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- 07 November 2024
GB Railfreight re-launches daily Felixstowe to Daventry service
GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the country’s leading rail freight providers is starting a daily service between the Port of Felixstowe and Daventry fro... -
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- 07 November 2024
ONE Europe unveils advanced flat rack solution
Ocean Network Express (ONE) EAU is experiencing high interest and growing bookings for its new Flat Rack container solution. Launched in 2023, this so... -
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- 07 November 2024
Hapag-Lloyd orders 24 new container ships
Hapag-Lloyd has signed two contracts with two Chinese shipyards for a total of 24 new container ships. Of these, 12 newbuildings – each with a capacit... -
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- 05 November 2024
Swissport launches new cargo facility at Heathrow Airport
Swissport has announced the launch of a brand-new cargo facility at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The launch marks Swissport’s significant growth in... -
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- 05 November 2024
Maritime Transport supports Royal British Legion with tenth annual poppy tribute
Maritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, is proud to mark its tenth consecutive year supporting th... -
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- 05 November 2024
MP visit to Port of Liverpool marks progress in UK's largest roof mounted solar system
Labour MP for Sefton Central and Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee Chair, MP Bill Esterson, has visited the Port of Liverpool to see progr... -
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- 05 November 2024
cargo-partner announces new air freight services from Far East to UK and Ireland
cargo-partner, a group company of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc., has announced the launch of a new air freight service designed to support businesses... -
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- 05 November 2024
Swinging for change: UK forwarders' golf day drives funds for Transaid
The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) Golf Day, held at the prestigious Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa, was a resounding success and... -
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- 04 November 2024
Abbey Logistics acquires two businesses
Abbey Logistics Group has announced the acquisition of the Gussion Transport UK and Widnes Tank Container Services businesses, which are both based in... -
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- 01 November 2024
Global K9 Protection goes international
Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG) has announced its acquisition of Dog Detectives, a prominent UK-based canine screening provider. Firmly established... -
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- 01 November 2024
CMA delays GXO/Wincanton decision
Following a Phase 1 investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that GXO Logistics’ (GXO) completed purchase of Wincanton PLC... -
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- 31 October 2024
IAG Cargo announces enhanced global services with new 2024-25 winter schedule
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced its new 2024-25 winter schedule, which includes increased services... -
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- 31 October 2024
Suttons Tankers acquired by Schenk Tanktransport
The Sutton and Broadhurst families have sold their interest in Suttons Tankers Holdings Limited, and it’s trading subsidiary Suttons Tankers Limited t... -
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- 30 October 2024
UECC in major eco-friendly fleet expansion
United European Car Carriers (UECC) has signed a shipbuilding contract with a premium Chinese yard for up to four advanced multi-fuel battery hybrid p... -
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- 29 October 2024
New five-in-one foldable marine shipping container launched
Compact Container Systems (CCS) has launched the SeaFold HC 40’ container, the world’s first five-in-one, foldable shipping container to improve opera... -
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- 28 October 2024
ABP acquires land to fuel future growth
Associated British Ports (ABP) has acquired 21 acres of land on the western side of the Port of Immingham in an off-market transaction. The acquired la... -
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- 28 October 2024
Scan Global Logistics expands into Ireland
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has announced the establishment of its first office in Ireland, yet again expanding its European footprint. This new offic... -
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- 25 October 2024
DFDS leads the way
DFDS has announced it will be one the biggest operators of electric heavy duty trucks in the UK with the introduction of 10 Volvo FM and FH electric m... -
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- 25 October 2024
Woodside joins Palletforce
One of Ireland’s most successful transport companies has joined the Palletforce distribution network, providing Palletforce members with a marketplace... -
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- 25 October 2024
Pallet network accelerates growth for Northern Ireland logistics specialist
A Northern Ireland logistics specialist is on a major recruitment drive after accelerating its growth by joining one of the UK’s leading pallet networ... -
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- 24 October 2024
ABP announces property partnership with JLL
Associated British Ports has announced a strategic agency partnership with Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), to help promote ABP’s sizeable and diverse proper... -
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- 23 October 2024
DHL and IAG Cargo solidify partnership to drive sustainable air freight
DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding are furthering their sustainability goals through a contract renewal with IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division... -
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- 23 October 2024
GXO unlocks growth for luxury retailer Beauty Pie
GXO Logistics celebrated its first year providing order fulfillment services for Beauty Pie, a luxury cosmetics retailer, following its acquisition of... -
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- 22 October 2024
CMA CGM Group and SUEZ to develop the production of biomethane in Europe
CMA CGM Group and SUEZ have signed an agreement (MOU) to produce renewable fuel for the vessels of the CMA CGM Group. The agreement plans for the prod... -
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- 17 October 2024
Portico secures £20m investment
Portico’s owners, Portsmouth City Council, have approved £20m of investment over 10 years. This decision follows an independent report of Portico’s bu... -
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- 17 October 2024
Kinaxia seals contract extension with Eurocell
Kinaxia Logistics has sealed a two-year extension to its multimillion-pound contract with Eurocell, the UK’s largest manufacturer, recycler and distri... -
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- 16 October 2024
Samskip awarded the highest in excellence medal for sustainability
Samskip is proud to announce that it has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum medal and rating for sustainability, placing the company in the top 1% of... -
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- 16 October 2024
DP World acquires 47,000 TEUs in boost to capacity
For the first time, DP World has acquired 47,000 TEUs that have been registered and branded to the company. The new containers will increase DP World’... -
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- 16 October 2024
GXO announces new transport partnership with Matalan
GXO Logistics has announced a new transport delivery agreement with Matalan, the leading fashion and homeware value retailer, to run its transport del... -
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- 15 October 2024
Solent Rail Terminal reports high performance in first six months of operations
The Solent Rail Terminal has recorded more than 55,000 containers handled since opening following the multi-million-pound upgrade that completed six m... -
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- 14 October 2024
Samphire adds ACT
Samphire Cargo has announced the acquisition of ACT Forwarding & Logistics, marking another milestone in its 23-year history. Initially founded in 198... -
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- 14 October 2024
DP World to boost UK trade with £1bn expansion of London Gateway
Global logistics giant DP World has today announced a £1bn expansion of London Gateway to make it Britain’s largest container port within five years i... -
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- 11 October 2024
Brookfield pips SEGRO to acquire Tritax Eurobox
Ti Insight has reported that the board of directors of Tritax EuroBox plc, has agreed to sell the company to Canadian investor, Brookfield Asset Manage... -
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- 11 October 2024
GXO buyer rumours sees shares jump 8%
Accorging to reports from Reuters, GXO may be working with a financial advisor to weigh up a bid offer for the business. Whilst GXO has declined to co... -
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- 10 October 2024
Bristol Wind Terminal
The Bristol Port Company (BPC) has confirmed its plans for the development of the Bristol Wind Terminal (BWT) at Avonmouth Docks, Bristol. BWT will pr... -
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- 08 October 2024
Port of Greenock formally launches new £25m cranes
The Port of Greenock has officially unveiled its new £25m ship-to-shore cranes as the investment boosts productivity at the facility. Owner Peel Ports... -
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- 07 October 2024
Logistics UK - response to postponement of Safety and Security Declaration introduction
In response to today’s government announcement that the introduction of Safety and Security Declarations is to be delayed, Nichola Mallon, Head of Tra... -
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- 07 October 2024
LTS Global Solutions gains Planet Mark accreditation
Coleshill-based logistics, transport and shipping specialist LTS Global Solutions has been awarded Planet Mark Business Certification in recognition o... -
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- 07 October 2024
Fagan & Whalley launches first 100% HVO-fuelled depot
Fagan & Whalley has announced a significant milestone in its sustainability journey – they successfully reduced the overall group fleet’s CO2 emission... -
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- 07 October 2024
Röhlig Logistics acquires majority shareholding in AirOcean Ireland
The owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has expanded its global network by opening a new subsidiary in Dublin, Ireland. After over 20 yea... -
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- 07 October 2024
Immingham Freight Terminal gets green light
The £100m Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh. The... -
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- 03 October 2024
Wincanton signs new four-year contract with fast-growing manufacturer Brompton Bicycle
Wincanton has announced that is has won a new four-year contract with Brompton Bicycle, the UK’s largest bike manufacturer and creator of the iconic f... -
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- 02 October 2024
A freight day for Tesco rail as 10th rail service rolls into action
A further 31 million cases of goods a year are set to be moved across the country by the Tesco rail network rather than by lorry, as Tesco continues t... -
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- 02 October 2024
Efficient logistics powers the global expansion of Great British Sports Cars
Great British Sports Cars reports that its continuing logistics partnership with Davies Turner is helping to underpin its expansion into global market... -
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- 02 October 2024
Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG approves sale of logistics subsidiary DB Schenker to DSV
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG has approved the sale of DB Schenker to the Danish transport and logistics group DSV. At the same time, the... -
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- 01 October 2024
Freightliner launches new Tilbury to Manchester service utilising newly launched rail freight incentive
Freightliner, along with several industry partners, has celebrated the launch of the new Tilbury2 to Manchester Trafford Park intermodal rail freight... -
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- 01 October 2024
Generation Logistics takes to the streets
The ground-breaking awareness campaign Generation Logistics has continued to challenge perceptions of the sector this month, by taking its message dir... -
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- 30 September 2024
DP World doubles rail links with new London Gateway-Southampton service
DP World is expanding its rail capacity between two of the UK’s largest container ports with the launch of a second weekly rail service connecting the... -
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- 29 September 2024
CEVA Logistics and CMA CGM broaden their strategic partnership and sign a new relationship agreement
CMA CGM has been CEVA Logistics’ reference shareholder since its listing on the SIX stock exchange in May 2018. CMA CGM signed a new relationship agre... -
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- 27 September 2024
IAG Cargo ups Asia connectivity
IAG Cargo will re-start services to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo Narita for the first time since 2020. There will be three rotations per week from... -
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- 26 September 2024
Kinaxia signs tasty new deal with SPL Foods
Kinaxia Logistics has signed a three-year extension to its nationwide distribution contract with a family-owned supplier of ambient foods. The company... -
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- 26 September 2024
Howard Tenens Logistics extends successful partnership with Williams
Howard Tenens Logistics has announced the extension of its contract with Williams, a partnership that has thrived since its commencement in 2019. Over... -
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- 25 September 2024
Wallenius Wilhelmsen upsizing four vessels
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced that four of the twelve Shaper Class vessels currently on order with Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) will be increased i... -
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- 25 September 2024
Panattoni secures £625m for new development in the UK
Panattoni has successfully closed a £625 million development loan facility, which will support Panattoni’s strategic growth in the UK to invest in spe... -
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- 25 September 2024
GB Railfreight ushers in a new era of sustainable transport
GB Railfreight has unveiled its new hybrid Class 99 locomotive, signalling a significant leap forward in decarbonising the UK’s rail freight industry... -
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- 25 September 2024
CLdN places order for 10 newbuild Container Carriers
CLdN has confirmed the placement of an order for 10 newbuild load-on / load-off (LoLo) container vessels with delivery as from January 2027. The large... -
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- 25 September 2024
Vigo Software acquired by KCS
Vigo Software has been acquired by Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a leading provider of software solutions across the distribution, logistics, and... -
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- 24 September 2024
Albacore Customer Portal goes live
Albacore Systems, the leading provider of IT services to freight industry customers, has launched a redeveloped version of their Albacore Customer Por... -
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- 23 September 2024
Spliethoff Group acquires majority interest in ForestWave
Spliethoff Group and ForestWave are have announced that ForestWave will join the Spliethoff Group as its seventh business unit per September 30th. Wit... -
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- 20 September 2024
Iarnród Éireann introduces two new services
As part of the company’s ambitious Rail Freight strategy, Iarnród Éireann has introduced two new services from Dublin Port to Ballina to meet the ever... -
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- 19 September 2024
CLdN offers customers best short sea CO2 efficiency
CLdN has published its fleet emission data for 2023. CLdN’s weighted average fleet emissions were 39g CO2/tonne-km. This was 19% better than CLdN’s ne... -
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- 18 September 2024
XPO Logistics launches “Connect Europe”
XPO has announced the launch of Connect Europe, a unique solution that simplifies the management of shipments to 25 European countries, from single pa... -
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- 17 September 2024
Woodland Group leads the way with Ball Corporation partnership
Woodland Group is demonstrating its commitment to supply chain sustainability through pioneering trials of alternative fuels and electric vehicle tech... -
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- 17 September 2024
Contract Logistics capacity expanded at Dachser UK
Developing its contract logistics capacity in the UK is a key strategic target of Dachser. Utilizing its interlocking service capabilities that incorpo... -
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- 16 September 2024
RXO completes acquisition of Coyote Logistics
RXO has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Coyote Logistics from UPS for a purchase price of $1.025 billion. The company is now the th... -
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- 16 September 2024
Arca BioLogistics partners with Cen Global to propel bio-science logistics into the 21st century
Arca BioLogistics has joined forces with Cen Global, one of the UK’s leading providers of transport and logistics systems, to transform the delivery o... -
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- 16 September 2024
CNS and SeaRates launch online platform to manage supply chain networks
Leading digital trade solutions provider Community Network Services (CNS) and SeaRates, developers of ground-breaking digital Freight Management servi... -
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- 15 September 2024
Platform Science to acquire Trimble's Global Transportation Telematics business units
Trimble and Platform Science have announced that they are partnering to transform the transportation industry through a definitive agreement for Platf... -
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- 14 September 2024
Modalis acquires Air Flow
Modalis has announced its acquisition of Air Flow, a leading compressed cryogenic gas logistics company. This merger creates important industrial and... -
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- 13 September 2024
DSV signs agreement to acquire Schenker
DSV has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Schenker from Deutsche Bahn in a transaction worth EUR 14.3 billion at enterprise value (... -
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- 11 September 2024
Finnlines to launch a new freight service from Finland to Sheerness
As part of its strategy to expand its route network, improve service reliability, and offer a sustainable alternative to its customers, the freight an... -
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- 11 September 2024
ASM calls on HMRC to provide full details on new safety & security declarations
Agency Sector Management (ASM) is warning that a failure by the new Government to communicate details on new Safety & Security Entry Summary declarati... -
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- 10 September 2024
Increasing fuel duty would harm growth and drive up prices, Logistics UK warns
Removing the five pence per litre cut in fuel duty could drive inflationary cost pressures, raising prices for businesses and consumers, according to... -
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- 10 September 2024
Aramex UK launches new Scotland branch
Aramex UK has opened a new branch in Aberdeen, Scotland, as part of its ongoing strategy to deepen its footprint across the UK and to better service c... -
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- 10 September 2024
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announce two ocean network options with equal industry-leading schedule reliability
In February 2025, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd AG launch their operational collaboration Gemini Cooperation. The ambition is to deliver a flexible and inter... -
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- 09 September 2024
ONE, HMM and Yang Ming confirm the Alliance Partnership
Ocean Network Express, HMM and Yang Ming Marine Transportation have announced that the three companies will continue to cooperate closely under the ne... -
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- 09 September 2024
Wincanton renews with Valero for five years
Wincanton has renewed its contract with Valero, the world's largest independent petroleum refiner and producer of low-carbon transportation fuels, for... -
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- 09 September 2024
Kalmar and DP World Southampton continue their joint eco-efficiency journey
Kalmar has concluded an agreement with long-term customer DP World Southampton to supply a further 14 hybrid straddle carriers for their container ter... -
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- 06 September 2024
DP World wins ‘Business of the Year’ at Rail Freight Group Awards
DP World scored a remarkable success at the 2024 Rail Freight Group honours event, winning both the coveted ‘Business of the Year’ award and the ‘Driv... -
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- 04 September 2024
SSO Logistics attracts seven-figure investment
A Merseyside logistics specialist says a seven-figure investment from two Irish freight experts is about “taking the business to the next level.” SSO... -
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- 04 September 2024
Efret welcomes Uniserve’s acquisition of KLOG
One of the reasons that Efret decided to enter into a joint venture partnership with Uniserve in 2021 was the enticing prospect of instant access to t... -
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- 04 September 2024
SEGRO to acquire Tritax EuroBox
"The Boards of Tritax EuroBox and SEGRO have announced that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-share offer by SEGRO for the... -
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- 04 September 2024
Stena becomes sole owner of NTEX
Stena is to become sole owner of Swedish transport and logistics company NTEX, subject to approval by relevant authorities. The ferry company bought a... -
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- 03 September 2024
PD Ports celebrates 10 year contract extension with Venator
PD Ports has announced that it has secured a new ten-year contract extension with global chemical company Venator. The new deal extends a 20-year work... -
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- 03 September 2024
NF Global Logistics expands use of Descartes e-Customs
Descartes Systems has announced that UK-based freight forwarder NF Global Logistics has expanded its use of the Descartes e-Customs solution to manage... -
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- 03 September 2024
Owen Mumford extends long-term logistics partnership with Davies Turner
Owen Mumford, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and advancement of medical devices, has renewed its long-standing logistics partnership with... -
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- 03 September 2024
Freightliner launches market first ECO90 booking service
Freightliner has launched its ECO90 booking service, offering customers the ability to move as little as one container, across any rail route, on a ca... -
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- 03 September 2024
Blackstone buys 80% of Burstone’s €1bn European logistics platform
Funds managed by affiliates of Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, with more than $1 trillion in Assets Under Management, will... -
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- 03 September 2024
P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries to cut freight wait times by 25 per cent
P&O Ferries has launched its ‘Turn-up and Go’ space charter with Irish Ferries on the Dover-Calais route, meaning ships will always be fully loaded fo... -
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- 02 September 2024
Maritime Transport acquired
Maritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, has been acquired by MEDLOG, the road and rail arm of MSC... -
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- 02 September 2024
DP World acquires Cargo Services
DP World has completed the acquisition of Cargo Services Far East Ltd – a global supply chain provider headquartered in Hong Kong. Cargo Services is a... -
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- 02 September 2024
Maritime Transport completes container storage site at the Port of Liverpool
Maritime Transport has completed the development of a major new container storage terminal at the Port of Liverpool. The state-of-the-art facility wil... -
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- 02 September 2024
Fastest sea cargo route from Ireland and the UK to North America with cargo-partner
cargo-partner, a group company of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc., now offers the fastest available sea freight solution for businesses looking to expor... -
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- 02 September 2024
Milence begins development of charging hub in Immingham
Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, has announced the development of its first charging hub in the UK... -
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- 02 September 2024
XPO Logistics Europe wins EcoVadis Gold Medal
XPO has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy and performance in 2024. This accolade... -
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- 29 August 2024
Swain Group rings the changes
Swain Group has announced a significant step in its ongoing journey to streamline and enhance its operations by rebranding the renowned Express Freigh... -
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- 28 August 2024
P&O Ferries boosts North Sea freight capacity
P&O Ferries has announced the addition of the Longstone vessel to its fleet, increasing freight capacity on its route between Tilbury and Zeebrugge. T... -
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- 28 August 2024
Boost for rail freight as Network Rail cuts prices for new traffic flows
Train operators have been offered the opportunity to gain discounts on their track access charges by Network Rail in a bid to encourage new business t... -
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- 28 August 2024
Dublin and Purfleet updates from CLdN
CLdN has announced a further enhancement of its Irish service by allocating an additional load-on / load-off (LoLo) sailing to its Rotterdam – Dublin... -
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- 28 August 2024
OOCL and partners collaborate to advance low-carbon shipping with biofuel
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) and partners join hands to advance low-carbon shipping, opting for cleaner fuel to reduce supply chain emis... -
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- 23 August 2024
Culina company, CML, supports Aldi and Lidl with new Lutterworth consolidation centre
Due to the growth of Aldi and Lidl in the UK and Ireland, Culina Group business, CML, has expanded from its single site consolidation centre in Telfor... -
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- 22 August 2024
IAG Cargo opens new operations control centre at London Heathrow
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), today announces the opening of its brand new, cutting-edge control centre sitting... -
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- 22 August 2024
New air-freight route links China's Urumqi & UK's Bournemouth
A new air-freight route has been inaugurated between Urumqi, the capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and Bournemouth in the... -
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- 21 August 2024
ABP and px Group launch plans for Port of Barry Clean Growth Hub
Associated British Ports (ABP) and px Group launch expression of interest from businesses to benefit from low-carbon infrastructure. Partners sought f... -
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- 21 August 2024
Birmingham based Simpex Express and their sister company Samphire Cargo welcome Ray Vella as Group Sales Development Manager
Logistics firm Simpex Express, and their customs clearance sister company Samphire Cargo, are excited to announce the appointment of Ray Vella as thei... -
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- 20 August 2024
Sephora appoints DHL to manage supply chain network and unveils new omni-channel distribution centre
Sephora UK announces the appointment of DHL Supply Chain as its lead logistics provider for the next five years. Through this partnership, DHL will be... -
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- 20 August 2024
Wallenius Wilhelmsen strengthens its executive team and takes strategic steps towards deepening its role as an integrated supply chain partner to its customers
“We are increasingly becoming a partner to our customers on their entire finished product supply chain, enabling them to transform towards an emission... -
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- 20 August 2024
Thames Freeport Secures over £1 Million in Awards for Skills Fund: Pioneering Workforce Development in the Region
Thames Freeport is proud to announce the award of substantial funding totalling £1.2 million to support its Skills Fund, a critical component of the “... -
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- 20 August 2024
Freightos Acquires Shipsta, Expanding Comprehensive Digital Freight Procurement Solution
Strategic acquisition broadens Freightos’ digital freight-booking vision by pairing Freightos’ spot offering with Shipsta’s best-of-breed tender manag... -
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- 20 August 2024
Wincanton sits back to enjoy a new home delivery contract with sofa.com
Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner to UK business, has won a contract with sofa.com to provide a dedicated premium two-person home delivery ser... -
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- 19 August 2024
Southgate’s Servicing Offer Spikes as Organisations Prepare for Peak
As peak season draws closer, leading operational logistics and fulfilment supplier, Southgate Global, has – once again - seen a spike in demand for it... -
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- 19 August 2024
New executive role for Richard
Logistics entrepreneur and Managing Director of Innovate Freight Richard Litchfield MCILT has become Non-Executive Director at specialist software fir... -
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- 19 August 2024
PSA BDP Launches Carbon Dashboard to Help Shippers Measure Freight Emissions and Achieve Sustainability Targets
PSA BDP, a leading global logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has launched its new Carbon Dashboard data service today. This innovative pla... -
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- 19 August 2024
MSC’s New Britannia service arrives in Liverpool
Peel Ports was pleased to welcome the first call of a new direct container service connecting the UK’s North-West with the Far East this week. MSC’s n... -
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- 19 August 2024
Bentley Compton closes on the successful acquisition of the Freightliner Coatbridge Rail Terminal on behalf of the Russell Group
Bentley Compton Consulting Limited (BCCL) has most recently advised and assisted the Russell Group, a leading transport and logistics provider in the... -
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- 19 August 2024
Wallenius Wilhelmsen announces best quarter on record
Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported a record second quarter for 2024 delivering an all-time high EBITDA of USD 507m and a net profit of USD 315m. "Q2 2024 is... -
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- 19 August 2024
Evri orders 139 more box van trailers from Tiger
Evri, the UK’s largest dedicated parcel delivery company, has ordered 139 additional twin-axle van trailers from Tiger, with the order split into thre... -
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- 19 August 2024
China-Europe freight train trips surpass 10,000 this year
China-Europe freight train trips surpassed 10,000 this year, as a train bound for Duisburg in Germany departed from Wuhan, capital of central China's... -
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- 16 August 2024
TIP Group supports Howdens with refurbishment of 400 trailers to support its sustainability credentials
TIP Group is supporting its customer Howdens Joinery Ltd as it embarks on an extensive refurbishment project of half of Howdens’ 800 strong trailer fl... -
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- 16 August 2024
Stobart Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic Director Appointments
Stobart, UK leader in logistics and distribution has announced two significant appointments, to further strengthen its Leadership Team. Craig Moore joi... -
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- 15 August 2024
Meachers Global Logistics invests £1m to fuel future growth
Meachers Global Logistics has committed to a significant investment of over £1 million as part of a long-term strategy to expand its operations and en... -
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- 14 August 2024
ABP announces new Humber leader
Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced the appointment of Andrew Dawes to the position of Regional Director, Humber to succeed Simon Bird when h... -
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- 13 August 2024
Felixstowe based logistics provider expands into “Golden Triangle”
Port based warehousing and transport provider SEA Transport has expanded its operation, opening a nine-acre facility in Rushden, Northamptonshire. Ide... -
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- 12 August 2024
GB Railfreight to extend DP World contract at London Gateway
GB Railfreight has agreed a new two-year contract extension with DP World to provide staff to prepare all freight trains departing from their London G... -
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- 12 August 2024
Pall-Ex Group announces launch of Pall-Ex Logistics
Pall-Ex Group has announced the launch of Pall-Ex Logistics. This new entity integrates several previously independent operations to create a comprehe... -
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- 09 August 2024
Ecolab renews specialist service contract with DHL Supply Chain
Ecolab has reappointed DHL Supply Chain for an additional three years continuing a longstanding 16-year partnership. Nalco Water, an Ecolab company pr... -
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- 09 August 2024
Port of Felixstowe takes delivery of five new Automated Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes
Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has taken delivery of its latest batch of Automated electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes (AeRTGs). The latest batch... -
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- 09 August 2024
Condor flies to Brittany
Brittany Ferries has confirmed its intention to become the majority owner of Condor Ferries, pending approval from the Islands’ regulatory authorities... -
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- 09 August 2024
London Stone extends contract with Palletline
Palletline London has announced it has extended its partnership with London Stone, a market leader in the supply of natural stone paving to clients th... -
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- 09 August 2024
Humber Freeport celebrates year of impact, investment and innovation
More than £1bn of new investment has been pledged as Humber Freeport built strong foundations for long-term growth in its first year. Twelve months on... -
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- 08 August 2024
Irish Freight Solutions hosts "Unlocking the Potential of Freeports"
Irish Freight Solutions (IFS) has announced its upcoming event, "Unlocking the Potential of Freeports: Navigating Opportunities for Logistics Success... -
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- 08 August 2024
Wincanton renews 30-year partnership with Co-op
Wincanton has announced that it has been awarded a five-year contract extension by leading convenience retailer, Co-op, building on over three decades... -
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- 06 August 2024
RHA gets legal green light
The RHA has been granted a Collective Proceedings Order (CPO) and given the go ahead by the Competition Appeal Tribunal to seek compensation for opera... -
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- 05 August 2024
Bulk warehouse space sells out before completion due to demand
A new bulk storage in Liverpool has sold out before its construction was complete, due to high demand likely resulting from challenging growth conditi... -
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- 05 August 2024
DP World selects Pledge to deliver carbon cutting metrics for MSP
Pledge has been selected by logistics giant DP World to accurately measure the impact of its Modal Shift Programme (MSP) which financially incentivise... -
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- 05 August 2024
New Chief Executive at TT Club takes up the reins
Kevin King has been confirmed as Chief Executive Officer of the specialist transport and logistics insurer TT Club, completing a planned move announce... -
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- 03 August 2024
Sizewell C leases giant Orwell Logistics Park in Ipswich
Sizewell C has agreed the lease of Orwell Logistics Park (OLP) in Ipswich, owned by BGO, representing one of the largest letting transactions in the U... -
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- 03 August 2024
Kinaxia wins retail distribution contract with Robinson Young
Kinaxia Logistics has won a contract with marketing and distribution group Robinson Young to provide warehousing and transport services for fast-movin... -
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- 03 August 2024
New Digital Development Director joins Logistics UK
Logistics UK has announced the appointment of Jemma James as the business group’s new Digital Development Director. Formerly the Managing Director of... -
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- 31 July 2024
CLdN embarks on multimillion-pound investment in Liverpool terminal
CLdN has announced the start of a multimillion-pound investment in its Brocklebank terminal at the Port of Liverpool. These investments are part of CL... -
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- 31 July 2024
sennder to acquire C.H. Robinson’s European Surface Transportation operations
sennder Technologies has announced the acquisition of the European Surface Transportation (EST) operations of global logistics provider C.H. Robinson... -
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- 29 July 2024
Industry heavyweights collaborate to deliver rooftop solar project
Renewable energy expert, Shawton Energy has partnered with logistics specialist, Knowles Logistics, to deliver a large-scale rooftop solar energy inst... -
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- 29 July 2024
Three is the magic number: Trio Logistics joins Pallet-Track
Three is the magic number for a family-run Hampshire logistics firm which has become the latest shareholder member of the Pallet-Track network. Trio Lo... -
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- 29 July 2024
Panther Logistics enters new era as AIT Home Delivery
White glove UK delivery company Panther Logistics is entering one of the most exciting chapters in its history by rebranding to AIT Home Delivery. The... -
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- 29 July 2024
XPO Logistics and Daimler Truck UK partner site at Milton Keynes achieves carbon neutral status
XPO has announced that its partner site with Daimler Truck UK Limited in Willen, Milton Keynes, has been awarded carbon neutral status. The certificat... -
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- 26 July 2024
ABP announces new Chair
The Board of Associated British Ports (ABP), has announced the appointment of Jonathan (Jon) Lewis as its Chair in succession to Dr Phil Nolan who has... -
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- 24 July 2024
Google and DHL collaborate on sustainable worldwide shipping
DHL and Google have announced a partnership to utilize the DHL Express GoGreen Plus service with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The initiative inclu... -
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- 23 July 2024
GB Railfreight starts its second daily service from Felixstowe to Widnes
GBRf has started a second daily service between the Port of Felixstowe and Widnes. This new service has been introduced following the significant dema... -
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- 23 July 2024
Harworth gains outline planning consent for major 1.5 million sq. ft. industrial & logistics development in Derbyshire
Harworth Group plc has secured a resolution to grant outline planning consent from Amber Valley Borough Council for the development of c1.5 million sq... -
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- 22 July 2024
Albacore upgrades
Albacore Systems has announced a significant infrastructure upgrade to their hosted server platform. Businesses seeking greater stability from their de... -
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- 19 July 2024
CMA CGM embarks on a strategic partnership with Google
CMA CGM and Google have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across CMA CGM's operations wo... -
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- 19 July 2024
Jamie Hartles wins Chairman’s Award at UKWA Awards for Excellence
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has presented Jamie Hartles, CEO of Howard Tenens Logistics, as the recipient of the UKWA Chairman’s Award. The... -
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- 18 July 2024
Palletline members achieve unprecedented delivery success for Havwoods Luxury Flooring
Palletline member HMT Group has successfully entered a contract with Havwoods Luxury Flooring, a leading supplier of wood flooring supplying architect... -
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- 17 July 2024
Bentley Compton Consulting partners with Advent eModal
Bentley Compton Consulting Limited (BCCL) has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Advent eModal (AeM), the world’s largest... -
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- 17 July 2024
XPO Logistics launches new multimodal transport corridor
XPO is expanding its multimodal transport solutions with the launch of a new corridor between Antwerp, Belgium, and Istanbul, Turkey. Approximately 2,... -
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- 15 July 2024
Carousel Logistics acquires Logik Logistics
Carousel Logistics, part of the DANX Carousel Group, has acquired Logik Logistics International (Logik), a specialist in time-critical, scheduled, and... -
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- 15 July 2024
BIFA adds Solent Group to Young Forwarder Network
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) celebrated the recent launch of the Solent branch of its Young Forwarder Network with a visit to... -
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- 12 July 2024
DSV delivers on strong sustainability ambitions
From results of short-term trials, it was evident that DSV needed to implement a robust sustainable solution for fuel usage. This has driven the initi... -
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- 11 July 2024
Webcargo By Freightos integrates with Breeze
Breeze, the digital cargo insurance platform, has completed an integration with WebCargo by Freightos. This partnership enables freight forwarders to... -
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- 10 July 2024
cargo-partner introduces intermodal transport solutions throughout Europe and Türkiye
In addition to rail transport solutions between Asia and Europe, the international transport and logistics provider now offers intermodal services to... -
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- 10 July 2024
OIA Global acquires Sandford Freight Ireland
OIA Global has announced the acquisition of Sandford Freight Ireland, solidifying its commitment to enhancing its market position and providing compre... -
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- 09 July 2024
Kammac and Bergen Logistics strengthen fashion & lifestyle services in the UK
Elanders Group businesses, Kammac and Bergen Logistics, have formed a new partnership to deliver a comprehensive range of logistics and fulfilment ser... -
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- 09 July 2024
Navia Freight deploys Raft AI
Raft has announced that Navia, an integrated global freight and logistics company, has successfully rolled out its AI-automated logistics finance capa... -
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- 09 July 2024
AO makes multi-million pound investment into its fleet
AO has invested more than £2 million in improving the capacity of its fleet, while reducing carbon emissions. The UK’s most trusted major electricals... -
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- 08 July 2024
XPO Logistics cuts number of offsets needed to maintain carbon neutral status
XPO has announced that its UK and Ireland headquarters (HQ) and national distribution hub at Crick, Northamptonshire, has been certified as carbon neu... -
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- 05 July 2024
Panattoni to develop North's largest speculative logistics centre
UK and European logistics real estate developer, Panattoni, has announced the acquisition of a site for the construction of what the company claims wi... -
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- 05 July 2024
Exact Logistics acquired by OnLogistics to extend service offering
Exact Logistics has been acquired by OnLogistics Ltd, a West Midlands-based business specialising in e-commerce and order fulfilment services. In an e... -
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- 05 July 2024
De’Longhi Group awards 7-year contract to Howard Tenens Logistics
De'Longhi Group, a prominent manufacturer of small appliances with renowned brands such as De'Longhi, Kenwood, Braun, and Nutribullet, has announced t... -
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- 05 July 2024
GB Railfreight celebrates 10,000th delivery to Drax Power Station
GB Railfreight has today completed the delivery of its 10,000th biomass train from Liverpool to Drax Power Station, North Yorkshire. Since 2016, GB Ra... -
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- 05 July 2024
CEVA Logistics continues strategic transformation; grows core products by integrating Bolloré Logistics
CEVA Logistics, the logistics subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, has announced a new vertical organization aimed at allowing its customers to more easil... -
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- 03 July 2024
Ellerman City Liners and CMA CGM unveil joint service
Ellerman City Liners and CMA CGM have entered into a strategic partnership to launch a new joint service connecting Spain, Portugal, and Northern Euro... -
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- 03 July 2024
Eurotunnel at 30: driving innovation for European road freight
As Eurotunnel celebrates its 30th anniversary, one of its largest commercial users is marking 2,600 journeys through the tunnel every month – more tha... -
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- 02 July 2024
Blackstone launches Indurent
Indurent, a developer and operator of industrial and logistics space, has been launched by bringing together specialist multi-let industrial property... -
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- 02 July 2024
XPO Logistics launches Female Driver Academy to encourage more women to join the industry
XPO has created a new Female Driver Academy to help attract more women into the industry. The female drivers who join the Academy will undertake a 12... -
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- 02 July 2024
New cranes boost rail capacity by 50% at DP World London Gateway
DP World has welcomed the arrival of two new Rail-Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes for its London Gateway rail terminal, which will lift rail capacity at t... -
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- 01 July 2024
Bullet Express and Intercounty Distribution aid in restoration of TS Queen Mary
Bullet Express and Intercounty Distribution, members of the palletised freight distribution network, Pall-Ex , have joined forces to support the resto... -
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- 01 July 2024
Hanseatic Global Terminals born
Effective from 1 July, Hapag-Lloyd's Terminal and Infrastructure division will adopt a new brand name to reflect its forward-looking growth ambitions... -
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- 01 July 2024
Uniserve become first company worldwide to buy Mere Plantations W&I insured carbon credits
Uniserve has announced it is leading the way with its investment in Mere Plantations (“Mere”) Carbon Credits Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance po... -
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- 01 July 2024
Maersk out of DB Schenker race
Maersk has announced that it is withdrawing from the auction to buy DB Schenker. In a statement, Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc said the company had decided... -
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- 28 June 2024
Wincanton deploys pioneering VersaTile automation solution for high-volume eFulfilment
Wincanton has announced that it has deployed VersaTile, a new modular automation solution, at its Northampton shared user facility to further enhance... -
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- 28 June 2024
New direct daily service to Italy from Dachser UK
Dachser UK has announced the launch of its new enhanced direct daily service from the UK to Italy. This development further strengthens its position a... -
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- 28 June 2024
Pulleyn celebrates 25 years of hitting all the right notes for orchestral customers
Leading temperature-controlled transportation specialist, Pulleyn is celebrating 25 years in delivering its end-to-end logistics, packing, and storage... -
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- 27 June 2024
GXO recognized by Ex-Forces in Business for support of British veterans and reservists
GXO Logistics has announced that it has been nominated for two British Ex-Forces in Business Awards - the world’s largest celebration of veterans in s... -
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- 26 June 2024
Royal Mail to boost international e-commerce services at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (GPA) is to be Royal Mail’s newest international e-commerce hub in the UK. Prestwick was selected by Royal Mail due to the nu... -
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- 26 June 2024
Perfect 10 for Davies Turner’s haulage alliance
A haulage alliance between Davies Turner and D.Perfect & Sons, that is celebrating its tenth anniversary, is proving to be a wise and mutually benefic... -
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- 25 June 2024
cargo-partner supports seamless UK-Ireland trade
cargo-partner, a leading global logistics provider, is excited to spotlight its established Irish sea road transport solutions, which have been succes... -
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- 24 June 2024
Specialist recruiter enjoys successful Multimodal debut
A specialist logistics recruiter is celebrating, following its debut at leading industry trade show Multimodal. Innovate Freight Talent exhibited and... -
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- 24 June 2024
RXO to acquire Coyote Logistics from UPS
RXO has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Coyote Logistics, an asset-light freight brokerage business, for $1.025 billion from UPS. This... -
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- 21 June 2024
Maersk to launch dedicated inland container hub
Supply chains across the United Kingdom have historically encountered a number of issues trading with their European neighbours. Back in the 1980s, st... -
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- 21 June 2024
Farrall’s partners with HVS for hydrogen fuel cell truck trial
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the UK's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell truck OEM, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Edwin C Farrall Transport... -
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- 20 June 2024
CLdN establishes Baltic connection with Transfennica
CLdN and Transfennica have announced a connection of their shipping services in Zeebrugge to provide customers with broader connections through Northe... -
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- 18 June 2024
Scott Parnell improves productivity and sustainability with Descartes
Descartes Systems has announced that UK-based merchant Scott Parnell has improved customer experience, operational efficiency and delivery sustainabil... -
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- 18 June 2024
Transaid patron visits Multimodal 2024
Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal visited Multimodal 2024 at the NEC last week, in her capacity as patron of Transaid, the official charity of th... -
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- 18 June 2024
iForce helps Mayborn Group expansion into Tesco Marketplace
Culina’s iForce is helping Mayborn Group, a leading manufacturer of baby and child care products, expand its reach across the UK and globally through... -
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- 17 June 2024
More UK connections from DFDS
DFDS has launched a new multimodal route that connects Finland, the UK, and the Continent. In partnership with TX Logistik AG and Wasaline, this innov... -
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- 15 June 2024
Multimodal 2024 a massive success
Multimodal 2024 was an all-round amazing success with visitors 13,003 attendees packing out Hall 4 at the NEC. Highlights included: A visit by HRH, Th... -
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- 15 June 2024
Raft platform volumes surpass AI learning milestones
Raft has announced several key milestones that highlight the growth and maturity of its logistics AI platform. First, it has reached over 5 billion la... -
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- 15 June 2024
NYSHEX partners with MSC to digitize contract performance
The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) has announced a collaboration with MSC, the world’s largest shipping line, to enhance the digitalization of oc... -
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- 15 June 2024
Europa strengthens presence with System Alliance
Europa Road has boosted its continental credentials by becoming part of the leading network European System Alliance, offering customers a seamless an... -
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- 15 June 2024
In a break with tradition two winners take the Personality of the Year title at the Multimodal 2024 Awards
The Transport & Logistics sector is celebrating success at this year’s Multimodal Awards, with two industry heavyweights being announced as the Person... -
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- 15 June 2024
Forth Green Freeport is “open for business” as tax sites go live
The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) is officially “open for business” following approval from the Scottish and UK Governments of its Outline Business Case... -
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- 15 June 2024
Breeze calls for a transparent data-driven approach to risk management using technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) models should be used to provide a nuanced understanding of evolving risk landscapes, ensuring cargo owners make informed... -
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- 15 June 2024
Logistics sector primed for future growth says Logistics UK
A new report published by Logistics UK lays out the opportunity which the sector, that operates at the heart of all UK economic activity, has to drive... -
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- 15 June 2024
Descartes acquires BoxTop Technologies
Descartes Systems has announced that it has acquired BoxTop Technologies Limited. Based in the UK, BoxTop helps LSPs digitize their operations and con... -
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- 15 June 2024
Innovative and timeless – Fargo Systems’ unmatched legacy in logistics software solutions
In the ever-evolving logistics and supply chain management landscape, standing out requires a blend of innovation, experience, and reliability. With i... -
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- 14 June 2024
Trains switch from diesel to HVO
Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Freightliner have adopted hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel to power rail cargo journeys in the UK. The 100% renew... -
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- 07 June 2024
Visku’s Pallet Hotel provides a safety network during times of global crisis
With the latest supply chain disruption threatening to spoil Christmas, Visku's Pallet Hotel has created a new marketplace of storage space to help so... -
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- 07 June 2024
MSC launches Britannia: New standalone loop connecting Asia to north Europe
MSC has announced the creation of its new service – Britannia – that will provide increased port connections via a unique corridor from China - Vietna... -
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- 07 June 2024
Cen Group to launch new platform at Multimodal 2024
Leading provider for transport and logistics systems Cen Group, is launching a brand-new video telematics and fleet management platform, CenHub, at th... -
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- 06 June 2024
Multi-million pound tech investment puts Pallet-Track on road to growth
Pallet-Track is making a multi-million-pound investment in its technology to drive growth for its network and shareholder members. The Wolverhampton-b... -
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- 06 June 2024
Kinaxia unveils on-demand warehousing as customers seek greater flexibility
Kinaxia Logistics has unveiled a new nationwide on-demand warehousing service to provide customers with an agile and scalable way to efficiently store... -
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- 06 June 2024
Maritime Transport boosts container handling capacity with 14 new reach stackers
Maritime Transport, the UK's leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, has ordered 14 new reach stackers from SANY and Kalmar to... -
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- 05 June 2024
Awery named as preferred aviation software provider for NAV AERO
Awery Aviation Software (Awery) has partnered with cargo GSSA and brokerage network, NAV AERO (NAV), to become its preferred aviation technology platf... -
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- 05 June 2024
Bleckmann takes over logistics for Superdry
Bleckmann is set to assume control of the logistics operations for the prestigious Superdry contract at 'The Duke' site in Burton on Trent (UK) from J... -
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- 05 June 2024
Brookfield to acquire Tritax Eurobox?
“Brookfield Asset Management ("Brookfield"), through its private real estate investment funds, notes the recent press speculation in relation to Trita... -
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- 04 June 2024
Descartes and Thyme-IT to showcase joint customs software suite at Multimodal 2024
Descartes Systems Group and Thyme-IT will showcase their combined software solutions for customs and regulatory compliance at Multimodal 2024 (11th –... -
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- 04 June 2024
DP World targets 40% rail freight share at Southampton in 2026
DP World is encouraging freight owners to transport their goods by rail from Southampton, taking thousands of trucks off the UK’s roads, targeting a 4... -
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- 04 June 2024
Kammac achieves dual certifications to enhance international trade and compliance
Kammac has been awarded both the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) and the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme (FHDDS) certifications, underscoring... -
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- 04 June 2024
Prologis UK launches Flexxtra, a market-first flexible warehouse leasing model
Prologis UK has launched a market-first flexible warehouse offering, Flexxtra, at Prologis Park Wellingborough West DC4. Flexxtra, a warehouse-as-a-se... -
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- 04 June 2024
Unipart Logistics selects Shippeo to enhance its Lead Logistics Partner capability
Unipart has chosen Shippeo as its supply chain visibility partner. Leveraging Shippeo’s unparalleled real-time data and advanced transportation visibi... -
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- 02 June 2024
Port of Greenock welcomes first of two £25M cranes
The first of two new £25m ship-to-shore cranes arrived aboard a vessel at its new home today, in a major boost for productivity at the Port of Greenoc... -
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- 31 May 2024
Multimodal 2024 opens next week
Multimodal is the industry's meeting place where cargo owners and shippers attend to find ways to improve their supply chains, make them more sustaina... -
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- 31 May 2024
To meet unprecedented demand, Efret expands mega trailer fleet
To support growth in Efret’s European transport operations, the company has invested in new, high specification mega trailers to expand their fleet an... -
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- 31 May 2024
TIP trials solar-powered refrigerated trailer
TIP has furthered its drive to decarbonisation with the 12-month trial in the UK of a zero-emission, battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration... -
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- 31 May 2024
CPD accreditation for BIFA’s YFN events
The most recent event in the British International Freight Association’s programme of activities for its Young Forwarder Network (YFN) was the first t... -
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- 30 May 2024
Ellerman City Liners relaunches China-UK service for peak season
The Loadstar has reported that Ellerman City Liners is making a temporary return to the Asia-Europe trade, announcing two summer sailings that will of... -
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- 28 May 2024
LTS Global Solutions launches Warehouse as a Service offering
LTS Global Solutions has launched its Warehouse as a Service (WaaS) offering amid increasing demand for flexible warehousing solutions. A relatively ne... -
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- 28 May 2024
Pall-Ex Group to showcase groundbreaking logistics division at Multimodal 2024
Pall-Ex will officially launch its innovative third-party logistics (3PL) division, Pall-Ex Logistics to the freight and logistics community at Multim... -
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- 27 May 2024
RailX Partners with Pledge for enhanced carbon visibility
Tech start-up RailX has announced a partnership with Pledge, the leading accredited carbon reporting platform for freight and logistics. The collabora... -
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- 24 May 2024
Kuehne+Nagel launches specialised road logistics services for the MedTech industry
Kuehne+Nagel accommodates the MedTech industry by launching new service options for the transportation of medical technology devices as part of its ro... -
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- 24 May 2024
IVECO multi-energy fleet to kick-off the European leg of Metallica M72 World Tour
IVECO is ready to join Metallica on the band’s European leg of the M72 World Tour as part of the partnership announced last November in Barcelona at t... -
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- 24 May 2024
Pledge offers Multimodal attendees discounted use of accredited carbon emissions reporting platform
Following the announcement of Pledge’s partnership with Multimodal 2024, Pledge will be providing attendees of the event discounted use of its accredi... -
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- 23 May 2024
XPO Logistics celebrates decade of partnership with Mobis Parts Europe
XPO has reached an important ten-year milestone in its partnership with Mobis Parts Europe. Following the initial contract between the two companies e... -
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- 23 May 2024
Freeports sign Green Freight Corridor agreement
Freeport East and East Midlands Freeport have signed a deal on a new partnership that the two organisations say will support a green freight corridor... -
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- 23 May 2024
BPF calls for Government to consider logistics property as Critical National Infrastructure
The British Property Federation (“BPF”) has published a new logistics manifesto, ‘Building the UK’s Critical Infrastructure’ calling on Government to... -
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- 23 May 2024
ReFuels opens the first Bio-CNG refuelling station in southeast England
ReFuels has opened a new refuelling station at Aylesford in Kent under the CNG Fuels brand. As the first public access Bio-CNG station in Southeast En... -
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- 22 May 2024
NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group announce plans for first ‘green shipping corridor’ between UK and Ireland
In a ground-breaking new collaboration that could provide a blueprint to drastically cut global shipping emissions, NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Gro... -
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- 22 May 2024
Glasgow Prestwick Airport invests over £2M
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has invested GBP2.17 million in new cargo equipment, cold storage solutions, and an X-ray machine, as part of the ongoing de... -
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- 22 May 2024
New service launches for businesses trading with the Republic of Ireland
The Office for National Statistics estimates that British exports of goods to the Republic of Ireland amounted to £28bn in 2023. To support this impor... -
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- 22 May 2024
Network Rail Property submits freight campus masterplan for Bow Goods Yard
Network Rail Property has submitted an outline masterplan to regenerate 30 acres of brownfield land at Bow Goods Yard, East London. The scheme will de... -
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- 21 May 2024
LTS Global Solutions kicks off international expansion plans with Hong Kong move
Logistics, transport, and shipping specialists LTS Global Solutions has kick started its international expansion plans by opening the first of three r... -
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- 21 May 2024
New logistics and freight yard to boost port operations in Southampton
A new logistics and freight yard beside Southampton Container Terminal is predicted to give a significant extra competitive edge to cargo and haulage... -
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- 20 May 2024
Logistics trio acquire freight software business
Following a lengthy due diligence process, the Cardinal Partnership, Davies Turner and Woodland Group have created a holdings company and purchased UK... -
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- 20 May 2024
Tritax Symmetry signs Maritime Transport at Hinckley
As part of the exclusive agreement Maritime Transport will develop, lease and operate Tritax Symmetry’s planned £750 million Strategic Rail Freight In... -
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- 18 May 2024
DHL Supply Chain partners with Omoda and Jaecoo
DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Omoda and Jaecoo UK in a new multi-year warehousing contract ahead of their UK debut. Both brands are built by... -
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- 18 May 2024
DFDS to invest €1 billion in battery electric ships for the Channel
DFDS has announced an expected €1 billion investment in six battery electric ships that will be deployed on the Dunkirk-Dover and Calais-Dover routes... -
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- 17 May 2024
Port of Greenock invests £750,000 to boost refrigerated cargo capabilities
Scottish exporters of perishable goods are set to benefit from a £750,000 investment into reefer point infrastructure at the Port of Greenock, which m... -
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- 16 May 2024
Logistics trade bodies unite in calls for industry action on new EU import declarations
Global and European trade associations representing shippers, forwarders and vessel operators have issued an urgent alert to all businesses involved i... -
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- 16 May 2024
P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries agree new space charter agreement
Ferry customers will see faster, more efficient crossings between Dover and Calais after P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries announced a new space charter o... -
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- 16 May 2024
Wincanton signs new five-year contract with fast-growing consumer brands company Imetec
Wincanton has signed a new five-year contract with Imetec UK Ltd, a leading heating technology products company which trades in the UK as Dreamland an... -
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- 16 May 2024
Scan Global Logistics and Hapag-Lloyd enter into major biofuel agreement
Scan Global Logistics and Hapag-Lloyd have announced a significant partnership with a multimillion-dollar ocean biofuel initiative. This landmark coll... -
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- 16 May 2024
Toga Freight Services acquires Irish Sea Logistics
It has been announced that Dublin headquartered Toga Freight Services Ltd has acquired the equity of Irish Sea Logistics Ltd, a London based freight f... -
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- 08 May 2024
ACL announces new, faster service to & from Ireland
Atlantic Container line AB (ACL) is teaming up with BG Freight Line (BGFL) and Peel Ports in Liverpool and Dublin to provide a new service that will s... -
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- 08 May 2024
TT Club welcomes truck stop improvement initiatives
In recent years TT has ramped up its campaign to increase awareness of the risks associated with overnight parking of trucks, not just in the UK but a... -
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- 08 May 2024
BG Freight Line launches new vessels to drive sustainability
BG Freight Line has unveiled its greenest ships yet with four new vessels that will help its customers significantly reduce their carbon emissions. Th... -
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- 08 May 2024
CenGroup returns to Multimodal
CenGroup which comprises vehicle camera and telematics specialists Centrad and Cargowise Platinum Partner CenGlobal will be once again returning to Mu... -
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- 08 May 2024
Wincanton secures new contract to run Edgewell Personal Care’s eCommerce operations
Wincanton has been chosen as Edgewell Personal Care’s eCommerce partner to help drive its eCommerce growth strategy in the UK. Edgewell, a global comp... -
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- 07 May 2024
Pall-Ex Ireland launches with celebrations held in Dublin
Pall-Ex Group has enhanced its operation by opening a network within the Republic of Ireland. Operating from its Dublin facility, Pall-Ex Ireland alre... -
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- 07 May 2024
Irish Freight Solutions joins British Safety Council to enhance workplace safety
Irish Freight Solutions (IFS), a leading provider of efficient and reliable freight transport across the Irish Sea, is proud to announce its membershi... -
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- 07 May 2024
Hapag-Lloyd and IKEA collaborate to advance cleaner shipping
Hapag-Lloyd has entered a cooperation with IKEA Supply Chain Operations to decarbonise the Hapag-Lloyd container shipments originating from Asia, mark... -
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- 07 May 2024
Sun shines on Aztek Logistics
A Hertfordshire logistics specialist has completed a huge sustainability upgrade by equipping one of its warehouses with solar panels, which will also... -
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- 07 May 2024
ASM issues urgent call to action for CDS exports
Agency Sector Management (ASM) is urging any business that submits Customs declarations to HMRC to act now, ahead of the 4th June deadline, if they ar... -
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- 03 May 2024
COSCO SHIPPING opens a “greener” Freeport warehouse in London Gateway
COSCO SHIPPING Crystal Logistics (UK) Co., Ltd., the long-established logistics subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING (UK) Co., Ltd., has opened a new 11,000-s... -
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- 03 May 2024
Pledge announced as Official Sustainability Partner of Multimodal 2024
Pledge has been announced as the Official Sustainability Partner of Multimodal 2024, the UK’s largest supply chain and logistics event. Pledge’s carbo... -
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- 03 May 2024
GBA Logistics acquires The Silver X Group and Bow Distribution & Warehousing
GBA Logistics has announced the acquisition of The Silver X Group and Bow Distribution and Warehousing, both respected players in the UK logistics ind... -
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- 03 May 2024
Arvato takes over Avon logistics centre
Arvato will acquire the site of the cosmetics company Avon in Corby as of May 1 2024, where it will take over the warehousing and transport management... -
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- 02 May 2024
Gravitas Worldwide streamlines customs clearance with Descartes
Descartes Systems has announced that global freight broker Gravitas Worldwide is more efficiently managing customs declarations for aerospace clients... -
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- 01 May 2024
Uniserve and Meaco enter long-term partnership
Uniserve has been awarded a long-term logistics contract with Meaco, a British company, founded in 1991, specialising in air treatment and humidity co... -
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- 01 May 2024
Wincanton extends partnership with premium soft drinks brand Fentimans
Wincanton has confirmed a five-year extension to its supply chain partnership with Fentimans, the Botanically Brewed premium soft drinks brand. The co... -
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- 01 May 2024
Maritime Transport strengthens Hope and Aid mission with vehicle donation
As part of its continued support for global humanitarian causes, Maritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight log... -
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- 01 May 2024
Davies Turner wins five-year logistics contract from Lyle & Scott
Iconic clothing and fashion brand, Lyle & Scott has selected Davies Turner Logistics to provide third party warehousing, and management of final mile... -
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- 30 April 2024
The Port of Southampton welcomes two of the largest container vessels simultaneously
For the first time, the Port of Southampton welcomes two of the world's largest container vessels simultaneously. The Port's highly skilled Marine Pil... -
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- 30 April 2024
XPO Logistics to roll out 160 new shared user network vehicles in UK
XPO has started to roll out 160 new rigid vehicles in its shared user network in the UK over the next four months. The new vehicles are fitted with cu... -
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- 29 April 2024
Europa and DPD Netherlands drive towards a greener future
Europa Road has announced an important new contract with DPD Netherlands, which will see the introduction of HVO-100 fuel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil)... -
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- 29 April 2024
Multimodal 2024 given seal of approval with visit from HRH, The Princess Royal
Clarion Events is delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, will be attending Multimodal 2024. Her Royal Highness will be vis... -
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- 29 April 2024
Hapag-Lloyd launches first dry container tracking product: “Live Position”
Hapag-Lloyd has announced the launch of “Live Position”, its first dry container tracking product. Customers can now enjoy full transparency on the lo... -
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- 29 April 2024
SSO Logistics wraps up new long-term contract with Venturepak
A Merseyside logistics specialist has tied up a three-year contract with a packaging supply company to help service its new £3m production facility in... -
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- 29 April 2024
GXO completes acquisition of Wincanton
GXO Logistics has announced that, effective 29th April 2024, it has completed its acquisition of Wincanton plc. All conditions of the acquisition have... -
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- 29 April 2024
Peel to use hydropower
Peel Ports has announced its Queen Elizabeth II Dock at Eastham will utilise energy from hydropower. It’s the latest move to drive forward Peel Ports’... -
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- 26 April 2024
MSC to buy into car carrying market
Agreement to launch recommended voluntary cash offer of NOK 263.69 per share to the shareholders of Gram Car Carriers ASA The board of directors of Gr... -
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- 26 April 2024
Port of Greenock given vote of confidence with new Turkey container service
The Port of Greenock has been awarded a new weekly deep sea container service that will directly connect Scotland to the Mediterranean market of Turke... -
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- 26 April 2024
DFDS to deploy fleet of battery electric vessels on the English Channel
The UK Minister for Investment and Regulatory Reform has visited DFDS headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark to discuss decarbonisation of the shipping s... -
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- 26 April 2024
GXO helps Virgin Media O2 cut single use plastic
GXO Logistics has announced that its industry-leading solutions have helped its long-term partner, Virgin Media O2, to significantly reduce plastic wa... -
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- 23 April 2024
JD Sports appoints Wincanton as national transport services partner
Wincanton has been selected to manage national transport operations for JD Sports, a leading omnichannel retailer of sports fashion brands. The new, mu... -
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- 23 April 2024
XPO partners with leading crop protection business UPL
XPO has announced that it will provide a comprehensive fourth-party logistics (4PL) solution to global crop protection leader UPL in a new three-year... -
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- 23 April 2024
More pink vans than plug-in trucks on UK roads
Government should reform its dated Plug-in Truck Grant – introduced eight years ago – to reflect the progress made by the sector in developing new zer... -
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- 22 April 2024
Europa beats the clock for time critical cargo
The Antonov 124, one of the largest commercial aircrafts in the world, was recently chartered by air freight operator Europa Air & Sea to move time-cr... -
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- 22 April 2024
Descartes Acquires ASD
Descartes Systems has announced that it has acquired Aerospace Software Developments (“ASD”), a leading provider of customs and regulatory compliance... -
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- 22 April 2024
Woodland Group powers ahead with green energy solution
Woodland Group has announced its largest solar installation to date at its 130,000 square foot facility in Doncaster, UK. It will provide over 60% of... -
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- 22 April 2024
New warehouse facility is added to cargo-partner’s expanding UK operations
cargo-partner has announced the opening of its first warehouse facility in the UK, marking a significant milestone in its strategic expansion efforts... -
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- 22 April 2024
World’s first electric straddle carrier fleet arrives at DP World’s London Gateway hub
DP World has welcomed the arrival of eight fully electric straddle carriers for its soon-to-be-opened £350m new fourth berth at London Gateway. In a m... -
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- 22 April 2024
Maritime Transport places major electric truck order
Maritime Transport, the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, has placed a major order for 18 battery-electric, 42-tonn... -
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- 18 April 2024
GB Railfreight launches new rail freight service connecting Southampton to Hams Hall
GB Railfreight has started a new intermodal service connecting Southampton to Hams Hall Rail Freight Terminal in the West Midlands. This is the first... -
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- 17 April 2024
Uniserve empowers Vivid Goliath to navigate peak season successfully
Uniserve has announced its successful collaboration with Vivid Goliath, a prominent and top 10 supplier within the toys and games trade, delivering ex... -
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- 17 April 2024
Daikin and GXO announce opening of new Midlands warehouse
Daikin has announced the opening and commencement of outbound deliveries from its new Midlands warehouse in Daventry, in partnership with its logistic... -
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- 17 April 2024
IKEA UK and Ireland continues its fulfilment transformation with first Irish Distribution Centre
IKEA Ireland has opened its state-of-the-art distribution centre in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion... -
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- 17 April 2024
Davies Turner makes it '7UP' with another major logistics hub
Davies Turner has opened its latest logistics fulfilment centre; its seventh bespoke 3PL facility in the UK. Located in Atherstone, the new hub furthe... -
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- 16 April 2024
DHL Freight grows partnership with Baxter Freight
DHL, and its logistics arm, DHL Freight, continues to grow its partnership with Baxter Freight. The Nottingham-based freight forwarder works closely w... -
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- 16 April 2024
IPP secures new Essity contract
One of the world’s largest hygiene and health companies has extended its supply chain partnership with one of Europe’s leading pallet poolers. Essity... -
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- 16 April 2024
Dobbies renews contract with Wincanton as multi-channel supply chain partner
Wincanton has been awarded extended warehouse and transport contracts with Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, to provide premium home d... -
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- 15 April 2024
Russell Group acquires Coatbridge Intermodal Rail Terminal from Freightliner
The Russell Group has announced the successful acquisition of the Coatbridge Rail Terminal from Freightliner. This strategic move strengthens Russell... -
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- 15 April 2024
Unsworth prepares clients for next stage in Border Target Operating Model
Unsworth has recently organised an exclusive tour of Defra’s Inland Border Clearance facility at Sevington for almost 100 clients and other stakeholde... -
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- 15 April 2024
Getlink announces the acquisition of British customs intermediary ChannelPorts
Getlink has announced the acquisition of ChannelPorts Ltd, one of the leading British customs intermediaries. Established in 1974 and based in Folkest... -
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- 10 April 2024
Dachser launches new service providing UK exporters with frictionless EU market access
Dachser have announced the formal launch of their new Smart Border Connect services, connect40 and connect42. These services will provide UK exporters... -
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- 09 April 2024
DFDS expands logistics network to Türkiye
DFDS has entered into an agreement to acquire the international transport network of Ekol Logistics. Ekol Logistics is a leading Turkish transport and... -
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- 09 April 2024
Maddy Matheson appointed Transaid’s Head of Fundraising
International development organisation, Transaid, has appointed Maddy Matheson, 26, as its new Head of Fundraising. Maddy joined Transaid’s fundraisin... -
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- 09 April 2024
Ten thousand reasons to be smarter
TIP has now fitted 10,000 TIP Insight telematics units to trailers on UK and Ireland roads to reduce transport costs, boost compliance and beat crimin... -
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- 09 April 2024
WMI signs up Maritime Transport to operate SRFI
Oxford Properties Group and Logistics Capital Partners have announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with Maritime Transport at West Midlands I... -
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- 08 April 2024
Kammac supports Nimble's expansion into 500 Tesco stores
Nimble, the multi award winning plant-based household cleaning brand for children, has launched its range of six products in 500 Tesco stores across t... -
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- 08 April 2024
United Pallet Network deliveries go Carbon Neutral
UPN has announced that from April 2024, the carbon footprint of all palletised freight deliveries handled by its members across its UK wide partner ne... -
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- 05 April 2024
Peel Ports Group seeking bids for £750 million construction works
Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second-largest port operator, is inviting contractors to submit bids for two new frameworks covering a major long-term prog... -
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- 04 April 2024
Willmotts Transport takes delivery of 60 new Tiger Trailers
South-west warehousing and distribution specialist Willmotts Transport Ltd has taken delivery of 60 new Tiger curtainsiders to support the continued e... -
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- 04 April 2024
CenGlobal launches innovative delivery management app
CenGlobal’s delivery management app to take centre stage at this year’s Multimodal Cargowise Platinum Service Provider CenGlobal will be showcasing it... -
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- 04 April 2024
Freightliner partners with Zero to decarbonise critical transport operations
Freightliner and Zero, a breakthrough energy company that develops and manufactures whole-blend synthetic, non-biological fuels, have announced a part... -
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- 03 April 2024
DP World achieves 66% increase in freight moving from road to rail at its Southampton hub
DP World has achieved a significant increase in the share of freight being transported by rail from its Southampton logistics hub. The Modal Shift Pro... -
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- 02 April 2024
The UK's ambitious road-to-rail freight transition: A guide
Explore the UK's shift from road to rail freight: challenges, government’s ambitions, and strategic goals for a sustainable logistics future with Mult... -
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- 02 April 2024
LOVALL improves fulfilment productivity with Descartes
Descartes Systems has announced that U.K.-based fashion retailer LOVALL, formerly known as Love Leggings, is using Descartes’ ecommerce warehouse mana... -
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- 02 April 2024
Blue Yonder announces agreement to acquire One Network Enterprises for approximately $839 million
Blue Yonder continues its forward momentum to revolutionize the supply chain and has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire One Network Ente... -
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- 27 March 2024
iCustoms raises $2.2 million to revolutionise trade compliance with AI
iCustoms.AI has raised $2.2 million in a seed round to support its AI-powered trade compliance solutions. This funding will propel the company towards... -
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- 26 March 2024
ABP breaks ground on £25 million Marchwood development
Associated British Ports (ABP) has broken ground on the first phase of the ABP Solent Gateway development of the Port of Marchwood. Sir Julian Lewis,... -
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- 26 March 2024
Beiersdorf builds end-to-end ocean shipping execution capability with Transporeon
Transporeon, a Trimble Company, has announced that Beiersdorf AG has transformed its transport operations by implementing an end-to-end ocean booking... -
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- 26 March 2024
Pall-Ex strengthens services in Northern Ireland with addition of Allen Logistics
After 20 years as a proud member of Fortec, Allen Logistics has furthered its commitment to the group by joining the Pall-Ex network and expanding its... -
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- 26 March 2024
Stena Line boosts capacity on Dublin – Liverpool route with freight only vessel
Stena Line has secured a freight only vessel, Bore Song, to operate on its Dublin-Liverpool (Birkenhead) route. The ship will boost freight capacity o... -
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- 25 March 2024
cargo-partner enhances transport solutions for UK/Ireland-China trade
Recognising the growing demand for seamless import and export services between the UK/Ireland and China, cargo-partner stands as a reliable partner, o... -
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- 25 March 2024
Kinaxia strengthens senior team
Kinaxia Logistics has strengthened its senior team as part of a management restructure which will see it focus on further developing its customer prop... -
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- 22 March 2024
Irish Freight Solutions hosts "Frictionless Trade Across the Irish Sea" event
Irish Freight Solutions recently hosted a successful education and networking event titled "Frictionless Trade Across the Irish Sea" at the Club McGin... -
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- 21 March 2024
Wincanton and Jewson extend partnership
Wincanton has extended its contract with Jewson, one of the UK's leading builders’ merchants for small and medium builders. The new contract will see... -
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- 20 March 2024
Unsworth UK named Best European Partner for WCAworld
Unsworth, a leading UK-based freight forwarding and logistics company, has been named as WCAworld's Best European Partner following an independent vot... -
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- 20 March 2024
Wren Kitchens wins with Descartes
Descartes Systems has announced that the U.K.’s leading kitchen retailer, Wren Kitchens, is using Descartes’ dynamic appointment scheduling, route pla... -
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- 20 March 2024
New partnership boosts European road freight services
Europa Road continues to deliver for UK businesses trading with mainland Europe by providing daily services to more key countries than any other opera... -
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- 20 March 2024
Rail Minister opens new multi-million-pound rail investment at the Port of Southampton
The Minister for Rail and HS2, Huw Merriman, officially opened the new Solent Rail Terminal marking the completion of the £17.5 million partnership in... -
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- 20 March 2024
Carousel Logistics shortens lead times for MAN
Carousel Logistics has redefined the spare parts delivery network for commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus (MAN) in the UK & Ireland, reduci... -
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- 19 March 2024
Samskip launches new Spain-United Kingdom-Rotterdam service (and Norway too!)
Samskip has launched a new shortsea container service connecting Santander, Tilbury and Rotterdam, delivering the service reliability, security and su... -
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- 19 March 2024
P&O Ferries launches 2nd hybrid vessel on Dover-Calais route
P&O Liberté has now begun commercial sailings between Dover and Calais, carrying passenger and freight customers. Custom designed to navigate the Engl... -
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- 18 March 2024
Logistics industry unites in call for dedicated government minister
Heads of the UK’s leading logistics trade associations are urging the next government to recognise the value the sector provides to the economy and ap... -
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- 18 March 2024
ICL expands cold chain capabilities with FreshLinc
International Cargo Logistics Ltd (ICL) has expanded its temperature-controlled airfreight capabilities as part of an enhanced collaboration with Fres... -
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- 18 March 2024
Peel Ports Group and E.ON embark on ‘UK’s largest’ solar project
Peel Ports Group has announced E.ON as one of its net-zero partners, helping to meet its goal of net-zero emissions by 2040. As the first of a number... -
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- 18 March 2024
Emballator transitions from conventional to sustainable with DFDS
Emballator is strengthening its commitment to sustainability through a new partnership with DFDS, making parts of the route between Emballator Metal G... -
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- 14 March 2024
35 million trucks: LeShuttle Freight hits cargo milestone
LeShuttle Freight has announced a milestone as its 35 millionth truck crossed the Channel aboard its shuttle on Wednesday 13th March 2024. The 35 mill... -
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- 14 March 2024
DHL opens operationally carbon neutral facility in Coventry
DHL Supply Chain has announced the opening of a new multi-user facility in Coventry. The new building is entirely powered by renewable electricity and... -
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- 14 March 2024
bp pulse acquires one of Europe’s largest truck stops
bp pulse, bp’s electric vehicle charging brand, has acquired the freehold of one of the largest truck stops in Europe, Ashford International Truckstop... -
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- 14 March 2024
DP World expands freight forwarding offices
DP World has inaugurated the latest in a string of more than 100 freight forwarding offices across the world, marking a significant expansion aimed at... -
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- 13 March 2024
Macfarlane Group acquires Allpack
Macfarlane Group has announced the acquisition of Allpack. This earnings-enhancing acquisition further progresses Macfarlane’s strategy to build its p... -
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- 13 March 2024
XPO Logistics begins partnership with TotalEnergies
XPO has confirmed its latest partnership with TotalEnergies after winning the business through a competitive tender process. The long-term contract wi... -
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- 13 March 2024
WSC selects NCB for liner shipping Cargo Safety Program
Despite mandatory international and national regulations on the transport of dangerous goods, these goods continue to be mis-declared or not declared,... -
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- 12 March 2024
New future for Fleetwood and Silloth ports with Fox Group Deal
Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced it has reached an agreement with Fox Group (Fox) for the acquisition of its ports in Fleetwood and Sillot... -
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- 11 March 2024
Syngenta to use Maersk’s ECO Delivery
Syngenta Crop Protection is to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its logistics operations by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution for its... -
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- 11 March 2024
Clarion boosts Women’s representation at Multimodal 2024
The organisers behind one of the biggest supply chain events in the UK are bucking the trend of the traditionally male dominated supply chain industry... -
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- 11 March 2024
Bilbao and Portsmouth sign MoU
The Port Authority of Bilbao and Portsmouth International Port have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) whereby both parties declare their will... -
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- 11 March 2024
GXO switches Wincanton takeover offer to a scheme of arrangement
“On 26 February 2024, the boards of directors of Wincanton and CEVA Logistics UK Rose Limited (“CMA CGM”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CEVA Logistics... -
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- 08 March 2024
Delamode International Logistics: leading the charge in UK logistics excellence
Delamode International Logistics proudly asserts its position as a trailblazer in the UK's dynamic logistics landscape, and they will be exhibiting at... -
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- 08 March 2024
Wincanton acquires Invar to accelerate robotics and automation transformation
Wincanton has agreed to acquire Invar Group, a UK-based specialist in warehouse execution software, automation and controls. Founded in 2005, Invar is... -
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- 07 March 2024
CLdN launches new services between Rotterdam and Ireland and expands capacity between Rotterdam and the UK
CLdN has announced the launch of new services between Rotterdam and Ireland. CLdN has chartered two 962 TEU LoLo vessels (M/V Pavo J and M/V Andromeda... -
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- 07 March 2024
Major retailers call for new two-port strategy for the UK
Some of the UK’s fastest growing value retailers have joined major port operator Peel Ports Group to call for a new UK port of entry strategy in a dri... -
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- 05 March 2024
Kerry Logistics Network acquires French air specialist BBA
Kerry Logistics has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Business By Air SAS (‘BBA’), a leading French international freight forwarding co... -
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- 05 March 2024
Pall-Ex launches streamlined European distribution service
Pall-Ex Group has announced the launch of its new streamlined service designed to significantly strengthen European distribution. This innovative serv... -
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- 05 March 2024
XPO Logistics hits 10-year partnership milestone with Nissan Renault
XPO is celebrating ten years of transport partnership with automotive giant Nissan Renault. The relationship began in 2014 when Nissan Renault ended a... -
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- 04 March 2024
CMA CGM partners with Nike for sustainable shipping
CMA CGM has announced that it has collaborated with Nike to reduce the carbon footprint of their maritime transport. This initiative seamlessly aligns... -
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- 04 March 2024
Limited stand availability for Multimodal 2024
Multimodal 2024 is growing quickly - and already significantly larger than the 2023 edition. That having been said, and despite adding over 1,000m2 to... -
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- 04 March 2024
Yusen Logistics takes new SEGRO warehouse
Yusen Logistics (UK) and SEGRO are setting new standards in the logistics industry with an impressive, shared user warehouse facility at SEGRO Logisti... -
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- 01 March 2024
Breeze equips XPand Logistics with automated cargo insurance
Digital insurance innovator Breeze has integrated with global freight forwarding specialist XPand Logistics, to embed the purchase and distribution of... -
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- 01 March 2024
CenGlobal joins forces with Sade
CenGlobal, which supplies and consults on transport and logistics management systems in the UK, Middle East and Asia has joined forces with SADELABS t... -
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- 01 March 2024
Wincanton accepts GXO offer
"The Wincanton Directors welcome yesterday's announcement by GXO Logistics, Inc. ("GXO") of its firm intention to make a cash offer for the entire iss... -
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- 29 February 2024
The Bolloré Group and the CMA CGM Group announce the successful sale of Bolloré Logistics to CMA CGM
The Bolloré Group and the CMA CGM Group have announced the completion of the sale of 100 % of Bolloré Logistics to CMA CGM, it being specified that th... -
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- 29 February 2024
Davisoft Freight becomes newest shareholder member of Fortec Distribution
Watford-based haulier Davisoft Freight has joined the Fortec Distribution network as a shareholder member to strengthen its service offering and conti... -
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- 29 February 2024
NYK acquires: expands e-commerce services
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has announced the acquisition of Noel Topco, a UK-based holding company that includes e-commerce fulfillment company Global... -
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- 29 February 2024
GXO announces offer to acquire Wincanton for £762m
GXO Logistics has announced that it has made a cash offer to acquire Wincanton plc (Wincanton) under Part 28 of the U.K. Companies Act 2006 (the Acqui... -
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- 29 February 2024
Efret launches new road freight transport service from UK to Morocco
Morocco is a politically stable and business-friendly country. Although its economy has traditionally been more aligned to Europe than to Africa, Moro... -
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- 29 February 2024
CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping, Evergreen and OOCL to extend OCEAN Alliance until 2032
The Chief Executive Officers of the CMA CGM Group, COSCO Shipping, Evergreen and OOCL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to extend the OCEAN Al... -
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- 29 February 2024
ABB to supply shore connection solution to Portsmouth International Port
ABB has won an order with Portsmouth International Port to supply a shore connection solution for visiting ferries and cruise ships. Part of the UK po... -
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- 29 February 2024
ICL continues expansion with new Rotterdam operation
International Cargo Logistics (ICL), has opened a new office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, as part of a global growth plan, which will see a focus on... -
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- 29 February 2024
P&O Ferries leads the way on the decarbonisation of its fleet
P&O Ferries has shared promising results from its new fuel and energy efficiency initiative following significant measures to reduce carbon emissions... -
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- 26 February 2024
GXO for Wincanton?
“Further to recent press speculation following the Company's announcement of this morning, the Board of Wincanton confirms that the approach reference... -
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- 26 February 2024
IF Talent takes on Multimodal
Recently launched specialist logistics recruiter, Innovate Freight Talent, will be attending industry-leading trade show, Multimodal for the first tim... -
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- 22 February 2024
London Gateway welcomes Europe’s largest quay cranes to service mega vessels
DP World has welcomed Europe’s largest quay cranes at its flagship London Gateway logistics hub, marking its latest investment to boost the country’s... -
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- 22 February 2024
ABP appoints new Capital Projects Director
Associated British Ports has announced the creation of a new role of Capital Projects Director to strengthen focus on growth and delivery of its ambit... -
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- 21 February 2024
Samphire Cargo expands into France
Samphire Cargo France has opened its doors for business and provides a true end-to-end solution, and a gateway to & from Europe. The office based in L... -
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- 21 February 2024
Urban Logistics to acquire API?
Hot on the heels of Tritax and Blackstone’s moves to consolidate the UK logistics market, Urban Logistics REIT PLC has announced that it has approache... -
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- 20 February 2024
Wincanton and Zeus unveil exclusive freight technology deal
Wincanton has reached an exclusive agreement with Zeus to acquire the exclusive evergreen rights to its market-leading digital freight management solu... -
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- 20 February 2024
Waterman joins Geest Line
"The Board of Directors of Geest Line has announced the appointment of Rob Waterman as Managing Director Designate of Geest Line, effective February 1... -
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- 20 February 2024
Volvo Trucks wraps up big order with paper specialist DS Smith
DS Smith Logistics has taken delivery of 61 new Volvo FM 460 Globetrotter 6x2 tractor units as part of a major fleet renewal programme. The new trucks... -
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- 19 February 2024
WEC Lines enters the refrigerated container market
WEC Lines is entering the refrigerated container market by adding the first batch of 50 brand new 45ft High-Cube Pallet-Wide refrigerated container (r... -
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- 19 February 2024
Casper Group acquires Johnson Partners to expand logistics and freight forwarding capabilities
Casper Group, the UK’s leading independent maritime services company, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Johnson Partners, a specialist freig... -
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- 19 February 2024
Unifeeder completes agreement for two additional methanol-powered vessels
Unifeeder Group has successfully completed a long-term charter agreement for two additional methanol-capable container feeder vessels. This follows th... -
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- 16 February 2024
HGV demand grows
Demand for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew for the second year running with UK registrations up 13.5% in 2023, according to the latest figures pu... -
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- 15 February 2024
Stena Line officially commences Dublin-Liverpool freight route
Stena Line has officially commenced its new Dublin – Liverpool (Birkenhead) freight service. The addition of the new route is expected to further boos... -
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- 15 February 2024
Unipart extends its 24-year partnership with Vodafone
Unipart has signed a three-year contract extension with Vodafone, taking the long-term partnership between Unipart and Vodafone to 27 years. Unipart pr... -
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- 15 February 2024
Pall-Ex Group launches two-hour delivery windows on all consignments
A year in the making, Pall-Ex Group’s ETA software brings artificial intelligence into the world of freight distribution to provide its customers with... -
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- 15 February 2024
CMA CGM Mermaid – more energy efficient
The CMA CGM Group has taken delivery of the CMA CGM Mermaid, the first ship in a series of 10 new 2,000 TEU container ships powered by Liquefied Natur... -
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- 15 February 2024
XPO Logistics expands longer semi-trailer fleet in UK and Ireland
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has introduced 30 additional longer semi-trailer f... -
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- 14 February 2024
CNS links customs processes across ports and airports
Digital trade enabler CNS (Community Network Services), a DP World company, has enhanced its customs management system to integrate with CCS UK, the e... -
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- 14 February 2024
Yodel acquired by owners of Tuffnells
Yodel has been bought for an undisclosed sum by YDLGP, a new company backed by a group of investors, including Solano Partners as well as the leadersh... -
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- 14 February 2024
Tritax Big Box REIT to acquire UK Commercial Property REIT?
The following information was provided to the Stock Exchange… “The Boards of Tritax Big Box REIT PLC ("BBOX") and UK Commercial Property REIT Limited... -
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- 14 February 2024
Blackstone initiates merger
Blackstone has announced plans to merge two of its industrial and logistics businesses to create one of the largest owners of logistics properties in... -
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- 13 February 2024
Paramount picks Europa to support European growth
Europa Warehouse has secured a contract with US-based Paramount Global to support the packaging firm’s ambitious European growth strategy. Based in Ca... -
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- 12 February 2024
UK freight association welcomes UK decision on container shipping rules
UK freight forwarders have welcomed the news that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will not recommend to the Secretary of State for Bu... -
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- 12 February 2024
Panther’s Silentnight deal helps hospitality customers rest easy
The UK’s leading two-person delivery specialist, Panther Logistics which is part of AIT Worldwide Logistics, has been awarded a new four-year contract... -
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- 09 February 2024
Maritime Cargo Processing launches ‘all access’ subscription model
Maritime Cargo Processing’s highly sophisticated platform for the electronic exchange of information is crucial to the fast and efficient flow of carg... -
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- 09 February 2024
CLdN acquires Distriport terminal of Broekman Logistics in Rotterdam
CLdN has announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Broekman Distriport Real Estate BV and its 100% subsidiary Broekman Distriport BV. Distrip... -
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- 09 February 2024
Unsworth names Thomas Kuehn as Managing Director
Thomas Kuehn has joined leading independent freight forwarder Unsworth, as Managing Director of its UK business, with current Managing Director, Richa... -
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- 08 February 2024
Maersk results solid
“A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) delivered solid financial results for 2023 in line with our financial guidance for the year. While volumes were up acro... -
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- 07 February 2024
Generation Logistics a gamechanger for recruitment, says Minister
The first year of the Generation Logistics campaign has changed the way people consider working in the logistics sector, one which has a vital role in... -
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- 07 February 2024
XPO Logistics named to run Weetabix multi-warehousing operation
XPO has been named a new logistics partner for the UK’s number one cereal brand, Weetabix. From the 27th of January, XPO will have started to run the... -
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- 06 February 2024
Warburtons adds 38 Tiger Trailers rigid box vans to its fleet
Warburtons, Britain’s largest bakery brand, has chosen Tiger Trailers to provide 38 rigid box vans to join its nationwide fleet of vehicles delivering... -
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- 06 February 2024
Growth drive for Northern Ireland logistics firm
Pallet-Track has announced its existing Shareholder Member, TST Group, is extending the partnership to support Pallet-Track’s Northern Irish operation... -
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- 01 February 2024
GB Railfreight launches new rail freight service connecting London Gateway to iPort Doncaster
GBRf has started a new intermodal service this week, connecting London Gateway with iPort Doncaster. This new service by GBRf will be utilising their... -
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- 31 January 2024
Peel Ports Logistics agrees vessel agency deal with renewable energy leader Drax
Peel Ports Logistics has signed a deal to become renewable energy specialist Drax’s new shipping agency service provider for vessels importing biomass... -
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- 30 January 2024
DHL Supply Chain awarded contract with Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I, in a new three-year contract starting 1st January 2024. The appointment sees DHL... -
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- 30 January 2024
CEVA Logistics extends worldwide relationship with Ferrari
CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, has signed a new multi-year agreement to continue providing all logistics services for Scuderia Fer... -
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- 30 January 2024
Clarion Events nominates Kuehne+Nagel as Official Global Logistics Partner
Market-leading and UK-based global event organiser Clarion Events has selected Kuehne+Nagel as their Official Global Logistics Partner from January 20... -
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- 30 January 2024
H.I.G. Capital acquires DX Group plc
H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative asset investment firm with $60 billion of capital under management, has announced that one of its affilia... -
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- 29 January 2024
DP World raises incentive to £100 for customers switching freight from road to rail
DP World is increasing its financial incentive by almost 50 per cent for customers taking advantage of its ‘Modal Shift Programme’. The scheme was int... -
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- 26 January 2024
Maersk names first vessel of its large methanol-enabled fleet “Ane Maersk”
The world’s first large methanol-enabled container vessel has been named "Ane Mærsk" at a ceremony in the shipyard of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD... -
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- 24 January 2024
Wincanton and Marshalls enter significant five-year transport partnership
Wincanton has been awarded a new five-year contract with Marshalls, the UK's leading manufacturer of solutions for the built environment. As a result... -
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- 23 January 2024
Leading logistics exhibitions, Multimodal & IWLEX, forge strategic partnership
Multimodal, a landmark annual exhibition hosted at the NEC on 11-13 June, and Inside Warehouse Logistics Expo (IWLEX), the UK Festival of Warehousing... -
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- 23 January 2024
Jaguar Freight Services integrates Pledge
Jaguar Freight Services has integrated Pledge’s emissions measurement and reporting platform to provide its customers with accurate freight emissions... -
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- 22 January 2024
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire ATL Haulage Contractors
Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement under which it has acquired 100 percent of the share capital of UK based ATL Haulage Contractors Ltd (ATL). Establ... -
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- 22 January 2024
Cartwright Brothers celebrates 80 years of success
Established in 1944 by the four original Cartwright brothers, John, James, William and Keith, the Lincolnshire based haulage company is now run by the... -
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- 22 January 2024
Peel Ports appoints Strategic Commercial Director to bolster global container operations
Peel Ports Group has strengthened its global container operations with the appointment of a new Strategic Commercial Director. Marcus Connolly joins th... -
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- 19 January 2024
Wincanton and CMA CGM reach agreement on terms of recommended cash offer
Wincanton plc has announced that it has reached agreement with CEVA Logistics Rose Limited (“Bidco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CEVA Logistics S.A... -
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- 17 January 2024
XPO Logistics celebrates five-year extension of long-term partnership with Saint-Gobain
XPO has announced that its partnership with Saint-Gobain PAM UK, a leader of comprehensive ductile iron pipe and fittings for water and sewage network... -
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- 17 January 2024
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are entering into an operational cooperation
Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) and Maersk A/S, an entity under A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), have signed an agreement for a new long-term operational c... -
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- 16 January 2024
PBO Logistics expands business using Descartes’ last mile delivery solution
Descartes Systems has announced that U.K.-headquartered PBO Logistics has significantly expanded its business with help from Descartes’ last mile deli... -
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- 16 January 2024
DP World goes fossil diesel free at London Gateway
DP World has gone fossil free at both its UK logistics hubs with the removal of fossil diesel from its operations at London Gateway. Diesel-engine equ... -
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- 15 January 2024
Blackrock agrees to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)
BlackRock, Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading independent infrastructure fund manager, jointly announce that they have entered i... -
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- 15 January 2024
S&S Distribution extends offering
S&S Distribution (S&S) has extended its service offering by introducing UK customs and international freight transport services. The new services are... -
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- 15 January 2024
Nestlé York logistics leader retires after 30 years
A pioneering leader in logistics at Nestlé York has retired after more than 30 years in the industry. Head of Delivery Sally Wright, who has worked in... -
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- 15 January 2024
GB Railfreight names Class 66 locomotive ‘Ipswich Town’
Rail freight operating company, GB Railfreight has named a Class 66 locomotive ‘Ipswich Town’ during a ceremony at Ipswich Station. The locomotive wil... -
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- 12 January 2024
Major £0.5M+ investment at fast-growing SSO Logistics
SSO Logistics has opened a 40,000 sq. ft unit in Widnes after a £200,000 investment, complementing its existing sites in St Helens and Haydock. It has... -
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- 12 January 2024
Fratelli Cosulich Group & Cosco acquire Trasgo
Acquisition made through joint venture partnership, Coscos Trasgo stands as a leading global player in integrated logistics, offering a wide range of... -
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- 12 January 2024
Microlise makes double acquisition inside a week
Completion of Acquisition Enterprise Software Systems Acquisition of K-Safe Microlise Group has completed the acquisition of the entire issued share c... -
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- 11 January 2024
Kammac partners with Kegspertise on Warrington site
Kammac has announced a partnership with Kegspertise Logistics, providing a sixth location for its brewing industry services, based at Kammac’s Warring... -
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- 11 January 2024
Pall-Ex Group appoints Warehouse and Logistics Director
Pall-Ex Group has announced the strategic appointment of Carl White as Warehouse and Logistics Director. Carl joins the executive team with an impress... -
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- 10 January 2024
DFDS expands to Strait of Gibraltar as FRS Iberia/Maroc acquisition is completed
DFDS has completed the acquisition of FRS Iberia/Maroc that has a leading position on the Strait of Gibraltar short-sea ferry market connecting Spain... -
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- 10 January 2024
Liverpool benefits from new Morocco service as WEC Lines adds additional call
As from this month, shipping operator WEC Lines is introducing a new direct service between Agadir in Morocco and the Port of Liverpool, offering a fa... -
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- 10 January 2024
EFS Global acquires YDL, Leeds Parcel Company and Pass the Parcel
EFS Global has added more than £30m turnover to its group with the acquisition of a substantial group of companies including YDL, Leeds Parcel Company... -
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- 10 January 2024
P&O Ferries launches new London – Rotterdam route
P&O Ferries has announced the opening of a new RoRo freight route in the North Sea, between London (Tilbury 2) and Rotterdam (Europoort), starting in... -
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- 10 January 2024
WHSmith appoints GXO as UK logistics partner
WHSmith has announced the appointment of GXO as its new outsourced UK logistics partner. WHSmith has over 1,100 stores across the UK in both travel an... -
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- 08 January 2024
Palletforce Wrings in the New Year with quality signing
EV Cargo’s Palletforce has got 2024 off to the strongest of starts with the recruitment of one of the South West’s most respected names in road distri... -
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- 05 January 2024
Timely new partnership with Swiss partner
Europa Road is kicking off 2024 by boosting its service for customers looking to transit goods to and from Switzerland, a country showing significant... -
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- 03 January 2024
Express European Couriers re-joins the Pallet-Track network
A Kent-based haulier with more than 20 years’ experience shipping across the UK and Europe has rejoined the Pallet-Track network. Express European Cou... -
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- 03 January 2024
Wins and change at Kinaxia
Kinaxia Logistics has agreed a three-year contract to provide UK distribution, warehousing and other services for a global lighting company. Ansell Li... -
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- 03 January 2024
Kuehne+Nagel pioneers carbon insetting for electric trucks
The new year starts with electrifying news as Kuehne+Nagel announces its Book & Claim insetting solution for electric vehicles. This makes Kuehne+Nage... -
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- 02 January 2024
Howard Tenens adds Bridgwater to the group’s logistics and property portfolio
Howard Tenens has acquired a strategically located warehouse at Huntworth Business Park, close to Junction 24 of the M5. The property is to be extensi... -
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- 02 January 2024
EV Cargo promotes Tapper and Coutts
EV Cargo’s Palletforce has promoted its current COO Mark Tapper to CEO of Palletforce as part of a series of executive appointments to strengthen its... -
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- 02 January 2024
Stay secure in 2024
Small businesses have become prime targets for cybercriminals due to their often lacking robust security measures and management capabilities. Despite... -
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- 31 December 2023
The new year starts the countdown for Multimodal 2024
Organisers of Multimodal 2024 have welcomed the new year with a surge in bookings for this year's exhibition and Award’s event. Taking place from 11th... -
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- 31 December 2023
First 700TEU pure electric container vessel completes certification
Recently, the first 700TEU pure electric container vessel N997 ordered by COSCO Shipping Development completed the four-party certification ceremony a... -
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- 31 December 2023
Maersk Broker sold and becomes MB Shipbrokers
Maersk Broker has completed a management and employee buyout from its long-standing owners, the Mc-Kinney Møller family. The change of ownership is ba... -
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- 31 December 2023
NOx emissions from HGVs falls by 70%
RHA estimates that NOx from HGVs has been slashed by around 70 percent since 2013. The improvements can largely be attributed to the introduction of cl... -
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- 29 December 2023
CCL Logistics earns global recognition for pioneering carbon emission calculation
Troon-based CCL Logistics & Technology (CCL) has gained global accreditation for its innovative feature – Greener Routes, becoming the first UK logist... -
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- 20 December 2023
Government sets target to grow rail freight by at least 75%
Even more vital goods will be transported across the UK by rail, following an ambitious target announced by Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, to grow... -
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- 19 December 2023
Stena Line signs deal with Peel Ports to operate at Heysham Port until 2100
Stena Line has signed a significant deal with Peel Ports Group to operate from Heysham Port for the next 77-years until 2100. The Swedish ferry compan... -
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- 19 December 2023
Deutsche Bahn starts DB Schenker sale process
Deutsche Bahn AG has launched the sale process for its logistics subsidiary DB Schenker. The DB Group has issued an official announcement today laying... -
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- 18 December 2023
Kinaxia upgrades fleet with over 200 curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers
Kinaxia Logistics has upgraded its fleet with more than 200 bespoke new curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers. The top 15 UK logistics group has invested... -
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- 18 December 2023
Davies Turner integrates Pledge’s carbon emissions reporting solution
Davies Turner is integrating Pledge’s emissions measurement, reporting, and offsetting platform into its Transport Management System (TMS), customer p... -
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- 18 December 2023
Strategic partnership secured to continue export opportunities for farmers in the South East
Port of Tilbury and Frontier Agriculture announce the extension of a long term strategic partnership with a new 5 year agreement which will see the co... -
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- 18 December 2023
Finnlines connects Spain and Belgium twice per week
Starting from January 2024, Finnlines will consolidate its Biscay services with twice a week connection between the ports of Bilbao, Vigo and Zeebrugg... -
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- 18 December 2023
Dublin Port Company awards licences to Stena, Seatruck & CMA CGM
Dublin Port Company (DPC) has announced the outcome of the selection process that will see Terminal 5 in Dublin Port licensed to Stena Line and Seatru... -
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- 18 December 2023
Maersk increases EHI in UK
“Increases in costs over the last few years has meant that Maersk continues to assess all surcharges to ensure their accuracy and sustainability withi... -
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- 15 December 2023
Major agreement with Nestlé for ACT WITH CMA CGM+ low-carbon transport solutions
In a major deal, Nestlé now transports 100% of its CMA CGM volumes with BIOFUEL+, a biofuel produced from organic waste that generates 84% fewer carbo... -
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- 15 December 2023
Good Logistics acquires Inter-Ways
Good Logistics has announced the acquisition of European road freight specialist Inter-Ways. Inter-Ways, which is a family-owned freight forwarding bu... -
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- 14 December 2023
Nestlé introduces Electric HGV trucks on its drive towards net zero
Nestlé UK & Ireland is charging up efforts on its journey towards achieving net zero emissions by introducing two electric HGV trucks to its owned fle... -
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- 14 December 2023
Sumitomo partners with Vodafone and Deloitte to speed up global trade
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc and Vodafone Group PLC will team up with Deloitte and Nexxiot to support global autonomous freight handling, the f... -
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- 14 December 2023
Jet Express reaping rewards from CCTV camera systems
Along with a host of other benefits, leading time critical logistics solutions provider Jet Express have seen an uptick in load optimisation improveme... -
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- 13 December 2023
Davies Turner offers point of origin quality control in Morocco
Davies Turner is launching the tried-and-tested point of origin quality control and compliance procedures developed for clients sourcing from Turkey,... -
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- 11 December 2023
Kinaxia invests over £2m in CNG trucks in quest towards net zero goal
Kinaxia Logistics has taken delivery of its first batch of tractor units powered by compressed natural gas as it moves towards having a net zero fleet... -
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- 11 December 2023
Brad Jacobs to enter building products distribution industry
After a comprehensive year-long search, Brad Jacobs has announced his intention to create a market leader in building products distribution — an indus... -
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- 11 December 2023
DP World breaks ground on £15m Southampton driver welfare facility
DP World has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art driver welfare facility at its Southampton logistics hub, as the global supply chain solutions pr... -
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- 11 December 2023
ReFuels commences construction of Bio-CNG refuelling station in Doncaster
ReFuels N.V., one of Europe's leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles, has commenced construct... -
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- 08 December 2023
Charles Hammond to step down as CEO of Forth Ports – Stuart Wallace announced as his successor
Forth Ports’ Group Chief Executive, Charles Hammond OBE, has decided to step down from his role leading the UK’s third largest ports group at the end... -
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- 08 December 2023
SEKO Logistics Partners with CakeBoxx Technologies
SEKO Logistics has announced it has teamed up with global innovator CakeBoxx Technologies (CakeBoxx). Leveraging CakeBoxx’s expertise in sustainable,... -
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- 07 December 2023
Retail head of supply chain joins Peel Ports Group
The former head of supply chain for national retailer B&M has joined Peel Ports Group to further strengthen its relationships with importers. Jerome W... -
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- 06 December 2023
Nestlé cuts ocean transport emissions with Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution by over 80%
Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company, is cutting its ocean logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery so... -
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- 06 December 2023
ABP invests in major port expansion
Associated British Ports (ABP) has exchanged contracts on the purchase of the freehold of a 227.5-acre site known as Stallingborough Interchange signa... -
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- 06 December 2023
Acclaim Logistics successfully absorbs Steve Porter site
Acclaim has acquired the Cowes depot and key members of the Steve Porter senior management team after the company filed for administration in Septembe... -
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- 05 December 2023
Zero Emission Port Alliance launched at COP28
APM Terminals and DP World have formed the Zero Emission Port Alliance (ZEPA), an industry-wide strategic coalition aiming to accelerate the journey t... -
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- 05 December 2023
Glencar announces completion of new 1 million sq ft logistics campus for Baytree and Rhenus
Glencar, has announced that it has completed construction of the final warehouse of 771,000 sq ft for leading pan-European and industrial development... -
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- 05 December 2023
TIP Group upgrades Wickes trailer and truck fleet
UK home improvement retailer Wickes is renewing its fleet of trailers and trucks whilst investing in its Truck And Child Safety (TACS) program with a... -
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- 04 December 2023
Verdion and MEDLOG agree Doncaster Railport expansion deal
The UK subsidiary of MEDLOG SA, part of the MSC Group of companies, has agreed terms with pan-European logistics specialist Verdion to operate its iPo... -
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- 04 December 2023
Albacore urges freight businesses to scale up Internet access
Connectivity to the Internet is often taken for granted. Internet access holds a significant place as the primary, and in most cases, the sole communi... -
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- 04 December 2023
Hellmann opens Irish office
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has established a new national company in the Republic of Ireland and opened its first Irish branch at Dublin Airport. Fr... -
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- 04 December 2023
Europa secures Customs Warehouse Authorisation across 3PL sites
Europa Warehouse has fully achieved Customs Warehouse Authorisation by HMRC, marking the next major step in its warehouse investment programme to bett... -
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- 04 December 2023
GXO to distribute beer, wines, spirits and minerals for brewer Shepherd Neame
GXO Logistics has announced that it has entered into a new partnership with Shepherd Neame, an independent family brewer and pub company, to operate a... -
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- 04 December 2023
Raising temperature of frozen foods -18°c to -15°c can slash carbon emissions
Frozen food temperatures could be changed by just three degrees to save the carbon dioxide emissions of 3.8 million cars per year, research suggests.&... -
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- 02 December 2023
Breeze integrates with Barrington Freight to digitalize cargo insurance offering
Digital insurance platform provider Breeze has integrated with international shipping and freight forwarding firm Barrington Freight (Barrington) to d... -
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- 02 December 2023
CILT(UK) appoints new Chief Executive
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK – CILT(UK) has announced the appointment of Paul Adams as its new Chief Executive Officer... -
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- 02 December 2023
Ellerman and MSC sign slot agreement for Atlantic routes
Ellerman City Liners and MSC have signed an agreement that will see Ellerman utilizing a combination of MSC capacity and its own independent vessel be... -
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- 02 December 2023
Cepsa and C2X set up joint project to develop the largest green methanol plant in Europe
Cepsa, which is owned by Mubadala and Carlyle, and C2X, an independent company majority owned by A.P. Moller Holding with A.P. Moller – Maersk as mino... -
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- 02 December 2023
Shipping CEOs join forces to accelerate the decarbonization of the global maritime transport
The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of leading global shipping lines have issued a joint declaration at COP 28 calling for an end date for fossil-only... -
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- 02 December 2023
Scan Global Logistics improves with Windward's AI Ocean Visibility
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has partnered with Windward, the leading Maritime AI company. The partnership will allow SGL to proactively identify poten... -
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- 28 November 2023
Meachers joins prestigious digital logistics network
Keen to use technology and collaboration to enhance the service it provides to its customers, Meachers has joined the prestigious digital network for... -
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- 28 November 2023
Maersk Air Cargo chooses Bournemouth for a China-UK route trial
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has chosen Bournemouth Airport (BOH) as its UK gateway for a trial of a new route from China. Carrier Maersk Air Cargo ha... -
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- 28 November 2023
Tec-Ties has strong ties with H Crabtree Ltd
As Pallet-Track looks to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2024, one of its founding members is marking twenty years of service in 2023 to one of its... -
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- 28 November 2023
Hemisphere acquires part of Magnus Group
Hemisphere Freight Services announced it had agreed to a sale which will see the company take over about 200,000 sq ft of warehousing space at Magnus'... -
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- 27 November 2023
Pall-Ex Group strengthens its network in Scotland with the addition of new member Rhino Express
The Glasgow based distribution and warehousing business has joined both the Pall-Ex and Fortec pallet networks as a new shareholder member. Since bein... -
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- 27 November 2023
Diageo goes green with appointment of sustainable freight innovator Zeus for new HVO trial
Zeus has teamed up with multinational beverage company Diageo to begin ambitious Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel trials in the UK. The appointme... -
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- 27 November 2023
Maritime Transport secures major contract to manage Tesco’s rail operations
Maritime Transport has announced that it has secured a new, three-year contract with long-standing partner, Tesco PLC. With effect from 29th October 2... -
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- 24 November 2023
Logistics UK partners with Freightlink
Shipping goods by ferry can add cost and administrative delays to freight movements, due to fluctuations in pricing and space availability. To help en... -
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- 23 November 2023
DHL appointed by Hilti Ireland to manage warehouse and transport operations
DHL has been appointed by Hilti Ireland in a new UK&I contract until May 2025, which builds on the existing relationship in other markets around the w... -
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- 22 November 2023
UKMPG appoints new Chair as it marks 30 years championing port sector leaders
The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG), the trade body for the UK's largest port operators has announced the appointment of Henrik Lundgaard Pedersen, CEO o... -
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- 21 November 2023
Drac Group acquires S T Douglas
Drac Group has announced the acquisition of S T Douglas Transport Limited, a Stafford-based, family run trucking company established in 1955. This wil... -
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- 21 November 2023
AYBL doubles fulfilment capacity with Descartes
Descartes Systems has announced that U.K.-based ecommerce brand AYBL, an innovative online retailer of activewear, has transformed its warehouse and f... -
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- 21 November 2023
Aptean acquires 3T Logistics & Technology Group
Aptean has announced its acquisition of 3T Logistics & Technology Group (3T), a provider of cloud-based transportation management systems (TMS) to shi... -
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- 20 November 2023
UK freight association welcomes latest recommendation on container shipping rules
UK freight forwarders have welcomed the news that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is recommending, provisionally, that the Consortia... -
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- 17 November 2023
DHL to transition on-site fuelling stations from diesel to HVO by the end of the year
DHL Supply Chain has announced the acceleration of its UK road transport decarbonisation strategy for its customers. In addition to investments alread... -
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- 17 November 2023
Kerry Logistics appointed by Farfetch as freight partner for Reebok in Asia and Europe
Kerry Logistics Network (Kerry Logistics) is providing Farfetch with full supply chain end-to-end management for ocean and airfreight imports from Asi... -
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- 15 November 2023
Expanding transporter returns to Krone as demand stays strong
Noone Transport, based in Co. Meath, Ireland, is undergoing a period of significant investment as it opens up new routes throughout Ireland, the UK an... -
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- 15 November 2023
New DP World Sustainability Update charts major progress in UK in 2023
DP World has published its latest Sustainability Update, detailing the major steps forward its UK business has taken over the last 12 months. The upda... -
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- 15 November 2023
Peel Ports and Suardiaz launch UK-first Green Automotive manufacturing hub
A UK-first Green Automotive manufacturing Hub, which will significantly reduce supply chain emissions in the North-West, has been launched in Merseysi... -
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- 14 November 2023
Pall-Ex boosts presence in Bedfordshire with Strata Logistics
Pall-Ex has continued to strengthen its network with the recruitment of a new member in Bedfordshire. Delivering service excellence to its members and... -
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- 13 November 2023
Port of Southampton rail expansion project reaches key milestone
A multi-million-pound project to expand the rail terminal at the Port of Southampton has completed its second phase. Solent Stevedores, operators of th... -
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- 13 November 2023
Record draft at Port of Felixstowe
The Mumbai Maersk has set a new record for the deepest draft vessel to call at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe. The 20,568 TEU capacity ship arrive... -
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- 13 November 2023
cargo-partner expands footprint in UK with new office in London
After embarking on a joint venture with Aztek International Freight Ltd in 2021, cargo-partner acquired the remaining shares of the UK-based company i... -
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- 13 November 2023
Planning secured for 800,000 sq. ft logistics development
Harworth Group has announced that it has secured planning approval from Leeds City Council for the development of 800,000 sq. ft of industrial & logis... -
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- 09 November 2023
Elanders makes a new acquisition and strengthens its market position in contract logistics in the UK
Elanders has acquired all shares in the English contract logistics company KAMMAC Ltd (“Kammac”). Kammac is a fast-growing company that in the last tw... -
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- 09 November 2023
Mannson Freight claims industry first with real time vehicle tracking
Stuart Crowder, managing director of leading NVOCC, Mannson Freight, says a new feature on its customer portal, MFS Pro, allows UK customers to track... -
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- 08 November 2023
Gray & Adams partners with Sunswap
Gray & Adams has partnered with Sunswap to supply Samworth Brothers with battery and solar-powered refrigerated trailers to fulfil a third of their 20... -
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- 07 November 2023
Be prepared ahead of latest HMRC import/export service extension
A technology expert has endorsed the recent deadline extension announced by HMRC for its new import/export Customs Declaration Service (CDS), saying t... -
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- 07 November 2023
Dublin Port’s new €127m freight terminal opened
Dublin Port Company (DPC) has announced the opening of T4, a newly redeveloped RoRo freight terminal in the Port costing €127m, which was officially l... -
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- 07 November 2023
Adam Cunnew rejoins Fargo Systems
Fargo Systems has welcomed former employee Adam Cunnew back to the business as a systems analyst. During the previous 12 months, Adam took the opportun... -
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- 07 November 2023
Simpex Express acquires Knight Star Freight
Celebrating 14 years, the ever-expanding Simpex group welcomed the company on 1st November 2023 with all activities going forward under the Simpex nam... -
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- 07 November 2023
DP World's £56M crane investment marks a decade of success at London Gateway
World has received four new state-of-the-art automated stacking cranes (ASCs) at London Gateway, as it continues to invest in vital infrastructure to... -
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- 06 November 2023
Shippeo and BuyCo partner up
Shippeo and BuyCo have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration is set to offer shippers complete visibility and control over the entire... -
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- 06 November 2023
Focus on tech sees EV Cargo secure new UK contracts
Investments in technology-enabled supply chains and a distribution network powered by a world-class control tower system has helped global freight for... -
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- 06 November 2023
John Shingleton
It is with great sadness that note the passing of John Shingleton, editor and owner of the Handy Shipping Guide. John was renowned for his ability to... -
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- 06 November 2023
XPO Logistics launches new Driver Excellence Academy
XPO has developed a new XPO Logistics Driver Excellence Academy to offer opportunities to those both from within and outside the business who want to... -
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- 06 November 2023
Kuehne+Nagel’s Healthcare Air Logistics network receives IATA CEIV Pharma re-certification
Kuehne+Nagel recently completed its third consecutive IATA CEIV Pharma certification of its entire air logistics healthcare network. This important mi... -
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- 03 November 2023
P&O Ferries confirms time charter for Norbay with Irish Ferries
P&O Ferries has confirmed a time charter agreement with Irish Ferries for Norbay for up to 6 months – with the potential for longer-term charter optio... -
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- 03 November 2023
Wincanton chosen as customer home delivery partner for The Conran Shop
Contemporary furniture, lighting and home accessories retailer, The Conran Shop has chosen Wincanton as its dedicated premium home delivery partner fo... -
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- 03 November 2023
Port of Tyne launches UK’s first site-wide private network
The Port of Tyne, in collaboration with BT and Ericsson, has launched a groundbreaking 4G and 5G private network, making it the first smart port in th... -
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- 03 November 2023
Spacepro picks Descartes’ Customer Engagement Solution
Descartes has announced that U.K.-based Spacepro is using the Descartes Customer Engagement Platform™ to enhance the customer journey within its after... -
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- 03 November 2023
UPS appoints Ufku Akaltan President for UPS UK, Ireland, Nordics, and India
UPS has appointed Ufku Akaltan as the president for its business in the UK, Ireland, Nordics and India. In this role, Ufku Akaltan leads the operation... -
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- 03 November 2023
Woodland obtain BRCGS accreditation across major UK sites
Woodland Group have received top grades of the globally recognised BRCGS Food Safety, Packaging, Consumer Products, Storage and Distribution Certifica... -
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- 03 November 2023
Dame Susan Rice appointed Chair of Forth Green Freeport
Dame Susan Rice DBE has been appointed as the inaugural independent Chair of Forth Green Freeport to oversee the delivery and governance of the consor... -
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- 03 November 2023
Palletline achieves a record sixth year of health and safety accreditations
Palletline is leading the way in the transport industry by achieving coveted accreditations for a sixth consecutive year. Not only has Palletline reta... -
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- 30 October 2023
BIFA reveals shortlist for 2023 Freight Service Awards
Twenty-nine freight forwarding companies have been shortlisted as finalists for the nine service categories of this year's British International Freig... -
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- 30 October 2023
NorthEdge completes sale of Abbey Logistics Group to strategic trade acquiror
NorthEdge has announced that it has completed the sale of Abbey Logistics Group (Abbey), a specialist logistics provider, to Belgium based food logist... -
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- 26 October 2023
Samskip launches new direct short-sea service between Finland, Latvia, the UK and the Netherlands
Early next month, Samskip will celebrate the maiden voyage of the Samskip owned and operated weekly service connecting Rotterdam, Helsinki, Riga and H... -
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- 25 October 2023
XPO Logistics celebrates major expansion and extension of partnership with Samsung Climate Solutions
XPO is marking the extension and expansion of its partnership with Samsung Climate Solutions. As part of the extended agreement, XPO provides an integ... -
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- 24 October 2023
Wincanton chosen to manage transport for Jet2.com’s in-flight retail distribution
Wincanton has been chosen as Jet2.com’s dedicated transport partner. The new partnership sees Wincanton manage delivery of the leading leisure airline... -
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- 23 October 2023
Hemisphere invests at Port One
Hemisphere Freight Services has announced that it has invested in an additional and brand new 243,511 sq ft warehouse at Suffolk’s Port One Logistics... -
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- 23 October 2023
Maritime Transport joins zero emission demonstrator to drive greener road freight
Maritime Transport has announced its role as a key participant in the zero emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator (ZERFD), a ground-breaking £20... -
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- 23 October 2023
Textainer to be acquired by Stonepeak for $7.4 billion
Textainer Group Holdings Limited has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Stonepeak, a leading alternative inve... -
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- 23 October 2023
Pumpkin grower feeding UK’s Halloween love affair
The UK’s expanding love affair with all things Halloween is open season for one of the UK’s biggest pumpkin growers, who are moving more than a millio... -
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- 23 October 2023
Ziegler UK to make big statement of intent with upcoming move into super-hub
In a strategic announcement that promises to reshape the landscape of multimodal freight logistics, Ziegler UK have revealed plans to expand from its... -
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- 20 October 2023
Bullet Express acquired in management buyout
Bullet Express has been acquired in a private equity backed management buyout (MBO) led by the company’s Managing Director, John McKail. The multi-mil... -
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- 19 October 2023
Inditex partners with Maersk to reduce its maritime transport emissions
Inditex, parent company of fashion brands such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, has partnered with the freight group Maersk to reduce its global greenhouse... -
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- 19 October 2023
UK Warehousing Association announces ‘Year of Warehousing’ for 2024
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced that 2024 will see the launch of a high profile, year-long campaign to highlight the critical role... -
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- 19 October 2023
Government invests £200 million to drive innovation and get more zero emission trucks on UK roads
More zero emission trucks are set to drive on UK roads thanks to a £200 million boost to decarbonise freight vehicles, drive innovation and create new... -
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- 19 October 2023
GXO extends agreement with Waitrose & Partners
GXO Logistics has announced that it has extended its agreement with Waitrose & Partners, a leading supermarket with over 330 stores across England, Sc... -
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- 19 October 2023
DP World signs first manufacturing tenants for Thames Freeport
DP World has announced its first new tenants at its London Gateway Logistics Park, part of the Thames Freeport with two manufacturers that have chosen... -
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- 19 October 2023
Maritime Transport supports Laura Maersk voyage with HVO-powered train
Maritime Transport was delighted to facilitate the historic arrival of Laura Maersk at DP World London Gateway recently – the world’s first methanol-e... -
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- 19 October 2023
Tritax Symmetry goes large in St Helens
Tritax Symmetry has completed the off-market acquisition of a 221-acre site in St Helens, in the Liverpool City Region and have plans to bring forward... -
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- 18 October 2023
Glencar to deliver Baytree’s latest 220,000 sqft speculative industrial development at prime sustainable scheme in Leeds
Project serves as the third instruction to date for Glencar following projects in Milton Keynes and Nuneaton. Glencar, a leading UK construction compa... -
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- 18 October 2023
XPO Logistics chosen as specialist transport partner for Ryze Hydrogen in UK and Ireland
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has been selected by net zero pioneer Ryze Hydroge... -
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- 17 October 2023
Double anniversary celebrations for cargo-partner Ireland
2023 has been an exciting year for cargo-partner globally, as the business celebrates its 40th anniversary in the logistics industry. Meanwhile, more... -
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- 17 October 2023
Peel Ports Group extends steel terminal to deal with growth in demand
Peel Ports Group is to extend its steel and metals terminal in response to strong growth in customer demand at the Port of Liverpool. The UK’s second... -
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- 16 October 2023
Technology Company celebrates Long-Serving Duo
Freight management software company, Forward Solutions, is celebrating the expertise and achievements of two of its team, as they transition into new... -
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- 16 October 2023
Blue Yonder announces intent to acquire Doddle to revolutionize E-Commerce returns and redefine reverse logistics
Blue Yonder, a leading supply chain solutions provider, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Doddle, a leading first and last mile t... -
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- 13 October 2023
Generation Logistics Continues To Future Proof The Profession As It Launches Second Year Of Campaign
· +40 companies and partners supporting next phase of campaign · 789,000 visits to Generation Logistics hub in year one · 3.7m engagements on social m... -
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- 13 October 2023
Maersk signs deal with Starlink for its Ocean fleet
Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet connectivity will be deployed to Maersk’s owned fleet of 330+ container vessels. Roll-out is expected to be c... -
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- 13 October 2023
The Port of Greenock welcomes its largest ever container vessel
Scotland’s deepest container terminal has welcomed the largest container vessel ever to berth at the port. The Port of Greenock hosted the 300m long M... -
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- 13 October 2023
FitFlop targets pan-European expansion with Bleckmann as the logistics partner
UK-based footwear brand FitFlop has selected Bleckmann, experts in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, to provide omnichannel lo... -
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- 11 October 2023
Wincanton wins beauty eFulfilment contract with premium retailer, Sephora
Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, has secured a five-year deal with LVMH Group-owned Sephora, the premium beauty retailer, as... -
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- 11 October 2023
UK freight association urges government to follow European Commission lead on Consortia Block Exemption Regulation
Responding to the news that the European Commission has decided not to extend the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER), Steve Parker Director G... -
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- 10 October 2023
GXO and ASOS Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Successful Partnership
GXO operates multiple warehouses for the online fashion destination and is a strategic partner for ASOS across Europe GXO, the world’s largest pure-pl... -
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- 10 October 2023
Unsworth integrates with pledge to enhance shippers’ access to carbon emissions measurement in the supply chain
Unsworth has integrated Pledge’s carbon emissions measurement platform with its freight management app, Pathway, to add an accredited logistics carbon... -
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- 10 October 2023
TIP Group is celebrating its 55th anniversary
TIP Group is celebrating 55 years of delivering equipment solutions tailored to evolving customers’ needs. Established in 1968, TIP first introduced t... -
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- 10 October 2023
UPS Healthcare launches industry-leading reverse logistics service in Europe
Today, UPS Healthcare has launched UPS® Pickup Point locations for laboratory customers across key European healthcare markets including the U.K., Ger... -
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- 10 October 2023
Management Buy Out completed at Toga Freight
Announced on 25th Setpember, the board of Toga Freight Services Ltd, consisting of Robert Dickinson, Muriel Corish and Darragh Toner, have completed a... -
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- 10 October 2023
XPO Logistics UK and Ireland HQ at Crick, Northamptonshire, achieves carbon neutrality six months ahead of schedule
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has achieved carbon neutral status for its 350,000... -
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- 10 October 2023
bp joins H2Accelerate collaboration to enable the scale up of low carbon hydrogen as a fuel for the heavy-duty vehicle sector
bp has joined as the newest member of the H2Accelerate collaboration, a collaboration that aims to accelerate the uptake of low carbon hydrogen for tr... -
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- 05 October 2023
Port shows its mettle with record-breaking load
The arrival of 36 rail wagons packed with alloy metals marked a 306-year record for Port of Sunderland this month. Arriving onto the Port’s multimodal... -
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- 05 October 2023
Visku the new name for Bis Henderson Consulting and Bis Henderson Space
Visku brings together Bis Henderson Consulting and Bis Henderson Space to form a single, unified entity. CEO Andy Kaye said: “Visku gives us a new opp... -
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- 03 October 2023
Unifeeder invests in four new methanol powered vessels
Unifeeder Group has signed a long-term time-charter agreement for two new methanol-capable container feeder vessels and has an option for additional t... -
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- 03 October 2023
Peel Ports Group reduces operational greenhouse gas emissions by almost one third in three years
Peel Ports Group has announced it has significantly reduced its greenhouse gas emissions across its port facilities, cutting these by almost a third s... -
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- 02 October 2023
Ligentia appoints new CEO Dan Gill as Nick Jones transitions to Executive Chairman
Ligentia has announced a pivotal leadership transition effective October 1st, 2023. Dan Gill, who has been with Ligentia in leadership roles for almos... -
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- 02 October 2023
Pledge joins FIATA to become official sustainability partner
Pledge has become a sustainability partner of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), marking a significant step in i... -
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- 02 October 2023
Port of Felixstowe welcomes first Methanol-powered ship
Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has celebrated the maiden call of the Laura Maersk, the first container ship in the world to complete a voyage powe... -
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- 02 October 2023
Thames Freeport celebrates £600m of investment in first two years with ministerial visit
Thames Freeport is celebrating £600m of private sector investment committed to the project in its first two years, which is resulting in the creation... -
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- 02 October 2023
Freightliner wins 5-year deal with The Malcolm Group
Freightliner has been awarded a 5-year contract with The Malcolm Group, which signifies the start of a long-term future relationship. The Freightliner... -
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- 28 September 2023
Aurrigo and UPS announce autonomous electric cargo vehicle pilot programme at East Midlands Airport
UPS and Aurrigo have announced a collaborative project to deploy Auto-Cargo, an autonomous electric vehicle designed to move heavy cargo loads to and... -
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- 28 September 2023
DP World welcomes new South America service to London Gateway
DP World has announced its latest milestone at London Gateway with the arrival of the first vessel under a new South America shipping service, boostin... -
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- 28 September 2023
Samskip and Boluda Lines join forces to launch new Spain-Ireland-UK service
Samskip and Boluda Lines will jointly launch shortsea container services connecting Santander, Dublin and Liverpool, in a new commitment to customers... -
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- 27 September 2023
Dexory announces new investment from Schenker Ventures
Dexory has secured additional investment with Schenker Ventures, the corporate investment arm of DB Schenker, strengthening further their position in... -
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- 27 September 2023
Kuehne+Nagel and Capgemini agree to join forces to deliver an end-to-end supply chain capability
Kuehne+Nagel and Capgemini have announced that they have entered into a strategic agreement to create an industry-leading supply chain orchestration s... -
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- 26 September 2023
GB Railfreight opens £5.75m maintenance hub in Peterborough
GB Railfreight has opened its state-of-the-art Maintenance Hub. Located alongside the East Coast Mainline, the £5.75m facility, represents one of the... -
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- 26 September 2023
GXO extends partnership with VTech
GXO Logistics has announced that it has extended its partnership with VTech, the global leader in electronic learning products from infancy through to... -
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- 26 September 2023
Cardinal Global Logistics scales customs bureau with Descartes
Descartes Systems Group has announced that Cardinal Global Logistics (Cardinal), the world's largest employee-owned logistics business, has scaled its... -
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- 26 September 2023
Freightliner announces new services
Freightliner has announced a new service from Felixstowe to Daventry The service will commence on Monday 2nd October. The service has been introduced... -
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- 26 September 2023
First fully digitalised cross-border goods movement achieved
In a ground-breaking stride, an international consortium, comprised of key industry and technical leaders, and bolstered by the support of government,... -
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- 26 September 2023
Kinaxia acquires the trade and assets of Nelson Distribution
Kinaxia Logistics has acquired the trade and assets of Nelson Distribution. This will secure the jobs of all 170 staff employed in the business, and t... -
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- 22 September 2023
DHL Supply Chain to drive biomethane use in its Irish transport network
DHL Supply Chain has announced plans to begin operating biomethane fuelled trucks with an investment worth €80 million into a dedicated biomethane pro... -
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- 22 September 2023
Capacity doubles on China to Bournemouth all-cargo route
Bournemouth Airport’s Cargo First air freight business has announced a doubling of capacity between Bournemouth and China and the signing of a new car... -
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- 22 September 2023
cargo-partner Ireland helps streamline and digitalize supply chains with control tower solutions
cargo-partner can help customers take control of their global inventory, providing them with a more efficient solution via a ‘control tower’ approach... -
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- 20 September 2023
Irish Rail and DIGAS sign contract for the Europe’s first retrofitted hydrogen internal combustion engine freight locomotive
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail, operator of the national railway network of Ireland and provider passenger and freight rail services, and DIGAS, a global... -
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- 20 September 2023
Transporeon unveils three platform innovations for shippers, carriers and logistics service providers
Transporeon has announced new platform innovations that enhance its spot quotation, contract rate benchmarking and freight audit capabilities. With a... -
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- 20 September 2023
CMA CGM and Maersk join forces to accelerate the decarbonization of the shipping industry
A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S and CMA CGM have decided to join forces on several areas relating to decarbonization, in full compliance with all laws and re... -
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- 20 September 2023
GXO accelerates deployment of artificial intelligence solutions in the UK
GXO Logistics has announced that, together with Datasparq, it has successfully deployed artificial intelligence solutions that have helped to boost ef... -
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- 20 September 2023
DHL reduces Formula 1 cargo carbon emissions by an average of 83%
DHL and Formula 1 have announced that the new fleet of trucks running on biofuel reduced carbon emissions by an average of 83% compared to diesel-driv... -
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- 19 September 2023
DP World boosts safety with World's first remove pinning station at Southampton hub
In a major step forward for employee safety, DP World has introduced a remote pinning station at its Southampton hub, the first of its kind in the wor... -
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- 18 September 2023
COP28 appoints Kuehne+Nagel as freight forwarding and logistics partner
COP28 has appointed Kuehne+Nagel as the official logistics partner at the global 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. From November 30 until De... -
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- 18 September 2023
Hapag-Lloyd UK rolls out ACR
Hapag-Lloyd UK has announced the rollout of Automatic Container Release (ACR) that is fully functional for cargo arriving at the ports of Southampton... -
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- 18 September 2023
Wincanton expands and extends relationship with Howdens
Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, is pleased to announce the expansion and extension of its relationship with Howden Joinery... -
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- 15 September 2023
Chapman Freeborn opens satellite office in London Bridge to support expansion and attract new talent
The new office will service the charter broker’s growing international customer base and bolster its team of regional subject matter experts Chapman F... -
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- 14 September 2023
Logistics specialist looks to Krone for high strength and security
Robust and secure trailers are supporting the expansion of a specialist transport operator. Westmid Logistics specialises in the delivery of three-pie... -
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- 14 September 2023
EU Commission President Names Landmark Methanol Vessel “Laura Mærsk”
The world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel will carry the name “Laura Mærsk”, the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed at a... -
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- 14 September 2023
XPO Logistics rolling out Hunic Exoskeleton to all parts of the UK and Ireland after a highly successful safety and wellbeing trial
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has successfully completed a pilot trial of Hunic... -
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- 14 September 2023
Pallet-Track appoints new CEO
Pallet-Track is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Godman, who will head up the nationwide pallet network. As... -
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- 13 September 2023
Kinaxia adds firepower to contract packing operations
Kinaxia Logistics has boosted its contract packing operations by trebling the size of its cleanroom facilities at its site in Trafford Park, Greater M... -
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- 13 September 2023
Port of Southampton rail project wins double award for driving rail freight growth
Solent Stevedores £17.5 million rail freight growth at the Port of Southampton is now double award winning following a successful night at the RFG Awa... -
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- 13 September 2023
Rollout of revolutionary port community system to usher in a new era for UK port technology
Ports across UK and beyond set to upgrade to cloud-based ‘CNS PCS’, greatly improving ease of use and cross-platform Digital Trade Solutions business... -
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- 13 September 2023
Carousel Logistics teams up with Varamis Rail to electrify cargo route between England and Scotland
In-night delivery specialist Carousel Logistics has joined forces with Varamis Rail to develop a fully electric rail cargo route between Birmingham an... -
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- 10 September 2023
Equinor and Maersk partner up to ensure continued green methanol supply for the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) and Equinor have signed an agreement securing supply of green1 methanol for Maersk’s landmark, new methanol-enabled feed... -
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- 07 September 2023
Extending support for freight forwarders with new dedicated service
Europa Road has launched Europa Direct, a specialist service dedicated to providing unaccompanied part or full loads for freight forwarders shipping b... -
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- 06 September 2023
Maersk finalises ECO delivery deal with Amazon
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) and Amazon have finalised a 2023-2024 agreement for the transport of 20,000 FFE containers using green biofuel through M... -
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- 06 September 2023
GXO celebrates successful first year of partnership with BT Group
GXO Logistics has marked the first year of its transformational project to manage logistics and transport operations for U.K. telecommunications leade... -
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- 06 September 2023
Brief encounter sees burgeoning relationship take off
A fleeting meeting in an airport lounge between a Northern Ireland general haulage company and Europe’s leading pooler of sustainable wooden pallets h... -
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- 06 September 2023
Lidl’s largest warehouse in the world opens in Luton following £300m investment
Lidl GB has officially opened its £300m RDC – the largest Lidl warehouse in the world – marking the discounter’s continued commitment to expansion acr... -
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- 05 September 2023
BIFA helps members calculate emissions with new online tool powered by Pledge
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is building upon its cooperation with Pledge, a carbon emissions measurement and offsetting platf... -
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- 05 September 2023
NCB launches second Container Inspections Safety Initiative
The National Cargo Bureau (NCB) – a US based inspection body authorized to certify compliance with Dangerous Goods regulations – reports that evidence... -
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- 05 September 2023
XPO Logistics partners with Ares Power to expand the use of green energy across the UK and Ireland
XPO has joined forces with Ares Power, part of Kingdom Energy Ltd, to provide a range of logistics services as it expands its green energy operations... -
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- 04 September 2023
Government partnership with logistics could unlock £3.9 billion in economic growth, says Logistics UK
More targeted government investment – combined with action to improve the flow of goods across borders and a commitment to work in closer partnership... -
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- 04 September 2023
DP World launches programme to encourage cargo owners to shift to rail
DP World has launched a new programme in the UK to help cargo owners reduce their carbon emissions by shifting from road to rail. The Modal Shift Prog... -
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- 01 September 2023
JLR to reduce UK road freight emissions by 84% through new alternative fuel and electric powered transport fleet
JLR, the luxury car manufacturer, is reducing the CO2e emissions of its UK road freight fleet by transitioning to a combination of battery power, Bio-... -
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- 01 September 2023
Wincanton and Screwfix switch to alternative fuel to lower transport emissions by up to 90%
Wincanton has announced that 85% of its logistics vehicle fleet serving Screwfix now refuels with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), in a bold sustaina... -
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- 01 September 2023
WEC Lines launches short sea service connecting northwestern europe via France with Morocco
WEC Lines has introduced a transformative weekly service connecting the United Kingdom, France and Northwestern Europe with Casablanca, Morocco in a s... -
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- 31 August 2023
Grayrentals ‘rebrands’ as TIP
Leading truck and trailer hire provider Grayrentals will ‘re-brand’ and be referred to as TIP. As part of the TIP Group, the trailer and truck hire bu... -
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- 31 August 2023
Müller trials zero-emission HGV refrigeration
Müller Milk & Ingredients is trialling different technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of its HGV fleet. The dairy company, which maintains indu... -
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- 31 August 2023
A.P. Moller Capital completes acquisition of Vector Logistics
Following the announced signing earlier this year, A.P. Moller Capital and RCL Foods have announced the closing of the purchase of Vector Logistics by... -
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- 25 August 2023
COSCO Shipping announces new digital end-to-end supply-chain solution for shipping from Europe to China
From 26th August, COSCO Shipping is starting “For For Tune”, a new digital end-to-end supply chain solution for shipping cargo from Europe to China, i... -
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- 23 August 2023
DSV launches evaluation of Volta Zero
DSV has announced that an evaluation is underway of the all-new 16-tonne all-electric medium-duty Volta Zero, which has departed the gates of the Sout... -
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- 23 August 2023
Migration from CHIEF to CDS for exports…
A new phased approach for businesses moving export declarations to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) has been announced by HM Revenue and Customs... -
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- 23 August 2023
Port of Tyne lands new Drax contract
The Port of Tyne has signed a new contract with Drax, the UK’s largest renewable power generator by output, to maintain the supply of sustainably sour... -
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- 22 August 2023
Howard Tenens Logistics secures new contract with Beavertown Brewery
Howard Tenens Logistics has announced that it has been awarded a new contract with Beavertown Brewery. The two companies have enjoyed a positive relat... -
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- 21 August 2023
Finalists announced for Logistics UK’s awards
Logistics companies nationwide are celebrating today after being shortlisted for Logistics UK's prestigious Logistics Awards 2023. Logistics UK’s Boar... -
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- 21 August 2023
Pioneering 3PL launches low-cost pallet rate
Ambitious 3PL operator Europa Warehouse has launched a market busting pallet storage rate to support customers. Recognising the challenging economic cl... -
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- 17 August 2023
Expect Distribution gain foothold in the southeast with acquisition of Pallet Plus
Yorkshire-based logistics company Expect Distribution have announced the acquisition of Pallet Plus, an established transport company, with an enviabl... -
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- 16 August 2023
Multimodal 2024 prospectus released
The Multimodal 2024 prospectus has been released. The prospectus includes a review of the hugely successful 2023 show, demographics, 2024 pricing and... -
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- 16 August 2023
Nestlé on track to help net zero progress in successful rail trial with Tesco
Nestlé UK and Ireland has delivered a first of its kind rail container which facilitates double-stacked pallets, to Tesco last week. The advanced rail... -
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- 15 August 2023
Fortec Distribution introduces five new products to portfolio with Euro Pallet range
Fortec Distribution Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pall-Ex Group, is offering its members a market leading product portfolio by introducing the... -
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- 15 August 2023
Logistics innovator celebrates decade of growth
One of the UK’s largest independent logistics providers, Europa Worldwide Group, is celebrating its ‘Decade of Growth’, marking 10 years since its acq... -
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- 14 August 2023
Menzies Distribution owner acquires Asco Group
Private equity firm Endless LLP has acquired ASCO. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, ASCO is a leading global provider of multi-site integrated sup... -
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- 14 August 2023
IPP and F.A. Hawkins celebrate 15th anniversary
A logistics partnership which plays a vital role in getting household goods onto shelves as well as providing a significant boost to the environment h... -
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- 10 August 2023
Future freight boost through new Northampton rail to road interchange
Railway engineers are about to enter an important phase to connect a major new rail freight interchange to the West Coast main line in Northampton. Dr... -
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- 09 August 2023
Fine Lady Bakeries receives its first batch of eight double deck Tiger Trailers
Eight moving double deck articulated trailers manufactured by Tiger Trailers have joined the fleet of Banbury-based bread-makers Fine Lady Bakeries, w... -
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- 08 August 2023
Simpex makes strategic acquisition
Simpex Express has announced the acquisition of PJL Freight Solutions Limited PJL has been merged into the Simpex Leeds office from 1st August 2023 wi... -
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- 08 August 2023
Hapag-Lloyd partners with DB Schenker to decarbonise supply chains
Hapag-Lloyd has entered into a partnership with DB Schenker for the purpose of decarbonising supply chains. Following the launch of “Ship Green” in Ma... -
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- 08 August 2023
OOCL receives fourth 24,188 TEU mega container vessel - “OOCL Felixstowe”
Orient Overseas Container Line has further strengthened the company’s fleet structure by introducing one more 24,188 TEU mega vessel. The brand new co... -
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- 08 August 2023
Uniserve's green revolution
Powering Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre with solar brilliance Uniserve has taken another momentous step on its sustainability journey with the in... -
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- 08 August 2023
Diageo and Malcolm Logistics trial HVO
Diageo has launched a new trial in partnership with Malcolm Logistics to run biofuel-powered lorries, which is hoped to save up to 171 tons of greenho... -
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- 08 August 2023
DP World opens largest UK music and video distribution warehouse in partnership with Utopia Distribution Services
DP World will this month open the UK’s largest distribution warehouse for physical music and video. Located in Bicester, Oxfordshire, the facility is... -
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- 07 August 2023
Grow your business with Albacore
Albacore supports more than 300 businesses within the freight industry, encompassing both large corporations and smaller enterprises. Many of the cust... -
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- 07 August 2023
cargo-partner launches new air freight solution between USA and UK
With expertise in logistics and worldwide transport, cargo-partner has announced the introduction of a new air freight solution from Chicago in the US... -
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- 07 August 2023
Woodland Group and WBS UK acquire WBS Nordic
Following the part-acquisition of WBS UK by Woodland Group in September 2021, it has been announced that the two companies have added WBS Nordic to th... -
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- 06 August 2023
bp invests £4m in fleet optimization software provider Dynamon
bp ventures has made a £4 million investment in Dynamon, a UK-based software company that specializes in developing advanced data analytics and simula... -
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- 06 August 2023
Metro invests as EV/Lithium battery demand focuses attention on safety
With over 70 fires on container ships blamed on hazardous cargo, chemicals and batteries in the past five years and an onboard Li-ion fire contributin... -
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- 04 August 2023
How can technology help companies adapt to continual costs rises?
The ongoing economic challenge is affecting all kinds of sectors and industries. In today's tough business environment, where costs are continually ri... -
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- 04 August 2023
GXO reports second quarter 2023 results
GXO Logistics has announced results for the second quarter 2023. Malcolm Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of GXO, said: “We’re pleased to have delivered... -
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- 03 August 2023
Segen to partner with Wincanton to drive supply chain transformation
Wincanton has secured a five-year contract with Segen, the UK’s leading renewables distributor. The partnership will see Wincanton leading the transfo... -
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- 03 August 2023
TT Club’s commitment to loss prevention further reinforced
The loss prevention function is pivotal to the mutual ethos of TT Club, which strives to guide those it insurers – and indeed the wider industry – in... -
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- 02 August 2023
TIP Group delivers new HVO-powered DAFs to Vantec
TIP Group has supplied Vantec with seven new DAF XF tractor units powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), helping the Sunderland headquartered 3P... -
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- 01 August 2023
Raft strengthens commercial leadership team
Intelligent logistics platform Raft has appointed industry veteran Kurt Corman as Regional Vice President of Sales, Americas, and Claudio Fiaoni as Re... -
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- 01 August 2023
DP World Logistics welcomes five new customers at London Gateway facility in first 100 days
DP World has welcomed five new customers at its latest facility at London Gateway in the first 100 days of operation, following surging demand for war... -
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- 01 August 2023
cargo-partner introduces new air freight consolidation services between Europe and Asia
The international transport and info-logistics provider has once again expanded its service portfolio with a range of new air freight solutions, conso... -
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- 28 July 2023
Scania UK secures large truck deal with Culina Group, WS Group and A.W. Jenkinson Group
Consortium Purchasing group has agreed a 2,500 truck order to be delivered over 12 months with Scania UK. The order will be split across the Culina Gr... -
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- 28 July 2023
Croydon haulier expands fleet with £1.5 million investment
A Croydon logistics firm is driving into a new era after investing £1.5 million in 10 new vehicles. ELB Partners, which is based on Beddington Farm Rd... -
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- 27 July 2023
GXO wins New Look Click & Collect business in the UK
GXO has announced that its Clicklink service has been selected by fashion retailer New Look to manage its Click & Collect network serving all mainland... -
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- 26 July 2023
The Pallet Network announces new partnership with SK Distribution
The Pallet Network (TPN), part of Culina Group, has unveiled its latest partnership with SK Distribution, a prominent transport company based in the p... -
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- 24 July 2023
Transport Secretary urges industry to back Generation Logistics
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has described Generation Logistics, the industry-led and Government-backed initiative tasked with increasing sector aw... -
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- 24 July 2023
Super Group buys Amco for £30.3m
Acquisition adds to logistics and transportation group’s offshore expansion and earnings base Super Group on Wednesday said it bought 78.82% of UK-bas... -
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- 24 July 2023
Wincanton wins new IKEA contract; appoints John Pattullo to Board
Wincanton has signed a five-year contract with IKEA Ireland to manage the retailer’s first Customer Distribution Centre (CDC) in the Republic of Irela... -
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- 22 July 2023
OL UK and AAI Group sponsor the first imports of menstrual products from Female Dignity
OL UK and AAI Group sponsor the first imports of menstrual products from Female Dignity OL UK and AAI Group have announced the arrival of the first sh... -
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- 22 July 2023
GXO and Heineken sign multi-year service agreement in UK
GXO Logistics has announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Heineken, one of the world’s largest brewing companies, to continue to oper... -
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- 22 July 2023
Menzies Distribution announces strategic logistics partnership with InPost SA
InPost and Menzies Distribution have collaborated under an exclusive logistics partnership that will see Menzies become InPost’s logistics provider in... -
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- 19 July 2023
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and NCB Hazcheck collaborate to combat illegal wildlife trade
NCB has joined forces with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in a ground-breaking not-for-profit partnership aimed at tackling the pervasive issue of ille... -
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- 17 July 2023
Seafrigo acquires Perishable Movements Limited
Seafrigo has acquired the specialist UK-headquartered forwarder Perishables Movements Limited (PML); with the formal signing of the deal taking place... -
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- 17 July 2023
XPO operates new multimodal route between Santander and Liverpool
XPO has expanded its multimodal services with the opening of a new route between Santander and Liverpool. The combination of road and sea transport in... -
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- 17 July 2023
Northampton logistics company takes action to accelerate growth
A Northampton logistics specialist is accelerating its growth following the acquisition of a local parcel and pallets company. Crisis Logistics has ac... -
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- 17 July 2023
Stop Start unlocks distribution capacity with Descartes
Descartes Systems has announced that UK-based Stop Start Transport Limited, a provider of distribution, warehousing and logistics services, is underta... -
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- 17 July 2023
Winvic appointed first phase contractor for £1bn West Midlands Interchange
Winvic Construction Ltd has been awarded the contract to deliver the first phase of the West Midlands Interchange (WMI) project, building on their suc... -
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- 14 July 2023
ParkerSteel celebrates new partnership with the Port of Dover
ParkerSteel Ltd and the Port of Dover have announced their strategic partnership to advance both organisations’ growth objectives and capitalise on th... -
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- 13 July 2023
Port of Tyne secures ground-breaking 10-year finance agreement to fuel green growth
The Port of Tyne – which owns and operates one of the UK’s major trust ports – has secured a £100 million refinancing package with the UK Infrastructu... -
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- 13 July 2023
Breeze boosts online cargo insurance offering with CNA
Digital insurance innovator Breeze has secured insurance capacity backing from US-based insurance company CNA, allowing for wider, more comprehensive... -
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- 12 July 2023
Peel Ports Group receives top accolade for armed forces support
The UK’s second largest port operator has struck gold after receiving a prestigious honour from the MOD for its support of the armed forces. Peel Port... -
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- 12 July 2023
Maersk deploys AI enabled robotic solution in UK warehouse
Maersk is implementing an AI-enabled robotic solution in its latest UK warehouse in East Midlands. The state-of-the-art Robotic Shuttle Put Wall Syste... -
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- 11 July 2023
Raft raises $30m in Series B Funding
Intelligent logistics platform Raft announced today the successful completion of its Series B funding round, raising $30 million in investment. The fu... -
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- 08 July 2023
Kuehne+Nagel to support Team GB
Kuehne+Nagel has become the official freight forwarding and logistics supporter for the British Olympic Association (Team GB). The partnership, which... -
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- 07 July 2023
GXO expands longstanding partnership with B&Q
GXO Logistics has announced that it will expand its partnership with leading U.K. home improvement and garden living retailer B&Q beyond transport and... -
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- 07 July 2023
Three year extensions to ship charters reinforce P&O Ferries’ commitment to North Sea routes
P&O Ferries has confirmed its long term commitment to its North Sea routes by extending the charter agreement with Bore Ltd on the MS Norsky and MS No... -
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- 07 July 2023
Getlink simplifies border crossings between EU and UK
Following several months of testing with Eurotunnel's Le Shuttle Freight and "unaccompanied trailers" customers, Getlink is planning to launch Sherpas... -
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- 07 July 2023
SEGRO completes £120 million land acquisition – paves way for new rail freight terminal at Radlett
SEGRO plc has completed the acquisition of 419 hectares of land at the location of the former Radlett Aerodrome in the Upper Colne Valley, Hertfordshi... -
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- 07 July 2023
RWE, Mitsui and Port of Tilbury investigate green hydrogen to decarbonise port operations
RWE – the UK’s largest power generator and a world player in renewable generation, Mitsui – a global trading and investment company with a diversified... -
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- 05 July 2023
Ambitious for Britain
Associated British Ports (ABP) has published its Annual Review 2023. Marking the company’s key developments over the past twelve months, the Review la... -
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- 05 July 2023
DHL Supply Chain introduces 8 bio-LNG trucks into Aston Martin fleet
DHL Supply Chain has announced the introduction of 8 bio-LNG trucks into its Aston Martin fleet, reducing carbon emissions by around 800 tonnes per ye... -
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- 05 July 2023
NEOM Organics to partner with Wincanton to support rapid omni-channel growth
NEOM Organics, one of the UK’s most popular wellbeing brands, has selected Wincanton as its dedicated supply chain partner. The three-year contract bu... -
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- 05 July 2023
The Pallet Network announce new partnership with Bridgetime Group
The Pallet Network (TPN), part of Culina Group, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Bridgetime Group based in Cwmbran, South Wales. Bridgeti... -
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- 29 June 2023
DX moves for some Tuffnells sites
DX has announced that it has reached agreement over 15 UK sites that were previously operated by Tuffnells Parcels Express Limited ("Tuffnells"), the... -
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- 29 June 2023
Wincanton secures three-year contract extension and expansion with RBSL
Wincanton has signed a three-year contract extension and expansion with defence engineering company Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL). Wincanton wil... -
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- 29 June 2023
Janssen Group of Companies acquires Maltacourt Global Logistics
Janssen Group of Companies (Janssen) has announced the acquisition of Maltacourt Global Logistics (Maltacourt), a highly respected and rapidly growing... -
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- 28 June 2023
Traders urged to prepare for HMRC system switch for export declarations
CNS is calling on freight forwarders and customs managers to use the summer months to prepare for the imminent transition in the UK Government's custo... -
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- 28 June 2023
Europa Worldwide partners with Pledge to help reduce carbon emissions
Europa Worldwide Group, the UK’s largest privately-owned logistics provider, has announced a partnership with Pledge, the leading greenhouse gas (GHG)... -
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- 28 June 2023
Generation Logistics powers into year two with support from DfT
Generation Logistics, the industry-led and Government-backed initiative tasked with increasing awareness and finding the next generation of logistics... -
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- 28 June 2023
GXO Expands Partnership with Abercrombie & Fitch to the UK
GXO Logistics has announced that it has expanded its partnership with leading global specialty apparel and accessories retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co... -
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- 28 June 2023
Green route from Bilbao to UK
Two routes between Bilbao and the United Kingdom identified as green shipping corridors for the decarbonisation of shipping The report ‘Green shipping... -
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- 27 June 2023
BJB Lift Trucks goes electric
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded a deal to supply UK material handling equipment (MHE) provider BJB Lift Trucks Ltd. (BJB) with 15 medium elect... -
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- 26 June 2023
Transmec set for growth at London Gateway Logistics Park
Transmec Group is extending its range of supply chain solutions after opening a state-of-the-art cross-dock warehouse at London Gateway Logistics Park... -
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- 25 June 2023
Tuffnell’s brand to live on…?
It would appear that the administrators appointed by Tuffnell’s have found a buyer – for at least some of the business. Shift has struck a deal with In... -
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- 23 June 2023
Maritime Transport named Road Freight Company of the Year at Multimodal Awards
Maritime Transport, the UK's leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, has been named Road Freight Company of the Year at the 20... -
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- 22 June 2023
Multimodal 2024
Since 2008, Multimodal has created exciting networking opportunities for the logistics and freight industry. From the Multimodal Awards to our mixer e... -
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- 20 June 2023
CCL Logistics & Technology increases annual revenue to £35.6m
CCL Logistics & Technology increased revenue by 21% to £35.6 million in the year to 31 December 2022 [2021: £29.5m], and is on track for further growt... -
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- 19 June 2023
Deutsche Post DHL Group renames to DHL Group
Deutsche Post DHL Group has announced that it is changing the name of the company to “DHL Group” on July 1, 2023. The new name reflects the transforma... -
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- 19 June 2023
XPO Logistics and Mazda work together in the UK to reduce CO2 emissions
XPO has joined its long-term partner, Mazda UK, to work towards cutting CO2 emissions from Mazda’s parts distribution network. David Wilson Green, Cus... -
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- 19 June 2023
Hybrid ferry launch marks a major milestone in sustainable transport on Dover-Calais route
P&O Pioneer has been designed to reduce carbon emissions on the UK’s most important trade route, which carries over £144bn of goods by ferry alone. Th... -
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- 19 June 2023
DFDS moves from Sheerness to Tilbury
DFDS has announced that it will be launching a new unaccompanied freight service from Tilbury to Calais, replacing its existing Sheerness – Calais ser... -
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- 18 June 2023
Maersk UK&I and Dexory expand their DexoryView partnership
As a result of a successful deployment at its Kettering site in England, Maersk UK&I is expanding the use of Dexory technology across all its warehous... -
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- 18 June 2023
Multimodal 2023 delivers
Multimodal 2023 was a huge success - with visitor numbers significantly up. Over 12,000 professionals attended over the packed three day event. Visito... -
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- 17 June 2023
And the MBE goes to...
Andrew Malcolm, CEO of the Malcolm Group, has been awarded and MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list, for services to the transport industry. The 61-y... -
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- 16 June 2023
Latest Multimodal rampant success for tech leader
Leading freight management software company, Forward Solutions, has announced its most successful Multimodal exhibition to-date. 2023 marked the third... -
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- 16 June 2023
DHL and Mars UK open London facility
DHL and Mars UK have announced the opening of a new state of the art warehousing facility, London Thames Gateway. The opening marks the completion of... -
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- 16 June 2023
TOFCs through the tunnel
An innovative new service between Cologne and Barking has started operating (from 12th June) operated by TX Logistik. The train arrived in Barking on... -
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- 16 June 2023
Pledge launches open access freight emissions calculator
Pledge's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), David de Picciotto, has announced that the climate-tech company, specialising in technology for freight forwar... -
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- 16 June 2023
DP World invests £12m in fully electric straddle carriers at London Gateway
DP World is investing £12m in eight new straddle carriers to service the ground-breaking new fourth berth at its London Gateway logistics hub. The inn... -
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- 16 June 2023
Forwarders should embrace technology ahead of upcoming changes to CDS and NCTS, says ASM
Agency Sector Management is advising forwarders to make the switch from Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) to the new Customs Decla... -
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- 16 June 2023
Digitalization imperative to accurate, timely, and compliant sustainability reporting says Raft
Forwarders should take advantage of digital solutions as a matter of urgency ahead of new sustainability reporting regulations coming into effect acro... -
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- 16 June 2023
XPO Logistics and Baxter Healthcare begin rail freight transport in County Mayo
XPO has begun shipping products for Baxter Healthcare from the Irish Rail Freight facility at Ballina, which is 40Km (25 miles) from its Castlebar sit... -
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- 16 June 2023
Transport & Logistic sector’s Personality of the Year awarded at Multimodal 2023
The Transport & Logistics sector is celebrating success and has announced its Personality of the Year, with Peter Morris from Howard Tenens taking the... -
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- 12 June 2023
Maersk goes electric
Maersk will deploy its first electric truck to its United Kingdom network in Q3 2023 and will be looking at add more the late 2023 and 2024. The truck... -
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- 12 June 2023
EV Cargo goes electric
EV Cargo has acquired ten new Volvo FH with I-Save 6x2 tractor units to accelerate its carbon reduction aims. The new arrivals are the first Volvos de... -
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- 09 June 2023
Multimodal 2023 opens tomorrow
Multimodal 2023 will open its doors at 10.00 tomorrow - at Hall 4 at the NEC in Birmingham. Featuring 4 conference theatres, 40 conference sessions an... -
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- 09 June 2023
AI takes centre stage on Cenglobal stand at Multimodal 2023
The UK's leading supplier of Vehicle CCTV and Telematics is set to display an exciting array of new AI driven products that are designed to improve sa... -
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- 08 June 2023
GLP to spec build 1.4 million SQ FT at Magna Park Lutterworth
GLP is set to speculatively develop 1.4 million SQ FT across four units in Magna Park Lutterworth (MPL), reflecting the sustained expansion and succes... -
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- 08 June 2023
Freight association set to deliver key insight into forthcoming customs and frontier changes at Multimodal 2023
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is set to deliver key insight into forthcoming customs and frontier changes at the forthcoming Mu... -
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- 08 June 2023
UK transportation and warehousing emissions down 9%
According to an Office for National Statistics (ONS) report, the UK transportation and warehouse sector’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 9% in 2021... -
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- 07 June 2023
Are you ready for the new EU import checks?
As proposals for new UK border checks have now been announced, logistics and worldwide transport specialist cargo-partner is reminding importers to ge... -
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- 07 June 2023
Emma Systems celebrates milestone achievement
Emma E-Doc stores customs declarations from 350 UK customs brokers Emma Systems has announced a milestone for their digital customs archive and compli... -
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- 07 June 2023
Fancy going to watch The Ashes?
Visitors to Multimodal will have the chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to watch England host Australia in the first Ashes test match on Sunday 18th... -
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- 06 June 2023
Ellerman’s Poland to UK Express Service launches in Tilbury
Ellerman City Liners has launched a new weekly shipping service that connects The Port of Tilbury with Poland. The new ‘Poland to UK Express service’,... -
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- 06 June 2023
Humber Ports Logistics’ ambitious Net Zero targets see UK first demo of Volvo FM E-Truck
Having taken delivery of one of the first Volvo 4x2 FM Electric / 540kwh trucks to arrive in the UK as part of a two-week trial last month, Humber Por... -
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- 06 June 2023
TOPS validated for use with DVSA’s Earned Recognition Scheme
Delighted to be confirmed as an approved Earned Recognition IT supplier by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Fargo Systems’ project director, J... -
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- 06 June 2023
Record-breaking 1 million tonnes of cargo handled through ABP’s Port of Ipswich
Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced that as of the end of May 2023, it handled over 1 million tonnes of exports and imports since the start o... -
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- 06 June 2023
Reactec to showcase new proximity warning capability at Multimodal 2023
Technology designed to create safer and more predictable workplaces shouldn’t get in the way of getting the job done. Instead, technology should also... -
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- 06 June 2023
DP World’s innovative rail incentive to drive decarbonisation of UK supply chains
DP World is taking the innovative step of directly incentivising customers to move their imported goods off the road and onto rail in a major new init... -
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- 06 June 2023
Port of Tyne secures £50m financing and also secure new contract
The UK Infrastructure Bank is to help boost local and regional growth across the North East by committing up to £50 million to the Port of Tyne’s rege... -
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- 05 June 2023
Port of Felixstowe gets 100 autonomous trucks and 6 RTGs
Port of Felixstowe, part of the Hutchison Ports’ network, and Shanghai Westwell Technology Co. Ltd (Westwell) have signed an agreement for an addition... -
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- 01 June 2023
Danish start up develops the future of warehousing and transport with new investment in cutting-edge AI technology
A double-digit million-dollar investment has been made in Sentispec, a company whose AI-based logistics solutions serve customers in six countries. Th... -
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- 01 June 2023
British International Freight Association has key role at Multimodal 2023
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) will be centre stage at the forthcoming Multimodal Exhibition and Conference. For the third year... -
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- 01 June 2023
Messina to cut UK CO2 emissions by 150,000 tonnes a year
A major business based at Port One Logistics Park in Great Blakenham, Suffolk, is set to reduce the nation’s carbon emissions by 150,000 tonnes per an... -
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- 01 June 2023
Logistics UK to release its Logistics Report 2023 at Multimodal
Logistics UK – the business group that represents all parts of the logistics industry – will release its annual Logistics Report at Multimodal on 13 J... -
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- 01 June 2023
IAG Cargo launches new cargo handling facility
IAG Cargo has celebrated the official opening of its new cargo handling facility, New Premia at London Heathrow. New Premia will serve as IAG Cargo’s... -
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- 30 May 2023
National Cargo Bureau and Exis Technologies unify as NCB
In a significant move to strengthen their commitment to safety and compliance in cargo transportation, National Cargo Bureau (NCB) and Exis Technologi... -
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- 30 May 2023
Irish Freight Solutions expands into the East Midlands
Irish Freight Solutions has reached a major milestone in its growing and successful freight brokerage operations. IFS is opening a new Nottinghamshire... -
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- 30 May 2023
Hutchison Ports to achieve Net-Zero in UK by 2035
Hutchison Ports has set a target of 2035 for its three UK ports to achieve Net-Zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The leading global ports group,... -
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- 30 May 2023
UK freight association elects new national chair and vice-chair
Charles Hogg has succeeded Rachel Morley as the elected national chair of BIFA – the British International Freight Association – for a two-year period... -
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- 30 May 2023
Peel Ports builds brand new £28m warehouse facility at Port of Liverpool
Peel Ports Group is investing £28 million on a new facility at the Port of Liverpool in its biggest single investment in warehousing this year. Constr... -
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- 25 May 2023
Thyme-IT debuts at Multimodal 2023
Leading customs and excise software solutions provider Thyme-IT will be exhibiting at Multimodal 2023 - the UK’s largest and most prestigious event fo... -
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- 25 May 2023
TruTac introduce sustainable solutions for EV fleets
TruTac, part of the Microlise Group, are rising to the challenges being met by fast-evolving EV fleets in the commercial transport and PSV sectors. Ma... -
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- 24 May 2023
Unblocking the Road to Sustainable Freight
There’s a strong business case for prioritising sustainability that goes well beyond societal and environmental benefits. Logistics and transport busi... -
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- 23 May 2023
GXO signs multi-year agreement with Kellogg
GXO Logistics has announced that it has signed an agreement to extend and expand its partnership with Kellogg, the world’s leading producer of cereal... -
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- 23 May 2023
project44 names in Magic Quadrant
project44 announced that Gartner named the company a Leader in its 2023 Magic Quadrant for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms (RTTVP) for t... -
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- 23 May 2023
Kinaxia signs five-year contract with ArrowXL
Kinaxia Logistics has agreed a five-year contract to provide all domestic linehaul and trunking services for two-person home delivery specialist Arrow... -
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- 22 May 2023
Albacore cloud environment
Charlie Frost, a Senior Systems Engineer at Albacore, outlines the history and the future of collaboration using their all-inclusive Albacore Cloud En... -
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- 22 May 2023
Wincanton FY results
Wincanton has published its Full Year Results for the financial year ended 31 March 2023. The Group reports a year of profitable growth and strategic... -
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- 21 May 2023
New PTV logistics portfolio at Multimodal 2023
PTV Group will present its expanded logistics portfolio for the first time at Multimodal from 13th – 15th June 2023. Through new corporate mergers, th... -
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- 19 May 2023
IAG Cargo boosts Latin America and Caribbean capacity
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced additional capacity for the summer season between Latin America, th... -
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- 18 May 2023
Dachser announces coordinated solution to automotive component supply challenge
Dachser Air & Sea Logistics (ASL) teams in the UK and Germany collaborate to provide a major automotive supplier in China with a bespoke LCL (Less tha... -
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- 17 May 2023
Sustainability commitment sees Campeys seal largest contract win
Family transport firm Campeys of Selby has won its biggest contract to date thanks to its focus on pioneering sustainable distribution initiatives and... -
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- 17 May 2023
Sainsbury’s deal worth almost $1bn to GXO
GXO Logistics has revealed that the deal it secured with Sainsbury’s in April to run warehouses for fresh and frozen goods is the largest annual reven... -
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- 17 May 2023
Archbold Logistics boosts efficiency with new IVECOs
Archbold Logistics has been delivering freight for over 100 years with its expertise now spanning the globe. The company knows the importance of havin... -
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- 17 May 2023
SEGRO shuffles the deck
Following the announcement on 22 September 2022 regarding the retirement of its Chief Operating Officer Andy Gulliford, SEGRO has confirmed that Andy... -
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- 16 May 2023
Utopia Music commits to physical with 25,000m2 new warehouse
To meet growing demand for physical music and video across the UK, Utopia Music has entered into a long-term contract to provide warehousing and logis... -
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- 16 May 2023
Forth Ports commits its operations to be carbon neutral by 2032 and Net Zero by 2042
The UK’s third largest ports group, Forth Ports, has outlined its commitment and the actions it is taking to achieve a Net Zero carbon operation by 20... -
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- 16 May 2023
Real-time container tracking via myKN by Kuehne+Nagel
Congestion and capacity constraints have made container visibility in recent times an absolute necessity for supply chain management. The new Containe... -
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- 15 May 2023
Port One Logistics Park launches at Multimodal!
The UK’s newest and largest built-to-suit logistics park is unveiling at this year’s Multimodal Exhibition. With an optimal location at Junction 52 on... -
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- 15 May 2023
Krone present the ultimate in container carrier flexibility at Multimodal 2023
Krone is showing their ‘all-rounder’ Box Liner container carrier at this year’s Multimodal show which, say the company, guarantees greater versatility... -
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- 15 May 2023
Waterline invests in Descartes' last mile delivery solution
Descartes Systems has announced that Waterline, the UK’s largest supplier to the independent kitchen specialist sector, is supporting business growth... -
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- 15 May 2023
Cardinal becomes employee-owned
Cardinal has become employee-owned – making the company the biggest employee-owned company of its kind in the world. Launched in Eccles in 1998 with a... -
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- 12 May 2023
cargo-partner becomes part of Nippon Express Group
As cargo-partner is celebrating its 40th anniversary, company owner and founder Stefan Krauter has decided to sell the Austrian global logistics playe... -
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- 11 May 2023
Container logistics specialist expands trailer fleet with Krone
A container logistics specialist is expanding its trailer fleet after winning new business. Based in West Thurrock, MBBA Logistics transports goods to... -
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- 11 May 2023
GEODIS opens a new site for eLogistics in the UK
GEODIS has announced the opening of a new eLogistics platform in the UK. GEODIS eLogistics, which was launched in 2020, supports e-retailers in outsou... -
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- 11 May 2023
Wincanton and Tata Chemicals Europe sign 10-year warehousing and logistics partnership
Wincanton and Tata Chemicals Europe (“TCE”) have signed a 10-year warehousing and logistics contract. The long-term partnership confirms Wincanton’s in... -
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- 11 May 2023
Migrate your business to a hosted server from Albacore!
Customers seeking greater stability from their declaration and forwarding software from any Internet connected device are choosing Albacore’s hosted s... -
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- 11 May 2023
Two new Stena Line ships to boost Heysham-Belfast freight capacity by 80%
Stena Line, the Irish Sea’s leading ferry company has announced that it is constructing two new bespoke freight ferries for its expanding Heysham-Belf... -
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- 11 May 2023
Accelerating EV Uptake for logistics operators
Europa Road will trial its first Electric Vehicle (EV) on its domestic distribution fleet, marking the next step in the company’s decarbonisation jour... -
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- 11 May 2023
Longer semi-trailers to provide much needed environmental boost, says Logistics UK
Logistics UK has welcomed the permanent fixture of Longer Semi-Trailers (LSTs), as announced by government, hailing it as an opportunity to reduce roa... -
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- 10 May 2023
CMA CGM commits to Bolloré Logistics $5.5 billion purchase
Bolloré receives a put option from CMA CGM to acquire 100% of Bolloré Logistics On 08 May 2023, the Bolloré Group received from the CMA CGM Group a pu... -
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- 10 May 2023
New photovoltaic panels at London Gateway take DP World closer to net zero goal in the UK
DP World has taken another step towards its ambition of becoming the most sustainable logistics business in the UK after the successful trial of new s... -
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- 10 May 2023
GEODIS scores another win with ARKEMA’s customs brokerage contract in Europe
A leader in Specialty Materials, ARKEMA has extended its partnership with GEODIS, signing a Standalone Customs Brokerage contract to provide both impo... -
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- 10 May 2023
Wincanton to operate IKEA UK’s new multi-million-pound distribution centre
IKEA UK has opened a 452,000 sq ft distribution centre in Dartford, Kent, operated by Wincanton. The new facility will enable faster, more sustainable... -
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- 06 May 2023
DP World at Multimodal 2023
DP World is, again, having a sizeable presence at this year's Multimodal show. As well as fielding expert speakers to the Conference, DP World will al... -
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- 05 May 2023
Project44 and Nexxiot join forces to digitize supply chain execution
project44 and Nexxiot have announced a partnership that unlocks new areas of value for joint customers to deliver real-time network insights and IoT-c... -
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- 04 May 2023
Glencar wins significant fit-out project from Maersk
Glencar has announced that it has been appointed by Maersk, the Danish shipping and logistics company to undertake comprehensive fit-out works at Mamm... -
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- 04 May 2023
DP World signs up at SEGRO Park Coventry
SEGRO has secured a pre-let with DP World Logistics, at SEGRO Park Coventry, its 200-acre development site in Warwick District. SEGRO has undertaken co... -
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- 04 May 2023
Hertfordshire logistics firm celebrates 20 years in business
Letchworth Garden City-based Aztek Logistics was founded in 2003 following a long-awaited dream for managing director, Stuart Charter, who was working... -
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- 03 May 2023
New air freight connection from China to Bournemouth
Bournemouth Airport’s Cargo First air freight business is celebrating the start of a new regular service between China and Bournemouth as part of a st... -
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- 03 May 2023
Cen Group to unveil new innovative solution at Multimodal 2023
Cen Group, will be exhibiting at Multimodal’s flagship event Multimodal 2023 on stand 8012, where they will be launching CenTrack, a mobile CCTV based... -
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- 30 April 2023
Multimodal registrations flying high
Multimodal 2023 looks well set to be another record-breaking event. Not only has the show increased in size by over 25% y-o-y - but visitor registrati... -
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- 30 April 2023
Unipart announces 2022 financial results
Unipart Group has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2022 Revenue increased by 11.6% Profit increased by 27.1% Strong net... -
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- 28 April 2023
Pre-Brexit service level guaranteed through new offer
Europa Worldwide Group is demonstrating ultimate confidence in its Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) product with the introduction of a new service offer beli... -
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- 27 April 2023
Stay secure with Albacore
Small businesses have become a prime target for cybercriminals due to them often lacking robust security measures and management capabilities. Despite... -
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- 27 April 2023
Wincanton announces multimillion-pound investment in electric vehicles for IKEA
Wincanton has announced that it has made a multimillion-pound investment in electric vehicle technology to provide home delivery services for IKEA. Th... -
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- 27 April 2023
Seafish UK to hold meeting at Multimodal 2023
Seafish is a public body supporting the UK seafood sector to thrive. They will be staging their Exporters Forum at Multimodal 2023 - an important meet... -
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- 26 April 2023
Howard Tenens Logistics evaluates Biomethane powered 44-tonne trucks as part of net zero strategy
Howard Tenens Logistics’ goal is to achieve net zero by 2045 and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint as quickly as possible. The company has... -
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- 26 April 2023
Phase 1 completes on multi-million-pound rail investment at Port of Southampton
A £17.5 million project to enhance the Port of Southampton’s container offering for deep sea shipping lines has completed its first phase of construct... -
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- 26 April 2023
Blackstone acquires 7m sq ft of logistics assets
It is understood that Blackstone has acquired Harbert Management Corporation’s holdings at Heywood Distribution Park and Trafford Park. It has not bee... -
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- 25 April 2023
Reactec’s proximity warning system – enabling agility and increasing team efficiency
Reactec, who will be exhibiting at this year’s Multimodal in June, is excited to announce the release of an expanded feature set for their proximity w... -
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- 25 April 2023
PD Ports announces changes to executive leadership team
PD Ports has welcomed two new additions to its Executive Leadership team as it continues to elevate its position as the UK’s premier seaport and logis... -
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- 25 April 2023
DHL Supply Chain introduces Volvo heavy duty electric tractor units
DHL Supply Chain has announced the introduction of the UK’s first fully electric Volvo heavy duty tractor units. The four Volvo FM electric trucks are... -
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- 24 April 2023
Maritime Transport and Heineken UK extend partnership with new three-year contract
Maritime Transport has announced that it has extended its distribution contract with Heineken UK (HUK), the nation’s leading pub, cider, and beer comp... -
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- 24 April 2023
DSV enables customers to reduce emissions with solutions across transport modes
Transport is still heavily dependent on fossil fuels and accounts for a substantial and growing portion of global CO2 emissions. A switch from fossil... -
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- 21 April 2023
Europa Road boosts efficiency with new technology
Europa Road, the road freight division of Europa Worldwide Group, has announced its adoption of Microlise — the cutting-edge telematics and fleet mana... -
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- 19 April 2023
C4T raises €4m to drive growth and digitisation of European customs declarations
Customs4trade NV (C4T) has raised €4 million in new capital to support product investment and execute its growth plans in the UK and Europe. C4T, know... -
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- 19 April 2023
Wincanton wins expanded mandate for entire Halfords transport network
Wincanton has announced it has been awarded a new five-year contract with Halfords, the UK's leading provider of motoring and cycling products and ser... -
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- 18 April 2023
Bolloré Logistics and CMA CGM Group enter exclusive negotiations
The Bolloré Group confirms that it has received a spontaneous offer from the CMA CGM Group for the acquisition of its transportation and logistics act... -
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- 18 April 2023
syncreon signs up to Symmetry Park Bicester
Tritax Symmetry has completed the first phase of Symmetry Park, Bicester to syncreon, A DP World Company. It has leased the last remaining speculative... -
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- 18 April 2023
XPO collaborates with Christy to create an end-to-end omnichannel supply chain solution
XPO has launched a first-time partnership with Christy England, a retail brand synonymous with luxury bed and bath linens since 1850. Manchester-based... -
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- 17 April 2023
London Gateway Logistics Park welcomes second major tenant since becoming a Freeport
OASIS Group has become the second business to move to DP World’s port-centric logistics park at London Gateway since it became a freeport, as the nine... -
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- 15 April 2023
Woodland Group commits to Net Zero by 2050
To achieve this, Woodland has set a goal of a 90% reduction in emissions by 2050 compared to its 2021 baseline year. Woodland has already taken its fi... -
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- 14 April 2023
GB Railfreight agrees contract with Stadler
GB Railfreight (GBRf) and Stadler have signed an agreement that will see Stadler Rail Services be responsible for all aspects of service and maintenan... -
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- 14 April 2023
International freight forwarding company becomes largest customer to use pioneering software
International freight forwarding company, Uniexpress has become the largest customer of an innovative technology platform that has been designed to he... -
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- 13 April 2023
HMM has cut carbon emissions by half in last decade
HMM has accelerated its efforts to become an eco-friendly shipping company, reducing carbon emissions to less than half of 2010 levels. According to HM... -
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- 13 April 2023
Triton International to be acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure in a $13.3 Billion take-private transaction
Triton International and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, through its subsidiary Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation have jointly announced a def... -
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- 12 April 2023
Blackstone announces $30.4bn final close for largest real estate drawdown fund ever
Blackstone has announced the final close of its latest global real estate fund, Blackstone Real Estate Partners X (“BREP X”). BREP X has $30.4 billion... -
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- 12 April 2023
New DP World film launched in the UK tells story of end-to-end logistics ambition
DP World has released a new film telling the story of how it is extending its reach into the UK supply chain. The 95-second film (click here) which wa... -
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- 12 April 2023
Sainsbury’s rings the changes
Sainsbury's has launched a major restructuring and consolidation of its logistics operations which will affect around 7,000 staff, the retailer has an... -
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- 12 April 2023
Anglepoise® expands partnership with Delamode
Renowned British brand Anglepoise® is extending its partnership with Delamode, who will now manage 100% of warehousing and logistics for the UK and Co... -
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- 12 April 2023
XPO appoints Emmanuel Arnaud as Operations Director for Europe
XPO has announced the appointment of Emmanuel Arnaud as operations director – Europe, effective immediately. He reports to Luis Gomez, XPO’s President... -
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- 11 April 2023
PD Ports develops partnership with Ellerman City Liners
PD Ports has announced that it has expanded its partnership with Ellerman City Liners to include a new weekly service from Gdynia, Poland, in to Teesp... -
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- 11 April 2023
Irish Ferries introduces new Cruise Ferry
Irish Ferries has announced the addition of a new cruise ferry to its fleet. The ship, originally called the STAR, was built in 2007 in Finland (at th... -
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- 11 April 2023
Xpediator accepts takeover offer
The boards of Bidco and Xpediator are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer by Bidco, a newly-... -
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- 10 April 2023
Ocean Network Express launches its ONE Eco Calculator as a milestone towards net zero
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of the ONE Eco Calculator, which calculates carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from ONE’s operating v... -
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- 06 April 2023
Eventor acquires leading event logistics specialist Stardes
Eventor has significantly strengthened its position in the event logistics sector with this acquisition, which will further enhance Eventor's capabili... -
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- 06 April 2023
Wincanton unveils new, centralised operational hub in Scotland
Wincanton has commenced operations at Scotland Gateway, its new shared user supply chain hub. The site, which centralises Wincanton’s operations acros... -
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- 05 April 2023
Drac takes another warehouse
Drac Group has announced that it has taken possession of a brand new 40,000sqft Warehouse facility in Rochdale. The warehouse is ideally located off ju... -
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- 05 April 2023
Blackstone lands £700m UK warehouse developer
Industrials Reit has announced that it has reached an agreement with Blackstone to acquire its business. Blackstone has agreed to purchase Industrials... -
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- 04 April 2023
Maersk further expands its network of warehouses across the UK
In addition to warehouses in Doncaster, in Tamworth and in Kettering, Maersk has signed a lease for a 685,000 sq ft (approx. 63,000 sqm) facility at S... -
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- 04 April 2023
PSA Cargo Solutions and BDP International combine
PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) and BDP International, Inc. (BDP) have jointly announced that PSA Cargo Solutions (Cargo Solutions), a business unit o... -
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- 04 April 2023
Young Forwarder Network hits century
The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) Young Forwarder Network (YFN) has reached a century of events. A tour of the DP World Southampt... -
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- 03 April 2023
Air France-KLM and CMA CGM officially launch their long-term strategic air cargo partnership
Air France-KLM and the CMA CGM Group have announced the effective launch of the long-term strategic air cargo partnership they made public in May 2022... -
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- 03 April 2023
New partnership boosts German growth
Europa Road is strengthening its German services, announcing a new partnership with leading operator Noerpel. The new partnership with Noerpel support... -
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- 03 April 2023
Pall-Ex Group partners with The Algorithm People
The world of logistics might not seem an obvious fit for AI, but Leicestershire based Pall-Ex is embracing this powerful technology to help deliver a... -
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- 03 April 2023
GXO launches GXO Direct in the UK
GXO Logistics has announced the expansion of GXO Direct, its shared warehousing solution that offers immediate access to high-quality space, technolog... -
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- 31 March 2023
Irish Rail – First new multimodal freight yard in five decades
Castlebar, County Mayo is to be the site for the first new Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail multimodal freight yard in almost five decades. The announceme... -
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- 31 March 2023
Shipment of 827-tonne wash tower to Gdansk.
The AsstrA IPL team has just completed the movement of an 827 tonne wash tower from Bilbao to Gdansk. The AsstrA team received the cargo under vessel... -
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- 30 March 2023
MSC introduces new Dakar-Europe service
Reliable and fast are two essential ingredients when transporting reefer commodities, something that comes as standard with MSC’s new direct service,... -
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- 30 March 2023
DHL Global Forwarding wins new 5-year contract with His Majesty’s Passport Office
DHL Global Forwarding (UK) Limited has been awarded a new International Secure Delivery contract with His Majesty’s Passport Office (HM Passport Offic... -
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- 30 March 2023
SSO Logistics uses ProSKU WMS to open Liverpool Freeport’s first customs site
Implementing the ProSKU WMS helped SSO Logistics to become the first customs site operator at the new Liverpool City Region Freeport. Using the cloud-... -
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- 30 March 2023
DP World sets new Southampton record for handling containers on ship
DP World’s team at Southampton has broken its all-time move count record after handling more than 9,000 containers on a ship which visited the logisti... -
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- 30 March 2023
Maritime Transport announces key changes to senior management team
Maritime Transport has strengthened its senior management team with a series of internal promotions and organisational changes, positioning the compan... -
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- 30 March 2023
A.P. Moller Capital to acquire leading frozen logistics operator Vector Logistics
A.P. Moller Capital and RCL Foods have announced that they have entered into a binding agreement for the purchase of Vector Logistics by A.P. Moller C... -
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- 29 March 2023
Albacore – Freight industry specialists
Albacore was formed in 1992 by two freight industry employees with the aim of providing IT services to freight industry customers. More than 95% of ou... -
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- 29 March 2023
ABP strengthens senior strategic leadership team
Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced changes in senior roles to strengthen the strategic outlook and engagement of the business and to further... -
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- 29 March 2023
Shippers brace for market bounce
Containerised cargo volumes moved in the deep-sea container shipping market fell a further 2.5% during the final quarter of 2022, marking the traditio... -
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- 28 March 2023
Wincanton appointed New Look’s supply chain partner
Wincanton has been selected to manage all national transport operations for New Look, one of the UK’s leading value-fashion omnichannel retailers. The... -
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- 27 March 2023
Topps Tiles renews contract with Pall-Ex
Following a successful three-year partnership, Pall-Ex has today announced that one of Britain’s leading tiles specialists, Topps Tiles, has renewed i... -
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- 27 March 2023
Great Bear wins Weetabix transport contract
Great Bear, part of Culina Group, has been awarded the Weetabix transport contract. The two-year contract commenced in January 2023, and the Great Bea... -
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- 24 March 2023
Wincanton and Waitrose extend partnership with new five-year contract
Wincanton has announced the extension of its relationship with Waitrose & Partners, building on 25 years of collaboration between the two companies.&n... -
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- 24 March 2023
Rhenus expands UK perishables logistics offering
Leading logistics service provider Rhenus Air & Ocean has announced its expansion into perishable goods transportation by launching a dedicated Rhenus... -
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- 23 March 2023
Welsh Freeport news
The Celtic Freeport has been shortlisted by the UK and Welsh Governments for Freeport status. The Celtic Freeport will deliver an accelerated pathway... -
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- 23 March 2023
Zeus joins forces with Smart Freight Centre to improve the standardised calculation methods for global emissions
Logtech start-up Zeus has become the latest member of the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) community, an international non-profit organisation focused on re... -
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- 22 March 2023
A springboard to decarbonize cross-channel transport
Building on the recent policy statement from French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, climate-neutral cross-Channel tr... -
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- 22 March 2023
Janssen Group of Companies acquires Norman Global Logistics
Janssen Group of Companies, headquartered in the Netherlands, has announced the acquisition of Norman Global Logistics, an air and ocean freight forwa... -
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- 21 March 2023
Thames Freeport given green light by UK Government
The Thames Freeport has been given the go ahead to formally constitute its board and start operating fully, following the approval of the final busine... -
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- 20 March 2023
TX Logistik, duisport and Samskip establish joint operating company
Samskip, duisport and TX Logistik AG will jointly operate the CT terminal at logport III in Duisburg-Hohenbudberg in the future. For this purpose, the... -
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- 20 March 2023
Peel Ports acquires HES Humber Bulk Terminal
Peel Ports Group, one of the UK’s largest port operators, announces today that it has completed the acquisition of HES Humber Bulk Terminal for an und... -
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- 20 March 2023
A.P. Moller - Maersk launches Europe-China air freight service
A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced the inaugural flight of the logistics company´s new air freight service with scheduled flights between Billund, Den... -
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- 17 March 2023
Gaston Schul expands customs services to Ireland
Gaston Schul has announced that they will be expanding their customs clearance & consultancy services to include Ireland. Starting 17th March, their U... -
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- 16 March 2023
Beacon, Stadler & GB Railfreight sign agreement for the supply of 30 class 99 bi-mode locomotives
Beacon has announced the signing of a landmark contract with Stadler for the provision of 30 bi-mode locomotives for the UK to be operated by GB Railf... -
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- 14 March 2023
CLdN to start new Teesport service from Zeebrugge / Rotterdam and significantly expand capacity to Purfleet
CLdN, the logistics specialist for sea, rail and road, announced today that it will start new services from the European mainland to Teesport in the N... -
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- 13 March 2023
It’s “full steam ahead” for Culina Group in Ireland
With a new multi-million-pound contract coming on-board, combined with new investment in fleet and infrastructure, its “full steam ahead” for Culina G... -
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- 13 March 2023
C-level promotions at TT Club reflect planned progression for senior executives
International freight and logistics insurer TT Club has announced two new appointments to senior positions as part of its planned succession programme... -
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- 13 March 2023
Eurotunnel launches FIRST, the new premium offer for its freight customers
Eurotunnel is launching FIRST, a distinctive new service to better meet the needs of freight customers who are looking for additional time savings and... -
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- 10 March 2023
Rhenus announces investment at Heathrow
Rhenus Group has announced a strategic investment for the UK market with the opening of a new air freight gateway at its Civil Aviation Authority (CAA... -
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- 10 March 2023
NTEX increases multimodal transport between UK and Italy
After two years of great success, the logistics- and transport company NTEX increases its multimodal service to an even more efficient and sustainable... -
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- 09 March 2023
Narrow Aisle Ltd announces record turnover
Narrow Aisle Ltd, manufacturer of the Flexi Truck range of VNA articulated warehouse truck-based intralogistics solutions, has announced that in the f... -
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- 09 March 2023
Prologic digitally drives operations
It is no secret that the logistics sector is experiencing supply chain disruption, low volumes, driver shortages, unpredictable fuel prices and reduce... -