News
Wincanton moves to new Southampton site to increase port operation
Wincanton has moved to a new Southampton site to increase the work it does at the city’s port.
Month: April 2016
News
Expect Distribution blames loss-making two man service for profit drop
Expect Distribution has blamed a fall in profit on its loss-making two-man delivery service, which ceased operating in May last year, but said that new deals in its contract logistics business will get it back on track.
Industry News
Future Truck Design Award winners revealed
The inaugural Future Truck Design Awards winners have been revealed at the CV Show.
Carbon emissions
Register today for Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Event 2016
The 9th annual Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle Event – LCV2016 – is taking place from 14-15 September at Millbrook in Bedfordshire. Last year’s event saw more than 2,850 attendees, 21 exhibitors and 103 vehicles on display and available for ride and drives on the day. This was alongside a full two-day seminar programme exploring the […]
Contract Wins
Bibby Distribution renews Mizkan Euro contract
Bibby Distribution has renewed its storage and distribution contract with Branston Pickle manufacturer Mizkan Euro.
Industry News
Tachodisc saved from administration by FTA subsidiary
FTA subsidiary TDUK has bought Tachodisc out of administration.
Air quality
Government publishes tax benefits guide for zero-emission vans
The government has published a guide of the tax benefits available to users of ultra-low-emission vehicles (ULEVs). This includes vans used for business purposes. ULEVs are classed as vehicles that produce less than 75g of carbon dioxide for every kilometre travelled.
Contract Wins
More horsepower for Howard Tenens with Ariat Europe contract
Howard Tenens has climbed into the saddle with Ariat Europe, after it signed a five-year contract with the equestrian footwear and clothing brand.
News
CS Ellis takes profit hit as it scrambles to service soaring demand
A reliance on agency staff and hire vehicles at CS Ellis to meet an increase in work dented the operator’s annual profit, newly published accounts show.
News
Hermes Group says it is “outperforming the competition” in the UK
Hermes Group, parent company of UK parcel carrier Hermes Parcelnet, has seen “significant growth” in turnover for the twelfth year running, which it attributed to the rapidly growing e-commerce sector.