The move to more frequent deliveries of smaller consignments is accelerating the growth in light and multi-purpose vehicle markets. James Falkner looks at some of the latest innovations.
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Sbh.uk has completed a new 12,022 sq m distribution centre for L’Oréal. Located off Junction 27 of the M1, it will store and distribute brands from L’Oréal’s Luxury Product Division.
Wincanton, has won a contract to operate a northern distribution centre for Sainsbury’s convenience stores.
P&O Ferrymasters has made a €3 million investment in 500 new 45 ft high cube rail containers
British Airways Regional Cargo is using a web-based vehicle tracking service to record the minute by minute movement of air cargo
Prolog Logistics is unveiling of new livery across its entire fleet of delivery vans
Transport refrigeration specialist Thermo King is launching its new temperature management and communication product – TracKing
Orange UK has renewed its contract with Kuehne & Nagel for a handset fulfilment and returns business
The Freight Transport Association says it is dismayed by new Home Office proposals which would require details regarding every consignment entering or leaving the country to be supplied to the police.
The Norbert Dentressangle group has announced a strong performance in the first half of 2006, with operating profits up 42 per cent to £24.3m.
