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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.
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Biffa acquires Fareham-based L&S Waste Management
Waste management firm Biffa has acquired South Coast construction and demolition waste operator L&S Waste Management for an undisclosed sum.
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Pallet-Track sees profit slide in 2023 as members hit by economic uncertainty and cost pressures
Despite rising revenue, Pallet-Track saw pre-tax profit fall in 2023 as volumes returned to “more normalised” levels post-Covid and network members continued to battle economic uncertainty and cost pressures, according to the company’s latest annual results.
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Armstrong Logistics helps veterans find employment
Supply chain management company Armstrong Logistics has thrown its weight behind a national charity which supports army veterans in finding employment after leaving the services.
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Kettering haulier CTS Transport Group calls in the administrators
Kettering-based CTS Transport Group has appointed administrators, 20 years after the family firm was first launched.
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Goggins Transport appoints new BDM
Logistics firm Goggins Transport has appointed a new business development manager to look after new and existing customers in the UK, as the company prepares for further expansion of its Ireland and UK operations.
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Milestone year sees John K Philips power up with move to carbon neutral HQ
Haulier John K Philips Group has relocated from St Helens to new carbon neutral headquarters in Warrington, as the family firm celebrates 50 years in business.
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Pre-pack deal saves jobs at Hampshire IT transport specialist
A Farnborough operator specialising in IT relocation projects has entered into a pre-pack deal after falling into administration, saving 59 jobs.
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Implications for operators following Next warehouse tribunal decision
Hauliers should review the pay rates for their male and female employees across the whole company after a tribunal ruled that Next store staff must be paid the same as warehouse workers, according to a specialist employment lawyer.
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Transport planner promoted at Premier Logistics
Premier Logistics has promoted its transport planner Alastar Statham to assistant transport manager.
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Moody sights volume growth after Fortec membership
Moody Logistics said it would boost its palletised delivery business by 20% after it was selected by Fortec to distribute goods in the North East.