newsMüller renews contract with Wincanton
The 3PL has renewed its contract with Müller for the collection and delivery of milk products for a further three years.
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productASOS signs five year delivery deal with DPD
The multi-million pound deal will see DPD supply delivery services to ASOS customers across the UK until at least September 2024.
productChartered director qualification gained
Gloucestershire businessman Carl Waterer is celebrating becoming an Institute of Director’s chartered director.
articleDouble deck loading pods for Fowler Welch
Fowler Welch specifies loading bay pods for its flat-floor warehouse In Washington, Tyne and Wear.
productHome Office reconsidering its £30k immigrant salary threshold
The Home Office’s Carrie Golding told the audience at a UKWA event in the House of Lords this week that some two million EU nationals had applied for ‘settled status’ that would enable them and their families to stay in the UK after it leaves the Union.
productHomewares pure-play retailer signs deal with Clipper
Amara, the luxury homewares and accessories e-tailer, has agreed a deal Clipper for bespoke e-fulfilment services.
newsWincanton mulling over bid for Eddie Stobart
The Board of Wincanton is currently undertaking a diligence exercise on Eddie Stobart and its assets, in order to enable it to assess the potential merits of a combination.
productDachser opens Rochdale logistics centre
After announcing the development of a new logistics centre at the beginning of the year, the logistics service provider, part of the international Dachser group, has completed the newly built 5,175 square metre hub.
productCrewe warehouse planned
Logistics property developer Panattoni has submitted plans for a single warehouse of 305,000 sq ft at Crewe Commercial Park on a 14-acre plot.
productEnd of an era as Hilary Devey sells Pall-Ex
Founder, owner, chairwomen and Dragon’s Den star Hilary Devey CBE has agreed to sell Pall-Ex Group to its network membership and management.
articleStraddle carriers to star at Intermodal terminal
Maritime Transport has unveiled two new Konecranes Noell NSC 644 E straddle carriers at its Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT).
productLogistics industry hit by ‘plummeting’ EU migrant numbers
Logistics businesses are struggling to fill job vacancies as the number of EU nationals immigrating to the UK for work continues to plummet, according to a report released this month by FTA.
articleCelebrating 100 years
Last year was a special and significant one for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), as throughout 2019 we celebrated our centenary. Undoubtedly, it has been a time for commemoration and celebration, a chance for us to thank and applaud those who have volunteered, worked for and given up their time to build this Institute over the last 100 years.
productIntelligent evolution
In June this year the UK Cold Chain Federation was born. It emerged out of the Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF). FSDF was a longstanding respected voice of temperature-controlled food logistics. In this article Chief Executive Shane Brennan, explains why they made the change and why everyone should care about the future of the cold chain.
articleA catalyst for change
CEO of the UK Warehousing Association, Peter Ward, considers the impact of Brexit on the vital warehousing and logistics industry.
newsPrologis to acquire Liberty Property Trust for $12.6 billion
Liberty’s logistics assets are seen as complementary to the Prologis U.S. portfolio.
product3PL launches job programme
Eddie Stobart has parented with the Warrington Jobcentre to launch a ‘work-ready’ Academy Programme.
productMajor investment in support of Peak
Hermes UK has announced a number of developments to support its predicted busiest peak period yet.
product‘Getting Brexit Done’ slogan deeply misleading argues UKWA
‘Getting Brexit Done’ has become a mantra central to the election campaign. But passing a Withdrawal Agreement will be just the start of Britain’s EU exit process, says Peter Ward, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA).
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