May 2018 Archives

Wincanton boss sings praises of Fuso eCanter

May 25, 2018

The boss of Wincanton has praised the Fuso eCanter, describing it as the “first commercially viable” electric truck and pledging to add more to the 3PL’s home delivery fleet.

Motor Transport Awards 2018: Team of the Year shortlist

May 25, 2018 Peter Steele

The Team of the Year Award (sponsored by Hiab) shortlist Arrow XL; DPD UK; Hermes; Pall-ex (winners in 2017); TfL and Wincanton all in the running at the Motor Transport Awards 2018, which takes place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 4 July.

Canute Haulage Group creditors to take multi-million pound hit following business’s pre-pack sale

May 25, 2018

Canute Haulage Group creditors stand to lose millions of pounds following the sale of the business earlier this month via a pre-pack administration.

Motor Transport Awards 2018: Training Award shortlist

May 24, 2018 Peter Steele

There is a packed shortlist for the Training Award, sponsored by Think Logistics, with Cemex, DPD UK, Eddie Stobart Logistics, John Lewis, O’Donovan Waste Disposal and Whirlpool UK Appliances all in the running at the 2018 Motor Transport Awards. The Motor Transport Awards 2018 take place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 4 July. Training […]

M&S distribution network revamp cost retailer £13.1m

May 23, 2018 Hayley Pink

Marks & Spencer was stung with a £13.1m net charge last year in its UK logistics operation as it pushed ahead with the restructure of its Clothing & Home distribution network to a single-tier format.

Tesco Direct’s Fenny Lock distribution centre under threat

May 23, 2018 Hayley Pink

Tesco has proposed to cease operations at its Fenny Lock distribution centre following its announcement today that it was terminating its Tesco Direct non-food website.

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Wincanton finds its way, with profit and turnover growth in 2017/18

May 23, 2018

Wincanton hasn’t had it all its own way of late. A resurgent Eddie Stobart wrestled a Cemex contract valued at £15m off it, and MT revealed earlier this month that Britvic had re-awarded its entire transport requirement to Eddie Stobart after the first year of a five-year deal with Wincanton.

Month: May 2018