Supply chains are losing flexibility due to rapid globalisation, causing major concern to more than 60 per cent of companies surveyed in sixth annual Global Supply Chain Trends Survey published by PRTM.
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Ingersoll Rand-owned Thermo King has unveiled the first of its SLX trailer refrigeration units at its plant in Galway, Ireland following a trial last November.
Freight exchange service FreightEx has appointed Tim Phillips as chief executive.
Asda is aiming to reduce its fuel costs by 40 per cent over the next four years through its sustainable transport strategy, which utilises Isotrak’s Active Transport Management System.
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has strengthened its relationship with Kuehne+Nagel after signing a six year contract with the logistics provider to manage its regional logistics hubs in France, Germany, Spain and the UK.
Air freight is becoming increasingly important for UK trade, according to a new publication by the FTA targeting public policy audiences.
More evidence of the impact of the credit crunch on supply chains comes from the Aberdeen Group which suggests that adopting technology to improve productivity will help businesses in the supply chain weather the storm
The FTA has called for the Dartford Crossing toll to be scrapped, something which it says should have been done five years ago.
International third party logistics provider WT SeaAir has rebranded following five years of expansion and mergers.
MPs should back the Scottish National Party’s proposal for a fuel duty regulator when it is debated in the House of Commons next Wednesday (2nd July 2008), says the Road Haulage Association.
