Private road and rail logistics provider The Potter Group has invested millions of pounds to offer clients a full intermodal container management service. Based on its expertise in road and rail freight, storage and distribution, the group has introduced
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Brixton has completed seven new lettings at Trafford Park, Manchester totalling 2,380sq m following the acquisition of the property in March of this year. On average these lettings are 12% above the valuer’s ERVs at acquisition.
Vesuvius UK, a leading refactory supplier to the iron, steel, glass and ceramic industries, has taken delivery of seven new Volvo FH12 tractor units from Volvo dealer Crossroads Truck & Bus of Rotherham on a three-year contract hire deal.
High street retailer BhS has selected Empirica warehouse management software from Chess Logistics Technology to manage deliveries to overseas franchisees from its Atherstone distribution centre. The Empirica warehouse management software will be in
Property developer Gazeley has bought a major new development site in Sheffield. The site was purchased from Corus and Outokumpo Stainless, which retains ownership of the adjacent site.
DIY chain B&Q is using demountable bodies for the distribution of kitchen units direct to customers’ homes. The retailer is using the Ray Smith Group’s system of quick transfer of short van bodies, already containing the deliveries, to compact truc
Transporting perishable goods can be a tricky business and recent problems faced by Nene Valley Foods resulted in lost profits, as well as spilt milk! But the company has solved the problem by using ArcaSystem’s Combo plastic reusable IBC.
On a tour of a car manufacturer’s factory in Germany recently it was perhaps not surprising just how noisy the bodyshop is, as robots meticulously cut a variety of body panels to size for the range of cars being produced. However, what was surprising was
Asda Property and Cirrus Property have announced the latest letting at Harbourgate Business Park in Portsmouth. Space Maker Self Storage is leasing Unit 2 at a rental of £7.50 per sq ft for a 12-year term for 2,201 sq m.
Telemetry provider RTL has developed a dedicated, low cost system of cutting fuel bills and improving drivers’ skills. The Fuel Saver system can save up to 11% of fuel costs – about £200 per vehicle per month for a truck that travels 5,000 miles
