Tag Archives: bulk food transport

Abbey Logistics, the UK’s largest food grade road tanker company, will be opening a non-food grade wash bay at its tank cleaning facility in Liverpool in February. Abbey’s cleaning station provides tank cleaning services to both their own, and other haulier’s tanker trailers. Abbey have operated their own wash bay …

A multi-million pound investment in 12 of the most advanced ISO-tanks ever used in the UK for bulk liquid chocolate transport has seen Bibby Distribution secure a new long-term partnership with Mars Wrigley. The tankers, which are fitted with a live tracking and monitoring system, provide continuous updates to Bibby …

Specialist road tanker operator Abbey Logistics has announced that it has increased the volume of bulk chocolate it transports for Barry Callebaut by 100%, following a competitive tender process. The volume increase follows several service improvement initiatives on existing volumes over the last 12 months, implemented as a result of …

Baking company Hovis, has awarded Abbey Logistics a UK contract to provide bulk flour distribution to its bakeries in the Midlands and the South. Hovis, one of the country’s most recognised brands, selected Abbey Logistics following a competitive tender process, where Abbey demonstrated the added value it could provide through …

A concept trailer developed by Bibby Distribution for SAICA Paper delivered 100% success in 2017, eliminating wet claims for the international supplier on all its journeys. The 3PL teamed up with specialists at Don-Bur to create the bespoke curtainsider, incorporating a range of specifications designed to keep water out and …

Dairy farmers can have complete confidence in Bibby Distribution milk collection fleet this winter after the 3PL introduced a host of new safety measures to ensure its team can collect and deliver – whatever the weather. The 50-strong milk fleet has benefited from the introduction of all-weather tyres and an …

Bibby Distribution is giving Santa a run for his money in keeping Britain’s homes filled with festive treats – thanks to its tanker fleet’s large-volume deliveries to chocolatiers, dairies and factories across the UK. In time for the festive period, the 3PL’s fleet of more than 200 tankers will deliver …

Bibby Distribution has appointed a new general manager for its award-winning tanker operations team, with a focus on spearheading growth for the 3PL’s bulk division. Gilles Létard, 55, joins Bibby Distribution’s Food and Ingredients team, bringing more than 30 years’ experience in senior sales, operational and management positions. His previous …

Abbey Logistics Group, the UK’s largest provider of bulk food transport services, has announced two new appointments to strengthen its senior team. Respected logistics industry expert Andrew Palmer has joined the group as non-executive director, and experienced marketing professional Michael Fox will take up the role of Group Marketing Manager. …