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Ceva Logistics puts focus on low-carbon logistics

Marseille, France: Ceva Logistics is taking the next step in its journey towards net zero with the launch of a new sub-brand to further develop its sustainable logistics services. The new suite of Ceva Forplanet logistics services will enable customers to reduce the environmental impact of their supply chains by leveraging a range of low-carbon …

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Latest News1st December 2024

New Transport Secretary must back logistics to support growth mission, says Logistics UK

London, UK: The new Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander must seize the opportunity to “drive Labour’s growth mission by prioritising logistics and acknowledging its foundational role in the economy”, according to Logistics UK. The comments follow the resignation of former Transport Secretary Louise Haigh. Logistics UK chief executive David Wells said that by appointing herself ‘Passenger …

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Latest News30th November 2024

Lineage explores connection between food infrastructure and economic development

Novi, Michigan, USA: Lineage has released a new report, Feeding the Future that explores the connection between food infrastructure and economic development in hard-to-reach geographies. The report calls for global collaboration toward building a food supply chain better equipped for feeding the world. 
 Enough food is produced to feed the global population of 8 billion …

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Latest News29th November 2024

XPO Logistics’ sustainability leader is vice chair of Sustainable Logistics Forum

Crick, UK: Dr Nicholas Head, XPO’s head of sustainability, has been named vice chair of the Sustainable Logistics Forum. The forum, part of Rutland Forums, represents 18 larger fleet operators. It aims to help members decarbonise their organisations quicker and more cost-effectively. All forums meet regularly to collaborate on projects, share best practices, and work …

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Latest News28th November 2024

Slate Asset Management acquires Morrisons regional distribution centre in Bridgwater

Bridgwater, Somerset, UK: Property investor Slate Asset Management is to acquire the Morrisons’ regional distribution centre in Bridgwater from Aviva Investors. The centre is a 780,000sq ft site that is fully leased by Morrisons. It is Morrisons’ only distribution site in the Southwest UK. It is critical to Morrisons’ supply chain, operating 24 hours a …

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Latest News28th November 2024

UK supermarkets hit by ransomware attack on US software provider

Scottsdale, Arizona, USA: Logistics operations at Morrisons and Sainsbury’s supermarkets have been affected by a ransomware attack on supply chain software provider Blue Yonder. On November 21, Blue Yonder said that it had experienced “disruptions to its managed services hosted environment, which was determined to be the result of a ransomware attack”. Blue Yonder added …

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In case you missed it, Latest News28th November 2024

Goodyear and Krone partner with Goodyear TPMS Connect

Berlin, Germany: Goodyear TPMS Connect is now available to Krone customers. TPMS Connect, improves tyre management and fleet efficiency without the need for additional hardware. The collaboration, means TPMS Connect will be directly compatible with the existing telematics systems in Krone trailers. Goodyear TPMS Connect is a plug-and-play solution that uses the existing TPMS hardware …

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Latest News28th November 2024

Transaid celebrates its anti-malaria programme in Zambia

London, UK: Transaid celebrated the roll-out of its MAMaZ Against Malaria programme to cover nearly 80% of districts across Zambia during annual showcase event at the Africa Centre in London this week. Transaid launched the programme within a single district in 2017 The project has proven to reduce severe malaria mortality in children under six …

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In case you missed it, Latest News27th November 2024

Cameras help Calderhead Refrigerated cut premiums

London, UK: Temperature-controlled storage and distribution firm Calderhead says that its decision to retrofit its vehicles with a Centrad camera system has enabled it to reduce rising insurance premiums and streamline operations. Calderhead runs 10 trucks, two vans and three cold store sites. The company wanted to reduce rising insurance premiums and ensure its vehicles …

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Latest News26th November 2024

Krone Trailer UK boosts customer support

Leeds, UK: Krone Trailer UK, now has 400 workshops and repair vans in the UK and Ireland that can be reached through a multi-lingual 24/7 breakdown hotline. The network means customers are assured of rapid response and wide-ranging service options, Krone says. “Whether it’s for preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, or routine inspections, Krone’s service network …

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Latest News25th November 2024

CBI weighs in on business growth debate

London, UK: The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned that tax rises seen in the recent budget mean that businesses are “looking with heavy hearts to cut training and investment, delay net zero projects, or pass on costs to customers”. CBI chief executive Rain Newton-Smith told the confederation’s annual conference that businesses across many …

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In case you missed it, Latest News25th November 2024

Blue Cube introduces new “fast blast” service

Stafford, UK: Businesses in need of additional blast freezing capacity are benefitting from a new two-week turnaround service introduced by cold storage company Blue Cube. The Blue Cube ‘Fast Blast’ delivery service means customers can get additional capacity on their sites within 14 days. The team’s current record installation time for a wholesale bakery based …

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