The cost of air cargo is could rise if plans by airlines to reduce carbon emissions go-ahead.
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Action to cut supply chain costs has helped DIY group Kingfisher improve its first half profits despite the weak market. Group brands include B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, and Castorama.
Wine importer Fells has signed a multi-million pound deal with London City Bond to provide warehousing, distribution and added value services.
Kuehne + Nagel is managing the transport for the Ben Hur Live musical across 14 venues.
Daikin UK has signed a further three-year UK warehousing and distribution deal with Norbert Dentressangle.
Calderhead Refrigerated Transport and Coldstore has implemented Four Soft’s warehouse management system 4S eLog at multiple sites.
Discount retailer 99p Stores has taken the former Woolworths warehouse in Rugby, which is being marketed by GVA Grimley
Online retailer Amazon has taken ProLogis European Properties’ 545,000 sq ft warehouse at ProLogis Kingston Park, Peterborough
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) project delays caused by lack of business-to-business planning and integration could cost manufacturers more than $1 million (£600,000) a month, according to GXS.
Polish health & beauty chain Rossmann has picked Vanderlande Industries to modernise its Lodz-based hub, with the installation of a six-aisle miniload automated storage and retrieval system, in a deal worth seven million euros (£6m).