It’s arguable that global sourcing is changing traditional distribution patterns. But now, with the road transport system being affected by the rising price of fuel, are we now entering a new era where intermodality rules?

While much of the focus has been on the recent spate of takeovers in third party logistics providers, NYK Logistics has been quietly building its market share in the UK.

Secureseal has launched a new product that provides up-to-date trailer fleet information via the web.

Synergy Logistics has introduced a new warehouse management system.

W Carter (Haulage), part of the CEL Group, has purchased 70 skeletal trailers from Dennison Trailers.

Thamesport welcomed the inaugural call of the 303m-long Hyundai Shanghai.

A recent change to TUPE regulations, means that 3PLs taking on new contracts, may find that the previous contractor’s workforce has been transferred to them, leaving them responsible for redundancy payments and potentially liable for unfair dismissal clai

TDG has secured the fuel distribution contract with Tesco in the south west and south east of England.

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has added the AC-powered FB series to its model range, offered at 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 tonne capacities.

The materials handling world was saddened by the passing of industry stalwart Bill Phipps, who died peacefully on Sunday 26 March.