Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group, has published its Annual Review 2022, reflecting on its success in ‘Keeping Britain Trading’, and its many achievements in the past year as it supported its customers throughout a challenging period. ABP’s Annual Review 2022 demonstrates how ABP is investing to… Read more »
Northgate Vehicle Hire part of Redde Northgate plc acquires Blakedale
Northgate Vehicle Hire has acquired Blakedale Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of specialist traffic management and support vehicles. Blakedale is a family-owned business based in Chorley, Lancashire which over the past 30 years has built itself into the UK’s largest privately-owned traffic management company. Its specialist fleet of 334 traffic… Read more »
Forward Solutions boosts customer success team
Leading transport technology firm Forward Solutions has expanded its team, welcoming two new hugely experienced transport specialists, Chris Wood and Scott Manning. Forward Solutions is one of the longest-established freight software development companies, providing an end-to-end solution for a wide range of operators in the UK, Europe, Asia and the… Read more »
Rhenus UK launches Life Sciences and Healthcare department
Rhenus Air & Ocean UK has launched a life sciences and healthcare department. Located at a newly refurbished site in Ashford, Middlesex, close to London’s Heathrow airport, it is the first warehouse of its kind in Europe for Rhenus Group. Within North-West Europe, the specialist facility is a one-stop-shop for… Read more »
Whistl refresh Parcelhub brand
Whistl, the UK’s leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels has refreshed its Parcelhub brand aligning it more closely with the Group’s overall look and feel. The refresh comes four years after the initial acquisition of the company. The Parcelhub brand focuses on SME and mid-market online retailers and… Read more »
Booming business highlights value of investment in Dover’s Western docks
Despite being known as the UK’s busiest international ferry port, the Port of Dover has a hugely diverse offering, encompassing cargo and cruise, as well as roll-on, roll-off freight. Dover’s Western Docks have a jam-packed Summer ahead full of inaugural ship calls, as well as a busy schedule of existing services…. Read more »
Nor-Shipping 2023 focuses on #PartnerShip to accelerate industry progress
Nor-Shipping has revealed that #PartnerShip will be the main theme of next year’s event, as it looks to enable, support and showcase ways of working together to achieve commercial goals. The week-long programme, running from 6-9 June 2023, will now tailor its exhibition, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities to nurture… Read more »
Fenton Packaging Solutions invests £1 million in relocation and rebranding in Leeds
Bulk packaging specialist Fenton Packaging has relocated to a 65,000 sq.ft. site in Leeds and rebranded as Fenton Packaging Solutions. The company has invested over £1 million in the past year to streamline its operations, put a new fleet on the road, and prepare for its next stage of growth,… Read more »
Regional logistics depot established by Palletways UK celebrates anniversary in Milton Keynes
A regional logistics depot in Milton Keynes established by Palletways UK, Europe’s largest and fastest-growing express palletised freight network and part of Imperial Logistics, is celebrating two years in business. Its success and resilience are a result of the hard work and commitment of its local management team and staff as… Read more »
Carrier Transicold strengthens customer support through investments in UK service training academy and new spare parts warehouse
Carrier Transicold is furthering its commitment to sustainability, quality services, and aftermarket support by advancing its UK service partner network with significant investment in a specialist training academy and urgent request spare parts facility. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of… Read more »
