John Hutchings, chief executive of the Food Storage and Distribution Federation, has retired.
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The Rail Freight Group has welcomed publication of the Department for Transport’s long-term vision for the strategic freight network saying it demonstrates the department’s long term commitment to rail freight and to developing a fit for purpose network.
International traders have called on the British government to step up its efforts towards international trade or face losing out to European rivals.
Thermo King has expanded its SL truck fridge range to include a multi-temperature SLX model.
Trailer maker and body builder Cartwright Group is expanding its trailer rental operations and launching an online service.
Multi-temperature supply chain specialist Oakland International has appointed Louise Ziolek to the new post of planning and site development co-ordinator, with the remit to support the company’s growth and expansion.
The Freight Transport Association and the Location and Timing Knowledge Transfer Network are to host a free workshop called Improving Satellite Navigation for Commercial Vehicles, next month.
Skills for Logistics will be hosting a series of Driver CPC breakfast seminars aimed at helping employers of HGV drivers to prepare for the EU Directive, which will come into force this September.
Changing the logistics model can transform the prospects for an organisation. Take, for example, toy maker Lego. Over the past few years has been transforming its business centred on the supply chain.
Brian Bolam, director of ELUPEG, called for companies to open up more to collaboration, not just with suppliers, and service providers, but with direct competitors.
