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NEWS Meachers expands its services with the acquisition of AFS Haulage I


nternational supply chain solutions giant Meachers Global Logistics has acquired AFS Haulage, one of the South’s most established hauliers in a move that widens the range of services it can offer its customers. The acquisition of AFS, on 8th March 2021, has expanded Meachers’ business by opening new routes to market, such as Palletways, and adding specialist vehicles, including HIAB and flatbeds, to its fleet. AFS employees will join the Meachers’ team to ensure the continuity and smooth running of its services, particularly during the Covid-19 restrictions. Over time, it is anticipated that the AFS brand will come under the Meachers’ brand.


Andy Seagrave, the previous managing director of the well-known AFS Haulage in Fair Oak, Southampton chose Meachers to take over the business after he steps down, as he believes they are the perfect business to build on what he has achieved with AFS.


He said: “I’ve been searching for a long time to find someone to take over and look after the business and Meachers is the perfect fit. “We are both solid companies with similar cultures and I have every confidence that the Meachers’ team will handle the haulage requirements of our customers expertly as it is incorporated into its main business. I wish them all the best for future success.”


Meachers’ managing director Stuart Terris said: “We are delighted with Pall-Ex London appoints new general manager P


all-Ex London has welcomed an industry expert to lead the business forward following the challenges of the last 12 months. The Basildon-based logistics firm, which services large parts of Essex is an Owned Operation of Pall-Ex (UK) Ltd, and is now being headed up by Brian Devine, who brings with him a wealth of logistics industry experience. Having spent over 20 years working in a variety of roles within the sector, including general and regional manager positions with an array of industry giants, including DPD, Hermes and


City Link, he has the industry knowledge and experience to drive the company forward in 2021. Speaking about what he hopes to bring to his new role, Devine comments: “After carrying out a regional role for the last four years, I was looking to get back into a depot management and team environment. Pall-Ex London offers a fantastic opportunity to develop existing business and expand into new areas too.


Following a challenging 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pall-Ex London is looking to see growth this year, with Devine at the helm.


SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC COMMITS TO CONVERTING 100 PER CENT OF ITS UK & IRELAND CAR FLEET TO ELECTRIC BY 2025


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chneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that it will electrify 1200 vehicles by 2025 for its own fleet. The commitment marks a significant step towards making the world’s most sustainable company even closer to carbon neutrality.


“Electric mobility, coupled with decarbonization, decentralization and digitalization of energy, is key to achieving the target to reduce global CO2 emissions by 45 per cent by 2030 and put a halt to climate change. The core of our strategy is providing energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability and we’re already enabling many businesses on their mission to achieve a greener future,’ said Kelly Becker, Zone President for Schneider Electric UK and Ireland. This will enable Schneider to directly reduce its climate impact by preventing the creation of 64,400 metric tons of Co2


emissions per year


by the end of the transition. David Hall, Vice President, Power Systems comments: “Schneider Electric’s commitment reflects our commitment to carbon neutrality, and our goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do and everyday our employees have a crucial role to play in positively impacting climate. This is another way in which we are enabling them to contribute to a more sustainable future by reducing emissions and our dependence on fossil fuels.”


In the UK, Schneider Electric is already helping a range of companies install EV chargers and power infrastructure.


AMAZON ARE GO! THE INTERNET GIANT LAUNCHES ITS FIRST TILL- FREE UK STORE


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he opening of the first Amazon Go cashierless grocery store in the UK is perfectly timed to reduce physical contact during the pandemic, says ParcelHero.


The online giant Amazon is launching its first ‘brick and mortar’ shop in the UK. It may be a physical store but there is no need for any actual physical contact – Amazon Go stores are contactless and cashierless. The home delivery expert ParcelHero says the launch of the first Amazon Go store in the UK is perfectly timed to help customers during the current pandemic, as the shop has no cashiers to pay or screens to touch. Shoppers simply walk in, take the items they need and walk out. ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks MILT, says the opening of the Amazon Go store in Ealing, West London, could be as early as this week.


“Amazon decision to introduce till-free stores wasn’t due to the pandemic. In fact, it has been trialling the technology since 2016 and opened its first Go store to the public in the US in 2018. However, the impact of Covid created the impetus for the company to open its first contactless store outside the US. “Shopping at Amazon Go stores looks set to become one of the safest shopping options outside of having groceries delivered direct to your home. The first step is to download the Amazon Go App, which is now available on Apple and Android for UK users.


For more information on cashierless trials in the UK and other retail initiatives such as paperless receipts, see: https://www.parcelhero.com/ research/study-stamping-out-receipts


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On this, he comments: “We need to diversify the business model to ensure we continue to succeed. “I’m looking forward to driving our standards upwards to deliver excellence across the board.” www.pallexlondon.co.uk


the successful acquisition of AFS, a company we have long admired for its specialist haulage operations and excellent reputation in the South. “This allows us to expand our international freight and transport logistics services to offer customers even more industry knowledge and expertise when providing solutions for freight forwarding, supply chain management, UK warehousing, distribution, training, transport and contract management. “Not only will the AFS Haulage acquisition enhance our quality service, with more equipment such as flatbed, HIAB and groupage, it will also allow us to stay ahead of market demands, particularly after the pandemic. “It’s certainly business as usual as we welcome the new employees from AFS and we look forward to working together as one team.”


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