DP World is making a £60m investment in the UK’s trading capacity with an order of four new quay cranes for its Southampton container terminal. The new cranes will be the largest quay cranes in Europe and can perform quad lifts, moving two 40ft containers together from ship to yard… Read more »
XPO Logistics provides new warehouse services to Crown Paints at two key UK sites
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has secured the contract to manage warehouse operations for Crown Paints – part of the international coatings giant Hempel A/S. XPO Logistics will operate two warehouses for Crown Paints at its production sites in Darwen, Lancashire… Read more »
Rail Reform Must Not Overlook Rail Freight, Says Logistics UK
The government’s consultation on rail reform announced today (18 February 2025), promises legislation to “put passengers first”, but in doing so, the vital role of rail freight in supporting the UK economy must not be overlooked, says Logistics UK. According to the trade body, one of the UK’s biggest business… Read more »
The Red Sea Crisis’ Impact on Global Industries in 2024
The agreement to a Gaza ceasefire by Israel and Hamas could bring an end to the Red Sea shipping crisis that affected businesses across the globe throughout the past year. With news of this development, here’s a look back at how industries were affected by the disruption during 2024 and… Read more »
DP World’s Pioneering Carbon Inset Programme Registers Over 100,000 Containers
The world’s first container port Carbon Inset Programme has registered more than 100,000 TEUs worth of import laden containers by cargo owners in its first two months. Launched by DP World in the UK in December 2024, the six-month trial commenced on 1 January and rewards importers with 50kg CO₂e… Read more »
Crossbay’s UK portfolio passes 1million sq. ft following acquisition from abrdn
Crossbay, the urban logistics strategy of pan-European investment manager MARK Capital Management, has acquired a London warehouse from abrdn, taking its UK portfolio to over 1million sq.ft. Crossbay has acquired a 65,000 sq. ft. single-let warehouse in Dartford from abrdn, which follows a string of recent UK acquisitions for its second… Read more »
New Teesport to Manchester direct rail freight service makes its first journey
A new Trans Pennine rail freight link operating between Teesport and Manchester’s Trafford Park has successfully completed its first service. The new service could see up to 40 heavy vehicle movements removed from the congested Trans Pennine road network for each one-way service, with the aim of helping customers from… Read more »
XPO Logistics boosts its Connect Europe service with a strategic new hub in the Netherlands
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has inaugurated its latest transport and logistics centre in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The 4,000m² facility will serve as a pivotal hub for XPO’s Connect Europe service, enhancing the company’s ability to streamline cross-border transport across the continent…. Read more »
New Strategy Must Boost Growth Through Frictionless Trade With Europe, Says Logistics UK
Logistics UK, one of the UK’s largest business groups and the only trade association representing the whole of logistics, is urging the government to prioritise workable solutions for frictionless trade that business needs to drive growth throughout the economy. Responding to the Department of Business and Trade’s (DBT) call for… Read more »
Rail Freight Needs To Be At The Heart Of Rail Investment In Wales, Says Logistics UK
Responding to the announcement from the Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens that rail is her “number one priority for Wales” for the Spending Review, Logistics UK Senior Policy Advisor – Rail, Ellis Shelton welcomed her commitment to the sector but is adamant that the needs of rail freight… Read more »
