Browsing: Logistics & Supply Chain

A 150,000 sq ft national distribution centre for NHS Scotland, which was taken on a 25-year lease with 15 year break option at Canderside Toll Larkhall at junction 8 of the M74, is nearing completion.

Steel distributor NSD has renewed its contract with Seafield Logistics for another three years.

UPS has started construction on its 355,000 sq ft overnight parcel facility at IM Properties Birch Coppice scheme in Warwickshire.

Bibby Distribution has won a three-year contract with Suzuki to distribute motorcycles around the UK, along with all terrain vehicles and marine finished goods.

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”.

Operational trials are starting of an electric truck that could show the way forward for urban deliveries.

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.

London Councils, formerly the Association of London government, has produced two maps outlining changes to the Excluded Road Network (ERN), part of The London Lorry Control scheme.