A new £100M growth fund to help drive forward a vision for the economy of the North of England was launched in September by the three Northern Regional Development Agencies (One Northeast, Yorkshire Forwards and the Northwest Development Agency). The grow
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In its ten-year transport policy introduced in 2000, the Government called for an 80% increase in rail freight by 2010 to help ease worsening traffic congestion on Britain’s roads and motorways. The shift from road to rail by 2002 showed a less than encou
Another year is ending and a new one rapidly approaches, and with it new challenges which UK industry must overcome if there is to be any chance of a feel good factor in the global supply chain.
A recently introduced 40% reduction in the charge that lorries will pay for using the M6 Toll road should attract more distribution companies to the West Midlands, says Evans Property Group. From now until at least the end of the year, haulage
If supply chain industry players can’t find ways of working together politicians will impose less optimal ‘solutions’
ACR Logistics is the new name for supply chain specialist Hays Logistics, following its change of ownership. The organisation’s re-branding marks a new phase in its development, which includes increasing turnover by more than 10% year-on-year
Did you know that 44 per cent of IBM’s market capitalisation is driven by the supply chain? Increased product complexity, IT outsourcing and falling prices are putting increasing pressure on the vital area of high-tech logistics.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has published online at www.voa.gov.uk new rateable values for 1.75 million commercial and other non-domestic properties across England and Wales. Using the assessments, which come into effect next April,
The prophets were wrong. e-procurement (or e-anything) doesn’t change behaviour and success depends not so much on technical excellence as on changing organisational cultures by demonstrating tangible benefits.
Wallenius Lines has placed an additional order for three new Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) that will be among the biggest in the world. The 228m long vessels will be capable of carrying 8,000 cars.
