Apparently, going green is all very desirable – but only if someone else is paying for it. A survey conducted by Transport Intelligence and sponsored by IT supplier Kewill found that three quarters of companies awarding logistics contracts included sectio
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Wincanton is planning to expand through a number of acquisition and joint venture opportunities, it announced yesterday at its AGM.
Farmer-controlled businesses Grainfarmers and Centaur Grain have joined forces with DHL Exel Supply Chain to increase efficiency by offering a collaborative approach to transporting grain in the UK.
Norbert Dentressangle has replaced its chief executive Jean-Claude Michel with François Bertreau who previously headed its logistics business.
Non-UK hauliers who break road traffic laws can now be fined or have their vehicles immobilised under new road safety proposals published today by road safety minister Jim Fitzpatrick.
International Decorative Services has extended its relationship with the Potter Group at its rail-connected centre in Ely after signing an imported timber distribution contract with the company.
APC Overnight has opened a depot in Essex as its nationwide parcel network expands.
The FTA has appointed Ian Jones, managing director of Mercedes-Benz UK, Graham Roberts, non-executive director of PD Ports, and Ian Veitch, chief executive officer of NYK Logistics to its 2008/09 board.
The House of Commons Transport Committee has “hit the bullseye” in its Freight Transport report, says the FTA.
Industry leaders focused on the critical issues of creating and managing effective supply chain partner networks at the latest Supply Chain Standard Round Table, sponsored by Wesupply.
