A recently introduced 40% reduction in the charge that lorries will pay for using the M6 Toll road should attract more distribution companies to the West Midlands, says Evans Property Group. From now until at least the end of the year, haulage
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If supply chain industry players can’t find ways of working together politicians will impose less optimal ‘solutions’
ACR Logistics is the new name for supply chain specialist Hays Logistics, following its change of ownership. The organisation’s re-branding marks a new phase in its development, which includes increasing turnover by more than 10% year-on-year
Did you know that 44 per cent of IBM’s market capitalisation is driven by the supply chain? Increased product complexity, IT outsourcing and falling prices are putting increasing pressure on the vital area of high-tech logistics.
One thing is clear. The industry cannot complain about the lack of transport documents and legislation flowing from the Government over recent years. The 1998 transport White Paper – A New Deal for Transport – was the first in more than 20 years, and focu
Apart from being set to assist the move into the digital era, meeting current legislation – such as Driver’s Hours legislation and the Working Time Directive (WTD) – is already a fundamental requirement which must be addressed. This is equally as importan
Industrial products distributor Cromwell Group (Holdings) is using the Spatial Group to undertake a full export shipping department function, encompassing all aspects of international trade, including export documentation and documents
Food brands supplier Kerry Foods is continuing to use JDF Logistics having renewed its contract with the 3PL for a further five years. Kerry Foods, which supplies brands such as Homepride flour and Green’s cake mix, uses JDF to look after it
Leading provider of luggage and business products, Carlton Travel Goods, has appointed Amethyst Group Logistics Division to provide full warehousing and distribution support for its UK and European operation.
Sherry producer and shipper González Byass has set up its own distribution company in the UK – González Byass UK – and has also awarded an exclusive three-year bonded warehousing contract to Cert Logistics.
