Supply Chain

Due to huge popular demand, business group Logistics UK has extended the entry deadlines for both its Logistics Awards and Van Awards 2023 until 5pm on Friday 28 July to enable interested businesses to complete their entries. Taking place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on 07 December 2023, the …

Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV), a leading supplier of quality material handling equipment, has announced the successful transfer of its Parts Distribution Center (PDC) from Sint-Niklaas, Belgium to Halle, Germany. This strategic move comes as a result of the integration of DIV within Doosan Bobcat, a brand well-known for its leadership …

Palletways UK has received a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for the Armed Forces Covenant and its support of defence. The accolade comes less than a year since the logistics giant officially signed up to pledge its support to members of the Armed Forces community and …

AES UK (Automotive Equipment Solutions) has introduced a hand-held tyre scanner which allows commercial vehicle operators, workshops and tyre retailers to quickly and accurately measure tyre tread depth. TreadReader HD (Heavy Duty) is a compact, easy-to-use device which provides full-width tread depth analysis and creates a detailed scan of each …

RELEX Solutions, a provider of integrated retail and supply chain planning solutions, has signed a Preferred Supplier Agreement with SPAR International, whose network of independently owned and operated retailers and wholesalers work together in partnership under the SPAR brand. The network currently comprises 13,900 stores in 48 countries. SPAR International …

Sittingbourne-based JBS Haulage Contractors has added a new Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter XL 6×2 tractor unit to its growing fleet to help the business keep up with increasing customer demand. The general haulage firm runs trucks from several different manufacturers but opted for Volvo for its latest addition due to …

It’s no secret that global supply chain disruption has dominated headlines since mid-2020. And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, combined with geopolitical factors and an economic downturn, have caused significant upheaval for shippers, cargo receivers, service providers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers – and …

Over 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year, but less than 10% are recycled, with the majority entering incineration centers or landfills around the world. Addressing this pressing crisis, deep tech company DePoly is announcing a CHF12.3m seed funding round today to scale the solution the global consumer …

To mark World Refrigeration Day 2023 on 26th June, the Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has revealed new survey results showing that 74% of UK cold chain operators consider that the cold chain has emerged from supply chain challenges such as Covid-19 disruption and the energy crisis, more resilient than it …

Heavy vehicle recovery specialist, Sparrow Recovery, has added a Renault Trucks C520 8×4 to its 35-strong mixed fleet. Supplied by Thompson Commercials, this is the first 120 tonne Renault Trucks C520 recovery vehicle currently operating in the UK, and joins a Renault Trucks T520 tractor unit under a low loader …