article3PLs need thorough contract management
3PLs face a squeeze both in terms of cost and performance indicators. This means they must think carefully about contract terms, says solicitors Wright Hassel.
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newsUKWA slams ‘draconian’ Excise penalty regime
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) – the trade association representing the interests of some 700 UK-based third party logistics (3PL) specialists – is warning that Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is imposing “draconian” sanctions on companies in the excise goods supply chain that will drive long established and honest firms out of business.
articlePallet networks roll with the punches
Online retail has changed the game for pallet networks with smaller consignments and deliveries to residential addresses now much more commonplace. HSS editor Simon Duddy talks to a number of key pallet networks about this and other major developments.
productLogistics service underpins bathroom supplier’s success
Delivered’s logistics service is a big part of Towelrads’ success…
product£2m fleet investment
Simpson Bros, a founder member of Palletforce, has invested more than £2 million in its fleet so far this year.
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newsHaulage company urges ambition with new Thames crossing
Youngs Transport (YTL) is urging the Government to support the most ambitious of the three options being considered to upgrade the Thames crossing in South Essex.
newsPlanning permission granted for £100m East Midlands parcel hub
The UK’s fastest growing parcel firm DPD has been granted planning permission to build a new £100m parcel hub at Hinckley Commercial Park in the East Midlands.
productAwards triumph
Palletised distribution specialist, Palletline, and its members collectively took home more awards than any other organisation at the Motor Transport Awards.
productNew contract a perfect fit
End-to-end international logistics service provider Torque has won a major new contract with women’s fashion group, Uttam London.
productAcquisition opens up Brazil market
FM Logistic and McLane Company have come to an agreement on the purchase of the logistics subsidiary of McLane in Brazil.
articleGiving green a lift
Every now and then an initiative really catches the eye. In this case it is the collaboration between the mechanical engineering gurus at Cambridge University, and the logistics boffins at Heriot-Watt University, which have joined forces to form the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (CfSRF).
newsLess-than-container load service Hong Kong to Holland
Global logistics and supply chain provider Yusen Logistics has enhanced its dedicated less-than-container-load (LCL) product portfolio with a new service to accommodate existing business from Hong Kong to Rotterdam.
productRent free deal
Onward Holdings is offering freight forwarding companies a rent free period for its two modern, purpose built distribution centres located in West Yorkshire, near Wakefield.
productNorbert Dentressangle to acquire Daher Group’s freight forwarding activities
Norbert Dentressangle has agreed the acquisition of the freight forwarding activities of the Daher Group, well-known for its international freight forwarding expertise and with a network of eight agencies in France and three in Russia.
newsPalletline Logistics (Midlands) Ltd enters administration
The Birmingham based haulier, a member of UK palletised distribution network, Palletline, yesterday went into administration. It had entered into a company voluntary agreement (CVA) in May 2012.
newsEcommerce pioneer sets up Brand Supply Chain Club
vente-privee.com has set up a Brand Supply Chain Club to help optimise collaboration and ease the flow of products between the online flash sales pioneer and its 2,000 partner brands.
newsCILT praises Olympic transport legacy
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has welcomed the publication of Transport for London’s ‘transport legacy – one year on’ report.
newsMilitary work placements pay off
Norbert Dentressangle is working in partnership with Skills for Logistics to support the government funded Military Work Placement Scheme. The national initiative helps those leaving the armed forces bridge the gap between military and civilian life.
newsHMRC targets truckers
Legal firm Baker Tilly is warning haulage firms in the Midlands to get their tax affairs in order following an announcement by HMRC that it has launched a taskforce to tackle regional tax dodgers within the sector.
