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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

9th September 2020 Wessex Packaging is building on continued growth by partnering with Gregory Distribution, one of the UK’s largest transport companies, to further expand… The post National Packaging Network Strengthened – Logistics Business® Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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MARCH 7, 2023

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has switched the energy supply of five more distribution centres in the USA to green electricity from wind and solar energy, aiming to be carbon neutral. “Because our distribution centres in Louisville are among the first in the U.S.,

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Ground was recently broken for a new distribution centre where Dematic is set to supply the latest warehouse automation technology to parent company KION Group at its site in Kahl am Main near Aschaffenburg, Germany. The post New Distribution Centre has Latest Automation appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Are transport sector network orthodoxies in the process of being supplanted by a tech-driven collaborative model? Collaboration Network. Are we moving from a supply ‘chain’ model to a supply ‘network’ model? The post Network, not Supply Chain appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. We watch closely.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2022

Co-op has taken 47,565 sq ft distribution facility with enhanced specification and additional service yard and HGV parking on an 18-year lease at £12.15 Located next to its main 500,000 sq ft Glasgow distribution centre, construction has now started with completion planned for October 2022. Colliers advised Fusion Assets.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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. About John Larkin, CFA John Larkin , CFA is a Strategic Advisor to Clarendon Capital.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The root cause is a broken system of distribution that fails to match demand effectively with supply – with devastating consequences for global food security, writes Justin Floyd (pictured), CEO of open commerce platform, RedCloud Technology. Because it is so difficult to distribute at scale.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

Since then, he has been leaving an indelible mark on the industry, earning accolades such as being recognized as one of Ingram’s Magazine’s 40 Under Forty and was also identified as a “Heavy Hitter in Commercial Real Estate” by the KC Business Journal. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

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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JULY 15, 2020

XPO Logistics has been selected by Greene King to manage a warehousing and distribution centre for the pub chain’s secondary drinks channel. XPO will provide… The post Greene King awards XPO Logistics contract to build outsourced warehouse network – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Körber has partnered with UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s, which also comprises general merchandise retailer Argos, to deliver K.Motion Warehouse Management System ( WMS ) to enable the transformation of its logistics and fulfilment networks. Körber’s WMS met these requirements.

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MAY 14, 2019

SK Distribution has taken on four new Volvo FE-240 rigids for its Palletways delivery and collection networks. The trucks are powered by Volvo’s Euro-6 D8K… The post SK Distribution takes four new Volvos – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Pallet-Track pallet network has signed up its latest shareholder member, Walsall-based Trailer Freight International (TFI). TFI is based just six miles from Pallet-Track’s Wolverhampton central hub, and joins the network as part of its plan to accelerate its growth domestically.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

[og_img] Marks & Spencer has said that its move to a national network of distribution centres will be complete next summer as it looks to… The post M&S to move to national network model: XPO and DHL run RDCs to close – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 13, 2020

UK automation specialist Conveyor Networks is to partner with Geek+ to become an official UK and Ireland distributor for robotics and AI logistics solutions. Established in 2014, Geek+ has deployed over 200 intelligent warehouse and distribution projects across four continents, deploying more than 10,000 robots.

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APRIL 4, 2019

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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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 6, 2022

INFORM , a leading provider of AI-based optimisation software that facilitates improved decision making, processes and resource management, has successfully completed an ambitious network optimisation project on behalf of Toyota Logistics Services, the finished vehicle logistics provider for Toyota North America.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2022

The Cooperative Logistics Network – an international alliance of more than 320 hand-picked freight forwarders – has launched its Online Logistics Academy. The post Cooperative Logistics Network now offering e-learning appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The Cooperative Logistics Network ’s 2nd Virtual Meeting, held on 15th and 16th November 2021, has successfully concluded. Furthermore, this year, the Coop afforded a special opportunity for the delegates to engage in informal chitchats with the network partners during the coffee breaks.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

TPN – The Pallet Network has finished a strong year of recruitment by signing two more first-class Member companies which will officially join the network in early 2020 and the company says it will have more member additions to announce in 2020. That’s why joining TPN will be such a positive move for us and our customers.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2022

This significant change in the company’s Bulgarian setup successfully involves AI methods such as neural networks, Bayesian models, and stochastic optimisation. In order to achieve that, Transmetrics and DB Schenker worked closely together to configure multiple network scenarios and run various ‘what-if’ simulations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Wessex Packaging is building on continued growth by partnering with Gregory Distribution, one of the UK’s largest transport companies, to further expand its packaging supply service nationally. The post National Packaging Network Strengthened appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Since the UK voted to leave the EU in June 2016, Palletways , an Imperial Group company and Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, has been working hard to ensure the business is well prepared to continue to deliver a high-quality service for its members and customers.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

United Pallet Network (UPN) have announced a major sponsorship deal with leading Sky Bet Championship Football Club – AFC Bournemouth – which will see the UPN logo feature on the team’s shorts at all games for the 2020-21 season. The post Football Team Sponsored by Pallet Network appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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DECEMBER 9, 2020

… The post Tecsys to Power Distribution Center Network for Canada’s Largest Healthcare Logistics Provider, Accuristix appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2021

Bringing Conveyor Networks and imio Software under one brand identity, Breathe Technologies, was the strategic decision of company executives to address the requirement for a holistic automation and software offering in the UK marketplace.

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OCTOBER 27, 2020

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has further expanded its network in China with two new locations in Shanghai and Guangzhou. The supply chain and e-commerce service… The post Arvato Supply Chain Solutions Expands in China with New Distribution Centers – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Palletised freight distribution network, Pall-Ex Group, is celebrating a business milestone with 193 of its longest-serving employees collectively reaching 1,800 years of service. Among those who received the award was Ian Hooper who has been with the Pall-Ex Group team at Intercounty Distribution for 45 years.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 12, 2020

The Palletways Group has revitalised its French network to achieve, it says, a much-improved service ensuring its members have access to a major gateway for the business within Europe. The post Palletways Group Revitalises French Network appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2020

The UK’s eight pallet networks joined forces to put their 750 depots and 23,500 strong distribution fleet at the UK government’s disposal for emergency supply for critical services. The networks say they are uniquely placed to ensure timely and reliable supply of emergency goods to anywhere in the UK.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Co-op is to build a 661,000 sq ft distribution depot at Symmetry Park, Biggleswade in Bedfordshire. Co-op supply chain and logistics director Andy Perry said: “The new site will form part of an integrated review and rebalancing of volumes across our network – it will provide greater scale while future-proofing our operations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Trailer supplier Kögel has expanded its sales and service network in France. All customers in France and transit forwarding companies can now benefit from a significantly expanded service network and the associated high-quality provision of spare parts, it says.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Dematic has announced the completion of a new automated distribution centre for the Landmark Group in Dubai, UAE, allowing the multinational retailer to consolidate the logistics activities for part of its five existing manual distribution sites.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 20, 2023

a pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Heineken , one of the world’s largest brewing companies, to continue to operate its warehouse, distribution and secondary transport network to retail and wholesale outlets across the U.K., GXO Logistics, Inc.,

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Palletways, one of Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight networks and part of the Imperial Group, has secured a ten-year contract renewal with Forward Trucking Services Logistics (part of the FTS Group). The company is one of over 115 independent transport providers that are part of the Palletways UK network.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

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. Meanwhile, further investment across Hermes’ network is also being planned to further support growth.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

By leveraging a team of industry experts, the Last Mile Solution Center will support parcel and distribution businesses in automating last mile operations to improve processes, increase productivity and reduce costs. Last mile logistics centres are becoming even more crucial to the effectiveness of the entire distribution network.

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