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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.
APL Logistics has been awarded a contract to provide intercontinental logistics services to porcelain and glass producer Waterford Wedgwood.
Culina Logistics has set up a dedicated co-packing area at its Prime Point distribution centre in Staffordshire to meet growing demand for reworked products from customers.
Penauille Servisair Cargo, an air cargo handler, has taken delivery of its first trailers from Boalloy. Six curtainsiders have joined the 33 strong trailer fleet within the Penauille operation at Manchester Airport.
Supply chain costs as a percentage of revenue are increasing for retailers. A new strategic approach is needed if costs are to be minimised and margins increased. So, what makes a winning retail supply chain?
NYK Logistics Europe has expanded its logistics services network through the purchase of Lorang France by its subsidiary NYK Logistics (France).
Eddie Stobart has launched a dedicated rail freight service for Tesco, moving goods from Daventry to Tesco’s distribution centre at Livingston in Scotland.
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
British Airways Regional Cargo is using a sophisticated web based vehicle tracking service to record the minute by minute movement of air cargo.
