It’s not the first thing you would expect a speaker to say at a logistics conference: “Why talk about logistics – logistics is the least important part”.
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Geodis Calberson has opened a new global distribution centre in Dover, extending its European wine distribution operations, currently based in Poole.
The government’s proposals for the creation of 14 strategic national transport corridors for road, rail, waterways, ports and aviation have been welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
The downturn in UK manufacturing slowed in April, according to the CIPS/Markit Purchasing Managers’ Index.
UK-based textile manufacturer Formax has signed a deal with Geodis Calberson to boost its supply chain efficiencies.
Barclays Commercial Bank has appointed Graeme Allinson head of manufacturing, transport and logistics.
Rotterdam World Gateway has appointed Frank Keizer as project director for the development and construction of the 156 hectare container terminal which upon completion will have a capacity of 4.2 million TEU.
Scania is offering its P-series of trucks with its new 13-litre EGR engine. The aim is to produce a compact vehicle that is both light and powerful.
Netto has integrated Olivo containers for frozen goods into its distribution system in the UK, enabling it to use single temperature chilled vehicles, while the Olivo containers carry the frozen goods.
Wincanton has made the Skills Pledge – a voluntary, public commitment to support all staff to develop their basic skills, including literacy and numeracy, made in conjunction with the Learning and Skills Council.
