Stewart Oades can take credit for pushing up operating profit at Christian Salvesen by 15.5 per cent after just a year in the hot seat. Operating profit for the full year rose to £20.9m on sales up just 1.9 per cent at £820.7m.
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Scottish haulier John G Russell (Transport), has fitted half its 200-strong fleet with InstantFit Neck-it!, the anti-fuel theft system from TruckProtect.
The Northern Irish logistics sector needs to address a critical skills shortage to remain competitive, says Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council for the UK logistics industry.
Operating profit rose seven per cent at Wincanton to £42 million despite some pressure on margins. Sales were up 9.6 per cent to £1.8 billion and the company said business wins and renewals totalled some £385m during the year.
Mike Beer Transport has ordered four Euro 5 compliant Volvo FH-460 6×2 tractor units with SCR technology.
Kuehne & Nagel Ireland has won a contract to manage the global logistics requirements for Organon Ireland, a manufacturer and marketer in the health care industry.
The Freight Transport Association has appointed two new vice presidents to support FTA President John Russell.
S&S Distribution has invested £800,000 in expanding and re-branding its fleet.
NYK Logistics has won a further contract with Land Rover, to manage the supply of components to point of fit, on the Defender and Range Rover production lines at Solihull.
The International Container Security Organisation, a new not-for-profit organisation has been set up in Brussels to help combat terrorism and organised crime, in the international container freight industry.
