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GEODIS wins award for operational efficiency in Poland

1 GEODIS wins award for operational efficiency in Poland

The global logistics services provider GEODIS in Poland has received the accolade from Castorama Poland, a DIY and home improvement retailer, part of Kingfisher plc.

Container xChange Global Container Forecaster May 2023

2 Container xChange Global Container Forecaster May 2023

A survey with 1200 supply chain professionals aimed to understand the biggest challenges they foresee for their business in the second half of the year showed that recession in the US remains the top concern, followed by geopolitical risks and rising operating costs.

Cognosos unveils Bluetooth-enabled driver tags

3 Cognosos unveils Bluetooth-enabled driver tags

Cognosos, a provider of real-time asset location solutions, has launched the Driver Tag, a new offering that delivers visibility into driver activity throughout the outbound logistics supply chain.

Logistics UK's Transport Manager of The Year returns

4 Logistics UK's Transport Manager of The Year returns

Logistics UK has announced the return of its Transport Manager of The Year event, following its resounding success last year. The competition - supported by BP - brings together all transport managers in the logistics industry and celebrates their achievements.

A Future Market Insights analyst’s view: ‘From Waste to Wonder: The Environmental Promise of Water Soluble Packaging’

5 A Future Market Insights analyst’s view: ‘From Waste to Wonder: The Environmental Promise of Water Soluble Packaging’

The water-soluble packaging market size is projected to be worth US$ 3,220.0 million in 2023. The market is likely to surpass US$ 4,786.0 million by 2033 at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period.

Drivers awarded for bravery as IRU launches New Industry Shapers campaign

6 Drivers awarded for bravery as IRU launches New Industry Shapers campaign

IRU has announced the 2023 Grand Prix d’Honneur winners at its 75th anniversary event and launched a new campaign on unique individuals shaping the future of road transport.

Securing Your Shipments: Strategies Used by Shipping Companies

7 Securing Your Shipments: Strategies Used by Shipping Companies

By Jim Peake, freelance writer.

Shipping companies like Spotos have to make sure that the goods they transport are safe and secure at all times. This article will focus on how companies try to achieve this.

‘Boden is not perfect but we are trying to do the right thing – not talking about sustainability is a bigger problem’

8 ‘Boden is not perfect but we are trying to do the right thing – not talking about sustainability is a bigger problem’

Ben Dreyer, Boden’s Strategy, Sustainability and Operations Director, has been with the clothing retailer – which sells primarily online, through mail order and catalogue – for over 25 years. He has helped grow the business from a £10 million to £350 million company.

Starch-based packaging is an environment-friendly alternative to standard plastic packaging that has grown in popularity in recent years | Future Market Insights Inc.

9 Starch-based packaging is an environment-friendly alternative to standard plastic packaging that has grown in popularity in recent years | Future Market Insights Inc.

The starch-based packaging market size is projected to be valued at US$ 7,214.5 million in 2023 and is expected to rise to US$ 13,416.0 million by 2033.

Starch-based packaging is an environment-friendly alternative to standard plastic packaging that has grown in popularity in recent years.

XPand Logistics agrees deal for space at Greater Manchester industrial development

10 XPand Logistics agrees deal for space at Greater Manchester industrial development

Network Space has agreed a second pre-let deal at Broadheath Networkcentre in Altrincham to freight forwarding specialist, XPand Logistics. 

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