European competitiveness ministers have voted to repeal the Block Exemption from restrictive trading practices for container shipping lines.
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Retailers are trialling a system from DHL Exel Supply Chain that uses advances in web-based CCTV and RFID technology to tackle the problems of through-the-night deliveries.
Logistics Learning Alliance in conjunction with the Fritz Institute and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has launched a unique qualification – the Fritz Certification in Humanitarian Logistics.
Christian Salvesen has warned that the business environment remains challenging “and margins in many of our markets are under pressure”.
Innovate has taken over Corby Chilled Distribution.
The Forum of Private Business says Conservative proposals to lower fuel duty by imposing road pricing charges could place extra burdens on smaller businesses and be difficult to implement.
Target Express has won a three-year multi-million pound deal with UK Leisurewear to distribute goods both internationally and around the UK.
Clothing retailers are turning to rapid response supply chains to deliver a cutting edge – leading to 50 per cent reduction in out-ofstocks and a three per cent improvement in margins. This, along with the rising importance of internet sales, is creating
Argos has completed a three month trial with Wincanton to recycle its electrical and electronic returns ahead of the introduction of the electrical waste legislation (WEEE) next year.
RH Freight has formed a partnership with German transport company Cordes & Simon. RH exports twice weekly to Germany and in return daily shipments are sent from Villingen-Schwenningen to RH’s hubs in West Thurrock and Nottingham.
