Nightspeed Secure Worldwide Express has denied a report that it has signed for Pall-Ex to deliver pallets nationwide. Nightspeed MD Ian Pickford told MT: “The rumour is nonsense. We have talked to networks but have signed nothing.”
Read MoreStoford Transport closed its doors last weekend, blaming soaring driver agency and fuel costs that could not be fully recovered from customers. Directors of the (pounds sterling)10m firm salvaged the Pall-Ex franchise business in Devon, which is profitable, forming a joint venture in which Pall-Ex is a minority shareholder. The former head office telephone was being answered as “Pall-Ex South West” this week. Stoford directors Chris and Roger Tancock are directors of Pall-Ex South West, Roger as MD. In addition, Chris is joining the board of Pall-Ex, with involvement in network development
Read MoreScottish haulier J&J Murdoch has joined the Pall-Ex network, serving the Dumfries & Galloway and Borders regions. The Fortec pallet network has also added a new member. RGP International Freight, based in the Irlam area of Manchester, will cover the SK postcode.
Read MorePall-Ex, the Number One pallet network, has been named by the Institute of Transport Management as European Transport and Distribution Specialist 2004. The recognition comes as Pall-Ex continues to expand its European operations and following the recent launch of Pall-Ex Europe, the pan-European service which offers coverage five nights per week, making it the most comprehensive pan-European distribution service in the pallet sector.
The ITM selected Pall-Ex from a wide range of competitors in the pallet distribution market. “The company stood out because of its proactive approach to the European delivery market,” said Patrick Sheedy, Media & PR Director of the ITM and Chairman of its Transport and Distribution Committee. “This award is a true testament to the years of hard work put in by all at Pall-Ex and I have no doubt that this progress will continue for many years to come.”
Read MorePallet network Pall-Ex has formed a strategic alliance with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics to give its members and customers pan-European coverage.
Pall-Ex has existing partners in Germany, Scandinavia and Spain and has been trunking into Europe on an ad hoc basis. From 2 August, it will offer a scheduled five-nights-a-week service available for quarter, half and full pallets.
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