December 2019 Archives

MD of sponsor Cartwright Group Mark Cartwright (second right) presents the trophy to DPD UK CEO Dwain McDonald (holding trophy) and chief operations officer Justin Pegg (second left)

MT Awards 2019 winner: Home Delivery Operator of the Year – sponsored by Cartwright Group

December 3, 2019 Sponsored Support

Winner DPD has written the book on home delivery, in the form of an ‘inspirational’ manual for employees explaining its corporate culture.

Former Eddie Stobart boss Andrew Tinkler increases bid and buys 6.5% stake

December 3, 2019 Tim Wallace

The two-way battle for control of Eddie Stobart Logistics (ESL) has taken another twist after former CEO Andrew Tinkler (pictured) promised to inject a further £10m of equity into the troubled haulier if his bid is successful.

Andrew Morley, group sales director (second right) of sponsor Prohire, with O’Donovan Waste Disposal CEO Michael O’Donovan (centre) and Richard Clarke, commercial director (second left)

MT Awards 2019 winner: Urban Delivery Operator of the Year – sponsored by Prohire

December 2, 2019 Sponsored Support

Tackling London’s congested streets every day might seem daunting, but for O’Donovan Waste Disposal the challenge has been transformative.

Barriers to electric power for commercial vehicles are not intractable

December 2, 2019 Steve Hobson

Recent figures from business intelligence firm JATO revealed an astounding rise in global demand for electric vehicles, with sales of non-hybrid cars increasing by 92% over a 12-month period. This is perhaps the clearest sign yet that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are finally a viable alternative in the consumer sector.

Alton Transport Service reveals reasons for its demise

December 2, 2019 Chris Tindall

Hampshire haulier Alton Transport Service has admitted that taking on “loss making” work from Palletline and losing a contract from Tarmac were to blame for its insolvency.

DBAY warns Eddie Stobart Logistics shareholders to vote for its proposal or face “imminent liquidity shortfall”

December 2, 2019 Carol Millett

Eddie Stobart Logistics (ESL) will see lenders pull out and face an “imminent liquidity shortfall” if shareholders reject DBAY Advisors’ takeover bid, DBAY warned this week.

Express European Couriers joins Palletforce

December 2, 2019 Chris Tindall

Former Pallet Track member Express European Couriers has switched to Palletforce, becoming its 12th new business to sign up this year.

Stanian Transport rescued from administration after costly failed takeover

December 1, 2019 Chris Tindall

One of the longest-standing haulage businesses in Manchester has been saved after it entered administration following a failed attempt to purchase another firm, according to its director.

Warehouse robots recruited to help XPO tackle Christmas peak

December 1, 2019 Carol Millett

XPO Logistics has ramped up its use of intelligent robotics ahead of the Christmas peak period.