Graeme Wilson of UK Pallets says the market is no longer in the embryonic stage but has not yet reached full maturity.
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Operational trials are starting of an electric truck that could show the way forward for urban deliveries.
UPS has started construction on its 355,000 sq ft overnight parcel facility at IM Properties Birch Coppice scheme in Warwickshire.
The licensing system for operators of heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles is be streamlined and modernised saving some £15m a year.
Back in 2000, the government published its Ten Year Transport Plan promising £121 billion of investment and “the long-term framework required for developing and delivering big projects”.
Gefco is to open its first logistics platform in Russia. A 20,000 sq m facility will be located in Podolsk, near Moscow and is set to open for business in June 2007.
Christian Salvesen pushed up sales 7.5 per cent to £433m in the first half but tough conditions in the transport market meant that profit before tax and exceptionals was down from £8.1m to £7.1m.
The Institute of Grocery Distribution is hosting a series of one-day interactive sessions to help companies establish where to collaborate to reduce the cost and environmental impact of their deliveries.
DHL is investing US$35 million in Hong Kong to capitalise on the continued growth of the region’s trade.
Kuehne & Nagel has opened a new logistics centre in Japan just two miles from Narita Airport.
