European competitiveness ministers have voted to repeal the Block Exemption from restrictive trading practices for container shipping lines.
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Retailers are trialling a system from DHL Exel Supply Chain that uses advances in web-based CCTV and RFID technology to tackle the problems of through-the-night deliveries.
Logistics Learning Alliance in conjunction with the Fritz Institute and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has launched a unique qualification – the Fritz Certification in Humanitarian Logistics.
Christian Salvesen has warned that the business environment remains challenging “and margins in many of our markets are under pressure”.
Innovate has taken over Corby Chilled Distribution.
The Haulage Exchange has reached 1,000 live loads a month posted onto the web site. The exchange was launched six months ago building on the success of the Courier Exchange site.
Clipper Secure Logistics has consolidated its tobacco and bonded operations at its Rotherham shared-user facility and doubled the workforce on site to 90.
CH Jones has been acquired by Fleetcor, a US fuel supply and management business. Fleetcor has global fuel card aspirations and has selected CH Jones to be part of its global franchise.
Supply chain costs as a percentage of revenue are increasing for retailers. A new strategic approach is needed if costs are to be minimised and margins increased. So, what makes a winning retail supply chain?
Firework manufacturer Black Cat is gearing up for its biggest night of the year. Get it right and the results are spectacular; get it wrong and bonfire night could be a damp squib. Malory Davies reports.
