news3PL invests in trucks to comply with Euro-6 regs
A London-based logistics firm has completed a near-£3 million upgrade to its fleet in the wake of the capital’s earlier-than-planned introduction of its Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
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newsYodel unveils greener fleet offerings
The parcel carrier has taken delivery of an all-electric 7.5 tonne light-duty truck, the first in its fleet.
productSustainability focus for refrigerated transport suppliers at TCS&D
Exhibitors at the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution Show (TCS&D) are gearing up to showcase their latest solutions for cold storage and transport, with many companies putting the spotlight firmly on sustainability in the latest innovations for the cold chain sector.
productAmazon DC to feature multi-storey car park for delivery vans
The Property group Goodman is building the logistics centre in Bremen for the online retail behemoth.
productTravis Perkins Properties puts M1 corridor property up for sale
The 37-acre logistics development site is within the Golden Triangle, at Milton Ham, Northampton.
productRecord-breaking logistics property deal worth close to $20bn
US financial firm Blackstone has agreed to buy $18.7 billion worth of logistics property from GLP.
articleReefer delivery helps with traceable cold chain
Hannon Transport has expanded its fleet with 80 new Schmitz Cargobull reefers, fitted with telematics to provide a traceable cold chain for temperature-sensitive food and horticultural deliveries.
articleCold chain firm saves cash on electricity
The demand response specialist Flexitricity has cold storage and logistics business Norish manage its energy consumption.
product3D warehouse 5G commerce – Tomorrow’s Warehouse predictions
We predict a mix of familiar headaches and new opportunities in the warehouse of the future. Lack of space is still a major concern, and unlikely to go away, while barely noticed new tech such as 5G may have a much bigger impact than anticipated.
productFund acquires John Lewis Enfield DC
Hines, the international real estate firm, has acquired the 85,000 sq ft urban logistics centre in Enfield, Greater London, on behalf of the Hines Pan-European Core Fund.
articleOver 60 exhibitors at TCS&D Show
Visitors to the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution Exhibition & Conference will get to see a wide range of solutions for the cold supply chain.
productTransporting abnormal loads
Empteezy recognised the need for a delivery partner of esteemed reputation which they found in Dyce Carriers.
productService offering boosted
Managing director of Fuel Card Services, Denise Frost, has continued her drive to deliver “a one-stop solution for complete fleet management” by launching MyService.Expert.
productRobust trailers to handle logistics contracts
Hedges Distribution has specified two Krone Cool Liners because a more robust design was needed to handle its temperature-controlled logistics contracts.
productDPD updates on parcel hub construction progress
The parcel delivery firm released aerial footage shows the 276,454 sq ft main hub building and infrastructure work taking place on the 39 acre site.
productTilbury to Grangemouth rail link launched
Forth Ports in partnership with Eddie Stobart and Direct Rail Services announced a new weekend service linking, for the first time by rail, the ports of Tilbury and Grangemouth, Scotland’s largest port.
productTwo-person home delivery deal
ArrowXL, the two-person home delivery firm, has secured a long-term contract to provide a range of warehousing and home delivery services to DG International, the global logistics firm.
productFirst concrete pour of new Tilbury 2 ro-ro terminal
The concrete of the first slab of the Tilbury2 roll on /roll off terminal was poured this week.
productHauliers face cash crisis as Brexit approaches
Declining profit margins have left logistics businesses struggling to fund their Brexit preparations, according to the 2019 Logistics Report.
articleDrawing on a broader portfolio
Integration expert Sebastien Desreumaux is bringing his skills to iForce, as he attempts to leverage the broader Eddie Stobart Logistics group, to help expand capabilities and grow the business.
