What are the key factors driving growth in outsourced supply chain management? John Pattullo gives some pointers to where the sector is heading.
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Palletline has made a five-figure investment in security equipment for its main Birmingham hub.
Amtrak Express Parcels has launched a new range of international express services which can be booked and tracked via the web.
Trunking vehicles have been increasing in power year by year and that seems to be continuing.
An employment tribunal at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne has found that Asda illegally offered an inducement to 340 GMB members at its Washington site, to give up a collective agreement.
Nissan Renault Alliance, has renewed its UK distribution contract worth in excess of £21m with TNT Logistics.
Ryder has won a contract to supply and maintain 300 vehicles on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council.
Northgate has acquired the entire issued share capital of FTL, a UK fleet management company for a consideration of approximately £5.7m. Northgate says the acquisition is in line with its new strategic plan.
The most significant challenge facing the Logistics Services sector is that of complexity. With lengthening supply chains, brought about by the trend to ‘global sourcing’, service providers are now placed in a position where managing this complexity req
The proposed London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) offers poor value for money, excludes 94 per cent of the capital’s vehicle population, and will not enable air quality targets to be met according to the Freight Transport Association.
