Pan-European logistics property specialist Verdion has launched a new development opportunity near Copenhagen, increasing its portfolio in the Øresund region and bringing much-needed warehouse space to the local market.
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UK Steel, Pharmaceutical and Transport manufacturing will be future-ready thanks to research boost
Feb 12, 2019 Comments (0)
A £30 million research and innovation investment in British manufacturing will ensure the UK can seize new opportunities in steel production, pharmaceuticals and the revolution in transport infrastructure.
Three new £10 million Manufacturing Research Hubs will link major industry players including Tata Steel, Siemens, and Rolls-Royce to world-class research teams. The Hubs will pioneer new practices to ensure these established manufacturing sectors can meet evolving industry need, seize new opportunities and tackle key issues such as sustainability and productivity.
Paragon provides route planning expertise to help St Gemma’s Hospice raise £20,000
Feb 06, 2019 Comments (0)
Dorking-based Paragon Software Systems has supported the St Gemma’s Hospice annual Christmas tree disposal service, helping the charity to raise more than £20,000 to care for terminally ill people in West Yorkshire.
The Cartwright Group wins vehicle supply contract with Hermes
Feb 05, 2019 Comments (0)
Cartwright Fleet Services (CFS) has supplied Hermes with 244 specialist home delivery box vans and 70 tractors on contract hire, having leveraged the strengths of its parent company, the Cartwright Group, to beat off stiff competition for the contract.
Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders ‘the only choice’ for Webber Transport’s fleet expansion
Feb 05, 2019 Comments (0)
Devon-based haulier Webber Transport has expanded its fleet with three new Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders, citing the equipment’s reliability and build quality.
Commercial and passenger vehicles spotlight at the Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2019 fringe programme
Feb 05, 2019 Comments (0)
With the 2019 edition of Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City fast approaching, momentum towards the fringe programme’s new events continues to build.
Maritime Transport and DB Cargo UK announce agreement to increase UK railfreight capacity
Jan 29, 2019 Comments (0)
Two of the UK’s largest freight operators have announced plans to combine their expertise to increase railfreight capacity and competition in the intermodal market.
National distributor proves green and secure credentials for FORS certification with new TMS tracking solution
Jan 29, 2019 Comments (0)
A national warehouse and express pallet distribution operator has invested in new tracking and driver behaviour technology from software specialist Mandata to reduce its environmental impact and improve security.
The green (last) mile – sustainability in parcel delivery
Jan 29, 2019 Comments (0)
By Matthew Robertson, Co-CEO, NetDespatch.
Casting my eye over the predictions that the turn of the year brings always offers an interesting insight into which issues are gaining traction in the market.
Key appointment strengthens Scania's municipal and specialist vehicles sales expertise
Jan 29, 2019 Comments (0)
Scania (Great Britain) Limited has strengthened its fleet sales team with the appointment of Simon Gray to the position of National Fleet Manager – Municipal and Specialist Sales.
