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International freight forwarder, W.E. Deane has freed up 5000 pallet spaces at its head office – Barking depot in the UK in order to further accommodate the incoming surplus that is expected to arrive as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. With the UK currently in the midst of a …

UK Midlands based, global logistics, warehousing and transport business Amco Services International strengthens its senior management team with the appointment of Mark Jones to the newly created role of Operations Director to support the business following a period of significant business wins and growth. Amco reported record results in 2019 …

The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has warned that the logistics industry is likely to face a shortage of vital workers following the Government’s announcement of its new points-based immigration system that will limit the number of low-skilled workers entering the UK. Peter Ward, the Association’s CEO, commented: “‘Companies operating in …

Berkshire-based fulfillment specialist, Walker Logistics, has announced the appointment of Neil Couling to the position of financial controller. Neil, who has held senior finance management roles within a number of high profile organisations across diverse industry sectors, will be directly responsible for overseeing Walker’s accounting and financial management operations. Neil …

XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has received a rating of 85 out of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), as announced by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. XPO ranked in the top five in its category of Mail and Freight Delivery. The …

Logistics integrator, KNAPP, will present the latest generation of its AI-enabled Pick-it-Easy Robot at this year’s LogiMAT. The new robot, designed for fully automatic single-item picking, will be presented on the KNAPP stand (B05 in Hall 3) at the exhibition, which takes place in Stuttgart from 10 to 12 March. …

Family-run firm Tigerbags has grown into a multi-million-pound North East success story and is currently on target to increase its turnover by 35%, with the support of Moody Logistics and Storage. The company distributes and resells laptop bags, backpacks and luggage from its office situated in the heart of Moody’s …

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 …

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 …

Bibby Distribution is now operating a 100% Euro VI fleet, significantly reducing its environmental impact and ensuring its trucks can operate sustainably anywhere in the country. The completion of the 3PL’s four-year vehicle replacement programme means all of its 500-strong fleet, comprising DAF, MAN, Mercedes-Benz and Renault trucks, are running …