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Logistics Showroom, the new format exhibition held at Solar, Magna Park on 21st and 22nd May, attracted a record number of visitors, increasing attendance by 20 per cent.

The realignment of the third party logistics market seems to be picking up speed again. When we conducted our survey last year there appeared to be a lull in merger and takeover activity as companies focused on digesting their trophies from the

When all is said and done, the West Midlands is still the best logistics location in the country and agents say there are plenty of enquiries for space in the region.

Over recent years the A14 corridor, which snakes its way east from the heart of the golden triangle to the Port of Felixstowe, has grown in stature as the importance of the east coast ports themselves has

Over the past few years insurance costs for commercial buildings have risen beyond inflation. High profile incidents such as the Buncefield fuel depot explosion in Hertfordshire in 2005, have continued to drive premiums higher.

Demand for logisticians is as strong as ever. Industry challenges such as increasingly complex supply chains, shorter lead times, and global sourcing means customers are demanding more, and companies such as DHL Exel Supply Chain, need

NFT Distribution celebrates the 25th anniversary of its formation this year – and the 2nd anniversary of its buyout from Northern Foods. Since its formation, the business has become established as a leading player in the primary chilled distribution marke

Logistics companies are looking toward automation to address challenges such as globalisation of goods flows, lean supply chains, and multi-channel retailing. Rising land prices and the scarcity of labour also continue to stimulate the development of auto

In-cab technology has been an age in the gestation, but suddenly systems are becoming widely available that offer real benefits and, perhaps most importantly, offer realistic returns on investment.

MiX Telematics is the new name for a well-established company in the market – Omnibridge.