Latest Operator news – Page 6
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H Parkinson Haulage latest to succumb to administration
Long established Preston-based H Parkinson Haulage entered administration this week, with FRP Advisory taking control of its affairs.
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Welch’s motor trade work rises amid technicians crisis
Welch’s Transport saw a significant increase in its garage activities last year, which it said reflected a lack of capacity in the market due to a shortage of qualified technicians.
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Palletline London’s flexible fleet solution paves way for success
Palletline London’s contract with London Stone has been extended to cover goods being transported across the country.
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New model arms Bretts with emission savings
Bretts Transport in Wisbech has introduced a modelling strategy to streamline its consolidation process, cutting overall mileage and its carbon footprint.
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Maritime sails ahead with largest FH Aero order
Maritime Transport has secured the largest Volvo FH Aero order in the UK to date, with 150 joining the fleet over the coming months.
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The Haulage Group’s collapse caused in part by HS2, says administrator
Administrators handling Sutton Coldfield-based The Haulage Group said its problems could be traced back to HS2 developers giving it one week to vacate the premises during the height of Covid.
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Wincanton and Co-op contract extended for five more years
Wincanton has extended its contract with Co-op for another five years, distributing goods to hundreds of the retailers’ stores across the country.
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Pallet-Track becomes main stand sponsor at Walsall Football Club
Pallet-Track has announced a new partnership with its local Football League club.
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Pallet sector sees steady growth in volumes in 2024, latest APN stats reveal
Pallet volumes grew by 1.5% in the first half of 2024 and by 3.5% in Q2, compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Association of Pallet Networks (APN).
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DPD UK targets 46% emissions cut by year end with a third of final-mile fleet now electric
Parcel company DPD UK is on track to deliver a 46% cut in emissions by the end of 2024, compared to 2020, the company announced this week.
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Amazon launches final-mile electric bike deliveries in Norwich
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DP World Southampton fined £1m after fall sees employee sustain “life-changing” injuries
Logistics firm Southampton Container Terminals, which trades as DP World Southampton, has been hit with a £1m fine, after an employee fell over 10 metres and sustained serious ”life-changing” injuries.
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Boughey Distribution achieves B Corp certification
Cheshire and Staffordshire-based storage and distribution company Boughey Distribution has achieved B Corp Certification.
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Channel Islands haulier and Jersey Post subsidiary joins Pallet-Track
Channel Islands haulier JPGL has joined Pallet-Track to offer final-mile delivery in Jersey and Guernsey.
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William Stobart & Son fined £160,000 after employee loses both legs
William Stobart & Son has been fined £160,000 after an employee lost both legs whilst working at its site near Warrington, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed.
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Mike Parr becomes PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland chief executive
Almost one year after Perishable Movements Limited (PML) was acquired by French shipping and logistics giant Seafrigo, former PML MD Mike Parr has been appointed as chief executive of PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland.
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Seafrigo targets UK and international expansion following PML acquisition
Seafrigo’s recent acquisition of Perishable Movements Limited (PML) strengthens the French logistics giant’s plan to become the fastest and largest integrated perishable supply chain provider both in the UK and globally, according to Seafrigo regional chief executive Jason Spencer-Knox. Commenting this week on the group’s purchase of ...
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Latest court ruling sees thousands of hauliers move closer to winning compensation from truck cartel, RHA reveals
The RHA has been granted a Collective Proceedings Order (CPO) and given the go-ahead by the Competition Appeal Tribunal to seek compensation for more than 18,000 operators, after a price fixing cartel of truck manufacturers was found to have broken competition rules.
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RT Keedwell sees dip in revenues in 2023
RT Keedwell said the war in Ukraine and the downturn in the UK economy last year hit its trading, with revenues down 4.8% to £23.9m.
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Europa gets gold for sustainable operations
Europa Worldwide Group has achieved two globally recognised accreditations that demonstrate its dedication to reducing its environmental impact.