Browsing: Logistics

Gaz group, the Russian commercial vehicle manufacturer, has acquired LDV for a sum believed to be in the region of £50m.

Lane Group has ordered 12 Tautliner 4.5m trailers from Congleton-based Boalloy to join its 320 strong fleet.

Cert drinks network has opened a 235,000 sq ft bonded distribution centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire which will act as a national hub for the delivery of drinks brands across the country to the major retail outlets and wholesalers.

Circle has taken delivery of two step frame trailers for its Pallet-Track service operating on its Heathrow to Manchester airfreight shuttle service. The trailers will offer increased capacity.

The European Commission has recognised the key role that freight transport and logistics are making to the expanded European economy in its new transport policy statement, says the Freight Transport Association.

It’s surprising, but true. Despite stringent security measures put in place for the movement of cargo following 9/11, worldwide trade has actually speeded up.

The consumer packaged goods sector is embracing retail-ready packaging. Will this mean fewer stock-outs or simply untidier shelves? By Penelope Ody