Six European logistics and transport organisations have called for the establishment of a voluntary public private sustainable freight transport partnership in Europe.
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The cost of air cargo is could rise if plans by airlines to reduce carbon emissions go-ahead.
Action to cut supply chain costs has helped DIY group Kingfisher improve its first half profits despite the weak market. Group brands include B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, and Castorama.
Wine importer Fells has signed a multi-million pound deal with London City Bond to provide warehousing, distribution and added value services.
Kuehne + Nagel is managing the transport for the Ben Hur Live musical across 14 venues.
Daikin UK has signed a further three-year UK warehousing and distribution deal with Norbert Dentressangle.
Discount retailer 99p Stores has taken the former Woolworths warehouse in Rugby, which is being marketed by GVA Grimley
Transport industry leaders reckon theirs has been the sector hardest hit by the recession, according to a report, “Changing risks – changing responses: risk management in the transport industry”, by Marsh, the insurance broker and risk advisor.
Some 82 per cent of shippers are employing cost-cutting tactics and 60 per cent are rethinking their supply chains and relationships with third party logistics providers as a result of the recession, according to the 14th annual Third-Party Logistics Stud
TNT has taken the top spot in Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the third year in a row, following its decision to source electricity for all 70 of its UK locations from wind and hydro-electric power sources
