4 July 2008
ASG Services passes tests
AS Watson recently completed a huge project for a brand new 536,000 sq ft distribution centre based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire which is furnished with an up-to-date 'Voice Pick' system, set to improve operational efficiency and pick accuracy. AS Watson is the parent company of Superdrug, the UK's fastest growing beauty & health retailer in the UK. More...
4 July 2008
Airbus signs six-year contract with Kuehne + Nagel
The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has chosen Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) as its lead logistics provider for its entire logistics operation. More...
4 July 2008
TDG says yes to takeover by Laxey
British logistics service provider TDG recently reached agreement with the private equity company Laxey Partners Ltd on the terms of a recommended cash offer for TDG at GBP 2.50 per share. More...
3 July 2008
Ghent short-sea
Ghent Container Terminal has signed a concession contract with Ghent Port Company AMC for the construction and operation of a multimodal sea-going/inland navigation container terminal in port of Ghent. The concession is valid for 30 years. More...
3 July 2008
UKWA Statement
Yesterday the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) - the trade association for the third party logistics sector - held it's Annual General Meeting at The Dorchester Hotel, London. In his address to members at the meeting Derrick Potter, national chairman of the UKWA and executive chairman of The Potter Group , was critical of the UK Government's moves to scrap rate relief on empty industrial property and phase out the Industrial Buildings Allowance (IBA) both of which, he said, were likely to prove damaging to the third party logistics sector. More...
2 July 2008
Thamesport changes trade name to London Thamesport
UK-based Thamesport (London) Ltd has changed its trading name to London Thamesport. More...
2 July 2008
Stobart's Innovation
Stobart Group, one of the UK's leading providers of multimodal transport and logistics services, has announced that it has acquired the chilled and ambient goods operations of Innovate Logistics Limited from its administrators BDO Stoy Hayward. More...
30 April 2007
British International Freight Association supports Multimodal again
BIFA have given their support and co-operation to Multimodal 2009 - helping to ensure yet another successful event - and reinforcing Multimodal's role as the biggest transport and logistics event in the UK. More...
1 July 2008
Rhys Davies move into Multimodal
Rhys Davies Freight Logistics was founded in 1952 by Rhys Davies, the father of the present Chairman, Gwyn Davies. In the last decade, the Company has grown from a single base in South Wales into a National company with nine depots throughout the UK. More...
19 February 2008
Mersey Maritime Pavilion at Multimodal 2009
Mersey Maritime have supported a large NW presence at Multimodal with a significant pavilion at the show. Mersey Maritime represents a Maritime 'cluster' of more than 1000 businesses, employing 26000 people with a turnover of £2.5 billion per annum. We exist to promote and develop excellence in all maritime related activities on Merseyside and to represent the interests of existing and new cluster members. More...
13 December 2007
Kewill for Multimodal
Since its start in 1972, Kewill has been a long-time innovator of business integration, order management, shipping management, international trade logistics and visibility software for global trading communities. More...
24 October 2007
Bibby Distribution take stand at Multimodal 2009
As the UKs leading independent logistics company, Bibby Distribution combines an impressive portfolio of services with a unique business approach, genuine commitment to excellence and unrivalled pride in its people. More...
28 June 2008
Unipart and Manhattan Associates deliver solution for Pets At Home
Manhattan Associates and Unipart Logistics have successfully completed a joint project in record time, to deliver a scalable, menu-priced, e-fulfilment solution for specialty retailer Pets at Home. The innovative solution will allow Pets at Home to expand its 'ultimate pet store experience' beyond its 200 plus UK retail outlets for the first time. More...
28 June 2008
Kwik-Fit awards UK contract to CEVA
Kwik-Fit GB Ltd, the leading fast-fit supplier of tyres in the UK, is introducing roll cages as a vital element in its new UK distribution strategy. More...
28 June 2008
British Gypsum extends railfreight deal
British Gypsum, the internal drylining supplier, is extending its relationship with railfreight company First GBRf after signing a multi-million pound five-year contract. More...
28 June 2008
£50m Humber port gets go ahead
A £50 million Humber port industrial development has been granted planning permission by North East Lincolnshire council. More...
23 June 2008
Maersk Line and Hutchison Ports sign agreement for priority terminal in Felixstowe
Maersk Line has announced the signing of a 10-year agreement for terminal usage for Maersk Line at Trinity Terminal, the Port of Felixstowe, UK. This agreement between Maersk Line and Hutchison Ports recognises the importance of joint co-operation in the shipping industry and reflects both companies' commitment to long-term planning in the UK. More...
23 June 2008
UK Pallets launches new European distribution service with Dachser
UK Pallets, the palletised freight operation within Business Post Group, is launching a new European service following a deal with global logistics services provide Dachser. Under the agreement, more than 70 UK Pallets members will now have easy and cost-effective access to Dachser's extensive pan-European distribution network. More...
23 June 2008
DSV and ABX Logistics join forces
As the global freight forwarding market continues to consolidate, DSV has entered into an agreement with 3i Group, the management team at ABX Logistics and other shareholders to acquire ABX Logistics. More...
23 June 2008
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is seeking entries for its annual Freight Service Awards competition.
The BIFA Freight Service Awards 2008 celebrate 20 years of holding the competition and this year will include a new award category - the Environment Award - that is open to companies wishing to present a specific 'green' initiative or case study, which shows consideration for the environment or demonstrates a reduction in carbon footprint. More...
21 June 2008
DP World and Zim together in Spain
DP World and Zim have joined forces to acquire the Spanish operator which owns an exclusive concession for the Tarragona container terminal in northern Spain. Last week, DP World announced it had bought a 60% share in Contarsa Sociedad de Estiba - its first foray into the Spanish market. Zim Ports, a subsidiary of Israeli carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services, has confirmed that it would partner the Dubai-based operator and take the remaining 40%. More...
21 June 2008
Laxey given more time as Wincanton decide not to bid for TDG
On 21 May 2008, the Panel Executive announced that it had ruled that Laxey Partners must, by 5.00pm on 20 June 2008, either announce a firm intention to make an offer for TDG under Rule 2.5 of the Code or announce that it does not intend to make an offer for TDG. More...
19 June 2008
P&O Ferries orders largest ever Dover-Calais ferries
P&O Ferries has ordered two new units for the Dover-Calais route from the Finnish shipyard Aker Yards. The ferries will enter service in 2010 and 2011 and will replace the "Pride of Dover" and the "Pride of Calais". More...
19 June 2008
List of parties interested in Hapag-Lloyd growing
The list of interested parties for Hapag-Lloyd is growing constantly. More...
16 June 2008
Axis buys PartCo
UK-based trailer and swap body lessor Axis Intermodal has acquired the entire issued share capital of SeaCo Parts International Inc (PartCo) from Sea Containers America for US$250,000 in cash. More...
16 June 2008
Novatrans returns to Channel Tunnel
Novatrans will return to the Channel Tunnel market this autumn with a new service that will link its hub at Lille-Dourges with a terminal in the English Midlands. The intention is to run five pairs/week. More...
16 June 2008
Freightliner Group Ltd announces that it has been acquired by Arcapita
Freightliner Group Ltd today announces that it has been acquired by Arcapita, an international investment firm based in Bahrain, for an undisclosed sum, and subject to clearance by the European Commission. Arcapita will acquire Freightliner Group Ltd from its previous owners 3i, Electra Private Equity and Freightliner management and staff. 3i and Electra were the founder majority shareholders of Freightliner at privatisation in 1996. More...
19 June 2008
Multimodal signs up Port of Le Havre
The second biggest French port and the fifth biggest North-European port with nearly 80 Mt handled in 2007 More...
25 March 2008
Multimodal in step with Pacer
Pacer International is a U.S. based holding company with operations in non-asset based third-party logistics and intermodal freight transportation services. More...
25 March 2008
Multimodal sets the pace with Pacer Global
If your success depends on logistics agility, then a flexible infrastructure may be the better approach. Consider how Pacer can help: More...
18 March 2008
Ocean World Lines steam into Multimodal
Ocean World Lines, Inc. is a fully bonded neutral global NVOCC providing FCL services in all trade lanes of the world. OWL has been operating as neutral NVO for over 20 years. We have a solid staff of experienced professionals who deliver competent service to our customers. Ocean World Lines is one of the largest FCL NVO's in the world with nearly 70,000 TEUs total volume shipped every year. The magazine "The American Shipper" listed OWL in the top five of all NVOs in the world in TEUs shipped from the USA. More...
13 June 2008
Multimodal website ever stronger
The Multimodal 2009 website now has over 13,500 subscribers, from shippers, retailers, manufacturers, importers, forwarders and 3PLs to shipping lines, airlines, railfreight operators, inland terminals, software suppliers and ports. More...
13 June 2008
Cummins Chooses Schneider Logistics Europe for Freight Audit and Payment Role
Cummins, the world's largest independent diesel engine producer, has chosen Schneider Logistics Europe as the provider of freight audit and payment services for its United Kingdom manufacturing plants at Darlington, Daventry and Ramsgate. Under the contract Schneider will capture data from carrier invoices, conduct rate, duplication and execution audits of all freight invoices, resolve disputes with carriers, interface with Cummins' accounts payable system and pay Cummins' carriers. More...
13 June 2008
Linde's Ultra-High Lift Breaks Industry Records for Davies Turner
Linde Material Handling (UK) Ltd has installed three K range very narrow aisle trucks at the recently expanded Davies Turner freight and logistics hub in Bristol. To enable pallet retrieval from th is location, Davies Turner needed a truck with a substantial lift height capability of over 16 metres - an industry first. More...
13 June 2008
Eimskip writes-off Innovate's UK assets
Eimskip has announced that it will write-off its interest in UK subsidiary Innovate Holding. Eimskip's current book value for Innovate is Euro74.1 million, which will be fully written off in the second quarter. Eimskip has begun a strategic review of Innovate to divest all of Innovate's assets. More...
12 June 2008
PD Ports has announced it has reached a new agreement with ABP in respect of its ongoing operation of Hull Container Terminal (HCT).
The new agreement for up to eight years took effect from 1st May 2008 and over the next 12 months will include an investment by PD Ports of some £4 million. This investment will implement specialist IT systems, refurbish the existing STS cranes and reconfigure the terminal layout to further improve the efficiency of the facility More...
11 June 2008
TT Club's Rating Re-affirmed at A- (Excellent) by AM Best
In addition to re-affirming the current A- (Excellent) rating AM Best has set the outlook for TT Club as 'stable'.  According to the rating organisation combined ratios between 105% and 110% are anticipated in 2008/09 which is line with that achieved in 2007 of 108%. More...
11 June 2008
Tea for Two?
Bibby Distribution has won a five year contract with Taylors of Harrogate to provide storage and distribution of its tea and coffee products. More...
11 June 2008
GEFCO UK reveals new success for its rail network
GEFCO has revealed that a rail link to transport vans between Portbury and its Sandtoft regional distribution centre in South Yorkshire, has taken more than 4,000 truck journeys off the road during its first year in operation. More...
11 June 2008
ZIM awards UK intermodal haulage contract to EWS
Global container shipping line ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has awarded a contract to UK rail freight operator EWS Network, part of the German DB Schenker organisation, to move containers by rail. Those boxes, explained EWS, were previously transported in the UK by road haulage. More...
11 June 2008
CMA CGM "Carmen" calls at Dunkirk
Despite ongoing disturbances in French ports, CMA CGM has decided to reinforce its presence in France's North European ports by introducing an additional Dunkirk call for its FAL3 Asia-Europe service. More...
11 June 2008
Restructuring of the Hapag-Lloyd Executive Board
Ulrich Kranich will be responsible on the Executive Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG for the global operations in future. He is taking over this role from Adolf Adrion, who is retiring at the end of the year. More...
11 June 2008
Fuel hoarded for UK 999 services
Fuel is being safeguarded for use by the emergency services ahead of a planned four-day strike by UK tanker drivers. More...
11 June 2008
Geodis Wilson acquires Oughtred & Harrison Shipping
Geodis Wilson has strengthened its growing business in the UK. The acquisition of Oughtred & Harrison Shipping will boost the ocean export segment of Geodis Wilson and extend the global network coverage in China and Benelux. More...
11 June 2008
Wincanton standardises pan-European operations on Manhattan Associates
Manhattan Associates has announced that Wincanton is to standardise its European logistics infrastructure on Manhattan Associates' supply chain solutions platform. More...
11 June 2008
EZW acquires Gazeley
Economic Zones World (EZW), a Dubai World company, has announced the acquisition of Gazeley Limited, the Wal-Mart-owned global provider of sustainable logistics space, as part of its strategy to expand into global markets and deliver a robust global platform to support the dynamic and complex supply chains of its customers. The price was not disclosed, but is believed to be in excess of £300m (Euro360m/$585m). More...
11 June 2008
BLG in tenth successive fruitful year
The BLG Logistics Group's sales rose by 17% to EUR 889.3 million in financial 2007. More...
11 June 2008
CMA CGM operates container barges on the Rhone
The inland navigation department of French shipping line CMA CGM now operates there inland barges for container transportation on the Rhone. More...
24 July 2007
Multimodal lands yet another shipping company with Containerships
Containerships Group is a door-to-door short sea carrier providing regular services linking key industrial and retail customers in Finland, Russia, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the Baltic States and Western Europe via ports in the Baltic, North Sea and UK areas. More...
6 June 2008
Schenker AG extends rail services to Europe
To meet the rising demand for rail based logistics, DB Schenker is now rolling out a new range of services in Europe: DB Schenkerrailog stands for rail based logistics and becomes an established component of DB Schenker's European land transport operations. With the support of its subsidiary Railog as a specialist in rail logistics, as well as Fertrans AG, DB Schenker is already successfully engaged in this specialised market in a number of countries. Having been founded eight years ago as a Joint Venture with Deutsche Bahn, Railog will now be even more closely integrated along with Fertrans as part of the organisation. More...
6 June 2008
Gazeley to develop bespoke bakery site for Warburtons
The UK Logistics Fund (UKLF), which is managed by Legal & General Property and Hermes Real Estate, and Gazeley, global provider of sustainable logistics space, have been granted planning consent to develop a 11,150 m2 bespoke bakery and distribution warehouse for family bakers, Warburtons, at the Fund's site in Bristol, G. Park Western Approach. Warburtons has agreed to acquire the unit from The UK Logistics Fund. More...
6 June 2008
Deutsche Bahn listing set for November
According to press reports in Germany, the IPO of Deutsche Bahn will start on 5th November. The German Government plans to sell 24.9% of the Company's transport, logistics and services businesses to private investors which, it is though, will raise somewhere between Euro5.0 billion to Euro8.0 billion. More...
5 June 2008
Superfast to end Rosyth-Zeebrugge ferry service
Greek ferry operator Superfast Ferries has decided to end its ro-pax ferry service between Rosyth and Zeebrugge in September. More...
5 June 2008
FTA launches international supply chain forum
The Freight Transport Association is creating a new policy forum to address the UK's international supply chain. This body will involve all stakeholders in this process: shippers; operators and infrastructure providers. It will cover all modes, and deal with both operational challenges and public policy issues. More...
5 June 2008
FTA criticises UK rejection of longer heavier lorries
A major opportunity to achieve important carbon savings in the road freight sector has been lost by the Secretary of State for Transport's decision not to allow trials for longer and heavier vehicles on British roads, according to the Freight Transport Association. More...
5 June 2008
Wincanton Preliminary Results
The year to 31 March 2008 was another year of strong profit growth for Wincanton. The pre-tax underlying profit of £41.8m being reported represents an increase on the previous year of 17.4 per cent. This further double-digit percentage increase in pre-tax underlying profit builds on growth in the two previous financial years of 10.2 per cent and 9.5 per cent. Wincanton, through a combination of continuing momentum in existing businesses and a well-targeted and well-executed programme of acquisitions, is delivering high levels of growth in challenging markets. More...
4 June 2008
Hassing appointed new Scandlines CEO
Michael Hassing has been appointed the new CEO of Scandlines GmbH as from 1 June 2008. Before that Michael Hassing lived in London for 7 years where he among other duties was the CEO of Samskip, he was responsible for global development, acquisitions and international logistics. More...
4 June 2008
Major news at Multimodal web-site - live feeds from IFW
As well as providing you with a digest of the most important industry news via newsletter - Multimodal has gone one stage further! More...
2 June 2008
GEFCO records sales improvement in Q1/2008
The French logistics group GEFCO registered sales amounting to EUR 925 million in the first quarter of 2008 More...
2 June 2008
CMA CGM maintains calls in French ports
As French ports continue to struggle with serious disruptions, Marseilles (France)-based CMA CGM, the country's largest and the world's third largest container shipping company, has decided to maintain its calls in ports throughout the French mainland. More...
30 May 2008
Linde Introduces World's First Direct-Injection Hydrogen Combustion Engine for Forklift Trucks
Linde Material Handling has developed the world's first forklift truck with a direct-injection hydrogen combustion engine. The concept vehicle is ready for use. More...
30 May 2008
Circle wins £4m Panalpina contract
Panalpina World Transport has appointed Circle Express to provide its road transport services, in a three-year contract worth an estimated £4 million per year. More...
30 May 2008
Culina moves in-house
Culina Logistics is to bring its transport operations in-house, adding an extra 200 employees to its workforce. More...
30 May 2008
DHL forges US alliance with UPS
Deutsche Post World Net's board recently stated that its subsidiary DHL aims to save around EUR 640 million annually by cooperating with UPS. More...
30 May 2008
Wincanton expands supply chain services to defence and energy industries by acquiring Product Support Limited
Leading supply chain solutions provider, Wincanton, has today announced the acquisition of Product Support Limited (PSL), a specialist in the supply of logistics and support solutions primarily for the defence and energy industries. More...
26 May 2008
Stobart Announces Second Rail Freight Service
Following the launch of Stobart's rail operation in September 2006 with the hugely successful rail freight service between Daventry and Grangemouth, which was awarded the Freight Achievement of the Year Award at the 2007 National Rail Awards, Stobart Group incorporating Eddie Stobart Ltd, is delighted to announce a second dedicated rail service between Grangemouth and Inverness. More...
25 May 2008
Bahrain fund on track for Freightliner?
The Bahrain-based investment fund Arcapita is in talks to acquire Freightliner for around £350m including debt. More...
23 May 2008
CEVA Group Plc Results in Line with Expectations
CEVA Group Plc today announced its results for the first quarter of 2008. With total revenues of EUR 1.501 billion, both the Contract Logistics and the Freight Management divisions performed in line with expectations. At 2007 exchange rates, revenues were up by 8% over the first quarter of the previous year on a pro-forma basis (assuming the integration of the former EGL into CEVA was effective on 1 January 2007). More...
23 May 2008
Takeover Panel rules on TDG bid
Following recent representations made by the advisers for TDG, the Panel Executive has been considering the application of Rule 2.4(b) of the Code to the approaches by both Laxey Partners and Wincanton to TDG. Following discussions with all parties' advisers, the Panel Executive has ruled that, unless the Panel Executive consents otherwise, each of Laxey Partners and Wincanton must, by 5.00pm on 20 June 2008, either announce a firm intention to make an offer for TDG under Rule 2.5 of the Code or announce that it does not intend to make an offer for TDG. More...
23 May 2008
New Bibby Distribution site achieves British Retail Consortium global standard
Bibby Distribution's new flagship site at Elland in West Yorkshire is celebrating successfully attaining BRC certification. The British Retail Consortium introduced the Food Technical Standard in 1998 in response to the needs of the retail and brand owner industries and has quickly become an invaluable Standard that is now widely respected both in the UK and globally. More...
23 May 2008
Zim's boxships make maiden call at Le Havre
Within the framework of the Israeli shipping company Zim's EWX service between Asia and Northern Europe, the containerships "Zim Shekou", "Zim Genova" and "Zim Yokohama" recently made their inaugural stopovers in Le Havre. More...
22 May 2008
Davies Turner is all ship-shape at Bristol
Independent freight forwarder Davies Turner has completed the construction of a multi-million pound expansion to its freight and logistics hub at Avonmouth, Bristol enabling it to offer complete supply chain solutions from the site. More...
22 May 2008
TUI will sell Hapag-Lloyd to highest bidder
TUI is pushing ahead with the sale of the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd (HL). For the first time Rainer Feuerhake, member of the board for finance, has announced that HL's assets amount to EUR 2 to 2.5 billion. "However this is not the market value of HL," he added. More...
19 May 2008
P&O move to The Widdowson Group
P&O Ferrymasters is moving from its Loughborough hub to a march large site in Leicester, shared with The Widdowson Group. More...
19 May 2008
NYK Logistics win three year deal with PURE Digital
Following a successful start-up, NYK Logistics has announced that it has been appointed under a three year contract to handle the UK distribution operation for PURE Digital's range of DAB radios. PURE Digital is the world's leading manufacturer of DAB digital radios, the number one supplier of radios in the UK, and the creator of the world's most popular DAB radio. More...
13 July 2007
Dunkerque joins in spirit of Multimodal 2009!
The Port of Dunkerque today confirmed its exhibition stand at Multimodal 2009. More...
16 May 2008
DACHSER UK and The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport join forces to promote careers in logistics to school leavers
The Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics (CILT) recently joined forces with global logistics services provider DACHSER UK in a joint effort to promote transport and logistics as a career choice for young people. More...
16 May 2008
NOL: Q1/2008 profit up 183% to USD 121 million
The global container shipping, terminals and logistics group Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has reported a Q1/2008 net profit of USD 121 million, a rise of 183% over the same period in 2007. More...
16 May 2008
Deutsche Post World Net: First quarter on target
Deutsche Post World Net started the year of 2008 with solid performance in the first quarter: Underlying EBIT rose 6.4 percent to around 1 billion euros, meeting the Group's own targets. That was despite the fact that the quarter had two working days less than the year-earlier period. More...
15 May 2008
Samskip adds Greece to its pan-European multimodal network
Europe's leading multimodal container operator Samskip has added Greece to the list of countries in Southern Europe that it now serves by road and rail. It has appointed one of Greece's major transport and logistics specialists, Carel Ltd, as its agent and has launched rail services linking Mannheim and Rotterdam with Athens and Thessaloniki. More...
15 May 2008
Ceva Logistics signs contract with KAB Seating
Ceva Logistics has signed a contract with KAB Seating - the UK subsidiary of the global organisation of Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) - to manage international shipping activities of inbound and outbound freight transported to and from the UK. More...
15 May 2008
Maersk steams ahead
Maersk interims realesed today Revenue (in USD) increased by 31%, mainly due to significantly higher oil prices as well as higher freight rates and volumes in the container trades. Net profit for the period was USD 1,050 million compared to USD 390 million in the same period 2007. More...
15 May 2008
Pacer reports high increase in net income
US-based third-party logistics provider Pacer International Inc reported a Q1/2008 net income of USD 14.3 million, up by 83.3% compared to USD 7.8 million in the same quarter a year before. More...
13 May 2008
Stobart keeps on Truckin'
Stobart Group, one of the UK's leading providers of multimodal transport and logistics solutions, has announced its preliminary results for the fourteen months ended 29 February 2008. More...
12 May 2008
Railion into Scandinavia
The new joint venture company Railion Scandinavia has obtained all necessary licenses and permits as well as the necessary approval from the supervisory boards of the companies involved. More...
12 May 2008
Bibby for VOLAC
Bibby Distribution is delighted to announce it's new relationship with Volac. Agreement was reached with the Company earlier this month for the distribution and warehousing of their animal feeds and supplements business. More...
12 May 2008
Port of Liverpool to top 4 million sq ft of warehousing
The green light has been given to the second phase of development of Liverpool Intermodal Freeport Terminal (LIFT), providing more than 400,000 sq ft of additional modern warehousing and expanding the Port's logistics capacity to 4,000,000 square feet. More...
12 May 2008
CAI acquires Consent
In the latest round of consolidation in the container leasing industry, CAI International, the world's seventh largest lessor by fleet size, has acquired Consent Equipment AB from BNS Consent Holdings for US$15.6M in cash and the assumption of approximately US$25M in debt. More...
16 May 2008
Progressive Logistics moves forward to Multimodal
If you are looking for ways of reducing your costs and improving transport efficiencies in your logistics operations while complying with all the latest regulations, look no further. With over 20 years' hands-on experience of the industry, logistics consultancy Progressive Logistics can help. More...
21 March 2008
Bulmers Logistics join growing list of exhibitors at Multimodal 2009
Bulmer's Logistics, founded as a family partnership, has now grown to become one of the most successful bulk and container fleets in the UK. Johnathan Bulmer, Managing Director, is excited about the show. "Multimodal is unique. We are looking forward to exhibiting and meeting both old and new customers." More...
9 November 2007
Contract Hire group sees Multimodal as Axis of growth
Axis Intermodal is an equipment contract hire group that services the transport and logistics industry in the UK and across Europe. More...
29 August 2007
Global Transport Logistics UK adds to growing number of forwarders and logistics companies joining Multimodal Exhibition!
The unique services of Global Transport Logistics are based on the port of Tees with excellent road, rail, air and sea connections. Global Transport Logistics also operate from all of the major ports in the UK but our main priority is to be the preferred logistical provider in the second busiest port in the country - Teesport. More...
9 May 2008
DSV elects new board members and executives
DSV, the leading Danish transport and logistics service provider, held its annual general meeting on 30 April. More...
9 May 2008
Wincanton to take TDG?
Further to TDG's announcement today, Wincanton confirms that it approached the Board of TDG on 14 April with an indicative cash offer for TDG at a value of 281.25 pence per ordinary share (equivalent to 290 pence per ordinary share less the dividend of 8.75 pence per share proposed on 27 February and payable on 23 May 2008 which shareholders are entitled to retain). Wincanton reconfirmed this indicative cash offer today. More...
6 May 2008
Geodis board backs SNCF bid
The sale of Geodis to SNCF took a step closer last week, after the board of directors unanimously agreed to back the bid. More...
6 May 2008
Emirates soaring ahead
The turnover of the Dubai-based carrier Emirates Airline jumped by 32.3 %, from USD 8.1 billion to USD 10.8 billion in 2007. More...
9 May 2008
UKWA supports Multimodal with major pavilion again
Established in 1944, when the Government of the day asked for representatives from warehousing companies to form a Committee to discuss the storage and distribution of food and materials in wartime Britain, the Association was originally known as the National Association of Inland Warehouse Keepers - a body formed to protect and further the interests of public warehouse keepers conducting businesses outside the major ports. More...
8 April 2008
DFDS Tor Line reinforces industry support for Multimodal 2009
DFDS Tor Line is a leading North European liner shipping operator - part of the DFDS Group founded in 1866 and listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. More...
14 March 2008
SW Group Logistics plug into Multimodal
SW Group Logistics Ltd is one of the South West's leading logistics operators, offering advanced, personal and trustworthy solutions to the broadest range of supply chain issues. More...
1 February 2008
Multimodal wins Wincanton
Wincanton is a leading European supply chain solutions provider. Through carefully managed growth and by striving to exceed our customers' expectations, we have established leading positions in some of Europe's most demanding markets. We invest in our people and in the technology they work with to drive change and respond to new challenges. More...
25 January 2008
Clandestine appearance at Multimodal
Clandestine Software Ltd was formed in 1989 and is a provider of software consultancy solutions for manufacturing and logistics companies. More...
18 January 2008
Bendi lifts Multimodal
Translift Bendi have been designing and manufacturing ground breaking, space saving forklift trucks since 1964. Our priority has always been to design and produce warehouse and materials handling products that are both cost effective and at the very leading edge of our industry. More...
16 January 2008
DSV takes major stand and sponsorship at Multimodal
DSV is a global supplier of transport and logistics services and offer a wide selection of transport service combinations and solutions. More...
15 January 2008
Link 51 joins up with Multimodal 2009
For more than 50 years, Link 51 has specialised in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of pallet racking, shelving, lockers and other storage systems for organisations large or small, to local and international clients. More...
14 January 2008
Novatrans confirms Multimodal participation
Everyday, we put your vehicles on our trains Combined Transport consists of transporting, via rail, intermodal vehicles, (semi-trailers, swap bodies, container) from road transporters and forwarding agents the major part of the journey. Our aim is to develop railroad transport on our network, in partnership with our European Partners. More...
9 January 2008
Multimodal attracts LM Logistics
Formerly part of the Lehnkering GmbH Group of companies, headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, the company was bought by the U. K. Management towards the end of 2004 resulting in the change of name from Lehnkering Logistics to LM Logistics. More...
7 January 2008
Stobart Group joins Multimodal
In September 2007, The Westbury Property Fund merged with Eddie Stobart Group, one of the most recognised brands in the UK to form the newly named Stobart Group Limited. More...
18 December 2007
Multimodal reigns for Forest
We are a privately owned, independent company providing innovative transport and warehousing solutions since 1972. Today we support more than 400 customers in the UK - many of them 'blue chip' names by providing an unusually comprehensive portfolio. More...
7 December 2007
Multimodal an asset to TAL International
TAL International is one of the world's largest container leasing companies, with over $1 billion in assets. More...
7 December 2007
Malcolm Group secure major presence at Multimodal 2009
Malcolm Logistics Services is ideally equipped to satisfy supply, warehousing and distribution needs throughout the UK - and increasingly into Europe. More...
30 November 2007
4Logistics to the fore at Multimodal
4Logistics are a group of forward thinking logistics professionals. We gained our experience within various demanding supply chain sectors. Our aim is to provide tailor-made solutions for your logistics requirements. More...
26 November 2007
Multimodal adds "Flexi"bility
The Flexi range of articulated fork lift trucks has been developed specifically to improve storage, handling and customer order assembly efficiency in manufacturing and logistics. More...
22 November 2007
Multimodal scores a Century!
Centry Logistics of Norfolk has confirmed their exhibition stand at Multimodal 2008. Century Logistics started in 1998 and has grown through its ability to treat customers businesses as individuals, delivering tailor made contract warehouse services and offering reassurance through the implementation of an open book policy. More...
21 November 2007
Multimodal fits the bill for Proteus
Proteus Software is the leading supplier of warehouse centric solutions. We nurture long-term partnerships with businesses seeking continual improvement in their warehouse performance, through the intelligent use of technology, people and improved business processes. More...
20 November 2007
AV Dawson commits to Multimodal 2009
The essential goal of A V Dawson UK is to provide bespoke customer focussed multimodal distribution logistics... More...
16 November 2007
Ewals Cargo connects with Multimodal 2009
Ewals Cargo Care - which recently celebrated its centenary - has booked significant exhibition space at Multimodal. More...
14 November 2007
Multimodal is first choice for First GBRf
First GBRf, part of First Group plc, has since its start in 1999 earned praise for its innovative approach, flexibility, reliability and competitiveness as well as its customer service. More...
8 November 2007
PSA find Multimodal a safe port of call
PSA HNN was formed in 2002 through the merger of two established terminal operating companies. After the merger, PSA HNN became part of the PSA group, a leading global port operator with home base in Singapore. More...
5 November 2007
Multimodal a haven for Great Yarmouth
PSA UK East Terminal Ltd will operate a short-sea and feeder terminal at Great Yarmouth, UK. The terminal is expected to be operational in second half of 2009. When fully operational, the terminal will have 400 m quay length and 500 000 TEU capacity. More...
29 October 2007
Stiller Group logs into Multimodal
The Stiller Group is one of the largest privately owned transport, distribution and warehousing companies in the UK, Stiller Group strives to provide best in class solutions and to meet the needs of the customers. More...
26 October 2007
Finnlines roll-on and exhibit at Multimodal 2009
Finnlines is one of the largest European shipping companies specialised in liner cargo services. Finnlines also provides port services mainly in Helsinki, Turku and Kotka. More...
15 October 2007
ECS sails into Multimodal with major presence
The core business of ECS is a short sea operation, whereby goods are transported between the Continent and the UK and Ireland. Means of transport are 45' containers, which are shipped unaccompanied. More...
25 September 2007
ZIM sets sail for Multimodal
ZIM Integrated Services will be exhibiting at Multimodal 2009 to promote their ever expanding services More...
7 September 2007
The Bristol Port Company confirms major presence at Multimodal 2009
In 1991 First Corporate Shipping Limited, a private company owned by Terence Mordaunt and David Ord, purchased a 150 year lease of the Avonmouth and Royal Portbury Dock Estate from Bristol City Council. More...
7 August 2007
Newcastle unites with Multimodal as Port of Tyne confirm stand
The Port of Tyne Authority is a trust port, which is an independent statutory body governed by its own unique local legislation and controlled by an independent board. There are no shareholders or owners. Any surplus is ploughed back into the Port for the benefit of the stakeholders of the trust. The stakeholders are all those using the port, employees and all those individuals, organisations and groups having an interest in the operation of the Port. More...
3 August 2007
Cordstrap secures space at Multimodal
Established for over 40 years, Cordstrap is the market leader in the supply and manufacture of one way polyester strapping and load restraint sytems. More...
26 July 2007
Peel Ports backs Multimodal with major stand presence
Peel Ports is the second largest ports group in the U.K. handling over 40 million tonnes per annum. Peel Ports operates the ports of Mersey Docks & Harbour Company, Clydeport and the Manchester Ship Canal, providing a broad range of port facilities and services to shippers and cargo owners. More...
18 July 2007
The Ports of Grimsby & Immingham confirm big regional pavilion at Multimodal 2008
The Ports of Grimsby & Immingham, the UK's largest port, in conjunction with North East Lincolnshire Council, are organising a pavilion for locally based companies at Multimodal. More...
6 July 2007
Central Systems & Automation confirms major sponsorship and stand at Multimodal 2009!
Central Systems & Automation Ltd is one of the UK's leading intermodal and logistics software developers and systems integrators. Founded in 1988 and based in the heart of England, they design, develop and implement Autostore - their advanced software solution for the intermodal and logistics industries. More...
29 June 2007
Biggest shortsea operator confirms major presence at Multimodal 2009
Samskip - Europe's biggest short-sea shipping company - and one of the largest container transport operators, today confirmed their support and endorsement for Multimodal More...
7 June 2007
PD Ports/BBI vote of confidence in Multimodal 2009!
PD Ports is a leading ports and logistics service business, based in the North of England, and operating throughout the UK from bases at many key UK ports and logistics centres. More...
5 June 2007
ITS target logistics and 3pl sector with stand at Multimodal
Founded in 2002 following an MBO, iTS is staffed by experienced and dedicated engineers, developers and managers. Our experience covers a wide range of industries and systems More...
4 June 2007
The Potter Group confirms major presence at Multimodal
The Potter Group is one of the UK's most progressive and experienced providers of rail and road logistics services, with extensive multi-modal facilities. Its five storage and distribution centres provide more than 1.6m sq ft of warehousing on 250 acres of land. More...
4 June 2007
Supply Chain Asia joins growing group of event sponsors
Supply Chain Asia magazine is designed by industry professionals and targeted at industry professionals. We look forward to your continuous support and participation in our activities and realizing our vision in creating a truly Asia-focused community on supply chain and logistics. More...
29 May 2007
Trade Extensions underlines committment to Multimodal 2009 by signing up as major sponsor & exhibitor
Trade Extensions sets new standards for on-line procurement and negotiation. Operating across all industry sectors, the company has conducted procurement events around the world amounting to many billions of Euros. It is the lead sponsor of the Multimodal 2009 Conference. More...
8 May 2007
Howard Tenens signs up for Multimodal!
Howard Tenens experience in providing supply chain management services has been proven for over 40 years.  Their experience covers businesses in manufacturing, retailing and importing. More...
2 May 2008
PD Ports signs deal with Tesco to create a major new import centre at Teesport
PD Ports have announced that they have reached an agreement with leading UK retailer Tesco to create a major new import centre at Teesport. More...
1 May 2008
Stiller Group acquires James Durrans Transport
Further expanding the capacity and capability of its bulk powder transport service, Stiller Group has announced the acquisition of the assets and trade of South Yorkshire-based James Durrans Transport Ltd, the bulk powder transport division of James Durrans & Sons Ltd. More...
1 May 2008
Gazeley secures largest land acquisition in golden triangle
Gazeley, has agreed the purchase of a site in Crick, one of the most sought-after distribution locations in the Midlands. Gazeley has agreed to acquire an 100 acre site from vendors Barwood Developments and RREEF. More...
30 April 2008
Ghent Container Terminal concession contract
Recently, the joint venture "Ghent Container Terminal" (GCT) signed a concession contract with Ghent Port Company AMC for the construction and operation of a Multimodal container terminal at the new Kluizendok in Port of Ghent. More...
29 April 2008
Wincanton and Eddie Stobart team up with Nestle Purina
Leading European supply chain provider, Wincanton, and logistics specialist, Eddie Stobart, have teamed up to achieve OHSAS:18001 certification on their warehouse and transport contract with Nestle Purina Petcare. More...
28 April 2008
UKWA announces two key appointments
Michael Davison has joined the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) as its new membership services manager, while Christine Leitgeb has been appointed service management executive. More...
28 April 2008
CEVA Logistics wins distribution contract with NHS Scotland
CEVA Logistics has been awarded a contract by NHS Scotland National Procurement to distribute consumables to hospitals throughout Scotland. The operation will roll out over the next 12 months and CEVA will deliver consumable materials to up to 40 main hospitals in Scotland by the end of the year (2008). More...
28 April 2008
EWS Network appoints Bulmers Logistics as national road haulage partner
EWS Network, the intermodal rail freight haulier and part of the DB Schenker organisation, has appointed Bulmers Logistics as its national road haulage partner. More...
28 April 2008
Kuehne + Nagel see 9.0% growth in Q1 revenue
Kuehne + Nagel has reported growth in turnover of 9.0% (12.6% excluding currency impact) to CHF5,310 million. The operational result (EBITDA) improved by 13.9% (17.2% excluding currency impact) to CHF262 million. Net earnings increased by 18.5% (21.6% excluding currency impact) to reach CHF154 million. More...
28 April 2008
JCB extends partnership with NYK Logistics
Building on its successful relationship with NYK Logistics (UK) Ltd, JCB is benefiting from a more integrated international supply chain with the appointment of NYK Logistics (India) Ltd to manage the shipping of components to the UK. More...
26 April 2008
Successful Multimodal 2008 Looks Forward to Next Year
NEC Birmingham, 25th April 2008 - Multimodal 2008, the first UK event for the whole transport and logistics industry, finished yesterday at Birmingham's NEC. The event, which combined a conference, seminars and a large exhibition, focused on carbon footprinting and green logistics, together with security in the supply chain. More...
17 April 2008
Multimodal opens tomorrow - the 22nd April
Over 50 speakers Over 125 Exhibitors More...
17 April 2008
Stena expanding northern gateway service
Gothenburg-based Swedish ferry company Stena Line is investing more than £160 million in two new vessels, which will increase freight capacities between Killingholme and the Netherlands. More...
17 April 2008
CTC Marine Projects Agrees Deal with PD Ports
PD Ports has announced the signing of a ten year land lease with North East based subsea contractor, CTC Marine Projects (CTC). This agreement cements an already established relationship between the two parties that has supported CTC's four strong fleet for a number of years on the river Tees. More...
17 April 2008
The Port of Tyne, Port Operator of the Year, Lloyd's List London Awards 2008, will be serving drinks and light refreshments on their stand number 102 from 4 pm on 22nd April 2008 at Multimodal 2008.
John Tye - Director and General Manager Port of Tyne Logistics - looks forward to meeting you and introducing you to his team. More...
17 April 2008
New cranes for Thamesport
Thamesport took delivery of its seventh ship-to-shore gantry crane and eight rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) in early April. More...
15 April 2008
ITS launch new road freight security developments
To coincide with Multimodal 2008, ITS, leading suppliers of automation and automated data capture technology, are currently working on the development of a new freight security system for road freight transportation. More...
15 April 2008
GAC Group opens logistics facility at East Midlands Airport
GAC Logistics (UK) Ltd has opened a brand new, purpose-built 3PL logistics facility at East Midlands airport in Castle Donington, Derbyshire. The move from previous premises trebles the company's floor space and will enable GAC Logistics to offer enhanced 3PL, warehousing and distribution services. More...
14 April 2008
LM Logistics adds Verbrugge UK
LM Logistics is pleased to announce the addition of Verbrugge UK to its portfolio of businesses. While having purchased the business from parent company Verbrugge NL, the business will remain as UK partner of Verbrugge NL continuing to service the UK requirements of their European customers. More...
14 April 2008
DSV Road Explores UK Rail Freight Potential
DSV Road, buoyed by its recent acquisition of Roadferry, says it has commissioned a report looking into the potential of using rail freight for its UK network. It believes that with increasing congestion on the UK's roads and more environmental demands from its customers, rail freight could offer a potential solution on certain routes. More...
14 April 2008
New container terminal in Vlissingen-Oost
A new container terminal is under development in Scaldiahaven in the port of Vlissingen-Oost (Flushing, Netherlands). The Scaldia terminal is a joint venture between two Belgian companies, Sea-invest (70%) and Zuidnatie (30%). More...
14 April 2008
Thiel Logistik AG now definitely named Logwin AG
The shareholders of Thiel Logistik AG, based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), agreed at an extraordinary general meeting to use the brand name Logwin in future. More...
17 April 2008
Hull Logistics Institute at Multimodal