articleOn the front line
DHL Supply Chain outlines the steps supply chain professionals can take to counter the efforts of organised criminal gangs engaged in counterfeiting pharmaceuticals.
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productSouth coast deal
Isle of Wight-based independent freight carrier, Steve Porter Transport, has been awarded a major contract by European road freight giant, Geodis Calberson.
productFlexible frame for GOH transport
Aimed at fashion logistics, Sunrise Global Innovations has launched a flexible, economic alternative to fitting out containers with single use bars for GOH (garments on hangar) transport.
articleExtra quiet distribution truck
DAF has developed the CF Silent for urban distribution during the evenings and at night.
newsThe future is drones says survey
New research commissioned by the National Aeronautical Centre reveals that 42% of logistics carriers believe their business plans to use UAVs for the distribution of cargo in future.
productTwo-year contract
Integrated cold store and logistics provider Partner Logistics has signed a two-year contract with global bakery supplier Dawn Foods to manage storage for its range of frozen confectionary products at its super-sized frozen food warehouse in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
articleLeading forwarder invests in hanging garment frame
Uniserve has adopted Sea-GOH, a folding, hanging garment frame from Sunrise Global Innovations, to support its inbound garment services for a number of retail clients.
articleCILT outlines its Vision for Transport Planning
A new report, A Vision for Transport Planning, has been produced and published by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Transport Planning Society (TPS), setting out the key role transport planning can play in meeting the pressing challenges the nation will face over the next 20 years.
productCollaborative efficiency review
Meachers Global Logistics has helped Carnival UK, the operating line for Cunard and P&O Cruises, to significantly reduce its logistics costs conducting a collaborative efficiency review with the firm’s suppliers.
newsUKWA announces office move
UKWA – the United Kingdom Warehousing Association – has moved offices.
articleTaking control of the skills challenge
Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of Skills for Logistics, reviews the state of skills in the logistics sector and how employers can take control of the challenge this presents.
newsPotter Logistics grows turnover by 8% to £24m
The business posted a profit before tax of £1,731,000.
producte-commerce fulfilment
Derbyshire-based international freight forwarding, mail, logistics and courier specialist, Spatial Global has been appointed by fine bone china designer Lou Rota London to handle all its UK and international e-commerce fulfilment and freight forwarding.
productStaff training investment
Southampton based Meachers Global Logistics has invested more than £100,000 in a comprehensive staff training programme for its drivers and office based support team.
newsMitsubishi Electric takes on longer semi-trailers
Norbert Dentressangle and Mitsubishi Electric Europe have together invested in two longer semi trailers to boots the environmental performance of distribution operations.
articleGrowing from a position of strength
UKWA – the United Kingdom Warehousing Association – has emerged from the recent recession in a position of strength and is determined to grow, either organically or through strategic alliances with other trade bodies. CEO Roger Williams highlights key issues for the coming year for the warehousing and logistics industry.
articleIn pursuit of continuous professional development
With a new president, new partnership and new policy documents it has been a busy year for The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
articleDBL will stop sponsorship if Sheff. Utd signs Ched Evans
DBL Logistics has warned Sheffield United football club that it will withdraw sponsorship from the club if it signs convicted rapist Ched Evans.
newsLondon Gateway wins deep-sea container services
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has confirmed that from December, its service from South Africa to UK/Northwest Europe will make a direct London Gateway call, switching from the Port of Felixstowe.
product10 years for Acumen
This year Northampton based Acumen Logistics Group, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. From small beginnings, the company has grown to become one of the UK’s top 100 logistics companies with a turnover in excess of £20m and employing around 200 personnel.
