The road infrastructure may still be poor, but low labour rates, along with its close proximity to western markets, makes the countries of Eastern Europe an attractive market, says Chris Lewis
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The ELA has a packed agenda for 2007. More than ever, there is a need for education, the sharing of best practice, networking and innovative thinking.
The reshaping of the European Union will affect distribution in some profound ways. Romania, regarded by many as a wild frontier, could soon become a significant transit hub.
Aligning the value propositions in your supply chain gives you that special market identity that keeps customers coming back for more, says Veronica Martinez
Wincanton is proposing to close two of the distribution centres it handles on behalf of Somerfield, following the retailer’s decision to streamline its operations.
LPR is launching a campaign to reduce the number of FMCG pallets that go missing each year.
Lufthansa Cargo has set up a freight handling company and is looking to break into the German freight forwarding market.
Entertainment UK has won a three-year contract to supply Virgin Retail with CDs, DVDs, games and books.
The great, great grandson of Schmitz Cargobull founder Melchior Schmitz has become managing director of the UK business at Harelaw near Sunderland.
The Trumac group is celebrating its platinum anniversary and is planning a £500,000 investment in new facilities at its site in Westbury, Wiltshire.
