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Contract offers cost saving opportunities
European logistics provider Christian Salvesen has won a five-year contract with Marks & Spencer (M&S) to carry out the retailer’s frozen warehousing and distribution in the UK.
Daniel Nabarro
‘We are using technology to offer the same experience worldwide,’ says the chairman of internet shopping success, figleaves.com
Pick and pack deal for DTS logistics
Mountain Warehouse, the brand name clothing and equipment retailer for the outdoor leisure industry, has selected DTS Logistics to handle its distribution.
Spanish DaimlerChrysler plant picks up top ELA award
Planning along with close collaboration with suppliers is hallmark of winning logistics operation
Contracts galore
New deals feature heavily in an upbeat report from international express freight operator Europa Worldwide Logistics in the lead up to the busy season Christmas season.
Europe in the spotlight
There was a transatlantic flavour to the CLM’s annual conference in Chicago.
More services north of the border
Palletised distribution business Palletways Scotland launched two new express services covering the Scottish Islands and Ireland.
Quiet revolution
We have all heard horror stories about the impact de-stocking initiatives such as just in time, cross docking and direct shipping have had on smaller suppliers in the supply chain.
Synstar sees off a dozen rivals for £200M logistics deal
Pan-European provider of Business Availability services Synstar International has beaten 12 rivals to win a £200M, seven-year contract to provide logistics services to Fujitsu, which designs and builds and operates IT systems.