DHL is making more than 60 staff redundant as well as abolishing a number of temporary posts and short term contracts. In total some 120 jobs are affected. There had been speculation that the number of redundancies could be as high as 250.
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TNT is to quit the logistics business to focus on its network operations in mail, express and freight management.
Cranleigh Freight Services has relocated its head office to Dunsfold Park, in Cranleigh, Surrey.
Gagewell, which is owned by fast growing logistics specialist Clipper Group, is rebranding to become Clipper Secure Logistics.
Business support director for Exel in the Netherlands, Peter van der Meij, was recently decorated as Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau by Karla Peijs, the Dutch Secretary of State for Transport.
One of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers Michelin, is urging the European Commission to take action against a flood of counterfeit truck tyres, which it warns could threaten road safety.
According to a report in the Financial Times, PD Ports, who last week recommended a takeover offer from Endeavour, the Australian consortium, has received a second bid.
Alliance and Leicester Commercial Finance (ALCF) and Seven Asset Management are undertaking a new joint venture within the field of contract vehicle hire and fleet management services.
DHL has increased its demand for EWS rail freight services, decreasing the stress on the roads in the busy weeks before Christmas.
APL Logistics (APLL), a leading global supply-chain management service provider, has teamed up with logistics specialist Christian Salvesen, to provide an integrated end-to-end offering for selected customers.
