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Palletways spices things up with new Bristol contract
Palletways Bristol has been awarded a spicy new contract by Bart Ingredients Ltd, which sees the haulier take responsibility for all the manufacturer’s palletised freight distribution in the UK. Palletways Bristol, which operates across the South West of England, becomes Bart Ingredients’ freight partner after a competitive tender, and will handle approximately 5,000 pallets a…
Read MoreIEFS Logistics announces decision to rebrand as Ketra Logistics
Following its acquisition by Ketra (Linked Logistics) five years ago, Barking-based IEFS Logistics has announced that from 1 October 2022 it will also be known as Ketra (Linked Logistics). Ketra and IEFS are both part of Palletways UK’s express palletised freight network, and were neighbouring London network members. Martyn Young, Ketra’s Managing Director, bought the…
Read MorePalletways welcomes Norwich Logistics firm to the network
Bomfords Group in Harleston is the latest logistics firm to join Palletways and has pledged to remain part of the network for the next decade. Founded in 1980, Bomfords Group today employs 125 people and operates a fleet of more than 80 delivery vehicles. Bomfords customers, which include some of the most prominent pharmaceutical and…
Read MoreWalkers Transport's drive to support children's charity
Walkers Transport, part of the Palletways network, raised £2755 via a raffle for Children Today – a charity founded in 1994 to help youngsters with disabilities in the UK aged 25 years and under by providing specialised equipment to help them enjoy an improved quality of life. Jason Scott, MD at Walkers Transport, said: “We…
Read MorePalletways tree planting pledge takes root
Palletways UK has teamed up with climate action platform, Ecologi, to aid its corporate social responsibility as a transport firm by funding the planting of trees across the globe. For every Palletways Online order or verified Trustpilot review, Palletways UK has pledged to fund the planting of one tree by one of Ecologi’s partners in…
Read MoreDarcica Logistics turns deliveries green in Oxford
Bicester-based Darcica Logistics, one of the newest members of Palletways UK’s express palletised freight network, now offers customers zero-emission sustainable deliveries and collections in Oxford, having taken delivery of its first fully electric 3.5-tonne truck. With Oxford’s zero emission zone (ZEZ) set to expand further next year, companies wanting to deliver goods through the pallet…
Read MorePalletways heaps praise on drivers during National Lorry Week
National Lorry Week: 24 – 30 October Palletways UK is using the Road Haulage Association’s (RHA) National Lorry Week 2022 to heap praise on and celebrate its network of drivers that work tirelessly to help keep the nation moving. From 24 to 30 October 2022, the RHA’s eighth National Lorry Week will champion the industry…
Read MorePalletways London invests in electric pump trucks for home deliveries
Palletways London has invested in a new fleet of electric pump trucks to assist its drivers making multi-drops for home deliveries across the west, north-west, southwest and central London. Palletways London has purchased 23 electric pump trucks to meet the demand of its rising tail-lift deliveries. The company, based in Greenford, services a range of…
Read MoreNew mega depot for Doncaster Logistics Business
A leading distribution firm has invested millions into new premises in Armthorpe, Doncaster, to meet the growing demands of the business. McGregor Logistics, a member of the Palletways network, has recently expanded into a new 278,000 sq ft. ‘mega depot’. The state-of-the-art facilities are tailor-made for McGregor’s activities, which includes heavy and palletised haulage and…
Read MoreSun shines on Salvatori over renewable energy investment
One of the leading transport and logistics providers in Kent and a member of Palletways, The Salvatori Group, has invested a six-figure sum in new solar panel projects at its Sittingbourne and Aylesham sites to reduce its environmental impact and generate renewable electricity. The Salvatori Group employs 150 people and has been a member…
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