The fire in Atherstone on Stour that resulted in the death of four firefighters is sure to send a powerful shockwave through everyone involved in designing, specifying building and managing warehouse structures.
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A plan for a 200,000 sq ft employment and distribution scheme at Vantage Park, Grantham, has been submitted to South Kesteven Council by developer Steeple Court.
Up to 500 jobs could eventually be created at book retailer Waterstone’s 157,500 sq ft warehouse in Burton-upon-Trent.
Logistics Link South 2008 looks set to sell-out before Christmas for the first time in its seven year history.
The Freight Transport Association has extended its training programme to include a diploma in management.
Foulger Transport, a leading member of palletised freight distribution network Palletline, has won a £5 million contract with gym equipment supplier Life Fitness.
Freightliner Group has placed an order (its largest ever) for 30 newly designed freight locomotives from General Electric’s transport unit.
Suzuki has renewed its distribution contract with Ceva Logistics for a further five years.
DHL Express is to set up an £85m parcels hub at Shanghai Pudong airport.
Volvo Trucks plans to launch a new generation of heavy trucks in Europe in summer 2008 with upgrades to its long-haul models – the FH and FH16.
