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Nov 6, 2024 · Logistics Manager is the leading monthly magazine for managers in charge of the supply chain of the UK’s largest industrial, retail and commercial organisations. On this website we publish daily news stories, case studies, opinions and more.
Royal Mail commits to two fully automated UK hubs
Sep 14, 2020 · Royal Mail has agreed two fully automated hubs in the North West and East Midlands totalling more than 1.1 million sq ft. It has signed an agreement with Beumer Group to design and build the automated parcel sorting system for its new fully automated North West parcel hub in Warrington and is believed to have agreed a design and build solution ...
GLS Group announces sale of US freight divisions to DC Logistics
Aug 29, 2024 · GLS Group, a US-based logistics company owned by International Distribution Services – which also owns Royal Mail in the UK, has announced the sale of GLS US Freight and GLS US Business Solutions, its US freight divisions, to DC Logistics. In its announcement, GLS US said that the transaction is consistent with its strategy to ‘focus on its ...
Logistics News | Logistics Manager
5 days ago · What the 2024 Autumn Budget means for UK logistics and supply chains. On 30 October 2024, chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed the Labour government’s highly-anticipated Autumn Budget. This announcement has sparked debate on…. Logistics Manager is the leading monthly magazine for managers in charge of the supply chain of the UK’s largest ...
GEFCO becomes CEVA - Logistics Manager
Jan 10, 2023 · The GEFCO brand is now CEVA Logistics. With this change, CEVA Logistics announced today the creation of a dedicated Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) organisation as part of its integration of GEFCO. The move comes following the purchase of the French automotive logistics specialist in July 2022 by the CMA CGM Group.
Royal Mail plans three automated parcel hubs - Logistics Manager
May 22, 2019 · Royal Mail is to build three automated parcel hubs as part of a plan to introduce a second delivery for parcels. The move is part of a £1.8 billion investment in network enhancements, digital initiatives and new ways of working. The second delivery, which will be fully operational by 2023, will consist of Next Day parcels, typically purchased ...
Distribution centres of the future: ten critical issues
May 6, 2018 · Industry leaders examine the top ten issues that driving warehouse development in the future. 1: Location. The conventional wisdom is that the Northampton-Rugby area is the best location for a national distribution centre, but it is increasingly expensive and difficult to get staff. Perhaps it’s time to think of other locations.
Major Culina Group acquisition creates £2.2bn FMCG turnover
Jul 14, 2021 · GreenWhiteStar Acquisitions is owner of Eddie Stobart, Eddie Stobart Europe, iForce, The Pallet Network, and The Logistics People; the overall turnover of the company is £2.2bn, and the acquisition by Culina has added 22,000 employees to its company. Culina will also gain 20 million ft2 of warehousing space, as well as more than 5,500 vehicles ...
Logistics Manager Analysis: Pallet networks… Rise of the Super Hub
Oct 20, 2020 · Last month Pall-Ex shook the market for the movement of palletised freight by acquiring rival Fortec. The UK had been served by eight pallet networks since 2015, when UK Mail (now part of DHL) closed its pallet network division, UK Pallets but consolidation has been desired for a long-time in a sector that has struggled in recent years to find small-to-medium sized road hauliers and 3PLs to ...
Menzies Distribution acquires Bibby Distribution in undisclosed …
Dec 14, 2020 · Menzies Distribution has acquired Bibby Distribution from Bibby Line Group in a deal that creates a £1 billion annual turnover 3PL in the UK. Menzies said the acquisition would add 38 new operating sites to its network, with the combined business operations home to almost 5,000 employees (with 1,400 people coming across from Bibby), 4,000 ...