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As part of its drive to address the skill shortages that contribute to UK plc’s dismal comparative performance on the international stage, the government has set targets to reduce the number of people working in England, without at least a Level 2 qualifi
While Europe has seen a downshift in production, its economies have become increasingly consumption oriented, boosting distribution activity. Most goods are transported by truck, but the costs of road transport are rising due to spiralling wage costs and
TNT has completed the purchase of Haou, a freight and parcels delivery company in China, for an undisclosed sum.
Lorry and van drivers are using mobile devices more and more to help them do their jobs better, however recent changes in the law are affecting the way they can legally be used. James Falkner reports on the pitfalls.
Sun Chemical Europe has awarded a five-year contract to Kuehne and Nagel.
Despite its position on the periphery of Europe the UK is one of the largest logistics markets in Europe with some 150 million sq m of warehouse stock. Thanks to confidence by developers in the speculative building market, coupled with an appetite by reta
Christian Salvesen and Turkish freight forwarder Ulustrans are forming a strategic alliance transporting goods between Turkey and the rest of Europe.
By January 2008, almost all vans and light trucks using an electronic accelerator will be required to carry a speed limiter.
Cranfield School of Management is holding a seminar on “Retail returns: managing the reverse supply chain” on 4 July.
