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Wincanton has been appointed by The Co-op to launch and run their newest regional distribution centre in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The initial three-year contract will see Wincanton manage all warehouse and store delivery operations from the facility to new and existing stores in the surrounding area, supporting The Co-operative Group’s continued …

Wincanton has extended its arrangement to manage the distribution of Marley Ltd’s products across the UK until 2023. This five-year contract will continue a strong working relationship between the two companies that stretches back to 2008. Marley provides pitched roofing solutions for its customers in the construction industry, including concrete …

Last year, Yusen Logistics UK expanded their service offering with the opening of their state-of-the-art flagship warehousing facility in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Strategically located within close proximity to major transport routes and road networks, the facility was the first unit at Prologis Park Wellingborough West. Today, the 368,000sq ft site employs …

XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been awarded a multi-year contract renewal by Carlsberg UK for supply chain logistics in the UK. XPO currently manages over 400 million litres of Carlsberg beer per year with an integrated logistics solution for brewery production, warehousing and …

Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’; Stock Code 0636.HK) has announced the appointment of Oliver Loch as Managing Director for its entity in Germany. Loch has taken up his new position on 1 February 2019 and is based at the Kerry Logistics (Germany) headquarters in Raunheim, by Frankfurt. He will …

EV Cargo, the UK’s largest privately-owned logistics group, has announced a series of executive and management appointments after a successful group-wide festive trading period. Created by specialist private equity investor EmergeVest, EV Cargo was launched in November 2018 after the consolidation of six UK logistics businesses. The business has four …

Suttons Group is lending its support to an online campaign to help truckers stay body and mind healthy, started by one of its drivers. Truckers Who Run is a community-focused Facebook group which offers support, advice and ideas to any drivers who want to get out of the cab and …

Yorkshire-based cold storage and transport business The Reed Boardall Group Limited has once again achieved strong results despite operating in a highly competitive market with rising costs. The company grew turnover to £61.6m in its last financial year (ending 31 March 2018), a 2.3% rise in revenues from £60.2m last …

Bibby Distribution’s cast-iron commitment to cutting its carbon footprint has seen the logistics provider win the Freight Hero and Ecodriving Hero awards from the Energy Saving Trust, in partnership with the Department of Transport. Awarding the Freight Hero accolade, sponsored by Highways England, judges commended Bibby Distribution’s significant investment in …

Logistics specialist Suttons Japan has reached an important milestone, celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company was formed in 1998 as a joint venture with UK-based Suttons International, global experts in the delivery of products and services to the chemicals, gases, fuels and food sectors. To mark the occasion, Suttons’ CEO …