Browsing: Logistics

Philips Electronics has picked UPS to redesign and operate its global service parts logistics network in a move to improve customer service at its Medical Systems division.

M J Griffiths has taken delivery of two Ekeri side-loading trailers. Griffiths now has three Ekeri Side-Loading Reefers, one of which is the latest design with rounded front pillars and new centre pole.

Structural change in the automotive sector is placing a heavy emphasis on the supply chain and increasing dependence on international logistics providers. By Mark Seager

Along with companies in other sectors, many third party logistics suppliers are struggling to fill the holes in their pension funds. Malory Davies looks at the implications.

Weight Watchers has chosen Christian Salvesen to handle its home delivery transport delivering more than 750,000 parcels a year direct to “Leaders” homes throughout the UK.

Growth of the northern ports contributes to the growth of UK competitiveness as well as more sustainable patterns of distribution by bringing goods closer to their end destinations and avoiding long haul road and rail journeys from ports in the south,