Co-op members will decide the fate of the institution in the retail market this month when they are asked to vote on the creation of one, national organisation. But, asks Malory Davies, will they accept the supply chain arguments for a merger?
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In March, transport minister Gillian Merron approved the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company’s proposed Seaforth River Terminal – the first post-Panamax container terminal on the west coast.
A plethora of large second-hand sheds coming onto the market could be a occupier’s dream, and this is likely to be the more so following the Chancellor’s Budget in March.
Packaging and logistics company Benchmark Promotional Support Services has taken a 180,000 sq ft warehouse at MEPC’s Hillington Park, Glasgow on a ten year lease.
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One Charter, a private aircraft charter, brokerage and management services provider, has established a cargo division called One Cargo.
Co-operative Group is a leader in using “green” technologies.
The UK’s ports are booming as a result of the growth in imports. But while many have expansion plans, the problem of poor road and rail links refuses to go away. Malory Davies looks at what the future holds.
Leading contractors and suppliers specialising in warehouse construction and fittings, have warned that inflation-busting rises in raw materials and utilities are forcing costs to rise well ahead of inflation.
BAA Lynton, on behalf of the Airport Property Partnership, the specialist airport property joint venture between BAA and Morley Fund Management, has started the speculative development of 63,000 sq ft of the 165,385 sq ft airport-related distribution ware
