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DHL Supply Chain takes over ProCook logistics contract

2026-07-28T10:09:00+01:00By Carol Millett

DHL Supply Chain has secured a contract to manage ProCook’s retail and e-commerce logistics operations as the kitchenware retailer looks to support further growth.

Contract expansion for Evri with fulfilment partner

2026-07-23T10:44:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Evri has signed a new two-year contract with 3PL and e-commerce fulfilment specialist Haul&Store.

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DX wins extended Viking deal after service gains

2026-07-21T11:47:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

DX and Viking UK have expanded their partnership with a multi-year contract that sees the logistics firm take responsibility for all next-day deliveries for the workplace supplies distributor.

AIT the final piece of the jigsaw for Kidsaw

2026-07-15T11:03:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

AIT Home Delivery has won a final mile distribution contract with children’s furniture brand Kidsaw following a chance meeting at The Furniture Show earlier this year.

Econ Engineering strengthens partnership with Ringway

2026-07-10T11:36:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Gritter and snow plough builder Econ has won a supply contract with highway services provider Ringway.

IPP replaces CHEP as Simplehuman’s sole supplier

2026-07-02T13:46:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Pallet pooler IPP has won a supply chain contract with homewares brand Simplehuman, becoming its sole supplier for all UK pallet movements and replacing previous supplier CHEP.

Best Food Logistics wins UK distribution contract with Slim Chickens

2026-06-26T14:28:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Best Food Logistics has been appointed as the UK supply chain partner for fast-growing restaurant brand Slim Chickens, adding another major hospitality customer to its portfolio.

Spoiler alert: AIT wins TV distribution deal

2026-06-23T15:03:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

AIT has won a contract to deliver televisions up to 100 inches for Livewire Telecom after convincing the electronics business it could offer a premium rate service.

Unipart wins seven-year BMW Group contract

2026-06-10T12:00:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Unipart has been awarded a seven-year contract by BMW Group to provide production logistics services within the final assembly at the Mini plant in Cowley, Oxfordshire.

Pall-Ex Group signs brand agreement with Italian Pallet Network

2026-06-10T02:00:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Pall-Ex said it had secured the continued development of its brand in Italy after signing a 20-year license and partnership deal with Italian Pallet Network, the firm that manages Pall-Ex Italia.

Hutchinson Transport lands GreenChem AdBlue distribution deal

2026-06-03T15:58:00+01:00By Tim Wallace

Hutchinson Transport has secured a multi-year contract with GreenChem Solutions to operate dedicated bulk tankers on its UK AdBlue distribution network, marking a key commercial win following the company’s recent management buyout.

Sweet deal for IPP with Swizzels contract extension

2026-05-07T13:24:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Pallet pooler IPP has renewed its contract with sweet firm Swizzels, taking the long-standing partnership to over 17 years.

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Rethinking the energy transition: why HVO deserves a bigger role

The road to net zero is rarely as straightforward as the headlines suggest. Over recent months, and in conversations across the industry, I’ve been reminded that while the ambition to decarbonise is firmly established, the practical realities of getting there are far more complex than many people acknowledge.

Beyond the co-operative model: How connected networks can help independent operators grow

For decades, independent logistics operators have been the backbone of the UK’s supply chain. They know their local markets, build long-term customer relationships and deliver the flexibility that many larger organisations struggle to match.

One AI agent could end logistics data chaos

There’s no question that our global supply chain is powered by data. Increasingly intelligent technology solutions pull, analyse and act on this massive amount of information from a multitude of sources.

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