All articles by Carol Millett – Page 16
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GXO and Wincanton merger faces delay as competition watchdog investigates deal
The UK government’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton in a move which could see the merger delayed for some months or even prevented, if it is found to be anti-competitive.
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Partnership launches “fastest ever” container service between Ireland and North America
Shipping company ACL is promising that its new transatlantic service, launched in partnership with BG Freight Line and Peel Ports Group, will have transit times up to two weeks faster than any similar service travelling between Dublin/Belfast and North America, via a UK or European transhipment port.
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Amazon plans giant fulfilment centre at SEGRO Logistics Park in Northampton
Online retail giant Amazon is planning to create more than 2,000 jobs with the launch of a new multi-million-pound fulfilment centre in Northampton.
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McCulla Ireland boosts fleet with 33 new S.KO Cool Smart semi-trailers.
Cold-chain storage and transport specialist McCulla Ireland, has bolstered its fleet with the addition of 33 new S.KO Cool Smart refrigerated semi-trailers.
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Rectory Gas Supplies chooses Krone trailers for Norfolk expansion
Independent liquid petroleum gas (LPG) supplier Rectory Gas Supplies has invested in two new Krone trailers to support the next phase of its expansion.
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DHL Supply Chain wins warehousing and transport contract with BP Pulse
DHL Supply Chain has secured a new warehousing and transport contract with electric vehicle charging firm BP Pulse.
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BG Freight Line launches four new container ships
BG Freight Line has unveiled its greenest ships yet with four new vessels designed to help freight customers reduce their carbon emissions “significantly”, the company said this week.
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Food and drink deliveries in jeopardy as GXO Logistics workers prepare to strike over “alarmingly low pay”
Over 100 of Unite members employed by GXO Logistics are to strike for 15 days, in a dispute over what the union describes as ”alarmingly low pay”.
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Wincanton lands new contract with Edgewell Personal Care
Wincanton has been chosen as Edgewell Personal Care’s e-commerce partner to help drive growth in the sector.
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Aintree haulier jumps at chance to join Pallet-Track
Haulage firm MSC Express, which is based close to the world-famous Aintree horse racing venue, has become the latest member to join the Pallet-Track stable this year.
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Logistics giant Uniserve inks long-term logistics contract with Meaco
Privately-owned logistics and global trade management provider Uniserve has been awarded a long-term logistics contract with Meaco, a British company which specialises in supplying air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
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Aztek Logistics fits Letchworth warehouse with huge array of solar panels
Aztek Logistics has equipped the roof of its warehouse in Letchworth with 482sq m of solar panels, stretching the entire length of the 25,000sq ft facility.
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GBA Logistics acquires The Silver X Group and Bow Distribution & Warehousing
Preston-based GBA Logistics has acquired the Silver X Group and Bow Distribution & Warehousing as part of a major expansion drive.
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Government opens bidding for thousands of pounds of funding to improve truck stops
Lorry drivers across England could benefit from more parking spaces, better welfare facilities and safer rest areas as the government opens up bids for more funding to improve truckstops.
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Pall-Ex beats Brexit barriers with launch of Republic of Ireland network
Pall-Ex Group has launched a network in the Republic of Ireland which offers a “permanent post-Brexit solution” to new customs and border restrictions.
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XPO Logistics transports Rude Boy double decker party bus to Caribbean
XPO Logistics has been named global forwarding and transport partner for beverage company Rude Boy.
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Prime Minister visits DHL London Gateway distribution centre
DHL Supply Chain gave Prime Minister Rishi Sunak a first-hand experience of how goods get into shops and homes, during his visit to the company’s recently opened London Gateway facility.
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Holman UK appoints David Hunt as chief operating officer in management restructuring
Global fleet management organisation Holman has announces key UK leadership changes as part of its wider growth plans.