Supply Chain

Noone Transport, based in Co. Meath, Ireland, report continued growth of their European logistics operation as the company returns to Krone for an additional consignment of Cool Liner trailers. A mixture of 10, multi-temp‘ and standard single-temp‘ Cool Liners were added to Noone‘s existing Krone double-deck and standard Cool Liners, …

One of the UK’s leading multimodal and container transport companies, Maritime Transport, will discuss how the company has fuelled growth and operational efficiency through the use of data, when James Andrews, IT Director, speaks at the Microlise Transport Conference, taking place on the 20th May at The Ricoh Arena in …

DP World and Swissterminal Holding AG, the leading container terminal operator in Switzerland, have entered a strategic partnership. With effect from 23 January 2020, DP World will take a stake of 44% in Swissterminal Holding AG with the Mayer family, who founded the business, remaining the majority shareholder. The parties …

The government’s recent proposal to bring forward restrictions on EU migrants deemed to be ‘low-skilled’ will worsen the severe labour shortage in the logistics sector, according to FTA. The business group, which represents all of logistics, is calling on the government to realise how reliant the industry is on EU …

As entries for the Forklift Operator of the Year and LGV Driver of the Year open on 13th January 2020, Talent in Logistics is urging businesses to enter their skilled employees in these renowned competitions. “Encouraging members of your workforce to take part in competitions and awards is a great …

FTA, the business group which represents the logistics industry, has strengthened its consultancy offering for businesses across the supply chain with the launch of a new strategic consultancy arm. FTA’s new team of specialist staff will bring unparalleled experience and strategic insight gained across the supply chain, which will complement …

The Henderson Group, one of the key players in Northern Ireland’s economy and owners of the SPAR, EUROSPAR, ViVO, ViVOXTRA and ViVO Essentials franchises in NI, has added 15 Renault Trucks Range T460s and 14 Range D18s to its group fleet line-up. With the latest vehicle additions supplied by local …

Very compact design with a width of 600 mm Improved use of space and optimised ergonomics Integrated 130Ah lithium-ion battery for extended usage over many shifts With a width of merely 600 mm, the truck is designed on a space-saving tugger train for the manoeuvrable transport of small parts. The …

Wincanton, the largest British third-party logistics (3PL) company, has won a contract with home improvement retailer Wickes to carry out home delivery for its Showroom kitchen and bathroom products across the South West of England, Midlands and part of Wales. Wincanton will implement its own model of home deliveries, proven …

Some creative Government accountancy may have found Flybe calmer skies; but its narrow escape highlights the precarious state of UK aviation, says the international courier expert ParcelHero. It is warning that with Heathrow’s expansion plan seemingly in an eternal holding pattern, UK PLC is missing out on up to £14 …