Howard Tenens’ Swindon warehouse has been awarded the highest possible AA-grade accreditation by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) after an audit confirmed its adherence to strict quality, safety and operational criteria. A new version of the …
GXO Logistics is delivering “higher accuracy and productivity” under a new contract with Majestic Wine, the retailer said this week. The deal, awarded earlier this year, sees GXO handle logistics for Majestic’s nationwide e-commerce operation. T…
Around 100 HGV drivers working for aviation catering firm DO & CO have agreed to a 14% pay increase following a row over pay disparities. The Heathrow-based drivers had voted to commence strike action earlier this month but this was suspende…
Stoke-based DWP & Sons has extended its fleet with seven Schmitz Cargobull (SCB) refrigerated trailers. The assets join a 27-strong exclusively SCB fleet, comprising 20 reefers, four Euroliners and three box trailers, transporting fresh and …
Gregory Distribution is to power its milk transport operation with Bio-LNG following the arrival this week of 12 new Volvo FM Globetrotter LNG 6×2 tractor units at its Cullompton depot. Supplied by Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland’s national fleet …
Scottish haulier GSM Transport has taken delivery of two new refrigerated trailers, each specified with a Carrier Transicold Vector 1550 unit. Designed to distribute milk across the UK for one of the company’s dairy customers, the new assets joi…
Turnover at The Alternative Parcels Company (APC) grew by almost a fifth last year after the pandemic led to a parcel volumes “surging” and home delivery became the choice for millions. Latest figures for the independent parcel delivery network,…
Supermarkets said they were confident their supply chains were robust enough to ensure customer requirements were fulfilled in the run-up to Christmas. Reporting its interim results for the 28 weeks ending 18 September 2021, Sainsbury’s chief ex…
Joint venture Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) said it was consolidating its secondary logistics network into a single in-house solution for customers. It added that this would create the largest logistics network dedicated to the ‘on …
Deliveries from Arla’s Aylesbury distribution centre are facing major delays after vegan climate activists blockaded all entrances and exits this morning (31 August). Around 50 activists from Animal Rebellion, which is affiliated to climate camp…
Distiller Glenfiddich has taken delivery of three 4×2 gas powered Iveco Stralis NP 460 trucks, which will be powered by biofuel made from the company’s whisky by-products. Supplied by Preston-based Iveco dealer Walton Summit Truck Centre, they h…
Frozen and fresh foods distributor Euro Foods has taken delivery of 14 new Ivecos as part of its fleet investment programme. The Cwmbran-based company, which has a fleet of 52 vehicles, has received 11 7.2 tonne GVW Iveco Daily chassis cabs and …