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A 73,000 sq ft warehouse in one of Shropshire’s leading estates has been sold, national property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has announced.

Premier House, at Hortonwood 7, Telford was sold to an undisclosed buyer at the end of March by LSH’s Captial Markets team at a net initial yield of 9.69%. The deal follows incumbent tenant AMCO Services (International) Ltd signing a new five-year lease in January, maintaining the company’s presence at the business park until 2021.

Matt Tilt (pictured), head of industrial and logistics at LSH’s Birmingham office, said: “There was significant interest in Premier House from the investment market, and this is no surprise. It is prime space, well located, and with a tenant in place on good terms for the next five years, meaning a guaranteed rent.

“Industrial property in this area is at a premium and the market here remains strong, so we’re confident Premier House will prove a sound investment for its new owner.”

Freight management company AMCO has been at Premier House since 2011, and the warehouse is one of five UK locations for the business which also has sites in France and China.

Paul Andrews, Managing Director of AMCO Services Ltd explains why the company chose to renew its lease at Premier House: “Premier House is a key strategic geographical facility supporting the ongoing defence sector logistics requirements of the business.”

Premier House is made up of three distinct warehouse areas with eave heights from 4.6m to 9m. The site also includes WC and canteen facilities, two-storey office and ancillary accommodation providing reception and offices.

Hortonwood Industrial Estate is one of Telford’s premier industrial locations situated at the intersection of the A442 and A518, approximately three miles north of the town centre. Occupiers on Hortonwood include BAE Systems, Denso Manufacturing, Heinz and the Telford International Railfreight Park (TIRFP).

Uncategorised - May 24, 2016;

Logistics BusinessA 73,000 sq ft warehouse in one of Shropshire’s leading estates has been sold, national property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has announced. <br src=

Paul Cooling, a driver for J. Medler Haulage of Norwich, has attributed his wellbeing to the design and safety features incorporated in the Volvo cab of the FH tractor unit he was driving following a horrific road traffic accident on 22 March 2016.

The accident, which happened on the eastbound carriageway of the A14 near Welford in Northamptonshire, saw the nearside of the cab sustain heavy impacts to both front and rear as Paul jack-knifed against the central reservation on what is arguably one of the UK’s busiest sections of dual carriageway.

“After the initial impact I remember trying to jack-knife so as not to cross the central reservation,” says Paul. While his actions almost certainly prevented him from crossing into on-coming traffic, they also meant the cab took a significant blow to the rear from his own trailer, which at the time was fully loaded with Thermalite blocks.

“I have to say I was absolutely amazed at the integrity of the cab after such a big accident,” says Paul. “Before this accident I really liked Volvo trucks. Now I love them! They’re the best truck in the world and I honestly believe I’m still here thanks to the safe design and build quality of Volvo.”

The accident forced the closure of the A14 in both directions for several hours. The westbound carriageway was shut to enable the air ambulance to land in order to attend to Paul.

Paul returned to work just three weeks later with a scar running from above his left eye up across his forehead the only sign of the horror that struck that afternoon. “I’m as fit as a fiddle now,” he says. “I had thirty stitches to tidy up the wound to my head, but the scar’s already healing over and I’m just glad to be back at work.”

Paul’s boss and Managing Director at J. Medler Haulage, Dean Medler adds: “I have to say I was surprised that Paul walked away with comparatively minor injuries after such a serious accident. We were all delighted when he returned to work within just three weeks. I believe this accident has reassured me and our drivers that Volvo trucks are indeed the safe choice and I am therefore glad that our entire fleet bears the iron mark!”

“Despite the severity of my accident, the cab of the nine-year-old Volvo FH stood up to the impact sufficiently well that, once my seatbelt was released, I was able to exit the cab via the offside door virtually as normal,” says Paul.

As for advice following his accident he adds: “Always double-check that you’re wearing your seatbelt properly and drive a Volvo!”

Uncategorised - May 6, 2016;

Logistics BusinessPaul Cooling, a driver for J. Medler Haulage of Norwich, has attributed his wellbeing to the design and safety features incorporated in the Volvo cab of the FH tractor unit he was driving following a horrific road traffic accident on 22 March 2016. <br src=

Since LPR, the UK division of Europe’s second largest pallet pooling provider, began to manage the pallet pool for Nestlé, it has successfully reduced production line stoppages and manufacturing downtime. Some of the popular brands transported on LPR’s instantly recognisable red pallets include Shreddies, Cheerios, Purina pet food, Nescafé and Nestlé Pure Life spring water.

Adrian Fleming, regional director of LPR UK and Ireland, said it had worked closely with Nestlé to ensure its specific needs were met.

He commented: “We were extremely pleased when, after successfully operating the pallet service for Purina Aintree for seven years and previously working with Cereal Partners, we were asked to take on the entire UK product stream 12 months ago.

“As an FCMG specialist, we’ve been able to provide the best pallets for Nestlé’s product range and have also advised it on every aspect of the logistics journey to improve efficiencies.

“The proof is in the pudding and it’s testament to the unrivalled customer service we provide that our first year has been such a success. We are looking forward to continuing to work together over the next 12 months to further improve efficiencies.”

Dave Thompson, head of supply chain at Nestlé, added: “We’ve been extremely impressed with the professionalism and the level of service provision we have received from LPR in the first year. The customer service team goes out of its way to ensure that our requirements are met and the combination of the one-way trip service and improvements to the quality of pallets used for transportation and storage of Nestlé’s goods has meant we can focus on other key areas of our business. I’ve no doubt that our relationship will go from strength to strength as we continue our partnership.”

Continued expansion saw LPR move its UK and Ireland headquarters to a new base in Studley, Warwickshire, last year. In February 2016, the Ireland team opened two new bases in Dublin and Galway. LPR’s pro-active programme of growth has also seen the company make strategic new appointments to boost its market share and the organisation now has more than 40 personnel in the UK and Ireland.

Uncategorised - April 14, 2016;

Logistics BusinessSince LPR, the UK division of Europe’s second largest pallet pooling provider, began to manage the pallet pool for Nestlé, it has successfully reduced production line stoppages and manufacturing downtime. Some of the popular brands transported on LPR’s instantly recognisable red pallets include Shreddies, Cheerios, Purina pet food, Nescafé and Nestlé Pure Life spring water. <br src=

Plans have been submitted for a distribution centre in South Gloucestershire (UK) for international parcel delivery company DPD.

The decision to open a new distribution centre at Vertex Park, Emersons Green near Bristol follows a period of growth in the UK for DPD, which it says is largely due to the success of its unique Predict service. Predict notifies customers of their one hour delivery slot in advance, so that they don’t have to wait in all day for a parcel.

The new facility is set to create over 100 new jobs and represents a significant investment in the area.

Planning has been submitted to South Gloucestershire County Council for a 68,792 sq ft unit on land owned by Taylor Wimpey. The new unit will include a distribution facility, offices, customer pick up point and van parking.

The new DPD distribution centre, which is designed to achieve BREEAM ‘very good’ standard, is the second project Stoford has worked on at Vertex Park. In December 2015 work began on a new £10 million development for ALD Automotive.

Pending planning permission, work on DPD’s new facility is set to start in summer 2016 and is expected to complete in June 2017.

Uncategorised - April 13, 2016;

Logistics BusinessPlans have been submitted for a distribution centre in South Gloucestershire (UK) for international parcel delivery company DPD. <br src=

Noordwijkerhout, 12.04.2016. DKV Euro Service customers can now pay cash-free for the English M6toll using the DKV CARD. The toll applies to all vehicles and covers a 27 mile (43 kilometre) length of road. Toll charges depend on the distance travelled and vehicle category (for further information visit http://www.m6toll.co.uk/pricing/). The tolled length of motorway, the M6 Toll, runs parallel to the usually congested, toll-free sections of the M6 and passes through the counties of Warwickshire, West Midlands and Staffordshire. Drivers can leave or join the M6 Toll at various junctions along the route. The DKV CARD can be used in the lane designated for card payments or at a manned toll booth. Settlement through the DKV CARD is invoiced twice monthly as well as being clearly set out in DKV eREPORTING.

Further information is available at www.dkv-euroservice.com/maut





Uncategorised - April 12, 2016;

Logistics BusinessNoordwijkerhout, 12.04.2016. DKV Euro Service customers can now pay cash-free for the English M6toll using the DKV CARD. The toll applies to all vehicles and covers a 27 mile (43 kilometre) length of road. Toll charges depend on the distance travelled and vehicle category (for further information visit http://www.m6toll.co.uk/pricing/). The tolled length of motorway, the M6 Toll, runs parallel to the usually congested, toll-free sections of the M6 and passes through the counties of Warwickshire, West Midlands and Staffordshire. Drivers can leave or join the M6 Toll at various junctions along the route. The DKV CARD can be used in the lane designated for card payments or at a manned toll booth. Settlement through the DKV CARD is invoiced twice monthly as well as being clearly set out in DKV eREPORTING. <br src=

DB Cargo UK has signed a new contract with long-standing customer Tarmac. The contract will see DB Cargo UK continue to deliver aggregates by rail from Mountsorrel Quarry in Leicestershire, from April 2016.

Using DB Cargo UK’s freight services supports Tarmac’s ambitions to increase its rail freight capacity to aid delivery of the UK’s infrastructure and road ambitions and reduce transport CO2 levels by 10 per cent per tonne by 2020.

The contract has been secured for five years and was signed aboard DB Cargo UK’s company train as it travelled from St. Pancras to Birmingham International, stopping at Mountsorrel Quarry on route.

In January 2016, DB Cargo UK began two other five-year contracts with Tarmac to transport materials for Tarmac’s aggregates businesses in the West of England and London.

Uncategorised - April 11, 2016;

Logistics BusinessDB Cargo UK has signed a new contract with long-standing customer Tarmac. The contract will see DB Cargo UK continue to deliver aggregates by rail from Mountsorrel Quarry in Leicestershire, from April 2016. <br src=

Following an expansion in its business, Lincolnshire-based J L Priestley Bulk Services (JLP), has selected five new Renault Trucks as the latest additions to its fleet. Three 44-tonne Range T460 6×2 tractor units and two 32-tonne Range C430 8x4s with high roof sleeper cabs join the 10-strong line-up and are being used for the company’s paper and compost recycling services across Derbyshire and Yorkshire.

Supplied by Renault Trucks’ approved dealer, Thompson Commercials (Boston), the new trucks are on a 4-year full R&M contract. The Range Cs were specially adapted to meet JLP’s requirements, fitted with an Aliweld fixed high-side monocoque tipping body with hydraulic-operated tailboard, purpose-designed to match JLP’s recycling operations.

An impressive cab, together with good driver acceptability, were also key factors in vehicle selection, as JLP’s Transport Manager Paul Clark says: “We found the Range C’s cab layout to be excellent and with all the strength and protection around it, coupled with the vehicle’s impressive payload of 19860kgs, it’s an excellent choice for our operation. Our drivers love them too and the icing on the cake is that we are getting an initial MPG increase of 0.4% and it’s still very early days.”



Uncategorised - April 11, 2016;

Logistics BusinessFollowing an expansion in its business, Lincolnshire-based J L Priestley Bulk Services (JLP), has selected five new Renault Trucks as the latest additions to its fleet. Three 44-tonne Range T460 6×2 tractor units and two 32-tonne Range C430 8x4s with high roof sleeper cabs join the 10-strong line-up and are being used for the company’s paper and compost recycling services across Derbyshire and Yorkshire. <br src=

Onward Holdings will be offering a range of solutions to meet the acute shortage of prime locations for warehousing in the north of England at this year’s Multimodal show. Among the sites the family-run company will be showcasing at the NEC, Birmingham (May 10-12) are 3PL facilities based in East Leeds, new-build warehouse sites near Wakefield and a soon to be refurbished facility in Normanton, West Yorkshire, all suitable for freight forwarding and distribution.

A scarcity in available warehousing space along the M62 corridor could possibly hinder economic development as firms seek out sites offering quick and easy distribution of their products through motorways, ports and rail freight.

All three sites are close to the motorway networks for fast delivery to all parts of the UK, the railway freight network, Humber ports and regional airports. They are in superb locations and can be utilised for a wide variety of uses, subject to planning permission.

The Willowbridge Lane site in Castleford is an ideal warehouse base for those needing to quickly move and/or store goods in the north of England. It is equipped with a host of facilities making it one of the best locations for those using containers. These include two dock levellers for the loading and unloading of containers and also box vans.

Onward Holdings is expecting strong interest in the design and build opportunities at its site in Featherstone. Unit 4 is a 1.6 acre development of up to 20,000sqft providing a potential logistics operation with scope for a service area for trucks. It has planning permission allowing for construction to commence in a matter of months. Unit 5 is made up of four acres with a footprint for warehousing of up to 70,000sqft – planning permission for this unit should be quickly forthcoming.

Meanwhile, visitors to Onward Holdings’ stand 1522 can also learn of the company’s plans for the ongoing development of the unit at the Normanton Industrial Estate, which, if required, can be split into two separate warehouses.

Uncategorised - April 8, 2016;

Logistics BusinessOnward Holdings will be offering a range of solutions to meet the acute shortage of prime locations for warehousing in the north of England at this year’s Multimodal show. Among the sites the family-run company will be showcasing at the NEC, Birmingham (May 10-12) are 3PL facilities based in East Leeds, new-build warehouse sites near Wakefield and a soon to be refurbished facility in Normanton, West Yorkshire, all suitable for freight forwarding and distribution. <br src=

Tom Moorhouse and Son Limited has added 12 DAF CF85-460 6×2 Space Cabs to its Huddersfield-based general haulage fleet as direct replacements for ageing DAF XFs. The new trucks have been supplied by Ryder as part of a 14-vehicle and 15-trailer contract hire deal.

“The Euro 6 specification DAF CFs have better fuel economy, and the larger SpaceCab version provides excellent driver comfort,” said Tom Moorhouse’s financial director, Josie Galloway. “We also took the opportunity to design a new livery in-house, which will give us a smart new brand presence on the road.”

Robin White, Ryder’s sales and marketing director, added: “Tom Moorhouse and Son Limited is typical of the growing number of haulage contractors that fully understand and appreciate the benefits that outsourcing their vehicles can bring. This ensures they enjoy the latest technological, environmental, efficiency and reliability benefits, which in turn can be passed onto their expanding customer base.”

Uncategorised - April 5, 2016;

Logistics BusinessTom Moorhouse and Son Limited has added 12 DAF CF85-460 6×2 Space Cabs to its Huddersfield-based general haulage fleet as direct replacements for ageing DAF XFs. The new trucks have been supplied by Ryder as part of a 14-vehicle and 15-trailer contract hire deal. <br src=