Latest Operator news – Page 5
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MT ArticleKings Langley haulier SMA Worldwide celebrates FORS Silver award
Hertfordshire-based logistics firm SMA Worldwide is celebrating, after achieving its FORS Silver accreditation in just four months.
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MT ArticleInPost ramps up drive into UK with acquisition of Yodel
Polish parcel delivery giant InPost has confirmed its acquisition of Yodel, which makes it one of the largest independent logistics players in the UK e-commerce market, after Amazon, Royal Mail and Evri.
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MT ArticleTruck tribute to driving force behind Bartrums' success
East Anglia-based haulier Bartrums, which was founded in 1929 with just one truck and now boasts a fleet of more than160 vehicles, has just unveiled a special new truck in honour of former MD Philip Bartrum.
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MT ArticleMoody Logistics’ driver apprentice scheme continues to deliver success
Moody Logistics and Storage is celebrating its seventh driver apprentice success, after Jordan Whittle secured his Class One licence in just five months.
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MT ArticleHeidelberg Materials wins two major highway contracts in Wales worth £25m
Heidelberg Materials UK, formerly known as Hanson UK, has secured two significant highway contracts to maintain and improve both local and trunk roads in Wales.
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MT ArticleFraikin Group appoints new CFO to drive growth strategy
Leasing and fleet management specialist Fraikin Group has appointed David Lubek as chief financial officer (CFO) to accelerate the company’s drive for growth.
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MT ArticleNew report reveals key concerns for transport and logistics SMEs
Inflation and rising costs are the biggest challenges for SMEs working in the transport and logistics sector, according to a major new survey.
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MT ArticleTransafe Logistics appoints administrator
Grimsby operator Transafe Logistics has entered administration after notifying the courts of its intention last month.
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MT ArticleHoward’s way swells the work thanks to partnership approach
A focus by Howard Tenens on delivering high levels of customer service has led to an investment in additional vehicles and staff after the family firm’s clients rewarded it with more work.
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MT ArticleShrewsbury haulier’s administrator describes financial descent
International haulage firm Joyce European Logistics was “greatly affected” by Brexit before being hit with twin body blows from Covid and the driver shortage, which precipitated its slide into administration.
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MT ArticleIceland Food and GXO Logistics open £100m warehouse in Warrington
Iceland Foods has opened the doors to a 500,000sq ft warehouse in Warrington which will be operated by GXO Logistics. The £100m facility will employ more than 750 people.
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MT ArticleYodel strengthens employee wellbeing offering in partnership with the Retail Trust
Parcel carrier Yodel has strengthened its partnership with the Retail Trust, the industry charity protecting the health and happiness of people working in retail through wellbeing support.
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MT ArticleHolman calls for “significant” reform of e-van regs to stimulate market
Fleet management and leasing giant Holman is calling for “significant” reform of electric van regulations on testing and tachographs, to stimulate the electric van market.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery to launch two person delivery service in Germany
Two-person delivery specialist AIT Home Delivery, formerly known as Panther Logistics, is planning to launch its services into European markets to replicate its success in the UK.
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MT ArticleIrish operator Primeline acquires Avon Freight
Irish logistics group Primeline has expanded its presence in the UK market with the purchase of Worcestershire-based Avon Freight Group for an undisclosed sum.
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MT ArticleDX continues expansion drive with Southampton depot launch
Parcel freight, secure courier, two-person and logistics specialist DX Group has opened a new depot in Southampton and is promising to open more sites in the coming months.
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MT ArticleOperators warned over increasing credit fraud
Freight forwarders are being conned by criminals into granting extended credit on international shipments and leaving them with significant carrier costs, an insurer has warned.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck sales fall in first three months
Daimler Truck’s global sales reduced by more than 8% in the first quarter of the year, with the greatest decline occurring in Europe, according to its latest figures.
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MT ArticleAdministrator: cracks at Strata Logistics emerged following customer’s collapse
Strata Logistics collapsed into administration after one of its customers entered liquidation and it incurred a “significant” bad debt, its administrator has revealed.
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MT Article‘Huge’ Scania order strengthens Bidcorp fleet
Scania has delivered the first of 165 trucks to Bidcorp as part of the foodservice provider’s strategy to strengthen its fleet.