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Global shipping companies are set to increase their outsourced logistics spending by 10-20% over the next five years, according to a recent survey carried out by Capgemini, a leading consultant in outsourcing services.

ANC Express is highlighting Remembrance Day by putting 250 giant poppies on its lorries and donating money to the Royal British Legion.

P&O who is facing a preliminary approach from DW Ports, has announced the sale of its “cold logistics” business to Canadian Versacold Holdings for £183M.

Prolock (Europe) has announced that it has become the European agent for a new range of freight container and trailer locks.

Foreign hauliers operating on UK roads are imposing wear costs of some £195M per year, according to research gathered by the National Economic Research Association (NERA).

Writing in the October issue of Logistics Europe, regular columnist Peter Bartram quoted a leading international economist as saying that the days of $25 a barrel oil were probably gone forever. Perhaps that’s right. So, what does this mean for commercial

TNT Express UK, has completed a two year programme to install Merridale diesel fuel monitoring and electronic tank contents gauging equipment at all of its depots, using own-yard fuelling facilities.