Company Shop Group, the UK’s leading and longest-standing redistributor and retailer of surplus products and part of the Biffa group, has appointed Chris Burns as its new Group Managing Director. Chris will assume leadership of the business on Monday 3rd February, when he will begin work to increase Company Shop Group’s offering to the industry …
Culina Group has today announced the appointment of Liam McElroy to the role of CEO for Culina Group, and Chief Strategy Officer Fabian Koehler has been confirmed as Deputy Group CEO of Culina Group. McElroy has held various senior roles across the logistics and travel sector including Chief Executive, Managing Director and Vice President with …
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable logistics, Strawson Ltd, a leading UK farming business specialising in carrots and parsnips, has completed a successful trial using electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) to transport fresh produce to Sainsbury’s Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs). This innovative project underscores a shared commitment between Strawson Ltd and Sainsbury’s to reduce carbon …
The Port of New Orleans and Lineage, Inc. one of the world’s largest providers of temperature-controlled warehousing and integrated transportation solutions, announce newly added services for the global food supply chain. In-house USDA import inspections will now take place at Lineage’s Jourdan Road cold storage facility in New Orleans East. I-Houses, or import houses, are …
CoolKit, the UK’s largest specialist in refrigerated and temperature-controlled light commercial vehicles (LCVs), is proud to have been designated as Preferred Partner of MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd. This partnership further highlights CoolKit’s standing as a trusted and innovative leader in temperature-controlled vehicle conversions, aligning with the reputation of MAN Truck & Bus reputation …
Rachel Reeves set out a series of major announcements on infrastructure projects, promising to go “further and faster” than previous governments Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave a speech in Oxfordshire, outlining plans to expand the UK’s infrastructure and boost economic growth. Through a series of construction projects that she promised “would get Britain building”, a promise that …
Meat and dairy products from Germany continued to enter the UK after the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) ban came into force, MPs were told today. The UK government announced a ban on products from susceptible animals, including pigs, cattle, sheep and goats, from Germany after the discovery of FMD in a herd of water buffalo near Berlin …
Swisslog, a global leader in flexible automated solutions, announced that it will showcase its latest industry-leading technologies at LogiMAT 2025, taking place March 11 to 13 at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre in Stuttgart, Germany. This year, Swisslog will celebrate the company’s 125th anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to the human side of automation and how it …
This event is part of a series of events delivered by the Department for Transport and Innovate UK’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrations, a £200m programme deploying hundreds of zero emission HGVs and supporting charging and fuelling infrastructure. This event’s primary objective is to provide an in-depth overview of the progress achieved across the …
This would represent a reversal in a trend which began with Brexit and accelerated with other disruptive events such as the pandemic and the Ukraine war which involved companies creating increased levels of inventory ‘just in case’ to ensure they could serve customers. This trend replaced long established ‘just in time’ low inventory policies operated …
With 81% all freight in this country transported by road, firms and drivers in the road transport sector are essential to keeping supply chains running smoothly. From food and medicine to fuel and construction materials, the industry plays a crucial role in society. A new report from the RHA entitled ‘Lorry drivers – the vital link …
Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition, and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, today announced plans to develop its first Import-Export Hub in Canada at Port Saint John in New Brunswick. This facility will be the first-of-its-kind globally to bring together Americold …
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