DP World has opened an 11.5 acre new empty containers park at Southampton to increase storage capacity and maintain service levels for customers during the peak pre-Christmas season. The new facility will be able to hold additional empty containers to meet customers’ requirements, a critical factor in keeping supply chains moving at a time…
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The Prime Minister has appointed Sir David Lewis, former CEO of Tesco, as the UK Government’s supply chain adviser. Lewis will advise the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on both immediate improvements and any necessary long term changes to UK supply chains for goods, and will work with government officials…
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Creative start-ups will be given a share of £1.95 million to see their ideas to revolutionise transport brought to life, Transport Minister Trudy Harrison has announced. Past winners of the Transport Research and Innovation Grants include a purifying system to lower virus transmission on trains, a portable charger for use at remote locations and…
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Maersk has acquired Netherlands-based logistics company B2C Europe for $86 million USD. B2C Europe is a 20-year-old logistics company focused on business to consumer (B2C) parcel delivery services in Europe with a focus on cross-border deliveries. Maersk announced its intent to acquire B2C Europe on August 6th, 2021. The acquisition of B2C…
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The European Logistics Association is pleased to announce the six finalists projects of the 2021 ELA Awards competition. The finalists have been selected by an international jury, consisted of 18 members, high-level practitioners in logistics from sectors like retail, industry, consulting, service providers and the academic world. “Emission-Free Delivery by Austrian Post and the Project…
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SMEs in high-tech manufacturing face all the usual supply chain challenges, plus some that are particular to the sector. Affordable, cloud-based, user-friendly MRP/ERP systems can provide the capability they need, writes Sara Duff, UK Business Development Manager at MRPeasy.com. The general public often thinks of ‘high-tech’ in terms of Silicon Valley tech giants churning…
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LogMark, CILT (UK)s logistics and supply chain benchmarking club for corporate members, surveyed its members to get a picture of the future of supply chain following Covid and Brexit disruptions. Survey results were gathered from 50+ supply chain member organisations including representatives from Amazon, DHL, Castell, John Lewis, Logistex and NHS Supply Chain. Sixty-two per…
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The Export Support Service is a new government helpline and online service where all UK businesses can get answers to practical questions about exporting to Europe. It gives access to cross government information and support all in one place. If you are a UK business you can use this free service, no matter the size of…
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that a competition will be run to identify the headquarters for Great British Railways (GBR), the single, accountable public body responsible for running Britain’s railways. As part of major reforms designed to ensure decisions about the railway are brought closer to the passengers and communities they serve, GBR will require a new…
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The manufacturing and distribution industry has faced many challenges as a result of the pandemic, leading to businesses prioritising digital transformation much earlier than anticipated. Traditionally, B2B manufacturers, distributors and retailers have relied on print materials, face-to-face meetings, live events and conferences. In fact, before the pandemic, trade show attendance reached a record…
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