Simpson Bros, a founder member of Palletforce, has invested more than £2 million in its fleet so far this year. The haulage firm, based in Chester-le-Street, Durham, has taken delivery of 22 new Scanias fitted with telematics and Active Predictive cruise control technology.
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RSSDPD confirms Hinckley site for £100m hub
May 22, 2013
Parcel firm DPD has confirmed that it plans to build a new £100m parcel hub at Hinckley Commercial Park in the East Midlands.
APC Overnight installs new state-of-the-art sorting equipment
May 21, 2013
The UK independent parcel network APC Overnight has recently completed the building of their new 138,000 square feet premises in Cannock and installed state-of-the-art sorting equipment following financial support from Barclays.
Women in Logistics founder crowned 'Industry Champion of the Year' at FTA everywomen awards
May 19, 2013
Transport consultant Ruth Waring, founder of Women in Logistics, has scooped the 'Industry champion of the year' award at the FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics.
Cemex bagged cement contract win for Wincanton
May 08, 2013
Cemex, ready-mixed concrete provider, has awarded a new three-year national distribution contract to Wincanton.
Hicks Logistics joins the Fortec Distribution Network
May 01, 2013
A family transport firm celebrating its 35th anniversary this year has joined the Fortec Distribution Network in its quest to drive the business to the next level.
Davies & Robson helps Rettig maintain 'best in class' transport operation
May 01, 2013
Logistics consultancy, Davies & Robson has completed a successful transport review and tender process for manufacturer, Rettig (UK).
Marine Harvest selects LeanLogistics LeanTMS for transportation management
May 01, 2013
LeanLogistics, a global solutions provider of transportation management system (TMS) applications and supply chain services, has welcomeed Marine Harvest to the growing network of European LeanTMS technology clients.
CargoWise Cloud Delivery keeps business lean and agile
May 01, 2013
CargoWise has announced that Austrian-headquartered freight forwarder ACS Logistics is adopting ediEnterprise, delivered through the WiseCloud hosting platform to form a strategic pillar of the company's ambitious expansion plans.
Bartrums specifies GT Radial tyres as original equipment in new trailer fleet order
Apr 24, 2013
Bartrums Warehousing and Distribution has taken delivery of 10 Wilcox 70 cubic yard plank sided tipping trailers, all ordered with GT Radial GT876 tyres as original equipment.
