Palletforce has invested in an check-weighing system at its Lichfield hub. Accurate weighing is vital to ensure the safe placement of pallets aboard double-deck trailers.
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UPS, the $36bn package delivery giant, has announced a new management structure.
Quinn Glass, the container glass manufacturer, has started using the rail freight services of EWS, Britain’s largest rail operator, between Widnes and Mossend.
Christian Salvesen and NOL subsidiary APL Logistics have formed a joint venture named Holistica to provide an integrated end-to-end offering for selected customers.
Fraikin Truck Hire is taking over the Commercial Fleet Division of Lex Transfleet for an undisclosed sum.
DS Smith Featherstone has opted to triple its usage of plastic pallets.
Digital tachographs could be with us from April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Sainsbury’s is planning to close its depot at Northfleet near Gravesend in Kent. This follows the decision to close the Rotherham depot. Revealing its third quarter trading results, the company said: “We are continuing to reorganise our depot network to e
Freight Traders and Trade Extensions have announced an alliance that adds the power of the TE Scenario engine to the Freight Traders tendering services.
Focus DIY has opened its newly extended distribution centre, at Tamworth Staffordshire. Work initially began on the site in April 2005 and was completed, handed over in November.
