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Bob Russett, chairman of the Palletline network from 1993 to 2005, has bought Palletline Distribution outright from his fellow shareholders.
Easilift Loading Systems has provided the latest in loading bay equipment for a £30 million ambient national distribution centre in Scunthorpe operated by Re-Vision Logistics and Bibby Distribution for Nisa-Today’s.
TM Logistics has selected Tranman software from VT Software, to manage its fleet of 200 vehicles and 300 trailers. TM Logistics, part of Taylors of Martley, operates from 16 company and customer-owned sites nationally.
Homebase has bought six 13.6m step frame tri-axle box van lifting deck trailers and six 13.7m ratchet deck curtainsiders from Don-Bur.
Vanderlande’s operating profit increased from £7.2m in 2004/5 to £16.7m in 2005/6.
Circle has taken delivery of two step frame trailers for its Pallet-Track service operating on its Heathrow to Manchester airfreight shuttle service. The trailers will offer increased capacity.
BA World Cargo has unveiled a new £15m premium handling facility at London Heathrow. The new transit shed, called Premia, is expected to begin full operations this month.
S&S Distribution has invested £800,000 in expanding and re-branding its fleet.
Transdek UK has introduced a range of new goods lifts, designed for rapid installation and minimal disruption to operations.
