productGXO and Ceva Logistics to tussle over Wincanton?
THE BOARD of Wincanton has confirmed that it has received a late competing bid from GXO Logistics to take over the company.
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articleRich supply chain toolbox
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy discovers Unipart is much more than a logistics company in a chat with Group Chief Executive Darren Leigh.
newsWeetabix chooses 3PL to run multi-warehouse operation
XPO HAS taken on the work for the leading cereal brand.
newsVodafone extends with Unipart
UNIPART HAS signed a three-year contract extension with Vodafone, taking the long-term partnership between Unipart and Vodafone to 27 years.
productParamount picks Europa to support European growth
EUROPA WAREHOUSE has secured a contract with US-based Paramount Global to support the packaging firm’s ambitious European growth strategy.
productBakers Basco strengthens equipment theft awareness campaign
Bakers Basco, the collaborative initiative established by Hovis, Warburtons, Allied Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, and Fine Lady Bakeries, continues to intensify its efforts to combat equipment misuse and theft.
newsPeel the real deal for Drax
PEEL PORT LOGISTICS has signed a deal to become renewable energy specialist Drax’s new shipping agency service provider for vessels importing biomass into Liverpool.
productAmbitious emissions reduction plan from 3PL
GEODIS HAS pledged to reduce its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% and reduce the carbon intensity of subcontracted transport (scope 3) by 30% by 2030 compared to 2022.
newsReaction to new checks for fresh produce
A BROAD range of European fruit and vegetables is to be recategorised from low risk to medium risk necessitating physical inspections at UK border posts.
articleTime to innovate
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy speaks to Wincanton head of W2 Claire Charlton to get the lowdown on Wincanton’s one-of-a-kind collaborative innovation programme.
productCEVA and Ferrari in new deal
CEVA LOGISTICS has signed a new multi-year agreement to continue providing all logistics services for Scuderia Ferrari’s cars and equipment during Grand Prix events, as well as for GT races and Ferrari Challenge events.
productSuntory Beverage & Food GB&I awards logistics contract
DHL SUPPLY CHAIN was appointed in a new three-year contract that started on 1 January 2024.
productDPD UK selects Blue Yonder Returns Management
THE CARRIER has chosen Blue Yonder’s SaaS-based Returns Management solution to provide a digital returns portal, that will be made available to all of its retail customers.
productAdvanced pallet tape solution
TAMPER TECHNOLOGIES, a leading innovator in tape and label security solutions, has launched its ground breaking tamper-evident pallet tape designed for the warehousing and logistics sector.
articlePain-free fulfilment at Peak
When up to 90% of your annual sales can be done in just 2 months of the year, your Peak season simply has to go right as you can’t afford to let your customers down at a crucial time.
articleInvestment pays off with ‘calmest Peak’ for 3PL
Specialist 3PL fulfilment provider Europa Warehouse has reported a 45 per cent increase in total orders picked in December 2023* across its 3PL sites.
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newsPublicly accessible hydrogen refuelling to open
NOVUNA VEHICLE SOLUTIONS has been awarded funding of over £2.1 million as part of the Tees Valley Hydrogen Vehicle Ecosystem (HYVE) Consortium, which will showcase the first large-scale deployment of fuel cell electric HGVs in the UK.
newsNorfolk logistics firm strengthens team
GE-BE TRANSPORT has hired Rachel Lee, a distinguished former RAF non-commissioned officer, as its new health, safety and compliance manager.
newsPeel Ports appoints strategic commercial director
MARCUS CONNOLLY joins the port operator with more than 25 years of experience in international container shipping and logistics, having held roles at A.P. Moller – Maersk and NYSHEX.
