Peel Ports' £300million investment in its landmark Liverpool2 deep water container terminal will create around 5,000 new jobs in the North West. Two-thirds of the direct jobs are expected to be taken by people living within a ten mile radius of the Port of Liverpool (*see extra notes below).
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Transport Exchange Group launches new features to increase visibility and control of freight resources
Sep 02, 2014
Transport Exchange Group has recently introduced two new features to its freight trading platform to provide greater control of multi-depot activity and improve the accuracy of available vehicle capacity published on the Exchange.
CML invests £500k in its future
Sep 02, 2014
Core Management Logistics (CML) has selected Canadian firm Accellos to support its growing new customer base.
The voice of the logistics industry is female, new research reveals
Sep 02, 2014
The UK logistics industry breaks traditional gender stereotypes through its marketing and branding, new research has revealed.
A study conducted by PH Media Group found the most popular voice used by logistics firms and couriers in their audio branding is female and aged between 35 and 45. It is also confident, fresh and trustworthy in tone, helping to reinforce a sense of specialist expertise.
Traceability in the supply chain should be a key consideration when entering new markets, claims Crimson & Co
Aug 27, 2014
Starting operations in any emerging market is difficult. From a supply chain perspective, it is imperative that organisations understand that success depends on more than merely addressing the physical challenges. Ensuring full traceability over all products and suppliers and meeting compliance laws is essential in building a sustainable and robust business that is secure from reputational or legal risk, warns Crispin Mair, Director at global supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co.
Ogilvie Fleet bags more awards as online reporting tool retains top 'techie' title
Aug 27, 2014
'Impressive' – That was the judges' verdict on Ogilvie Fleet retaining its position as the number one contract hire and leasing company for providing the most technologically advanced and sophisticated online solutions to customers.
Six new member partners join Fortec
Aug 27, 2014
Six new member partners have recently joined the Fortec Distribution Network – five of whom have entered the pallet distribution sector for the first time.
WheelRight opens up tyre pressure technology debate with LCVP
Aug 27, 2014
With new EU legislation coming in this November, requiring new passenger vehicles to include on-board tyre pressure monitoring systems, the effectiveness of on or off-vehicle solutions continues to fuel debate within the automotive, transport and logistics industries.
Roll-iT reaches new peaks with Scheuerle self-propelled modular transporters
Aug 27, 2014
Roll-iT from Stabroek, Belgium is a co-partnership of Aertssen Kranen (Aertssen Group) and Ivens Transport & Kraanbedrijf (Ivens Group), two solid players in the transport, construction and crane rental sectors.
CLX Logistics announces third annual On-Demand Global TMS User Conference
Aug 27, 2014
CLX Logistics LLC, a global provider of comprehensive logistics management, technology, and supply chain consulting services across industry verticals, will hold its third annual On-Demand Global TMS User Conference in Philadelphia from September 30 – October 1, 2014.
