Local sourcing is a relatively new challenge to the supply chains of retailers in the UK, but one which looks set to grow in significance.
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On October 4th the Belgian logistics associations VIB and ABCAL held their annual gala event to announce the winner of the Supply Chain Award – Project of the Year 2006.
Wincanton, has won a contract to operate a northern distribution centre for Sainsbury’s convenience stores.
P&O Ferrymasters has made a €3 million investment in 500 new 45 ft high cube rail containers
British Airways Regional Cargo is using a web-based vehicle tracking service to record the minute by minute movement of air cargo
Prolog Logistics is unveiling of new livery across its entire fleet of delivery vans
Transport refrigeration specialist Thermo King is launching its new temperature management and communication product – TracKing
Orange UK has renewed its contract with Kuehne & Nagel for a handset fulfilment and returns business
The Freight Transport Association says it is dismayed by new Home Office proposals which would require details regarding every consignment entering or leaving the country to be supplied to the police.
The Norbert Dentressangle group has announced a strong performance in the first half of 2006, with operating profits up 42 per cent to £24.3m.
