Paul Lynam, the newly installed managing director of Jungheinrich UK, says: “The sector is on the cusp of major change. “We are at the start of a period where the impact of global megatrends such as electrification, digitisation, sustainability and globalisation will mean a lot of change and opportunity for our customers, and we will …
Redditch, UK: The Christmas Fayre at Beoley First School in Redditch added a Christmas Carousel thanks to Oakland International. Headteacher of Beoley First School, Ben Irving, said: “This year was the first opportunity for Beoley First School to come together as a community at Christmas for some time and it was made all the more special …
London, UK: A joint industry plea has been made to government to address short to medium term, and longer-term solutions to the skills shortage facing the logistics industry. The Cold Chain Federation, Logistics UK, UK Warehousing Association, British International Freight Association, Chemical Business Association, and RTITB have sent a joint letter to the minister for …
The shortage of HGV drivers remains a threat to the logistics sector, says Brian Smith, chief executive, Stadium Export Services. “Driver numbers are slowly increasing due to training incentives and an increase in HGV tests being undertaken. Despite this, there is still significant churn within the industry and it is therefore important that the haulage …
London, UK: Businesses are “banging their heads against a brick wall’ over improving trade with the EU, the British Chambers of Commerce warns in a new report. The British Chambers of Commerce wants additional deals to made food exports easier more than two years after the Trade and Co-operation Agreement was signed with a significant …
Arlington, Virginia, US: Larna Jodamus of CCS Logistics in South Africa, was awarded the 2022 Global NextGen Award from the Global Cold Chain Alliance. The Global NextGen Award recognizes outstanding young professionals in the world’s cold chain industry. “I am impressed and inspired by the dedication of the emerging leaders within the cold chain,” says …
London, UK: The Treasury has delayed making a decision on extending help on energy support for businesses until the start of 2023. Wholesale gas and electricity prices have been fixed for firms from October until March 2023 as part of the government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme, but financial support beyond this date is under review …
Grimsby, UK: HSH Coldstores is to buy Associated Cold Stores & Transport, a subsidiary of Camellia, for £16.5 million in cash. The acquisition, expected to close on 10 January 2023, will boost HSH’s UK storage capacity to around 140,000 pallet positions with the addition of ACS&T’s sites in Grimsby, Tewkesbury, and Wolverhampton. The fleet will …
Gloucester, UK: P&M Group, which includes composite panel supplier, ISD Solutions, has appointed Joanne Moore as group sustainability manager. Moore will work with Andy Moon, group chairman, to implement Project Acorn, a programme to improve the company’s sustainability performance throughout its operations and supply chain. Specific measures include: greenhouse gas emissions benchmarking and reduction plan; …
Redditch, UK: Children’s charity Oakland Foundation, set up by Oakland International, celebrates 10 years. The Oakland Foundation has grown from a local charity supporting the Worcestershire communities of Redditch and Bromsgrove and opening the area’s first official food bank in Redditch, to a charity supporting community initiatives, schools, and youth projects for children under the …
Dublin, Ireland: The Department of Transport in Ireland has published a ten-year strategy for road transport and logistics – the first-ever government strategy dedicated to the haulage and road freight sector. “Ireland’s Road Haulage Strategy 2022–2031” focuses on generating efficiencies, improving standards, securing jobs and helping the road freight sector move to a low-carbon future. …
Modern businesses need proper applications to support all aspects of their operations and to exchange information with suppliers and customers, says Rob Sherwin, head of marketing, Principal Logistics Technologies Manchester, UK: Modern businesses need proper applications to support all aspects of their operations and to exchange information with suppliers and customers. Any business operating in …
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