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Adapting to a Digital World - Agile, Collaborative and Innovative Supply Chain Management

1 Adapting to a Digital World - Agile, Collaborative and Innovative Supply Chain Management

T|A|C Events are delighted to announce Digital Supply Chain will be returning from 12-13 March next year in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Yodel unveils automated sortation facility to handle out of gauge parcels

2 Yodel unveils automated sortation facility to handle out of gauge parcels

UK independent parcel carrier Yodel, has announced the launch of a bespoke semi-automated sort, which it claims has been designed to revolutionise the handling of large, out of gauge and delicate parcels.

Former Reading landfill site transformed into £29.8m industrial logistics scheme

3 Former Reading landfill site transformed into £29.8m industrial logistics scheme

Island Road West, a new prime urban logistics scheme in Reading, has seen the second phase of development completed this month on a former domestic landfill site off the A33.

Lift Trucks and Accessories Picking and Sortation Pallets and Containers

4 Lift Trucks and Accessories Picking and Sortation Pallets and Containers

Jungheinrich presents the latest generation of its EKM 202 small parts order picker.

Adjuno joints EV Cargo

5 Adjuno joints EV Cargo

Adjuno, the UK provider of supply chain management software, is one of six premier logistics companies that have joined forces to form EV Cargo.

The Port of Antwerp addresses the breakbulk community and gives special mention to Antwerp XL

6 The Port of Antwerp addresses the breakbulk community and gives special mention to Antwerp XL

The Port of Antwerp recently gave a sneak preview of what the breakbulk industry can expect over the coming year, by hosting an underwater-themed boat tour on Antwerp’s breakbulk dock.

Opened by Antwerp’s Vice-Mayor, the Port of Antwerp treated 400 breakbulk professionals to an exclusive evening of networking and entertainment, including an opera performance on the water and an impressive sound and light show

Potter Group announces £25 million investment as it rebrands to reflect new direction

7 Potter Group announces £25 million investment as it rebrands to reflect new direction

Ripon-based Potter Group, which sold its logistics operations to WH Bowker two years ago, has announced a £25 million investment in the business over the next five years and rebranded as Potter Space to better reflect its current business as an owner, developer and operator of commercial business parks across the UK.

Nottingham Air Quality plan should set a nationwide precedent

8 Nottingham Air Quality plan should set a nationwide precedent

Clean Air Zones (CAZs) are not a one-size-fits-all solution to improving air quality, as illustrated by Nottingham City Council and DEFRA, which has agreed the city does not require a charging low emission zone to meet its air quality targets.

Transport and Logistics industry celebrates two decades of Transaid’s life saving programmes

9 Transport and Logistics industry celebrates two decades of Transaid’s life saving programmes

International development organisation Transaid has kicked off its 20th anniversary celebrations with a special showcase event in London, attended by more than 150 industry supporters, partners and development organisations, together with Patron HRH The Princess Royal and the entire Transaid team.

The Cartwright Group scoops top accolade

10 The Cartwright Group scoops top accolade

Commercial vehicle body & trailer manufacturer the Cartwright Group has added another award to its trophy cabinet with a top accolade at the M.E.N Business of the Year 2018 Awards.

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