Ketra serves up branded trailer for food wholesaler Wanis

Palletways member Ketra Logistics has invested in a new liveried trailer for world food wholesaler Wanis International Foods.

The trailer has begun operating out of Wanis’ new 100,000sq ft distribution centre in Rainham, travelling daily to Palletways’ main hub in Lichfield for onward deliveries across the UK.

Ketra was appointed by Wanis in 2019 for pallet collection and delivery, and has supported the wholesaler through Covid and now during its expansion. Ketra makes a total of around 20,000 deliveries and collections each year.

Iveco and Nikola reshape alliance

Iveco says its partnership with battery electric vehicle manufacturer Nikola has entered a new phase.

The Italian OEM and Nikola formed a joint venture in 2019.

However, Iveco Group said it would be concentrating on Europe for further development and commercialisation of its own battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and Nikola would focus on North America.

The deal will cost Iveco $35m and buys out Nikola from European markets.

In a statement, Iveco said: “Despite the negative cash impact generated, Iveco Group forecasts to absorb it with cash flow generation and therefore this does not change its cash flow target for 2023; it will also retain a meaningful amount of Nikola shares.”

Ketra director Vanessa Young, (pictured far right, with Ketra and Wanis team members) said: “We work very closely with Wanis; it’s a true partnership in every sense of the word. The trailer shows our commitment in a visual way and promotes the business as we support it across the UK.”

Khalil Butt, Wanis’ transport manager (pictured second from left), added: “The introduction of Palletways ID, which is the first technology of its kind in the transport sector, has been a huge benefit to us too.”