Parcelhub Opens New Depot in Leeds
Whistl, the UK’s leading logistics company, specialising in fulfilment, contact centres, mail and parcel delivery management, has announced that its Parcelhub service will be expanding in Leeds with the opening of a new depot. Aiming to keep up with demand in the local area, the company will provide further parcel consolidation and multi-carrier solutions from […]
New Vehicle Contract Hire Solution Launched
An innovative, new commercial vehicle contract hire company has just been launched. The company, called Vertellus, was designed to offer modern businesses of all sizes a partner that can help drive fleet performance further, Vertellus, an independent end-to-end consultancy service, brings together a network of partners to provide insight, strategy and flexibility in order to help […]
New Head of Supply Chain for Hexagon Leasing
Hexagon Leasing has announced the appointment of Paul Johnson as Head of Supply Chain who will support the business in managing the supply of new vehicles. Paul was formerly Fleet Manager at Go Plant Fleet Services and started in his new role on October 31st. “We are delighted to welcome Paul to the team in […]
DX UK Launches New Parcel Depots
DX, one of the UK’s most trusted courier services and provider of delivery solutions, has announced the official opening of the first of eight new parcel depots planned to launch during its current financial year ending 1 July 2023. The new depot’s goal is to support the continuing expansion of the Group’s DX Express division, which […]
Reynolds Cuts Carbon Emissions with Hultsteins
Reynolds, the national food service provider, has announced the purchase of five Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units fitted with Hultsteins Ecogen 2 refrigeration systems. The firm now operates a fleet of 220 vehicles, comprising 30 vans and 190 HGVs, along with 21 trailers, all of which are refrigerated. “I was familiar with Hultsteins and I liked […]
Winners Revealed at the 16th routeone Awards
The routeone Awards 2022 has officially announced the winners of the 16th edition at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. The Awards welcomed over 800 guests in a celebration to recognise the achievements of operators and individuals working within the coach and bus industry. The UK’s leading coach and bus operators went home with an incredible achievement. […]
Evri Upgrades Its Safe Place Photos Concept
Evri, the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, which was previously known as Hermes UK, has announced it is trialling an extension of its safe place delivery photo concept that will include courier collections as well. With the aim to further improve its communications with those consumer customers using the service to send or return […]
Unipart Logistics Lands Contract with JCB
Logistics firm Unipart has announced the successful win of a major contract with JCB, one of the world’s top three manufacturers of construction equipment. As part of the contract, Unipart will manage the manufacturing giant’s World Logistics warehouse in Staffordshire, its UK in-plant operations and additional off-site JCB UK warehouses and packer operations. “Unipart is […]
Palletways London Invests in Electric Pump Trucks
Palletways London, which offers an unrivalled range of cost effective, reliable, flexible and high quality palletised freight services across UK and Europe for customers based around the London area, has announced the investment in a new fleet of electric pump trucks. The new vehicles will help drivers make multi-drops for home deliveries across the west, […]
CitySprint acquires Astral Couriers in Blandford
CitySprint, the UK’s leading same day delivery service, has announced the acquisition of Astral Couriers, a courier service based in Blandford, in an attempt to accelerate its drive for regional growth. This latest purchase from CitySprint, which is owned by DPD Group, is the second acquisition this year, following on the heels of its purchase of […]
ELB Partners Helps Batt Cables with Growth
ELB Partners, a one-stop logistics solution provider, has aided the growth of Kent-based Batt Cables with the help of its reliable logistics links. ELB MD Peter Eason, said it had supported Batt Cables for 18 years, adding: “We’ve been supporting Batt Cables with its short-haul requirements for 18 years and fully understand the time-critical nature […]
Whistl Boost Community with Apprenticeships
Whistl, the UK’s leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels, has announced its contribution to boost communities around the country where it has sites. In total, its Whistl Apprenticeship Fund has so far committed to fund 251 apprenticeships in 76 different organisations. “We are delighted with the response we have received to the launch of […]
Selazar Opens High-Tech Warehouse in Yorkshire
Selazar, an e-commerce fulfilment provider, has announced the opening of a new, high-tech warehouse in Hellaby, Yorkshire, operated in partnership with business processing outsourcing experts Parseq. This expansion will see the UK-based rapidly growing fulfilment company increase its reach across the north of the UK. “Our new Hellaby warehouse will ensure that Selazar can provide […]
FIREM: Creating Industrial Zones Where Business Thrives
Developer and Asset Management company, FI Real Estate Management (FIREM), boasts a £2bn real estate portfolio totalling more than 1,000 properties and spanning more than 15m sq ft. The company is now one of the UK’s most established names in commercial property, with extensive expertise in the provision of warehouse and logistics space. Businesses both […]
Life-extending Services Prolongs Tyre Life and Saves Money
We all have different things that keep us up at night – commercial vehicle tyres should never be one of them. They should just work, last a reasonable amount of time, and be available as and when they are needed at a fair price. But as tyres are such an everyday item, sometimes the risk that […]
New Brand to Decarbonise Road Freight
Leading media information business serving the CV and road freight sector, Road Transport Media, has announced the launch of a new brand, dedicated to providing trusted, independent information about the race to zero emissions. Freight Carbon Zero will be serving the needs of the UK road freight sector. Consisting of a weekly newsletter, website, podcast […]
Moody Logistics Investing in Fleet Expansion
Moody Logistics & Storage, a family owned and operated transport and warehousing company, has announced its plans to invest £1 million to expand its fleet of trucks. To keep up with the growing demand for its services, the company has decided to boost its road freight and warehousing services at Bolam Business Park in Cramlington. […]
Trucksters First Operator with Fully Electric Long-Haul
Trucksters, a Madrid-based freight start up that focuses on offering long-haul transport services using an innovative system of relays, has announced its goal to become the first operator to meet the zero-emission target imposed by the industry. The company plans to electrify its long haul transport through the use of only electric vehicles by late 2023. […]
Shell and Hoyer Partner on Cleaner Fuel Alternative
Shell has announced its partnership with Hoyer for a pilot alternative fuel programme. With the goal to decarbonise its UK supply chain, the imitative sees Shell switching part of its UK fuel delivery fleet, operated by Hoyer, to the new Gd45 powered by Shell GTL Fuel as a drop-in alternative to diesel. Started in May […]
Transport Scotland Awards Contract to Cubic
Transport Scotland has started its modernisation journey by awarding a Traffic Scotland Systems Contract (TSSC) to Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS). As part of the five-year initial term contract, CTS will provide support, maintenance, modernisation and development services to ensure maximum availability of the systems that deliver the Traffic Scotland Service. “We are pleased to continue […]
WMS and ERP Expert Reports 300+% Headcount Growth
Warehouse management software (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software expert Principal Logistics Technologies (Chess Logistics Technology) reports significant growth across all divisions following strategic business acquisitions and related hirings. The company entered the Brexit and Covid period with a headcount of 16 and now has over 70 highly experienced staff. The latest round of […]
New Electric Bus Service Launched in the UK
A new electric bus service has been launched in Leicester, connecting key sites on the city’s outer ring road and beyond. The Orbital service, which is the UK’s longest electric circular bus route, will be taking passengers on a route that includes locations such as shopping centres and hospitals. The latest addition to the city’s […]
Evri Team Develops Parcel Vision Software
Evri, formerly known as Hermes, has announced the development of a bespoke software designed to further improve parcel delivery accuracy and customer communication. Ahead of this year’s busy Christmas period, the Innovation Team behind the software is currently trialling it regionally. The idea for the Parcel Vision software came about as a response to an […]
Foodservice Distributor Strengthens Fleet
Fife Creamery, distributor of food products across Scotland, has announced the purchase of 30 new Canter 7.5-tonners from Ciceley Commercials, alongside two 18-tonne Mercedes-Benz Actros. As it continues to expand into frozen food services following a £1.65 million investment, the distributor decided to strengthen its fleet. Already on the road, the vehicles are being used […]
Coca-Cola Switches to Rail Distribution
In an attempt to reduce its carbon emissions, Coca-Cola has decided to switch its distribution services from road to rail. The company will be working with Maritime Transport and GB Railfreight to distribute its products between manufacturing sites and third party warehouses across London and Yorkshire. The goal set by Coca-Cola is to reduce its […]
Knowles Transport Acquires Masters Logistical
Knowles Transport, a market leading private third party logistics company, has announced the acquisition of 3PL warehousing & distribution provider Masters Logistical. Following a period of significant growth, Knowles Transport became the 100% shareholder of Masters. Cambridgeshire-based Knowles Transport was founded in 1932, primarily serving the ambient food, drink and packaging sectors. The company’s already […]
Deliveroo Signs Exclusive Deal with Whistl
Deliveroo has just signed an exclusive delivery deal with Relish, the FMCG product sampling specialist, purchased in 2021 by Whistl. As part of the agreement, brands will be able to send difficult to handle samples, such as chilled, alcohol, full-size and short-dated products alongside Deliveroo deliveries direct to consumers. “We work with brands and agencies […]
IEFS Logistics Rebrands as Ketra Logistics
IEFS Logistics, East London’s premier palletised freight distributer and logistics company, has announced it will be rebranding as Ketra Linked Logistics. The move was supposed to happen a while ago, but it was delayed by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. After five years since it has been acquired by Ketra Linked Logistics, who is […]
Meachers Global Logistics Strengthens Fleet
Meachers Global Logistics, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of international freight and transport logistics services, has announced a set investment of £1.9 million in new vehicles. After seeing its turnover and profits soaring, the company will be upgrading the fleet with new vehicles. According to its latest financial results, Meachers has managed to […]
Drac Logistics Acquires Caledonian Logistics
Drac Logistics has just announced the purchase of haulage firm Caledonian Logistics for an undisclosed sum in an attempt to expand its footprint in Scotland. The four staff currently operating from Drac’s office in Falkirk will be transferred to the Caledonian Logistics site in Cumbernauld. Alex Hayes, the Owner and Chief Executive of Drac Logistics […]
epyx fleet vehicle management tech Appoints New CCO
epyx, the market leader in fleet vehicle management tech, has announced the appointment of Tim Meadows as the company’s chief commercial officer. In this newly created role, Tim will be responsible for the fields of business sales development, account management, manufacturer and dealer relationships, inside sales, and marketing and communications. Tim is not a new […]
Europa Worldwide Group Announces Soaring Profits
One of the largest privately owned transport and logistics companies in the UK, Europa Worldwide Group, has announced its profits had tripled since last year, reaching £10 million. Meanwhile, its revenues have risen to £316 million in the last twelve months, despite a tough economic climate for all industries. In order to survive the tough […]
Zeelo and Zenobe Partnership to Drive Electrification
An industry-leading partnership between Zeelo and Zenobē to drive the electrification of private bus transport in the UK has just been announced. As part of the agreement, Zeelo’s network of 200 bus and coach operators will be able to trial electric vehicles, including temporary charging infrastructure provided by Zenobē. Zenobē, the international EV fleet and […]
Furniture Retailer Builds Warehouse of the Future
Wiltshire furniture retailer Furniturebox celebrates opening their state-of-the-art purpose-built warehouse in Chippenham with big plans for its continued growth through the use of the latest warehouse technology. Furniturebox’s new warehouse has been a passion project culminating in a 15m tall building on an 88,000 square foot plot. The building is located on the M4 Chippenham […]
Wincanton UK business Revenues Boosted
Wincanton plc, a supply chain partner for UK business, has issued the following trading update ahead of its half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2022 revealing sustained growth. The Group’s revenue for the first six months was up c.8% (c.6% excluding acquisitions). This increase was driven by continued volume and new […]
Fraikin Partners with BAE Systems with electric vans
BAE Systems has taken delivery of two new electric vans on contract hire from Fraikin, helping the leading defence contractor improve its sustainability credentials through the decarbonisation of its commercial vehicle fleet. Supplied on a four-year, full-service contract hire agreement, BAE Systems’ new 3.5-tonne vans are the first electric vehicles to be deployed at its […]