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.
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Weight Watchers has chosen Christian Salvesen to handle its home delivery transport delivering more than 750,000 parcels a year direct to “Leaders” homes throughout the UK.
Datalogic has launched three mobile computers; the Jet Version 5, the Kyman-Net and the Skorpio.
Gazeley and Land Securities joint venture partnership, has been granted planning consent for Nova MK – a £340 million logistics park in Milton Keynes. The 241 acre site will provide 3.4 million sq ft of new industrial and distribution accommodation.
Eddie Stobart has launched a new web site. Visitors can read about the services Eddie Stobart offers and pinpoint depot locations as well as browse through client case studies.
Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings has renewed its distribution contract with TNT Logistics.
Chinese third party logistics provider, Fanhang Logistics, has selected RedPrairie’s supply chain solution.
Store Property Investments has let a 23,000 sq ft warehouse to Cannon Hygiene at Bar End in Winchester, Hampshire. The OCS Group subsidiary is taking Unit E on a 15-year lease with a break at ten years.
The contract logistics market saw double digit growth in 2005, boosted by expansion in fast emerging markets in Asia Pacific and the strong economy in the US.
Target Express the UK partner and founding member of NetExpress Europe, has expanded its Eastern European connections.
