General Motors UK Ltd has extended its long-term relationship with XPO Logistics in a three-year contract renewal for the distribution of its Vauxhall automotive aftermarket parts in the UK.
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Logistics industry sees emerging markets uptick but braces for volatility
Jan 19, 2016
Supply chain executives expect an uptick in emerging markets growth in 2016, despite concerns about further slowing in China, fluctuations in oil prices, and the possibility that the U.S. economy could weaken.
Jungheinrich unveils 'two shifts, one charge' Kombi Stacker
Jan 19, 2016
Jungheinrich has announced the launch its new narrow-aisle Kombi Stacker – the EKX 514-516 electric order picker and trilateral forklift.
Meachers Global Logistics implements senior management change
Jan 19, 2016
Southampton-based, Meachers Global Logistics, has recently implemented a restructuring of its senior management team with the appointment of two General Managers.
Stertil Koni replaces vehicle lifts damaged in storm
Jan 19, 2016
Stertil Koni has supplied four sets of lifts to RT Williams to replace models that were damaged when the company's workshop roof was virtually destroyed during a devastating storm.
Palletways Group lifts Investors in People award
Jan 19, 2016
Palletways has gained reaccredition to the Investors in People (IIP) standard in recognition of its commitment to the continued development of an empowered employee environment across the Group.
SME’s fleet management boosted with free App from KGJ Insurance
Jan 19, 2016
UK independent insurance broker, KGJ, has made a forward step in its ongoing support for SMEs by offering a free fleet management tool to monitor time and efficiency of the workforce and deliver potential savings on annual insurance costs.
Digital leadership
Jan 19, 2016
By Mark Newton, Vice President – Applications, UK and Ireland Commercial Industries, Oracle.
Digital technologies such as social, mobile, cloud & analytics are changing the way in which businesses operate.
Kerry Logistics wins concession to operate inland ports in Myanmar to strengthen footprints in the Greater Mekong region
Jan 19, 2016
Kerry Logistics Network Limited, the logistics service provider in Asia, has announced that its subsidiary, KLN (Singapore) Pte Ltd, has been awarded concession to operate inland ports in Yangon and Mandalay, two major commercial cities in Myanmar.
