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Why Innovation is the Name of the Distribution Game in 2019

Stord

High consumer expectations, a storage shortage and disruptions from trade tensions are increasingly revealing the shortcomings of traditional distribution models. Unfortunately, traditional distribution models lack the necessary footprint, and therefore, reach to achieve these goals.

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FreightTech Investment Environment with John Larkin

The Logistics of Logistics

John is Strategic Advisor of Transportation & Logistics at Clarendon Capital , a private equity sponsor focused on developing investment opportunities and providing strategic advisory services to the transportation, logistics and distribution sectors. John Larkin was named an Operating Partner at Clarendon Capital in May of 2019.

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Robotic Russian Distribution Solution – Logistics Business® Magazine

247 Customs Broker

9th April 2019 In response to growing demand for increased speed in fresh produce logistics, leading automation supplier, Cimcorp, is entering the Russian distribution market. The post Robotic Russian Distribution Solution – Logistics Business® Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Heppner purchases further German distribution businesses

Logistics Business Magazine

These acquisitions form part of Heppner’s international growth strategy, designed to strengthen the Group’s distribution capacity in Western Germany and increase its competitiveness in the French and German transport markets. “We are delighted to embark upon this new chapter between Heppner and our company.

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Co-op to build £45m distribution centre at Biggleswade – Logistics Manager Magazine

247 Customs Broker

Co-op is to build a 661,000 sq ft distribution depot at Symmetry Park, Biggleswade in Bedfordshire. Construction is to start at the end of 2019 and the depot is expected to open in early 2022, creating up to 1,200 jobs. Co-op to open £6m Inverness distribution centre. It has secured a 20-year lease on the site. Maria Highland.

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Industrial Sector Tops 2019 UK Property League Table, Says Report

Logistics Business Magazine

However, looking at 2019, in which 9 million sq ft of new-build space was completed, the market remains well-balanced in terms of supply and demand, with developers seemingly unfazed by the current economic jitters. In this respect, Colliers’ records show that around 5.6 sq ft witnessed in 2018. sq ft witnessed in 2018.

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Hermes to Build “Largest Distribution Hub in Europe”

Logistics Business Magazine

Hermes is to build a state-of-the-art automated parcel distribution hub located in Barnsley, near Sheffield. Colossus is strategically located near the motorway, close to several of Hermes’ retail customers’ distribution sites. million parcels during December 2019 alone – significantly up from 39.5 million a day.