanton Park industrial estate.The new depot will replace an existing freight depot in Nottingham, which ...
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MT ArticleML Hughes calls on MV Commercial for new Scania tippers
ML Hughes Plant Hire said truck supplier MV Commercial had done “an excellent job” after it provided the Bangor-based firm with two refurbished Scania tipper grabs.The plant equipment provider said the vehicles looked brand new and were now being put to work on its civil construction engineering side of the ...
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MT ArticlePallet-Track hits 30 million milestone
Pallet-Track has moved 30 million consignments, without losing a single pallet in the hub, the pallet network announced this week.The milestone consignment, which was handled at the network's central hub in Wolverhampton on Millfields Road, was sent to Hull-based plumbers’ merchants James Hargreaves and contained bathroom supplies.It was collected by ...
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MT ArticleSuttons Tankers wins three-year extension with Nippon Gases
Suttons Tankers have been awarded a further three years on its Nippon Gases contract, beginning in September 2023.The bulk logistics provider has been dealing with Nippon Gases for over 20 years, transporting bulk CO2 across the UK to major blue-chip customers.Suttons pointed to the company's "strong focus" on customer service, ...
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MT ArticleTuffnells' legal action against DX reaches settlement
Parcel and freight firm DX said it had reached a settlement with rival Tuffnells Parcels Express in relation to confidential competitor information.Earlier this year, Tuffnells said it was taking legal action against DX Group in relation to alleged corporate espionage.The claim, revealed in the Sunday Times, alleged that three DX ...