York, UK: Transport accreditations play a crucial role in the distribution supply chain, says Dennis Distribution. Accreditations validate industry expertise and play a crucial role enhancing credibility and streamlining operations for distributors, Dennis says in an article on its website. “For business owners seeking a distribution partner, it is important to delve into how adherence …
Dubai, UAE: GreenDome Holdings, through its subsidiary Elite Co, has acquired UAE temperature-controlled logistics company, LogX. “This acquisition represents a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize the logistics industry. LogX’s impressive track record and strong market presence will further strengthen GDH’s capabilities, allowing us to deliver even more comprehensive and innovative solutions to …
Tolworth, London: Lidl’s warehouse and store staff are set to receive the highest hourly pay rates in the sector with workers earning up to £13.85 an hour. From March 1, Lidl’s entry level rates will jump from £11.40 to £12.00 outside of the M25, rising to £13.00 with length of service. Meanwhile, those working within …
Newry, UK: Starting 31 January 2024, the UK government is implementing new border control regulations that will affect imports from the EU, warns Motis. These changes are part of the Border Target Operating Model and will be introduced in phases throughout the year. Motis summarises the changes and what they means for business as follows:
Dublin, Ireland: The Irish government has urged exporters to Great Britain to be ready for new post-Brexit border controls which apply from the end of January as part of long-delayed UK plan sto apply more controls and checks on EU imports. Irish Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said it meant a “significant change in the trading …
London, UK: Ceva Logistics has outlined its thoughts on logistics trends in 2024 predicting a more stable picture after several years of instability. “Lower customer demand and challenging economic conditions will certainly play a role in the logistics market. Shippers have grown accustomed to building a resilient approach to their supply chains, and this agility …
Skuldelev, Denmark: Chinese New Year is fast approaching, and it will have a significant impact on the global freight market, warns DSV. The Chinese New Year, one of the most significant annual Chinese celebrations, falls on 10 February 2024, and runs for 15 days until 26 February. The celebrations involve a seven-day public holiday held …
Novi, Michigan, US: The Lineage Hardship Fund, part of the Lineage Foundation for Good, has evolved into a structured program, capable of responding to a vast range of emergencies. The Lineage Hardship Fund, in more or less its current form, was created as a rapid response approach to help Lineage team members in the heat …
Evergem, Belgium: Northfreeze, now part of Cube Cold, is building a new cold store in Evergem, one of its three locations within North Sea Port. The cold store is planned to be operational by the first quarter of 2025. The greenfield project will grow Northfreeze’s storage capacity in Evergem by 54,000 pallets, doubling the total …
London, UK: In a surprise move, Ceva Logistics, owned by French shipping firm CMA CGM, is to buy Wincanton for £566.9m. Wincanton’s work for grocers was one of the reasons behind Ceva Logistics’ takeover decision. Ceva Logistics said that it believed the acquisition would “build on Wincanton’s proven expertise in partnering with prominent grocers and …
Breda, Netherlands: The recent supply chain disruption caused by attacks on ships in the Red Sea underlines the lessons learned during Covid-19, says Jonas Swarttouw, hairman, North America, NewCold, writing in
Cambridge, UK: Marshall Fleet Solutions, as part of a “trailblazer” group, has launched the Mobile Transport Refrigeration Technician apprenticeship to install, service and repair transport refrigeration units. The trailblazer group include Morrisons, Petit Forestier, Nagel-Langdon, Turners of Soham, Michael Ward Refrigeration, Peter Staines Refrigeration, Coolmax Refrigeration, TIP Group, and Tesco. City of Liverpool College developed …
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