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The Government’s decision not to give approval for Associated British Ports’ (ABP) proposed deep-sea container port at Dibden Bay, Southampton, has been heavily criticised by trade associations.

Chloride Motive Power’s new three-tier charging system offers optimal space use and improved health and safety for warehouses and other electric vehicle fleet users. Other battery manufacturers offer a double-deck system of battery chargers, but CM

Mapei UK, part of the Italian Mapei group which is manufactures and distributes chemical building products, has settled into its new 6,038sq m premises on the 43-acre Coombs Wood Business Park, Halesowen. The company chose Coombs Wood, which is bei

Meachers Transport’s ability to provide a dedicated service to one of the UK’s largest independent producers of corrugated packaging, Encase, has resulted in it being awarded a long-term contract to manage the distribution of Encase’s produc

Supply chain management is a concept which is becoming more and more common and relevant to modern businesses. The chain begins with the simplest identifiable component, often raw materials, and finishes with the final product. In the Dasani case,

Nedcon has introduced a new high speed order preparation and sortation system designed to process high volumes of mixed cartons, trays and other containers. The company claims the new DLS Order Release Module is the first fully automated retail ord

Previously the top warehousing locations have geographically focused on centrally located hubs within the UK, such as the Midlands and the M8 corridor, between Edinburgh and Glasgow. This was to take advantage of accessibility, travel times and access to

HarperCollins, one of the top three book publishers in the UK, has awarded a new three-year contract to Exel to manage its inbound supply chain from Asia and consolidate books from its ‘Preferred Printers’ in the Far East,

n A specially-designed conveyor system with a high degree of automation is enabling National Veterinary Services (NVS), part of Dechra Pharmaceuticals, to ensure a reliable next-day service to 1,500 veterinary practices nationwide. A five-fold grow

With warehouse space at a premium, Allibert Buckhorn has introduced a brand new version of its 1,200 x 1,000mm Maestro pallet, which features a unique load retaining collar, enabling outdoor storage of plastic containers and trays when not in use.