newsFreeport East and East Midlands Freeport have announced a partnership to support a green freight corridor that will help decarbonise transport and drive enhanced skills and employment initiatives along the length of one of the UK’s most important transportation routes.
newsThe initiative, scheduled to run on 24-28 June 2024, will host a range of educational activities throughout the five days, each one supported by the campaign’s sponsors including CEVA Logistics, GXO and Tesco.
newsA £3.1 million investment was secured from Lombard for the addition of 25 new trucks to its fleet, including 11 powered by biogas, contributing to a 79% reduction in the operational carbon emissions of the haulier’s Northern Ireland operation.
articleThe era of the easy, frictionless supply chain is over, however, according to a report from GlobalData.
newsThe 3PL provider has added to its team with appointments from Carlton Forest, which went into administration in April.
articleIn recent years, the fulfilment industry has faced significant scrutiny over its workplace practices, particularly concerning the mental health and overall wellbeing of its employees, says Zihana Jaleel.
articleCheck out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Coventry CBS Arena on 20 June. The conference provides the keys to understanding the seismic shifts in our sector.
productCOLD CHAIN Hub 2024 – the UK’s only dedicated event for the cold storage and distribution sector – will take place at Birmingham’s NEC on 9-10 October.
newsXPO HAS been named global forwarding and transport partner for beverage leader Rude Boy, an important regional brand that encapsulates the lifestyle, culture and music of the Caribbean.
productUniserve has been awarded a long-term logistics contract with Meaco, a supplier of air treatment and humidity control products and solutions.
productWincanton has achieved a five-year extension to its supply chain partnership with the premium soft drinks brand.
newsXPO has started to roll out 160 new rigid vehicles in its shared user network in the UK over the next four months.
newsThe deal expands GXO’s presence in key strategic growth sectors and materially enhances offering for UK and Ireland customers.
articleTHG Brands chief operating officer Tom Killeen – a leader in eComm fulfilment – tells Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy how an operations first approach is paying dividends for the company.
newsTHE MULTI-YEAR contract, which begins in August 2024, will see Wincanton provide transport services for retail operations from JD Sports’ distribution centres to its growing footprint of over 560 retail stores nationwide.
newsGlobal crop protection leader UPL has enlisted XPO in a new three-year partnership.
newsAaron Scott has been appointed to the role, succeeding Ray Hennessy who has held the position the last eight years.
articleIn the last year, ransomware attacks on logistics firms have surged, says Ian Harragan.
articleAs the fast-evolving landscape of logistics continues to drive the need for efficiency, organisations of all sizes are looking to streamline operations in order to stay ahead. In doing so, an increasing number of manufacturing, 3PL, eCommerce and warehouse operations are moving away from sourcing from a broad spectrum of suppliers and instead, seeking a single-source solution.
newsDAIKIN HAS opened the facility with logistics partner GXO in what is a £4 million joint investment.
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