http://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbFri, 10 Sep 2010 12:48:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/10/136868/nd-appoints-uk-commercial-director.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/10/136868/nd-appoints-uk-commercial-director.htmNorbert Dentressangle (ND) has appointed Duncan Eyre to the newly created role of commercial director at it's UK transport services division.Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:48:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/10/136862/picture-gallery-bullet-express-rebrands.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/10/136862/picture-gallery-bullet-express-rebrands.htmBullet Express is celebrating its first 20 years in business by rebranding its operation, changing from its familiar blue and yellow colours to a new livery of white, blue and silver. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/09/136850/boyes-conning-ran-up-74k-overdraft-in-a-month.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/09/136850/boyes-conning-ran-up-74k-overdraft-in-a-month.htmA creditors meeting has heard how a Southampton transport firm ran up an alleged unauthorised overdraft of £74,000 in little over a month of trading, but its sole director was unable to explain how it happened or precisely where the money has gone.Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/09/136848/parcel2go-rolls-out-model-to-spain.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/09/136848/parcel2go-rolls-out-model-to-spain.htmOnline courier service Parcel2Go is to launch in Spain following a successful trial in Ireland, proving the business model can be replicated outside the UK.Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136837/seafield-adds-20-man-tgxs-to-fleet.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136837/seafield-adds-20-man-tgxs-to-fleet.htmWorksop, notts, firm Seafield Logistics has taken delivery of 20 new MAN TGX 6x2 tractor units with XLX cabs as fleet replacements.Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136840/bank-cuts-force-weldon-plant-into-administration.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136840/bank-cuts-force-weldon-plant-into-administration.htmNorthamptonshire construction haulier Weldon Plant claims it has gone into administration because its bank made substantial cuts to its facilities without notice.Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136842/business-as-usual-at-risbys-despite-dj-martin-collapse.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136842/business-as-usual-at-risbys-despite-dj-martin-collapse.htmThe administrator for DJ Martin Transport has reassured hauliers that Risby's truck park and restaurant, situated on land the Suffolk firm traded from, remains unaffected by the haulier's closure.Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136834/sc-transport-falls-victim-to-false-bankers-draft-scam.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136834/sc-transport-falls-victim-to-false-bankers-draft-scam.htmSC Transport is calling for help in finding one of its trucks after the Darlington, County Durham, haulier was duped by fraudsters using a false banker's draft to buy one of its vehicles last week.Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136836/thwaites-and-madison-bring-lancs-to-london.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136836/thwaites-and-madison-bring-lancs-to-london.htmLondon operator Madison Drinks is bringing a little bit of Lancashire to London with this newly liveried 18-tonne DAF.Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136844/wincanton-renews-contract-with-adidas-group.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136844/wincanton-renews-contract-with-adidas-group.htmSports equipment manufacturer Adidas has renewed its contract with Wincanton for a further three years, extending a relationship that dates back to January 2008. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136847/nd-to-provide-frozen-food-service-for-brakes-group.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/08/136847/nd-to-provide-frozen-food-service-for-brakes-group.htmFoodservice supplier Brakes Group has appointed Norbert Dentressangle to provide a consolidated distribution service for frozen food.Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/07/136826/boyes-conning-poised-for-liquidation.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/07/136826/boyes-conning-poised-for-liquidation.htmConfusion surrounds who is running Southampton-based haulage and forwarding group GJ Cooper, with part of its operation, Boyes Conning Freight Services, poised to go into liquidation.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/07/136825/yodel-pushes-collect-plus-service.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/07/136825/yodel-pushes-collect-plus-service.htmThe increasing popularity of Yodel's Collect Plus service could see the business rival Royal Mail's Post Offices, claim the firm's management. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/06/136819/tdg-pumps-1m-into-its-newport-cold-store.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/06/136819/tdg-pumps-1m-into-its-newport-cold-store.htmTDG has invested £1m in a new refrigerant system at its Newport, Gwent cold store.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/06/136829/pearsons-recycling-buys-envirowaste-dry-waste-division.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/06/136829/pearsons-recycling-buys-envirowaste-dry-waste-division.htmThetford, Norfolk-based Pearsons Recycling has bought the dry waste division of fellow Thetford operator Envirowaste for an undisclosed fee.Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/04/136805/sheldon-clayton-acquires-ae-costin-haulage.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/04/136805/sheldon-clayton-acquires-ae-costin-haulage.htmSheldon & Clayton (S&C) Group has made its eighth acquisition since 2008 with the purchase of AE Costin Haulage, which trades as Costin Logistics.Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/03/136816/city-link-says-spy-in-the-van-technology-will-improve-deliveries.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/03/136816/city-link-says-spy-in-the-van-technology-will-improve-deliveries.htm City Link has invested heavily to fit a number of its vans with security cameras, to aim for a 100% faultless delivery...Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/03/136814/qtr-transport-boosts-pre-tax-profit.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/03/136814/qtr-transport-boosts-pre-tax-profit.htmQTR Transport increased profits in 2009 after a rigorous cost-cutting exercise to offset the effects of the recession.Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/03/136807/yearsley-group-renews-with-bernard-matthews.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/03/136807/yearsley-group-renews-with-bernard-matthews.htmHeywood, Lancs-based Yearsley Group has won a contract renewal with food producer Bernard Matthews. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/03/136800/stobart-trucks-shot-for-title-sequence-for-tv-documentary.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/03/136800/stobart-trucks-shot-for-title-sequence-for-tv-documentary.htmLights, camera, action: An array of Eddie Stobart trucks were shot on the runway at Carlisle airport last week for the opening sequence for the forthcoming Channel Five documentary on the haulage giant. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:01:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136795/london-city-bond-wins-work-with-wine-merchant-jeroboams-group.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136795/london-city-bond-wins-work-with-wine-merchant-jeroboams-group.htmWine merchant Jeroboams Group has appointed London City Bond as its logistic partner, exiting a three-year partnership with Cert Octavian.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136796/berkshire-firm-bdt-transport-joins-uk-pallets.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136796/berkshire-firm-bdt-transport-joins-uk-pallets.htmBerkshire logistics firm BDT Transport has joined UK Pallets to deter customers from giving work to rival transport firms.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136793/kn-drinks-logistics-consults-over-consolidation-plans.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136793/kn-drinks-logistics-consults-over-consolidation-plans.htmKN Drinks Logistics is consulting with 381 London employees over proposals to consolidate some of its on-trade logistics activities.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136792/uk-pallets-records-20-hike-in-pre-tax-profit.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/02/136792/uk-pallets-records-20-hike-in-pre-tax-profit.htmUK Pallets has posted a 20% rise in pre-tax profit despite revenue slipping for the 12 months to 31 March.Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:25:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136791/r-swain-boosted-by-loyal-customers.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136791/r-swain-boosted-by-loyal-customers.htmRochester haulier R Swain & Sons has revealed a robust trading performance for the year to 31 December 2009 with the firm remaining profitable despite being heavily exposed to the construction sector.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:48:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136778/citysprint-back-on-acquisition-hunt-after-pre-tax-profit-rise.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136778/citysprint-back-on-acquisition-hunt-after-pre-tax-profit-rise.htmCitySprint expects to restart its spending spree after enjoying a 32% jump in pre-tax profit for the first half of 2010.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136785/welchs-groups-pre-tax-losses-widen-as-turnover-falls.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/09/01/136785/welchs-groups-pre-tax-losses-widen-as-turnover-falls.htmCambridge-based Welch's Transport saw its pre-tax losses widen to nearly £500,000 as turnover fell by 23.5% in 2009.Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136773/nd-announces-39-operating-margin-growth-and-a-new-acquisition.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136773/nd-announces-39-operating-margin-growth-and-a-new-acquisition.htmNorbert Dentressangle has celebrated a 64% profit rise in the first half of 2010 with the acquisition of the freight forwarding activities of US-based Schneider Logistics.Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136772/hgv-drivers-face-redundancy-at-wincantons-teesport-site.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/31/136772/hgv-drivers-face-redundancy-at-wincantons-teesport-site.htmWincanton's plans to relocate its Teesport trunking operation to other sites has left a number of drivers facing redundancy.Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/27/136769/cert-octavian-completes-8m-turnaround.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/27/136769/cert-octavian-completes-8m-turnaround.htmCert Octavian says it is delighted with its two-year £8m turnaround as it returns to profitability following a loss of over £7m two years ago.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:08:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/27/136768/city-link-in-belfast-wins-prams-and-buggies-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/27/136768/city-link-in-belfast-wins-prams-and-buggies-deal.htmJohnston Prams & Buggies has appointed City Link as its distribution partner, to service retailers and online customers.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/27/136766/london-city-bond-wins-logistics-deal-with-wine-maker-zonin.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/27/136766/london-city-bond-wins-logistics-deal-with-wine-maker-zonin.htmLondon City Bond has secured a warehousing and distribution contract with Italian wine maker Zonin.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136761/john-lewis-cuts-co2-from-logistics.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136761/john-lewis-cuts-co2-from-logistics.htmThe John Lewis Partnership has praised the performance of its distribution operation in reducing its CO2 emissions relative to turnover by 2.4% last year and by 6.3% against its 2005-06 baseline.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:19:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136759/north-yorks-waste-disposal-firm-goes-under.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136759/north-yorks-waste-disposal-firm-goes-under.htmWaste disposal firm BCB Environmental Management has gone into administration after its premises were destroyed by a fire earlier this month.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136770/acumen-wins-land-rover-distribution-contract.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/26/136770/acumen-wins-land-rover-distribution-contract.htmAcumen Automotive Logistics has won a contract to deliver Land Rovers to dealerships throughout the south-west of England until 2012.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136757/harkers-distribution-calls-in-administrators.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136757/harkers-distribution-calls-in-administrators.htmThe transport arm of Sunderland-based Angel Distribution has called in administrators, Roadtransport.com can reveal.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:13:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136752/city-link-invests-in-new-post-centre.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136752/city-link-invests-in-new-post-centre.htmExpress parcel firm City Link is continuing to reshape its property and depot portfolio as it returns to profit this year and pushes for growth in 2011.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136743/former-mrs-distribution-drivers-not-needed-by-bibby.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136743/former-mrs-distribution-drivers-not-needed-by-bibby.htmBibby Distribution has defended its actions after letting several former MRS Distribution drivers go just one week after the drivers were told their jobs were safe.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136745/fraser-freight-buys-its-first-ever-man-trucks.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136745/fraser-freight-buys-its-first-ever-man-trucks.htmPortsmouth-based Fraser Freight has broken its tradition of only buying DAF trucks following the addition of two new MANs to its 15-strong fleet.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136739/dalkeith-transport-hits-palletforce-jackpot.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136739/dalkeith-transport-hits-palletforce-jackpot.htmDalkeith Transport says a switch to Palletforce six months ago has already resulted in tangible financial returns for the Midlothian-based business.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136740/brt-international-aims-to-top-1m-turnover-mark.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/25/136740/brt-international-aims-to-top-1m-turnover-mark.htmNewly formed container haulier BRT International hopes to post a first full year turnover of some £1m after revealing revenues of nearly £500,000 revenue for the first five months of its financial year.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136730/aspray-24-revamps-property-portfolio.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136730/aspray-24-revamps-property-portfolio.htmAspray 24 has revamped its depot portfolio by shedding its site in Surrey to make way for new warehouses in Hampshire and London.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136733/redhead-and-palletforce-team-up-for-ulster-rally.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/24/136733/redhead-and-palletforce-team-up-for-ulster-rally.htmRedhead International had an unusual load for its daily service from Scotland to Ireland in the shape of Rally Team Scotland's Ford Fiesta R2 rally car which took part in the Ulster rally in Northern Ireland last weekend.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136728/keedwell-wins-20m-block-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136728/keedwell-wins-20m-block-deal.htmGrowing Somerset haulage firm RT Keedwell Group has secured a new contract with block manufacturer H+H UK working from its Pollington, East Yorkshire plant worth around £20m over the next three years.Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136726/fortec-pre-tax-profit-hit-by-major-it-investment.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136726/fortec-pre-tax-profit-hit-by-major-it-investment.htmPallet network Fortec has attributed a substantial investment in IT as the reason behind a 90.5% plunge in pre-tax profit during 2009.Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:33:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136725/liquidated-cannon-transport-has-a-deficiency-of-771810.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136725/liquidated-cannon-transport-has-a-deficiency-of-771810.htmTyne and Wear-based Cannon Transport was liquidated owing creditors some £771,810, according to documents filed with Companies House.Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:14:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136723/europa-worldwide-signs-franchising-deal-with-cfs-international.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136723/europa-worldwide-signs-franchising-deal-with-cfs-international.htmEuropa Worldwide Group, parent company to Europa Worldwide Logistics, has signed a three-year franchising deal with Dublin-based operator CFS International Ltd, to improve both parties' trade lines between the UK and the Republic of Ireland.Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136748/europa-worldwide-to-join-forces-with-cfs-international.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/23/136748/europa-worldwide-to-join-forces-with-cfs-international.htmEuropa Worldwide Group, parent company of Europa Worldwide Logistics, has signed a three-year franchising deal with Dublin-based operator CFS International, to improve both parties' trade lines between the UK and the Republic of Ireland.Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136721/wincanton-renews-sponsorship-of-bath-rugby-club.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136721/wincanton-renews-sponsorship-of-bath-rugby-club.htmWincanton has renewed its sponsorship of Bath Rugby club in a deal that will run until at least the end of the 2011/12 season.Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136719/eagle-couriers-wins-scottish-public-sector-contract.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136719/eagle-couriers-wins-scottish-public-sector-contract.htmEagle Couriers has won a two-year multi-million pound distribution contract with the Scottish public sector for the Edinburgh & Lothians regions. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136715/pollock-wins-three-year-deal-with-rpc.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136715/pollock-wins-three-year-deal-with-rpc.htmBathgate-based haulier Pollock (Scotrans) has been awarded a three-year, multi-million pound contract with RPC Containers working from its site in Plenmeller near Haltwhistle in Northumberland. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136716/stobart-group-first-half-trading-boosted-by-contract-wins.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136716/stobart-group-first-half-trading-boosted-by-contract-wins.htmA £7m-a-year contract with Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr will help Eddie Stobart keep its volumes strong, as parent Stobart Group reports trading for the first half of the year was significantly ahead of the same period last year.Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136717/glasgow-depot-costs-hit-david-price-food-services.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/20/136717/glasgow-depot-costs-hit-david-price-food-services.htmNewcastle-based David Price Food Services slipped into the red at the close of its last financial year after it took over the full running of a cold storage and distribution depot in Glasgow, previously run by DHL.Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136713/cert-octavian-implements-staff-cash-bonus.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136713/cert-octavian-implements-staff-cash-bonus.htmDrinks distributor Cert Octavian has opted for a staff bonus scheme instead of a proposed 2010 pay rise.Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:22:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136706/findel-education-chooses-nightline-for-irish-partnership.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/19/136706/findel-education-chooses-nightline-for-irish-partnership.htmNightline has been appointed as Findel Education's distribution partner for Ireland and Northern Ireland.Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136696/mitchell-storage-and-distribution-trebles-depot-size.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136696/mitchell-storage-and-distribution-trebles-depot-size.htmFortec member Mitchell Storage and Distribution has trebled its warehouse capacity to cope with rising pallet volumes. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136707/boughey-beats-forecasts-and-reveals-record-revenue.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136707/boughey-beats-forecasts-and-reveals-record-revenue.htmBoughey Distribution has revealed record revenue of £42.2m for the year ended 31 May, a 7.7% rise on sales in 2009.Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136705/norbert-dentressangle-wins-new-contract-with-building-adhesives.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136705/norbert-dentressangle-wins-new-contract-with-building-adhesives.htmNorbert Dentressangle Transport Services has been appointed as Building Adhesives' new distribution partner in a multi-million pound deal.Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136703/imagine-if-you-were-transport-minister-for-a-day.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/18/136703/imagine-if-you-were-transport-minister-for-a-day.htmIf you were transport minister, what would you change about the industry? That's one of the questions we're asking in this month's Trucking Britain Out Of Recession survey.Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136690/twelve-uk-truckstops-audited-for-blue-flag-status.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136690/twelve-uk-truckstops-audited-for-blue-flag-status.htmOperators will soon be able to book accommodation at truckstops awarded blue-flag status in an EU-backed scheme designed to offer drivers safe and secure overnight accommodation. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136688/goldstar-transport-expands-with-acquisition.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136688/goldstar-transport-expands-with-acquisition.htmGoldstar Transport, the Felixstowe-based container haulier, has cemented its position as one of the big players in the sector with the acquisition of numerous assets of Leggett's Transport in Woolpit, Suffolk for an undisclosed sum.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:26:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136685/acst-wins-contract-renewal-with-food-firm-ticco.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/17/136685/acst-wins-contract-renewal-with-food-firm-ticco.htmAssociated Cold Stores and Transport (ACS&T) has won a one-year contract renewal with Italian food distributor Ticco.Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/16/136682/ocado-set-to-acquire-16.5m-west-midlands-dc.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/16/136682/ocado-set-to-acquire-16.5m-west-midlands-dc.htmOnline retailer Ocado is expected to finalise the acquisition of a multimillion-pound Staffordshire DC later this week.Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/13/136681/time-critical-international-enters-administration.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/13/136681/time-critical-international-enters-administration.htmThe boss of a fast-growing Kent haulage business that has entered administration says a High Court battle with his father and a delayed €500,000 VAT refund created a "perfect storm" that destroyed his business.Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/13/136676/maritime-transport-moves-into-multimodal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/13/136676/maritime-transport-moves-into-multimodal.htmMaritime Transport has made its first step into multimodal transport after becoming the new operator of the Riverside Rail Terminal at the Port of Tilbury in Essex.Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/12/136672/meachers-and-tnt-announce-partnership.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/12/136672/meachers-and-tnt-announce-partnership.htmMeachers Global Logistics has signed a "substantial" trunking partnership deal with TNT.Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:39:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/12/136671/ceva-logistics-revenue-up-but-profit-down.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/12/136671/ceva-logistics-revenue-up-but-profit-down.htmCeva Logistics saw its revenue rise 30% in the second quarter of the year on the back of improved volumes in the automotive, retail and technology sectors, but profits dipped slightly.Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/12/136674/dsv-uk-appoints-new-head-of-haulage.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/12/136674/dsv-uk-appoints-new-head-of-haulage.htmDSV UK has appointed Karl Timmis as head of full load, contracts, haulage and support services, replacing the retiring Andrew Fowler.Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/11/136663/yeardley-returns-to-profit.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/11/136663/yeardley-returns-to-profit.htmYorkshire haulier Brian Yeardley Continental has returned to profit during "difficult and interesting times" following its £104,000 pre-tax loss in 2008.Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:08:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/11/136664/transpeed-turns-corner-and-aims-for-europe.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/11/136664/transpeed-turns-corner-and-aims-for-europe.htmTranspeed says it has "turned a corner" following a Traffic Commissioner's (TC) decision to haul it before a public inquiry (PI) after it acquired transport work, staff and vehicles run by collapsed operator Caveman Consultants, which traded as The Logistix Group.Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:08:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/11/136668/wincanton-renews-contract-with-topaz-energy.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/11/136668/wincanton-renews-contract-with-topaz-energy.htmWincanton has renewed its contract with Irish petroleum retail chain Topaz Energy in a move that will see the long-standing relationship continue into its 21st year.Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/11/136669/dsvs-uk-road-arm-sees-revenue-and-profit-rise.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/11/136669/dsvs-uk-road-arm-sees-revenue-and-profit-rise.htmDSV saw revenues and profits in its road division rise as freight volumes across Europe increased in the first half of the year, but warned that haulage prices for customers had to rise.Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/10/136646/arr-craib-profit-hit-by-major-clients-closure.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/10/136646/arr-craib-profit-hit-by-major-clients-closure.htmARR Craib has blamed "the worst market conditions in living memory", combined with the closure of the Inverurie paper mill, for a dip in profit and turnover.Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/09/136641/tnt-efficiency-drive-saves-millions.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/09/136641/tnt-efficiency-drive-saves-millions.htmTNT UK says it managed to make savings worth tens of millions of pounds last year after it introduced a company-wide programme of efficient working practices.Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/06/136635/exclusive-bibby-poised-to-take-mrs-contracts.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/06/136635/exclusive-bibby-poised-to-take-mrs-contracts.htm Bibby Distribution is poised to take over two contracts formerly run by Bathgate transport firm MRS...Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/05/136631/driver-retires-after-37-year-stint-at-grocontinental.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/05/136631/driver-retires-after-37-year-stint-at-grocontinental.htmLen Guest, a driver for Shropshire haulage firm Grocontinental, has retired from the firm after almost four decades with the company.Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/04/136628/wincanton-sells-waste-business-for-17.5m.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/04/136628/wincanton-sells-waste-business-for-17.5m.htmLogistics firm Wincanton has sold its recycling business to Sims Group UK for £17.5m, marking the end of its foray into the sector. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/03/136616/parcelforce-revamps-customer-service-options.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/03/136616/parcelforce-revamps-customer-service-options.htmParcelforce has revamped its customer-service initiatives in order to retain and win new business.Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/03/136617/stobart-boss-calls-for-empty-running-tax.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/03/136617/stobart-boss-calls-for-empty-running-tax.htmStobart Group has reiterated its call to the new government for a tax on empty running, 18 months after putting the idea to Gordon Brown's senior advisers.Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:20:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/03/136614/revenue-shoots-up-15.6-at-deutsche-post-dhl.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/03/136614/revenue-shoots-up-15.6-at-deutsche-post-dhl.htmDeutsche Post DHL revenue increased by 15.6% in the second quarter of 2010 to €12.8bn (£10.6m), prompting a better-than-expected forecast for the whole year. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/02/136608/city-link-continues-to-trim-operating-loss.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/08/02/136608/city-link-continues-to-trim-operating-loss.htmCity Link has shaved £2.3m from its operating loss, despite posting flat revenue for the six months to 30 June.Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/30/136602/norbert-dentressangle-seals-transport-deal-with-nicolas.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/30/136602/norbert-dentressangle-seals-transport-deal-with-nicolas.htmNorbert Dentressangle Transport Services has been appointed by wine seller Nicolas to handle the distribution of products to its 80 UK stores. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/30/136638/europa-reports-logistics-services-revenue-boost.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/30/136638/europa-reports-logistics-services-revenue-boost.htmEuropa Worldwide Logistics has told Roadtransport.com that it has seen year-on-year sales growth of 21% in its logistics division, on the back of improved volumes with existing customers and new contract wins.Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/29/136598/abnormal-loads-operator-nortek-calls-in-liquidators.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/29/136598/abnormal-loads-operator-nortek-calls-in-liquidators.htmKent-based abnormal loads transporter Nortek UK Transport & Technical Services has entered liquidation with a total deficiency of £232,372.Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/29/136595/wincanton-secures-13m-contract-renewal-with-shell-gas.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/29/136595/wincanton-secures-13m-contract-renewal-with-shell-gas.htmWincanton has been appointed as distribution partner for Shell Gas for a further two years, in a deal worth £13m.Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/29/136596/london-city-bond-toasts-fortnum-mason-logistics-win.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/29/136596/london-city-bond-toasts-fortnum-mason-logistics-win.htmA logistics contract win with Fortnum & Mason, has added to celebrations at London City Bond, after the firm experienced record wine storage levels last month.Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/29/136597/pre-pack-deal-saves-jobs-at-ascot-transport.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/29/136597/pre-pack-deal-saves-jobs-at-ascot-transport.htmThe directors of mobile home transporter Ascot Transport and its portable buildings haulage subsidiary, Skelton Transport, have undergone a pre-pack administration and set up new company Westram Limited.Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/28/136591/bh-freight-collapse-details-revealed.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/28/136591/bh-freight-collapse-details-revealed.htmThe administrators of collapsed Gloucestershire haulier BH Freight have laid bare the sequence of events that led to the firm shutting its doors in May this year.Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:28:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/28/136588/driver-cpc-are-you-ready.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/28/136588/driver-cpc-are-you-ready.htmWhether you love it or loathe it, Driver CPC is with us, and is here to stay. Between now and September 2014, every HGV licence holder is obliged to undergo five days of compulsory training. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/28/136586/norbert-dentressangle-posts-a-3.9-revenue-rise.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/28/136586/norbert-dentressangle-posts-a-3.9-revenue-rise.htmNorbert Dentressangle has reported a 3.9% rise in turnover to €1.4bn (£1.16bn) for the first half of 2010, and confirms that revenue from its logistics division in Q2 returned to 2009 levels.Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:59:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/27/136581/ceva-showfreight-keeps-farnborough-flying.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/27/136581/ceva-showfreight-keeps-farnborough-flying.htmCeva Logistics' Showfreight division has just finished the most public part of one of its biggest operations of the year at the Farnborough International Airshow.Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/27/136575/sainsburys-slashes-co2-through-efficiency-drive.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/27/136575/sainsburys-slashes-co2-through-efficiency-drive.htmSupermarket Sainsbury’s has taken more than one million vehicle kilometres off the roads in the past year due to more efficient use of its own and suppliers’ fleets.Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/27/136567/wishart-international-folds-but-palletline-operations-saved.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/27/136567/wishart-international-folds-but-palletline-operations-saved.htmOne of Scotland's best-known hauliers, Wishart International, has been forced into liquidation by bad debts, but its Palletline operations have been transferred to Stirling-based Barbour European.Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/22/136555/better-prospects-for-creditors-of-eh-lee.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/22/136555/better-prospects-for-creditors-of-eh-lee.htmPreferential creditors of collapsed haulier EH Lee look set to be paid in full, after the sale of the company's assets exceeded the administrator's original expectations.Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:19:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/22/136552/apc-overnight-sales-up-14.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/22/136552/apc-overnight-sales-up-14.htmParcel delivery firm APC Overnight says it is currently experiencing revenue growth of 14% thanks to a boom in business-to-consumer (B2C) parcel volumes.Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/21/136549/wincanton-cautiously-optimistic-over-volume-increases.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/21/136549/wincanton-cautiously-optimistic-over-volume-increases.htmWincanton says its performance in the second quarter of the year has given it grounds for cautious optimism for a recovery in customer volumes.Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/21/136542/gj-lockwood-aids-record-breaking-attempt.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/21/136542/gj-lockwood-aids-record-breaking-attempt.htmWigan haulier G&J Lockwood has given a massive boost to the Bloodhound Project, a UK programme that aims to produce the first car to break the 1,000mph barrier.Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/19/136529/nightline-opens-first-uk-hub.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/19/136529/nightline-opens-first-uk-hub.htmNightline has opened its first UK distribution depot in Lancashire, following a £1.1m investment.Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:11:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/19/136527/tax-on-using-vans-for-personal-use-quadruples.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/19/136527/tax-on-using-vans-for-personal-use-quadruples.htmTax paid by drivers who utilise company vans for personal use has quadrupled in just two years, according to accountancy group UHY Hacker Young. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/19/136528/cool-logistics-win-for-norbert-dentressangle.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2010/07/19/136528/cool-logistics-win-for-norbert-dentressangle.htmNorbert Dentressangle (ND) has won a cool storage and transportation deal with ice manufacturer Ultra Ice (UK).Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:09:00 GMT