Money counts in the international express business – increasingly only the big networks with the big networks with the big volumes have the economies of scale to compete effectively, while domestically margins are under pressure. We look at the implicatio
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Protek-dor has launched a range of Trailergard devices which, it says, cannot be cut by bolt cutters and may be used with a security seal to instantly show any attempts of break-in.
Two recent reports on European logistics have highlighted the opportunities for third party logistics companies and distribution warehouse developers.
There was a time when it was enough to be either different or cheaper. Now, a more complex and challenging environment is driving companies to leverage aspects such as innovation and product portfolio management as value levers for growth. By Jerker Funne
Dudley based steel stockholder Tubes (UK) has taken delivery of two concertina-bodied trailers from Montracon.
HMT Shipping of Warrenpoint, Co Down has added four curtainsiders from Dennison Trailers to its fleet of 450 trailers. The 13.7m curtainsiders with 156mm deep neck were delivered to HMT’s Heysham depot from Dennison’s factory in Lancaster.
‘On demand’ IT services have come of age and may be considered more than just an interim solution. By Sam Tulip
Developer Terrace Hill has scored a double on the distribution front in the last few weeks; in a joint venture with Stoford Developments
Dachser pushes ahead into global forwarding, as Kuehne + Nagel boosts organic growth in Contract Logistics. By John Manners-Bell
On the face of it, TDG’s annual results are nothing to write home about. Sales have risen slightly to £510m and operating profit is up slightly to £19.6m. So why are there smiles on the faces in Victoria Street – even if they are fairly cautious ones?
