28 Members committed to Palletways UK in 2022 with long term contracts

13 Palletways members renewed their long-standing contracts with the network last year, which will see them remain part of the pallet giant for a collective 80+ years. Mitchell’s of Mansfield, one of the first members to join the network in 1995, just a year after Palletways was founded, has extended its contract for another decade.…

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Surveillance Audit Success

The Northampton-based pallet network has passed their ISO 9001:2015 surveillance audit for Quality Management Systems following a visit in August. ISO 9001:2015 is the most credible quality management standard. Not only gaining this accreditation but retaining it is a testament to the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards within its network. The two-day audit…

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Palletways shakes off dry January with Craft Beer Contract Win

A logistics firm in Edinburgh has marked the end of dry January with an uptick in deliveries it handles on behalf of a local microbrewery. Just over a year after signing a nationwide contract with Vault City Brewing, one of the UK’s best-selling sour beer brands, Palletways Edinburgh is celebrating a four-fold growth in volumes…

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Ketra ‘floors’ the competition with online retail contract

Palletways member, Ketra Logistics (Linked Logistics), has invested in a new liveried trailer for valued customer Flooring Supplies, one of the UK’s leading online flooring specialists. The dual-branded, double deck trailer was revealed to the Flooring Supplies team at its warehouse operation in Purfleet.  Ketra is a member of Palletways UK’s express palletised freight network…

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New Volvos added to Robert Walker’s fleet.

Robert Walker, based in Stockport, has invested in two new Volvo FH 540 tractor units with Globetrotter XL cabs, supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials. The new additions to their fleet of 43 HGVs represent a continuation of the company’s longstanding partnership with Volvo. The vehicles’ dual clutch FHs guarantee maximum comfort for drivers during overnight…

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Wincanton extends Waitrose contract by 5 years.

Wincanton has renewed its partnership with Waitrose, signing a new five-year contract to oversee the storage and distribution of wines and spirits from its Greenford bonded warehouse. This agreement allows Wincanton to continue serving Waitrose’s extensive network, which includes 329 shops, 27 Welcome Break locations, and the popular online wine order platform, Waitrose Cellar. The…

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Peel Ports invests £10m in new Merseyside hub.

Peel Ports is constructing a £10m ‘Green Automotive Hub’ on Merseyside to provide a more environmentally friendly end-to-end maritime logistics service. This groundbreaking hub, which Peel claims will be the first of its kind in the UK, is located on a 9.5-acre plot on the river Mersey in Eastham, adjacent to the Manchester Ship Canal.…

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C&D South West achieves another FORS Bronze

C&D South West receives FORS bronze accreditation for the ninth consecutive year. The Somerset-based company is recognized for its contribution to maintaining and improving standards, ensuring safety and fuel efficiency in the short and long-term. Fleet and compliance manager, Sam Hammond, states that the business will continue to benefit from these advantages. […] Source link

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