Christian Salvesen is one of the great names in UK logistics but it has experienced some tough times over the past few years. Malory Davies meets the man who has taken up the challenge of rebuilding its fortunes.
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St Helena in the south Atlantic is so isolated that it was chosen for the exile of Napoleon following the Battle of Waterloo.
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?
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.
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.
Clothing retailers are turning to rapid response supply chains to deliver a cutting edge – leading to 50 per cent reduction in out-ofstocks and a three per cent improvement in margins. This, along with the rising importance of internet sales, is creating
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
