Wincanton, leading supplier chain partner for UK business, has secured a substantial 5-year contract extension with Cormar Carpets owner, Greenwood and Coope Limited, to manage transport and warehousing for the UK-based carpet manufacturer. As Cormar’s dedicated logistics partner, the contract sees Wincanton manage the distribution centre in Hemel Hempstead, delivering… Read more »
Peel Ports to invest £30m in new RoRo berth at Port of Sheerness
Peel Ports Group investing £30million into the development of a new RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off) berth at the Port of Sheerness to meet growing demand from new and existing customers. The project will see a new in-river vessel berth and floating pontoon developed, which will increase capacity for RoRo cargo handling… Read more »
Toyota’s Iconic SAS forklift technology turns 25
One of the most significant developments in forklift truck safety technology turned 25 in 2024. Toyota’s System of Active Stability (SAS) was launched in 1999 as a unique solution to the problem of trucks rolling or tipping over, which are among the most common forklift accidents that occur within a… Read more »
Linde MH launches innovative electric counterbalanced trucks with load capacities up to 2.0 tons
New variety of forklifts designed for application-specific performance and productivity Linde Material Handling (MH) is setting the course for the future: The logistics specialist is replacing its existing range of electric forklifts with a total of 26 new three- and four-wheel truck models with load capacities ranging from 1.0… Read more »
DP World delivers UK Rail Freight boost with Carbon and Road Mileage Reduction
DP World’s innovative Modal Shift Programme in Southampton has removed 64,300 truck journeys from UK roads and cut carbon emissions by more than 17,000 tonnes in its first year, significantly advancing more sustainable logistics in the country. The Modal Shift Programme was launched in September 2023 to improve the commercial… Read more »
Swissport launches new cargo facility at Heathrow Airport
The leading aviation services provider has launched their new facility at the major UK airport in a strategic investment as part of an overall growth plan. Swissport, a leading global provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling, today announced the launch of a brand-new cargo facility at London… Read more »
London Gateway launches new £350m fourth berth with arrival of first ships
DP World is celebrating the operational launch of the world’s first all-electric berth with the arrival of its first ships, marking a significant milestone at one of the UK’s most sustainable and advanced logistics hubs. The MSC Sena was serviced by an innovative all-electric fleet of vehicles and equipment at… Read more »
Logistics UK responds to £1.1 Billion Investment to expand Stanstead Airport
Following the announcement of a £1.1 billion investment to expand Stanstead Airport announced earlier this month, Alexandra Herdman, Senior Policy Manager at business group Logistics UK commented: “The lack of commitment to expanding freight services at Stanstead Airport (as part of the government’s £1.1bn investment in the Stanstead Airport expansion)… Read more »
Stena Line marks significant milestones in build of NewMax ships, Stena Futura and Stena Connecta
Stena Line has reached another milestone in the build of its NewMax ships – launching Stena Futura into the water and laying the keel of the second ship, to be named Stena Connecta. Last week, Stena held a joint ‘launch’ and ‘keel-laying’ ceremony at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Weihai,… Read more »
GXO Unlocks Growth for Luxury Retailer Beauty Pie
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, celebrated its first year providing order fulfillment services for Beauty Pie, a luxury cosmetics retailer, following its acquisition of PFSweb (PFS). In Q3 2023, Beauty Pie partnered with GXO to provide order fulfillment, carrier and business management, and… Read more »
