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December 2011

Rail freight given a boost

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Transport

December 2011

The UK supply chain was given a boost with news that the government is going to invest in the UK's rail infrastructure.

DB Schenker R...

Customer service helps optimise supply chain

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Continuous Improvement

December 2011

Many companies are missing the opportunity to optimise their supply chain by introducing customer service initiatives, it has been claimed.

Freight truck drivers urged to be vigilant

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Transport

December 2011

Freight truck drivers have been urged to be vigilant over the festive season as they may find themselves being targeted by thieves, it has been claime...

Supply chain firms given £125m boost

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Government and Public Sector

December 2011

Supply chain firms are being given the chance to bid for part of a new £125 million government fund.

The scheme is aimed at helping...

Supermarkets trying to cut supply chain waste

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Continuous Improvement

December 2011

A number of retailers are attempting to cut down on supply chain waste, however, many are struggling to make the necessary changes.

An up...

High fuel costs causing concern for transport industry

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Reducing Costs

December 2011

High fuel costs are the biggest cause for worry for transport planning manager...

Adverse weather causes trouble for more than half of global supply-chains

CATEGORY:

Function

December 2011

Bad weather conditions disrupted more than 50 per of global supply chains during 2011, according to a survey conducted by DHL Supply Chain and the Bus...

BIFA backs policy statement on UK ports

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

December 2011

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has backed the recent National Policy Statement for Ports.

The statement is designed...

New Midlands warehouse creates 150 new jobs

CATEGORY:

Warehousing

December 2011

Bradford-based Advanced Supply Chain has created more than 150 new jobs by opening a new warehouse in Corby, reports Logistics Manager

The ne...

Large firms sign up for logistics expo

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

December 2011

Several large multi-national firms have signed up to exhibit their offerings at the Logistics Link South at Sandown Park, Esher on February 21st and 2...

Risk Solutions to assess longer trailer trial

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Function

December 2011

Warrington-based consultancy Risk Solutions has been selected to by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee the UK longer semi-trailer trial, re...

Midwich opens new centralised warehouse

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Warehousing

December 2011

Digital imaging and audiovisual distributor Midwich has moved to a new purpose-built warehouse in Minworth near Birmingham.

The firm, whi...

Bidvest buys 108 new DAF lorries

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

December 2011

Bidvest Logistics has extended its already extensive fleet by purchasing 108 new 26 tonne DAF vehicles.

The firm, which is based in Oldha...

Regulations strangling haulage industry

CATEGORY:

Best Practice

December 2011

The haulage industry is be strangled by overly restrictive regulations, claims Pall-Ex managing director Adam Hopcraft.

Speaking with Log...

Online retailer to open two new German warehouses

CATEGORY:

Warehousing

December 2011

Online retails giant Amazon is set to open two new mega sheds in Germany as part of its expansion on the continent.

More than one million...

Opportunity knocks for those willing to take a punt

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Best Practice

December 2011

Despite being in extremely lean times, transport firms and logistics planning managers need to seize any opportunities which cross their path.
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Logistics firm rocking around the Christmas trees

CATEGORY:

Function

December 2011

Logistics firm Norbert Dentressangle has been handling a contract which is filling it with festive cheer.

Since November, the firm has be...

Pupils make a connection thanks to supply chain firm

CATEGORY:

Best Practice

December 2011

Yorkshire consulting firm Scala has trialled an interactive supply chain workshop with the University of Huddersfield and pupils from Rastrick High Sc...

LEZ leniency for firms who can prove they have low emission plans in place

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

December 2011

Transport for London (TfL) has said that it will not look to penalise transport operators who have non-compliant vehicles in the London Low Emission Z...

Clipper wins new ten year deal with ASDA

CATEGORY:

Transport

December 2011

Logistics operator Clipper has won a ten-year contract with supermarket giant ASDA.

Clipper, which currently handles 55 million units for...

Honda admits supply chain woes

CATEGORY:

Function

December 2011

Japanese car manufacturer Honda has admitted that issues with supply chain management has drastically hampered its delivery of new vehicles throughout...

Transport minister aims to end "ludicrous" satnav situation

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

December 2011

New rules put into place by the Department for Transport could mean that signs warring haulage drivers are being sent the wrong way down streets by th...

Dachser to continue recruitment drive in 2012

CATEGORY:

Market Sector

December 2011

While many companies are being forced to tighten their proverbial belts, logistics provider Dachser has stated that it plans on intensifying its drive...

Falling wages hindering supply chain development

CATEGORY:

Function

December 2011

Falling wages in smaller companies could lead to problems in the creation and management of supply chains, it has been claimed.

According...

Demand for longer trailers 'to soar' in 2012

CATEGORY:

Transport

December 2011

Demand for longer trailers will soar in 2012, says the boss of one logistics firm.

Stuart Terris, managing director of Southampton-based ...

Mercedes Harb given new tyre service

CATEGORY:

Warehousing

December 2011

A new four compartment deep tyre store has been provided by SSI Schaefer, potentially giving Mercedes Harb the option of a new

Aramex unveils Carbon Footprint Report

CATEGORY:

Transport

December 2011

Global logistics strategy and transportation solutions provider Aramex has unveiled its first...

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