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In normal times, manufacturers and retailers would now be setting up the supply, warehousing and transport contracts to ensure the resilience of their supply and distribution chains against a series of ‘known unknowns’.

Pall-Ex Group has acquired the Fortec Distribution Network. Purchased by a new subsidiary company For-Ex Distribution Network Ltd, the network will remain trading as Fortec Distribution. It will continue to operate as a separate pallet network within the UK but be part of the overall Pall-Ex Group of companies.

With a UK distribution network delivering twice daily to thousands of independent pharmacy shops, reliability of supply and access to both ex-stock and bespoke packaging products is vitally important for pharmaceutical wholesalers in ensuring the timely movement of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Bricks-and-mortar retail outlets have been decimated during lockdown and the ensuing chaos has travelled swiftly up the supply chain – especially with the many challenges of bulk-shipped goods entering a distribution network for further dispersal to individual locations.

International shipping software specialist SmartFreight has announced its strategic partnership with inventory management software provider, Linnworks, in an agreement that will combine optimal distribution methods and eCommerce solutions for the two market leaders’ customers.

Two-man delivery specialist Panther Warehousing has freed up over 8000 pallet spaces at its 215,000 sq. ft storage and distribution facility at Normanton, near Wakefield, Yorkshire at which it can provide a full e-commerce solution for large item sales.

Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI), a Peoples Services, Inc. company, acquired the Winston-Salem, NC cold storage warehouse back in December 2017. During the past two years, TDI has upgraded the facility to meet the increasing demand for cold storage.

Meyer Bergman is creating a €2 billion platform allowing institutional investors to tap into surging demand for last-mile distribution centres, with the launch of Crossbay.

While transport and distribution businesses across the UK are doing all they can to support those working on the medical frontline during the crisis, Dachser is proving its flexibility of service in partnership with one supplier in particular.

Farrall’s Group, the Chester-based family-owned logistics provider, has streamlined its procedures and improved reporting, visibility and vehicle tracking since installing a fully integrated Transport Management System from Mandata.