London, UK: XPO Logistics has completed its previously announced acquisition of parts of Kuehne+Nagel’s UK and Irish businesses. Malcolm Wilson, XPO Logistics chief executive for Europe, said: “We’re pleased to complete the Kuehne+Nagel acquisition and welcome these prestigious new customers and talented colleagues to XPO. “We look forward to the new opportunities that have been …
John Perry, managing director, Scala, on the future of supply chains We must primarily consider the economic fallout from 2020. A growing proportion of the population is now in financial difficulty, putting pressure on price points – particularly pertinent given the recent news that a No-Deal Brexit is likely to cause price increases for supermarkets and …
London, UK: Tesco has offered to help with the government’s coronavirus vaccine roll out programme, using refrigerated vehicles and warehouses run by its subsidiary Best Food Logistics (formerly Bidvest Logistics). According to press reports, Best Food – owned by Tesco division Booker Group – has spare capacity because thousands of pubs and restaurants are currently …
Global Cold Chain News assesses Brexit and the challenges ahead London, UK: After four years of intense Brexit negotiations we now have a trade deal that makes trade even more difficult with our largest trading partner. It’s hard to see what there is to celebrate. And it’s a deal that merely starts an even longer …
Tunbridge Wells, UK: A review of traffic management and welfare arrangements for truck drivers in the wake of chaos experienced when France closed its borders to traffic for two days over the Christmas period is urgently needed says Logistics UK. Logistics UK has written to transport minister Lord Agnew, pointing out shortcomings in the government’s …
London, UK: The Road Haulage Association is calling for a six-month implementation period to enable hauliers to adjust to new border checks and customs processes as the transition period ends on 21 December. The comments follow the announcement that the United Kingdom is to leave the EU with a deal. RHA chief executive Richard Burnett …
Middleton, Manchester, UK: Manchester-based Romac Logistics is expanding with a new head office and distribution centre. The company, which handles chilled and ambient distribution, is moving to a site off junction 20 of the M62. The move adds 8,000sq metres of temperature-controlled warehousing to the company’s portfolio. Rob McAdoo from Romac Logistics said: “At this …
Cambridge, UK: The first of Marshall Fleet Solutions’ Advancer fridge demonstrator reefers, pictured above, starts its nationwide journey in Scotland, after leaving the trailer builder, Gray & Adams’ factory in Fraserburgh. It is also the start of close collaboration between Marshall Fleet Solutions and Gray & Adams. The new trailer is scheduled to work in …
London, UK: An agreement has been reached with the French government over the UK border, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said. He promised more details on hauliers later but French authorities said aircraft, ships and Eurostar trains would resume services on Wednesday morning. Residents and nationals will be among those allowed to return if they have …
London, UK: With days to go until the deadline, how many haulage companies are ready for the transition date on 31st December and what does the industry still need to do? Transport Exchange Group spoke to the owners of 32 exporting UK haulage companies for insights into how Brexit has affected – and will affect …
Dover, Kent, UK: The government has come under fire for downplaying the seriousness of the freight tailback situation in Kent. At a press conference on 21 December transport secretary Grant Shapps said that there were around 170 lorries in Dover, waiting to cross the Channel. However Highways England later contradicted this figure, stating that here …
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