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“To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.” Stephen Hawking 21st century logistics businesses face the challenge of delivering in an ever-changing world, with the new technologies, modes of transport, a shifting workforce and other forces re-shaping the conventions which have dictated the shape …

Think Logistics has launched a series of compelling videos free for all companies to use to show young people the variety of career opportunities available across the sector through the voices of people like them. The short films cover a variety of subjects, from an industry-facing edit aimed at attracting …

On Thursday 17th October, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) continued to celebrate its centenary year by hosting its prestigious Annual Awards for Excellence. More than 350 guests, delegates and finalists attended the standout event of logistics and transport professionals’ calendars, and celebrated those individuals and organisations who …

XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, has made a significant new investment in sustainability with the purchase of 100 Stralis Natural Power Euro VI tractors from IVECO. The new tractors will be dedicated to the company’s less-than-truckload network in France, serving customers in the Greater …

A Northern warehousing and distribution company, that has undergone a significant period of expansion and growth in the last 12 months, has received BRC accreditation at its distribution centres across the Sheffield City Region for the third consecutive year. Carlton Forest Group, based in North Nottinghamshire, has achieved AA status …

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CILT, is to launch Everybody Matters, an innovative campaign to promote diversity and inclusion within the logistics, transport, and production and operations management sectors. More than 30 senior leaders from within the transport and logistics profession (from SME through to large organisations) came …

Wincanton, the largest third-party logistics company in the UK, has appointed Rachel Gilbey as its Consumer Director to further drive the growth of its retail and consumer business. Rachel has been with Wincanton for 16 years, joining as a graduate and has held several positions within the business. Her most …

William Walker, sales director of Berkshire-based Walker Logistics, believes a lack of communication and poor timing are often to blame when a logistics contract gets off to a spluttering start Starting points According to recent research undertaken by supply chain consultancy firm, SCALA, a fifth of companies who outsource to …

XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of supply chain solutions, will be joined by customer Nestlé UK Ltd. in presenting The Warehouse of the Future: Collaboration Is King at IMHX 2019. The seminar will take place in Birmingham on September 27 at 10:00 a.m. BST. IMHX is the UK’s largest …

Clipper Logistics plc, a leading provider of value-added logistics solutions and e-fulfilment to the retail sector, has committed to a further ten years on Potter Space’s business park in Selby, having renewed the lease for its existing two units totalling 195,000 sq. ft. Clipper Logistics began operating from the business …