April 2014 Archives

Wincanton wins Loaf homeware contract

April 30, 2014 Robin Meczes

Homeware supplier Loaf has awarded a new multichannel contract for nationwide storage and distribution services to Wincanton.

Multimodal 2014: Canute reveals Lakeland contract renewal

April 30, 2014 Ashleigh Wight

Essex-based Canute Group has secured a contract renewal from cookware firm Lakeland.

Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of Skills for Logistics

Moloney confirmed as chief executive of Skills for Logistics

April 30, 2014

Dr Ross Moloney has been officially appointed as chief executive of Skills for Logistics (SfL).

Multimodal 2014: Sheffield’s Logistics Hub launches

April 30, 2014 Ashleigh Wight

A group that aims to promote Sheffield as an area for more warehousing and logistics companies to invest in was launched at Multimodal yesterday (29 April).

Pentalver unveils London Gateway depot

April 29, 2014 Ashleigh Wight

Container haulier Pentalver Group has this week opened a new depot at DP World London Gateway.

Brian Yeardley on a high after customers return

April 28, 2014 Robin Meczes

West Yorkshire international haulier Brian Yeardley Continental (BYC) said the tide is turning for UK hauliers trying to compete on the continent, after a number of customers it lost several years ago returned to the company.

TfL to deliver Fors into private hands

April 28, 2014 Hayley Pink

TfL is to step away from the day-to-day running of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (Fors) and bring in a private party on a commercial basis, in a move that suggests operators will soon face a fee to be part of the initiative.

Motor Transport Awards shortlist published

April 28, 2014 Steve Hobson

Today is the day everyone who entered the Motor Transport Awards has been waiting for: the announcement of who has made it onto the all important shortlist and who is in with a chance of walking away with the biggest prize in road transport.

Palletline sets new record thanks to Easter surge

April 28, 2014

It may have just launched Plus Logistics to take its services to a wider audience, but Palletline’s pallet business appears to be in rude health itself.

Clipper Logistics wins Antler and Go Outdoors contracts

April 28, 2014 Ashleigh Wight

Clipper Logistics has secured two contracts: one with luggage brand Antler and another with camping-equipment retailer Go Outdoors.