Foodservice operators and suppliers believe that the distribution industry has failed to take the sustainability agenda seriously, according to a study by Keystone Distribution which counts McDonald’s among its customers.
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Wincanton has rolled out a web-based health, safety, and environmental management system across 400 of its UK sites, following a three-month pilot.
DPD and Interlink have launched a system for giving customers a one hour window for their home deliveries.
The Freight Transport Association is launching a major new event “The Logistics Showcase” to coincide with the CV Operator show on 13th April.
Proton Power Systems, which is developing fuel cell technology, is to collaborate with Smith Electric on a battery-powered van, equipped with a Proton Power fuel cell system as a range extender.
Toll Group, the Australian logistics provider has taken over Summit Logistics International, the US freight forwarder in a deal worth A$80 million.
Langdon Industries, a logistics service provider specialising in temperature controlled deliveries to wholesalers, food service depots and manufacturing locations throughout the UK, has upgraded its trailer fleet with the acquisition of ten Schmitz Cargob
Suppliers need to demonstrate greenhouse gas emissions management, awareness and action or face being dropped by customers in future, according to AT Kearney’s second annual Carbon Disclosure Project Supply Chain Report, which summarises climate change in
SCALA Consulting’s supply chain management competition “The Fresh Connection” has been postponed until 12th April as it has been highlighted as a better time for companies to participate.
It might come as a surprise to hear that The 40th World Economic Forum, that jamboree for the great and the good that takes place each year at Davos in Switzerland, has just concluded.
