Temperature-controlled logistics giant Lineage Logistics has expanded its Peterborough warehouse to create its South East Superhub. The launch follows the expansion of Lineage’s Northern Superhub near Manchester, in September 2021, which added 2…
Agricultural services business Agrii has established a dedicated driver academy and ordered a new fleet of 22 Mercedes-Benz trucks. The company said it hoped the combined appeal of a structured staff development programme and advanced, comfortab…
Pall-Ex has promoted its UK network director Sue Buchanan, to international network director, focusing on global expansion. Buchanan has worked at Pall-Ex for over seven years and drove member recruitment, volume growth and compliance in her pre…
Industrial developer St Modwen Logistics has taken on construction firm Glencar to build four new units at St Modwen Park Newport. The latest development totals 115,000 sq ft, with units ranging in size from 16,558 sq ft to 43,487 sq ft and is d…
Europa Worldwide Group has opened its first sales branch in Wales as part of a £500,000 plan to expand Europa Road’s sales network. The opening of the branch in Wales closely follows the launch of a Europa Road sales branch in Liverpool earlier …
Tipping trailer and truck body manufacturer Fruehauf has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of three new directors, following its acquisition by MV Commercials in October last year. Robert Roe takes up the position of M…
Parcels, mail and e-fulfilment specialist Whistl has launched a £12m fleet expansion and renewal programme. The company, which has its headquarters in Marlow, plans to update its fleet with 17 Peugeot Boxer 435 vans, 43 ridged trucks and 126 Ren…
Europa Worldwide has opened its first office in Liverpool as it expands its presence in the North West. The move is part of a £500,000 investment to increase its UK European road freight sales network at its Europa Road division. The compan…
Wren Kitchens has submitted revised plans for a distribution centre at Great Hallingbury, close to Junction 8 of the M11, after the original scheme was turned down last year. The proposed development would replace Wren’s current site at Stansted…
Wholesaler JJ Food Service has placed an order for 40 Isuzu 13.5-tonnne vehicles and 3.5-tonne Grafters with Solomon Commercials. Each of the 20 13.5-tonne bodies has been manufactured to specific requirements with triple doors, rear docking pla…
Volta Trucks has revealed its plan for entry into the North American market, with its Volta Zero vehicles operating on the streets of Los Angeles by the end of next year. The electric truck maker said it had established itself as the leading Eur…
Plant and equipment specialists Enable Hire and Enable Welfare have acquired more than 40 new assets on hire purchase, including 15 Mercedes-Benz vans, with funding from Asset Alliance. The sister businesses doubled the size of their combined fl…
Transport firm C&D South West has bought a 27,000sq ft warehouse in Somerset after a “successful yet challenging year”. The site in the village of Martock also provides a yard and office space, as well as job opportunities for the local comm…
Yeovil-based Bradfords Building Supplies has added a further seven Izuzu Grafter 3.5-tonne tipper trucks to its 210-strong fleet following the arrival of two of the vehicles last year. The company now has over 15 operating from branches across t…