productPort-centric expansion
Import Services is set to open an extension to its dockside facilities in Southampton this summer – a move which is set to create up to 25 new jobs and enable the company to move to a 24 hour operation.
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articleWi-Fi boosts Canute’s scanner performance
Canute Group installed a Ruckus Wireless Wi-FI system at its Purfleet headquarters. Nexus Globalnet consulted on the project.
articleUrban double deck trailer launched
Loading bay equipment specialist Transdek UK is launching a Double Deck Urban Eco Trailer (DUET) at the upcoming CV Show.
newsSunday deliveries to be ‘normal option’
The expansion of eCommerce into Sunday Deliveries was a key point of debate at Meta Pack’s recent Delivery Conference held in London.
productApprenticeship scheme
In the run up to National Apprenticeship Week 2014, Norbert Dentressangle announced that it is launching a national apprenticeship scheme which aims to recruit up to 300 young people throughout the UK by the end of April.
newsOsborne maintains fuel duty freeze
Chancellor George Osborne has delivered his Budget Statement to Parliament, setting out how the government will take further action to “secure the recovery and build a resilient economy”.
productMulti-channel management
Leading e-commerce and fulfilment provider, Prolog has been appointed to manage a multi-channel solution for leisurewear retailer, Cotton Traders.
productOnline retail drives air freight
Europa Worldwide Logistics has seen its air freight operation in Hong Kong register record results over the past 12 months.
productKevin Keegan VIP guest at DP World dinner
One of England’s finest footballers who played, captained and managed his country will be joining DP World London Gateway this year as their guest at the seventh Multimodal freight and logistics exhibition in Birmingham from 29 April – 1 May.
articleCML seeks eCommerce business
Fashion-focused 3PL Core Management Logistics (CML) is seeking more eCommerce business in the coming years. HSS Editor Simon Duddy visited CML’s Magna Park facility to hear the inside story.
productMajor renewables win
The Isle of Wight’s largest independent freight carrier, Steve Porter Transport, has won the freight contract supporting a major new renewable energy scheme on the Isle of Wight.
news‘Pallet network’ model extended to contract logistics
The hauliers who make up pallet network Palletline have launched PLUS Logistics, which is billed as the UK’s first member-owned logistics provider.
newsDHL launches training scheme for warehouse shift managers
Following last year’s ‘Efficient Warehouse Practices’program for GMs, DHL Supply Chain has partnered with Cranfield School of Management to deliver a program designed for shift managers.
newsHuge portcentric developments launched in the UK
Leading UK ports ink deals with logistics property developers to build substantial portcentric logistics warehousing.
newsPortcentric model aims to lessen handling
Portcentric specialist The Logistics Terminal provides an insight into how the logistics industry is responding to the evolving concept of port logistics.
newsClipper Logistics to float on the stock market
The third party logistics firm, which has a strong pedigree in fashion logistics and e-fulfillment, will sell shares on the stock market to reward its existing investors.
articleClipper Logistics to float on the stock market
The third party logistics firm, which has a strong pedigree in fashion logistics and e-fulfillment, will sell shares on the stock market to reward its investors.
productSouth coast expansion
Leading port-based logistics company, Import Services, is gearing up for the opening of new facilities on the south coast to accommodate future growth. The extension to its dockside facilities in Southampton this summer is set to create up to 25 new jobs and enable the company to move to a 24 hour operation.
newsCollectPlus expansion has Post Office in its sights
The click & collect specialist plans to grow its store network by 33% this year, to 7,500 stores.
articleFlexible port options
London Gateway’s Common User Facility (CUF) is expected to open on the port’s logistics park early next year. What can companies expect?
