http://www.roadtransport.com/en-gbThu, 24 Nov 2011 14:59:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139792/royal-mail-sees-surge-in-parcel-deliveries-thanks-to-e-commerce-boom.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/24/139792/royal-mail-sees-surge-in-parcel-deliveries-thanks-to-e-commerce-boom.htmRoyal Mail has seen a surge in the amount of packets and parcels it delivers as e-commerce has taken off, according to its boss. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:59:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139783/royal-mail-continues-with-modernisation-programme.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139783/royal-mail-continues-with-modernisation-programme.htmRoyal Mail Group has started to benefit from its operational cost-cutting strategy, revealing an interim operating profit of £67m, up more than 300% on £22m in the same period last year (excluding exceptional items).Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:10:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139781/brit-european-secures-mercedes-benz-contract-extension.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139781/brit-european-secures-mercedes-benz-contract-extension.htmBrit European Transport has won a three-year contract extension with Mercedes-Benz for the UK logistics of all its heavy trucks, Sprinter and Vario vans. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139779/norbert-dentressangle-wins-carlsberg-primary-distribution-contract.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139779/norbert-dentressangle-wins-carlsberg-primary-distribution-contract.htmNorbert Dentressangle (ND) has been appointed Carlsberg UK’s primary logistics partner under a new five-year contract, following a “long and tough” competitive tendering process.Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:03:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139778/metro-distributor-ald-joins-united-pallet-network.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139778/metro-distributor-ald-joins-united-pallet-network.htmAssociated Newspapers-owned ALD Logistics has joined the United Pallet Network covering the SE, BR and some of the SW postcode. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139777/yusen-logistics-opens-leeds-depot.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/22/139777/yusen-logistics-opens-leeds-depot.htmYusen Logistics has opened its new depot in Stourton, Leeds – a move that has seen it transfer its operations and entire team from its former facilities in Castleford.Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139775/dsv-signs-gurit-extension.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/21/139775/dsv-signs-gurit-extension.htmDSV Road UK has won a two-year contract extension with composite materials manufacturer Gurit to provide road freight logistics for the firm’s export shipments.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139762/farralls-transport-lands-10m-dandys-rock-salt-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139762/farralls-transport-lands-10m-dandys-rock-salt-deal.htmEdwin C. Farrall Transport has signed an exclusivie supply deal with Dandy’s Rock Salt, which could deliver up to £10m in turnover during its full lifetime. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139760/viridor-snaps-up-jws-churngold.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/18/139760/viridor-snaps-up-jws-churngold.htmViridor Waste Management has bought JWS Churngold for £14.25m. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139759/pentalver-chooses-fargos-transport-management-software.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139759/pentalver-chooses-fargos-transport-management-software.htmContainer haulier Pentalver Group has chosen software from Fargo Systems to manage its UK operation. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139752/fowler-welch-coolchain-on-course-despite-challenging-market.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139752/fowler-welch-coolchain-on-course-despite-challenging-market.htmThe outlook for Fowler Welch-Coolchain is “encouraging” according to parent company Dart Group. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139750/mccarthy-waste-management-opts-for-ctrack-software.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/17/139750/mccarthy-waste-management-opts-for-ctrack-software.htmBristol-based McCarthy Waste Management has opted to install Ctrack tracking software on eleven skip loaders to improve productivity. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:46:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139748/uk-mail-pre-tax-profit-falls-18.2-in-first-half.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139748/uk-mail-pre-tax-profit-falls-18.2-in-first-half.htmUK Mail saw pre-tax profit fall 18.2% to £6m, in interim results for the six months ending 30 September, down from £7.4m this time last year, as it blamed a fall in margins on the impact of the extra bank holiday for the royal wedding.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139746/reed-boardall-hit-by-rising-fuel-costs.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139746/reed-boardall-hit-by-rising-fuel-costs.htmReed Boardall Transport says the cost of fuel continued to put margins under pressure during its financial year ending 31 March 2011. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139745/citysprint-buys-lewis-day-courier-operations.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139745/citysprint-buys-lewis-day-courier-operations.htmCitySprint has entered an agreement to buy the UK courier operations of Lewis Day, which will be integrated in the coming months into its same day courier and distribution operations. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139742/condor-logistics-joins-palletways.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139742/condor-logistics-joins-palletways.htmPortsmouth firm Condor Logistics has been appointed to take on the PO postcode for Palletways.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139741/c-butt-still-in-discussions-as-asda-completes-netto-integration.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/16/139741/c-butt-still-in-discussions-as-asda-completes-netto-integration.htmNorthamptonshire-haulier C Butt says it is still in discussions with Asda over its involvement in the distribution operation to Netto stores.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:24:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139739/dhl-signs-five-year-westfield-stratford-city-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139739/dhl-signs-five-year-westfield-stratford-city-deal.htmDHL Supply Chain has won a five-year contract with Westfield Group to handle the logistics for its Stratford City shopping complex in east London.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139738/geopost-ranks-high-for-carbon-reduction.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139738/geopost-ranks-high-for-carbon-reduction.htmGeoPost UK has been ranked in the top 3% of the Environment Agency’s Energy Efficiency Performance League Table, which ranks more than 2,000 organisations on energy use and carbon reduction commitment. It is the highest ranking parcels carrier in the table.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139737/samworth-brothers-pays-tribute-to-m5-victims.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/15/139737/samworth-brothers-pays-tribute-to-m5-victims.htmAmong the seven fatalities named in the 34-vehicle pile-up on the M5 on 4 November were two HGV drivers working for Samworth Brothers Distribution. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139731/nightline-improves-it-to-handle-greater-volumes.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139731/nightline-improves-it-to-handle-greater-volumes.htmNightline is investing €200,000 (£172,000) on IT hardware to handle increased order volumes and ensure capacity for future growth.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:41:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139728/yodel-launches-worldwide-service.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139728/yodel-launches-worldwide-service.htmYodel has extended its service with the launch of a new global delivery operation, Yodel WorldMon, 14 Nov 2011 13:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139726/tag-transport-services-leaves-palletforce-for-palletways.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/14/139726/tag-transport-services-leaves-palletforce-for-palletways.htmCroydon-based TAG Transport Services has joined Palletways to handle the CR and SM postcode areas. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:05:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139722/swain-retrofits-fleet-to-meet-january-lez-changes.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139722/swain-retrofits-fleet-to-meet-january-lez-changes.htmSwain Group is retrofitting more than 100 of its truck fleet to comply with more stringent air quality standards within the London Low Emission Zone that come into force from 3 January 2012. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139723/over-100-jobs-to-go-at-stobart-group.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139723/over-100-jobs-to-go-at-stobart-group.htmStobart Group says it will be making more than a hundred driver redundancies across three of its depots as it pursues a cost-cutting strategy.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139721/hermes-to-pilot-evening-delivery-service.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/11/139721/hermes-to-pilot-evening-delivery-service.htmHome delivery specialist Hermes is planning to start piloting an evening service in spring 2012, with delivery between 6pm and 10pm on weekdays and 6pm till 9pm on Saturday within the M25.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/10/139715/wincanton-reveals-75.5m-pre-tax-loss.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/10/139715/wincanton-reveals-75.5m-pre-tax-loss.htmWincanton has posted a pre-tax loss of £75.5m following sale of its European operations over the summer, and revealed plans to dispose of its loss-making foodservice division.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:21:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139713/ceva-logistics-sees-robust-uk-performance.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139713/ceva-logistics-sees-robust-uk-performance.htmThe UK continues to be a “very robust” performer according to Ceva Logistics, which is looking forward to a spike in business next year from the London Olympics. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:14:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139710/morrisons-aims-for-better-than-ever-logistics.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/09/139710/morrisons-aims-for-better-than-ever-logistics.htmMorrisons says it wants its logistics to be "different and better than ever" in the wake of the opening of its RDC in Bridgwater.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139708/allport-strikes-deal-with-house-of-fraser.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139708/allport-strikes-deal-with-house-of-fraser.htmAllport has been awarded a three-year inbound logistics contract with fashion retailer House of Fraser. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139702/wincanton-to-consult-with-120-employees-over-best-buy-uk-withdrawal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/08/139702/wincanton-to-consult-with-120-employees-over-best-buy-uk-withdrawal.htmSome 120 employees at Wincanton at its shared user sites in Daventry and Greenford have entered a formal consultation with the firm following the decision by retailer Best Buy to close its stores in the UK.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139703/pulleyn-transport-pulls-in-profit.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139703/pulleyn-transport-pulls-in-profit.htmReading-based Pulleyn Transport says it is "pleased" its clients accomodated an increase in rates following increases in fuel prices and Euro to pound exchange rates that saw it increase profit threefold.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139704/hermes-sees-uk-revenue-boost.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139704/hermes-sees-uk-revenue-boost.htmHermes UK says it has seen a 6% boost in revenue to £211.5m for the financial year 2010-2011, resulting in a profit of £17.5m.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139699/city-link-losses-deepen.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139699/city-link-losses-deepen.htmCity Link has revealed a Q3 operating loss of £6.8m, compared with £1.3m in the same period in 2010; turnover also dropped to £74.4m, a decline of 7.9% on last year's figure of £80.8m. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139697/simarco-launches-black-sea-routes.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/07/139697/simarco-launches-black-sea-routes.htmSimarco has launched two new distribution routes to the capitals of Bulgaria and Romania, in partnership with Black Sea region specialist Unimasters Logistics. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/02/139687/dalkeith-saves-6000-in-postage-costs-with-e-invoicing-software.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/02/139687/dalkeith-saves-6000-in-postage-costs-with-e-invoicing-software.htmEdinburgh haulier Dalkeith says modernising its finance administration process earlier this year has already saved it £6,000 in associated costs. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/02/139686/fuel-thieves-steal-30000-litres-from-hansons-ketton-cement-works.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/02/139686/fuel-thieves-steal-30000-litres-from-hansons-ketton-cement-works.htmFuel thieves have hit Hanson’s Ketton Cement works in Rutland in an elaborate operation that is estimated to have seen around 30,000 litres stolen from the site. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:51:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/02/139685/two-new-board-members-at-maritime-transport.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/02/139685/two-new-board-members-at-maritime-transport.htmMaritime Transport has appointed Richard Lond and Tim Goddard to its board of directors, as finance director and IT and personnel director respectively.Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139677/bibby-distribution-wins-ryvita-transport-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139677/bibby-distribution-wins-ryvita-transport-deal.htmBibby Distribution has been awarded the UK transport contract for grocery brand Ryvita, part of the Jordans & Ryvita Company. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139678/norbert-dentressangle-signs-coffin-delivery-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/11/01/139678/norbert-dentressangle-signs-coffin-delivery-deal.htmNorbert Dentressangle has signed a deal with coffin and casket manufacturer Bradnam Joinery to transport products across Scotland.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/31/139671/turnover-up-10m-at-europa-worldwide.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/31/139671/turnover-up-10m-at-europa-worldwide.htmEuropa Worldwide Logistics says it is on target for 12% growth in 2011, coming off the back of a £10m increase in turnover in 2010.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:23:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/31/139673/woodside-group-acquires-freight-forwarder.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/31/139673/woodside-group-acquires-freight-forwarder.htmNorthern Irish haulier Woodside Group has acquired AllRoute Shipping for an undisclosed seven-figure sum, in a bid to move into the international freight forwarding sector.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:19:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/31/139672/hoyer-sale-talks-collapse.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/31/139672/hoyer-sale-talks-collapse.htmHoyer Group's attempts to sell off its Europe-wide petroleum tanker division have collapsed after negotiations with French transport giant Groupe Charles Andre (GCA) broke down.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/28/139668/uk-boost-for-norbert-dentressangle.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/28/139668/uk-boost-for-norbert-dentressangle.htmNorbert Dentressangle says it continues to reap the benefits of its acquisition of TDG with the UK now its second largest market outside of France.Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/27/139663/potter-group-logistics-delivers-profit-growth.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/27/139663/potter-group-logistics-delivers-profit-growth.htmPotter Group Logistics has enjoyed another year of strong profit growth after taking timely action to address its cost base at the onset of the UK recession. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:15:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/26/139659/lewis-tankers-wins-univar-contract.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/26/139659/lewis-tankers-wins-univar-contract.htmGoole-based road tanker haulier Lewis Tankers has won a bulk solvents distribution contract with Univar. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/26/139657/turnover-up-but-profit-down-at-eddie-stobart.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/26/139657/turnover-up-but-profit-down-at-eddie-stobart.htmEddie Stobart has revealed an 8.6% drop in pre-tax profit in the first six months of its financial year, despite a 15.4% increase in turnover.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/26/139658/potter-group-logistics-strikes-deal-with-chemicals-firm-johnson-matthey.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/26/139658/potter-group-logistics-strikes-deal-with-chemicals-firm-johnson-matthey.htmPotter Group Logistics has won a five-year deal with chemicals company Johnson Matthey to provide storage and distribution space at its Ripon distribution centre. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/26/139656/southern-storage-transport-joins-united-pallet-network.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/26/139656/southern-storage-transport-joins-united-pallet-network.htmHampshire-based Southern Storage & Transport has joined United Pallet Network and added four Renault trucks to its fleet to service increased demand. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139653/apc-invests-14m-in-new-hub.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139653/apc-invests-14m-in-new-hub.htmAPC Overnight is investing £14m in a new national hub at Kingswood Lake, Cannock, Staffordshire after outgrowing its old hub. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139651/profit-and-turnover-rise-at-gist.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139651/profit-and-turnover-rise-at-gist.htmGist has posted a rise in profit and turnover, helped by what it describes as the "successful integration" of G&S International Transport. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:01:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139648/morrisons-opens-south-west-rdc.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139648/morrisons-opens-south-west-rdc.htmDHL will operate the RDC for Morrisons, which the supermarket says will eventually provide all goods for stores in the region "streamlining the service of four DCs, which are currently used". Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:06:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139650/pallet-track-member-cft-refreshes-fleet.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139650/pallet-track-member-cft-refreshes-fleet.htmHeywood-based CFT Services has added five 18-tonne Renault curtainsiders to its fleet. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139646/dhl-supply-chain-wins-cambridge-university-press-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/25/139646/dhl-supply-chain-wins-cambridge-university-press-deal.htmDHL Supply Chain has won a five-year deal to deliver more than eight million books a year on behalf of Cambridge University Press. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:36:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139640/kingfisher-extends-yusen-contract.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139640/kingfisher-extends-yusen-contract.htmYusen Logistics has renewed and extended its contract to manage Kingfisher’s European supply chain.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:31:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139645/bidvest-renews-caf-rouge-distribution-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139645/bidvest-renews-caf-rouge-distribution-deal.htmBidvest Logistics, parent company of 3663, has won a five-year contract renewal with Tragus Group, which operates restaurant chains such as Café Rouge, Bella Italia and Strada.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:27:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139643/dpd-targets-50-in-longer-semi-trailer-trial.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139643/dpd-targets-50-in-longer-semi-trailer-trial.htmGeopost UK is the latest major player to express interest in taking part in the ten-year trial of longer semi-trailers. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139644/norbert-dentressangle-rises-to-delice-de-france-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139644/norbert-dentressangle-rises-to-delice-de-france-deal.htmNorbert Dentressangle (ND) has won a new temperature-controlled warehousing contract with baked goods manufacturer Delice de France. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139638/wincanton-is-the-fairest-of-them-all.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/24/139638/wincanton-is-the-fairest-of-them-all.htmWincanton is delivering truckloads of water to the cast and crew of a new Hollywood film, Snow White and the Huntsman, during filmmaking at Marloes Sands, Pembrokeshire.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:17:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139637/stobart-boss-wins-cilt-award.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139637/stobart-boss-wins-cilt-award.htmStobart Group chief executive Andrew Tinkler won the contribution to logistics award at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s (CILT) annual awards for excellence last night (20 October).Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139636/pall-ex-expands-network-with-two-new-members.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139636/pall-ex-expands-network-with-two-new-members.htmPall-Ex has welcomed two new members to its network taking its membership to 96 hauliers in the UK. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139634/matthews-sussex-adds-new-tippers-to-its-fleet.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139634/matthews-sussex-adds-new-tippers-to-its-fleet.htmCrawley-based demolition and site clearance firm Matthews (Sussex) has added five new tippers to it 30-strong vehicle fleet. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139631/av-dawson-opts-for-fargo-systems-software-for-new-terminal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/21/139631/av-dawson-opts-for-fargo-systems-software-for-new-terminal.htmMultimodal haulier AV Dawson has chosen Fargo Systems’ Container Yard Management (CYMAN) software for its new £2.6m rail terminal at Riverside Park Estate in Middlesbrough. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:18:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/20/139628/yodel-reveals-network-structure-plans.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/20/139628/yodel-reveals-network-structure-plans.htmYodel has revealed details of its plans of its new network structure, in a move that will see it close 45 of its service centres across the UK.Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/20/139627/hermes-opens-its-largest-uk-depot.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/20/139627/hermes-opens-its-largest-uk-depot.htmParcel courier Hermes has opened its largest UK depot in Bradford. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/20/139624/bedfords-wins-kelkay-contract-following-month-long-trial.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/20/139624/bedfords-wins-kelkay-contract-following-month-long-trial.htmBedfords Transport has secured a national pallet contract for the delivery of garden landscape products for manufacturer Kelkay. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/19/139623/former-wincanton-man-joins-culina-director-shake-up.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/19/139623/former-wincanton-man-joins-culina-director-shake-up.htmFormer Samworth Brothers Distribution interim MD, Euan Jackson, has been appointed as group transport director at Culina Logistics. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:12:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/19/139621/management-shuffle-at-meachers.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/19/139621/management-shuffle-at-meachers.htmSouthampton-based Meachers Global Logistics has announced the appointment of Stuart Terris as MD. Terris, previously deputy MD, takes over the role on 1 November from Bob Terris, who moves into the newly created position of chairman.Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:19:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/18/139619/new-md-at-cert-octavian.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/18/139619/new-md-at-cert-octavian.htmCert Octavian has appointed Vincent O-Brien as its new MD with immediate effect, replacing Anthony Finlayson-Green.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/17/139614/tas-transport-switches-to-palletline-from-palletways.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/17/139614/tas-transport-switches-to-palletline-from-palletways.htmHeathrow-based TAS Transport has left Palletways to join rival pallet network Palletline, covering parts of the TW area and all SW postcodes in south-west London.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/14/139604/jobs-at-risk-at-norbert-dentressangle.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/14/139604/jobs-at-risk-at-norbert-dentressangle.htmNorbert Dentressangle (ND) says up to a dozen jobs at its Wrexham site are at risk as it pursues a cost-cutting exercise.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:57:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/14/139593/gefco-reduces-loss-as-revenue-rises-8.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/14/139593/gefco-reduces-loss-as-revenue-rises-8.htmGefco UK reduced its pre-tax loss by £8.3m as turnover rose £9m for the year ending 31 December 2010. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:37:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/13/139592/ups-launches-new-returns-service.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/13/139592/ups-launches-new-returns-service.htmParcel giant UPS has launched two new returns services for UK customers, which it says gives package recipients more control over how they return and exchange delivered items. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/12/139586/yodel-to-rebrand-gm-distribution.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/12/139586/yodel-to-rebrand-gm-distribution.htmHome-delivery giant Yodel is to bring Scottish firm G&M Distribution under its branding umbrella.Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:01:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/12/139584/pemberton-transport-unable-to-pay-creditors.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/12/139584/pemberton-transport-unable-to-pay-creditors.htmPemberton Transport is unable to pay its creditors any of the £478,000 owed to them after no assets were realised during its liquidation. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:19:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/12/139583/bibby-distribution-introduces-new-livery.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/12/139583/bibby-distribution-introduces-new-livery.htmBibby Distribution has launched its new livery to reflect the company’s "Logistics without Limits" philosophy and strengthen its on-road presence. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:04:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/11/139579/jsv-haulage-being-wound-up-after-failing-to-attract-enough-work.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/11/139579/jsv-haulage-being-wound-up-after-failing-to-attract-enough-work.htmRichmond, North Yorkshire-based concrete haulier JSV Haulage is being wound up after failing to attract enough work within the beleaguered sector. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:42:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/11/139575/truck-and-van-registrations-continue-to-rise.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/11/139575/truck-and-van-registrations-continue-to-rise.htmTruck and van registrations were up 8.8% in September to 43,442 units, and for the rolling year up 20.9% to 293,703, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:06:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/11/139574/nightline-uk-on-track-for-60000-parcels-per-week.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/11/139574/nightline-uk-on-track-for-60000-parcels-per-week.htmNightline says it is on track to deliver 60,000 parcels per week to Ireland from its Altham, Lancashire hub in the coming months just one year after launching its UK operation. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:54:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/10/139573/simarcos-turkish-operation-off-to-a-flyer.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/10/139573/simarcos-turkish-operation-off-to-a-flyer.htmSimarco says the launch of its Turkish operation has been “an outstanding first-year success”.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/10/139572/asda-joins-ftas-carbon-reporting-scheme.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/10/139572/asda-joins-ftas-carbon-reporting-scheme.htmSupermarket giant Asda has joined the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Carbon Reduction Scheme in a quest to measure and reduce its fleet’s emissions. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:01:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/10/139570/dhl-job-losses-as-droitwich-dc-mothballed.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/10/139570/dhl-job-losses-as-droitwich-dc-mothballed.htmUnion Unite says the workforce at DHL’s Droitwich distribution centre are “devastated” after it was announced that it would close by January in favour of a new site in Somerset. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:35:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/07/139569/fowler-welch-expands-dutch-operation.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/07/139569/fowler-welch-expands-dutch-operation.htmFowler Welch is expanding its Dutch operation by relocating from its Maasland facility to a larger site at Poeldijk in the southern Westland region of the Netherlands. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:29:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/06/139568/citysprint-launches-twilight-service-for-asos.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/06/139568/citysprint-launches-twilight-service-for-asos.htmCitySprint is now providing a ‘twilight’ delivery service for online retailer ASOS, which allows consumers to place orders up to midnight and still receive home deliveries the following day. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/06/139566/uk-mail-takes-700000-hit-to-close-two-sites.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/06/139566/uk-mail-takes-700000-hit-to-close-two-sites.htmUK Mail Group has closed two depots to trim costs as trading conditions in the in the B2B mail and parcels sector in the second half of its trading year grew more challenging.Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:56:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/05/139563/cranleigh-wins-three-year-virgin-air-cargo-contract.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/05/139563/cranleigh-wins-three-year-virgin-air-cargo-contract.htmCranleigh Freight Services has won a three year contract with Virgin Atlantic Cargo to provide daily air cargo road feeder services from Amsterdam to London Gatwick and Heathrow. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:01:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/05/139562/london-city-bond-wins-freixenet-contract.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/05/139562/london-city-bond-wins-freixenet-contract.htmLondon City Bond (LCB) has won a rolling contract with Freixenet for the warehousing and delivery of its wines.Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:07:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/05/139561/waitrose-opens-new-dc-on-back-of-online-growth.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/05/139561/waitrose-opens-new-dc-on-back-of-online-growth.htmWaitrose opened its first Dotcom Fulfilment Centre yesterday (4 October) in Acton, west London, to handle “staggering increases” in customer orders since launching its online shopping scheme to Londoner’s in July. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:09:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/04/139560/ontime-automotive-lands-bmw-distribution-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/04/139560/ontime-automotive-lands-bmw-distribution-deal.htmOntime Automotive has signed a three-year contract with BMW to deliver the manufacturer’s cars to fleet and corporate customers across the UK. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:52:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/03/139555/slight-profit-dip-at-turners-soham.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/03/139555/slight-profit-dip-at-turners-soham.htmTurners (Soham) believes the "challenging" economic environment has contributed to the company posting a 2.7% drop in profit. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:47:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/03/139553/nwf-group-buys-swan-petroleum-for-2.75m.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/10/03/139553/nwf-group-buys-swan-petroleum-for-2.75m.htmBoughey Distribution owner NWF Group has acquired Shropshire-based Swan Petroleum for £2.75m. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/30/139551/hermes-puts-best-foot-forward-with-cloggs-deal.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/30/139551/hermes-puts-best-foot-forward-with-cloggs-deal.htmHermes has secured a 60,000-parcels-per-year contract with footwear retailer Cloggs to handle the home delivery of its online orders.Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:13:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/30/139547/nft-to-open-2m-middleton-hub.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/30/139547/nft-to-open-2m-middleton-hub.htmNFT is set to open its 90,000ft² £2m Middleton depot tomorrow (1 October).Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:34:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/29/139538/purslow-becomes-depot-principal-at-jack-richards-sons.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/29/139538/purslow-becomes-depot-principal-at-jack-richards-sons.htmDominic Purslow has become depot principal at Jack Richards & Sons as part of the group’s development of its Palletways business. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:49:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/29/139543/reynolds-logistics-opens-cheshire-hub.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/29/139543/reynolds-logistics-opens-cheshire-hub.htmBulk liquids haulier Reynolds Logistics UK has opened its new 3.5-acre head office and transport operations hub in Cheshire.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:43:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/29/139542/city-link-operations-director-resigns.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/29/139542/city-link-operations-director-resigns.htmMark Tapper has resigned from his role as operations director City Link “by mutual agreement to pursue other business interests”.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/28/139533/former-tdg-man-joins-nft.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/28/139533/former-tdg-man-joins-nft.htmSean Connolly has joined chilled distribution specialist NFT as business development manager, vacating the same role at TDG – which was acquired by Norbert Dentressangle last year.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:50:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/27/139528/steve-prince-transport-launches-iphone-app.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/27/139528/steve-prince-transport-launches-iphone-app.htmSteve Prince Transport, which became a dual pallet network member earlier this year, has launched an iPhone App called iPallet. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:44:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/27/139525/woodland-secures-three-year-deal-with-amaryllis.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/27/139525/woodland-secures-three-year-deal-with-amaryllis.htmWoodland Logistics has secured a three year contract with workplace services company, Amaryllis. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:55:00 GMThttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/26/139520/new-md-at-gefco-uk.htmhttp://www.roadtransport.com/Articles/2011/09/26/139520/new-md-at-gefco-uk.htmTristan Balayn has been appointed as the new MD at Gefco UK, replacing Alain Vignon who returns to France. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT