Malcolm Group saw its turnover increase “substantially” in 2021 as the economy emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, with pre-tax profit surging by a fifth. However despite seeing activity levels boosted in the first six months of thi…
Ahead of next Thursday’s Autumn Statement, the RHA is calling on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to introduce a fuel duty rebate for HGVs of at least 15p per litre to help bring down prices. The RHA is also urging the government to extend the Energy…
Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG) hoisted revenue by over two thirds and pre-tax profit by 14% in the year of its sale to Reconomy Group, according to its latest financial results. The company, which specialises in retail logistics, was acquire…
Meachers Global Logistics is set to invest £1.9m in new vehicles this year after seeing turnover and profit “exceed expectations” last year. Meachers Global Logistics, which has its headquarters in Southampton provides national and international…
RHA is calling on the new Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan and her team at DfT to take urgent action to reduce the cost of fuel through tax relief by introducing a targeted essential user rebate for hauliers. This is the key demand at th…
R Swain & Sons is “reinvigorating” its client base and seeking new markets this year after returning to the black in 2021, according to its latest annual results. The company, which is based in Rochester, Kent, is the largest flatbed operato…
As Marks and Spencers’ acquisition of Gist nears completion the logistics firm revealed a modest rise in pre-tax profit for last year aided by a leap in turnover. Reporting its annual results for the 53-week period ending on 1 January 2022, the …
An influential group of MPs has warned the government it risks sleepwalking into another supply chain crisis after it rejected many of its recommendations to “level up” logistics. The transport select committee (TSC) said its road freight supply…
As Kinaxia’s stable of subsidiaries report their 2021 results, chief executive Simon Hobbs praised their overall performance but warned of a tough peak season ahead, as fuel price rises, the cost of living crisis and the Ukrainian war begin to b…
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme after recruiting 520 veterans in the past 12 months and expanding the scheme’s support services. The delivery company, which has been a signatory of the Arm…
Elddis Transport (Consett) saw its pre-tax profit more than double in 2021 aided by “significant” revenue growth in its warehousing business and the expansion of its Consett site. The County Durham-based haulier, which is a founder member of the…
Saints Transport has entered administration after struggling with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the aviation sector. The company has appointed Paul Ellison and David Taylor of Reading-based KRE Corporate Recovery as its administrators. …
The APC has announced its first female driver to successfully pass her HGV driving exam after taking advantage of the delivery firm’s warehouse to wheels scheme. Ann Male (pictured) joined the business in January 2020 as a warehouse operative an…
Palletways UK has won an Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award in recognition of its efforts to employ and train former members of the armed forces. Palletways UK is one of 23 employers to be awarded Silver this year by the Ministry of …