If there is one thing logistics providers can be pretty sure of, it’s that customers will be looking for lower costs. After all, buying a logistics service is not like buying designer clothes – there is no kudos attached simply to spending a lot of money.
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DHL Freight has launched Eurapid – a day-definite service for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments
Online fashion retailer ASOS has awarded Norbert Dentressangle a three-year £100m contract to manage its worldwide distribution centre, in Barnsley. The contract was previously held by Unipart Logistics
Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistics is still in talks with Unite over changes to working conditions
DSV has acquired SBS Worldwide, the air and sea specialist, for an undisclosed sum
Briggs has launched a new online store and catalogue, to offer its customers a single source for all materials handling parts and equipment in the UK
The UK Downstream Oil Distribution Forum has appointed the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) as scheme manager for the newly-created Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP)
Trade union Unite is recommending a deal to end its dispute over agency workers at Jaguar Land Rover which involved DHL as well as staffing agencies NAC, Staffline and Milestones
DP World’s London Gateway has begun its haulier registration procedure, which asks all hauliers who wish to operate at the port to complete a registration application
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has invested €30 million (£25.6 million) in its new White Fleet (non-combat vehicle fleet) in Germany, to be provided by Ryder as part of a four-year contract
