All Logistics articles – Page 40
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NewsDriver's hours rules relaxed in wake of Calais chaos
Transport chiefs have temporarily relaxed EU drivers’ hours rules as a result of the chaos in Calais.
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NewsNFT's Port of Tilbury depot starts to take shape
Construction has started on a major new distribution centre in the Port of Tilbury
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NewsFreight Transport Association to offer members migrant detection device
The portable device from manufacturer 360 advantage picks up CO2 emissions within a 40ft range
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NewsUnilever calls for legislation to make flow of goods easier
Logistics director has called for greater alignment on legislation across Europe to improve the flow of goods…
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NewsCalais secure zone to aid freight facing £1bn write-off
A new secure zone, policed by French authorities, would hold 230 vehicles, the equivalent of removing a two-and-a-half mile queue from the approach road
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NewsTesco renews reycling deal with XPO
Tesco has renewed its contract with XPO Logistics for the management of 12 recycling service units…
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Comment & OpinionJohn Lewis move poses questions for click & collect
Retailers often look to the ‘pillars’ of British retail for best practices…
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NewsAF Blakemore looks to double Wholesale Distribution business
AF Blakemore & Son is planning to more than double the size of its Wholesale Distribution operation…
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NewsOperation London: is Amazon Fresh on its way to the UK?
First Amazon Fresh rolled out in Seattle, before crawling across more US states. Then, last year, it pitched up in Germany.
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NewsWincanton extends HJ Heinz logistics deal
HJ Heinz has renewed its longstanding partnership with supply chain specialist Wincanton…
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NewsWalker halts Iceland growth to focus on The Food Warehouse
The frozen food retailer has earmarked The Food Warehouse format for future “aggressive” rollout and has signalled its commitment by appointing Richard Walker
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NewsWestons cuts fuel bill with high-tech water treatment system
Westons said it had seen a “step-change” in control and efficiency
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NewsNorbert Dentressangle bought up by XPO to create distribution giant
Norbert, a leading global provider of contract logistics, is a major supplier to the UK food and drink sector and has customers including Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco
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NewsGeneral Mills first tenant at Culina's Port Salford DC
The move will come into effect from April 2016 and is forecast to save 600,000 road haulage miles a year
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Analysis & FeaturesRussian ban pushes down produce prices
The loss of the Russian market has led to stockpiling of many fruits and vegetables, and pushed down prices
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NewsNFRN threatens wholesalers with CMA carriage charge referral
The trade body is demanding that savings made due to the drop in fuel prices should be passed on to retailers through a reduction in carriage charges
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NewsBidvest 3663 relocates head office from High Wycombe to Slough
Bidvest 3663 is to move to a new head office and depot in Slough next year…
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NewsNFT to lease 'game-changing' new Port of Tilbury chilled DC
Third-party logistics provider NFT has agreed to lease a new chilled distribution centre in the Port of Tilbury…
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NewsAsda seeks to avert driver shortage crisis with £1m scheme
Asda are on track to have transferred 100 warehouse employees over to driving within 12 months
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NewsRed Tractor sets out to fix beef standards 'Achilles heel'
Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) has defended plans to introduce tougher assurance standards for beef…