Bibby Distribution’s track record for reliability has enabled vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist Autoglass® and wholesale and distributor, Laddaw®, to set a new standard for rapid windscreen repair services. The 3PL handles overnight delivery of replacement windscreens from one of Europe’s largest glass distribution centres in Bardon, Leicestershire, to… Read more »
Testing times ahead for rail freight, according to FTA
Domestic bulk and semi-bulk rail freight grew beyond all expectations in 2018, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report, launched in association with Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking. But the organisation, which represents the interests of the logistics sector, warns more challenging times lie ahead for the rail freight sector, with… Read more »
New £3.5 million hybrid crane joins the ‘dance’ of cranes at the port of Hull
Having committed to a new 10 year agreement, the crane was secured to support Thor Shipping & Transport’s recent growth in business. The company is now able to work on two vessels simultaneously, meeting the needs of their customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ABP has also… Read more »
Shadow International Trade Minister visits port of Liverpool
Peel Ports welcomed the Shadow International Trade Minister Judith Cummins MP to the Port of Liverpool on 31stMay. The visit was arranged to showcase the port’s growing trading activity across the Atlantic and role as a significant contributor to the UK economy. Bootle MP Peter Dowd was also present for… Read more »
GB Railfreight to introduce three Class 66 locomotives to the UK rail network
GB Railfreight (GBRf) are delighted to announce three Class 66 locomotives are to be leased from Beacon Rail Leasing and introduced to the UK rail network from Sweden. The locomotives T66 403/4/5 will become 66 790/791/792 and mark GBRf’s continued growth and investment in its fleet. These locomotives are the… Read more »
It’s time to look beyond Brexit stockpiling, says materials handling firm
Midland Pallet Trucks, a UK leader in the supply of hand pallet trucks, lift tables, moving skates, and other handling equipment to warehouses and job sites across the country, is warning manufacturers not to rely upon stockpiling as Brexit draws near. While UK manufacturers are showing signs of ‘panic buying’… Read more »
Peel Ports expands logistics services with acquisition
Peel Ports Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired Quality Freight (UK) Limited for an undisclosed amount. It provides chartering and a range of port services operating from a 40 acre multi modal facility at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire. Commenting on the acquisition, Mark Whitworth, Chief Executive of… Read more »
Northern warehousing and distribution centre increases team to facilitate ongoing growth
A warehousing, contract packing and supply chain solutions provider has reinforced its senior warehousing and operations team as the business continues to prosper. Carlton Forest Group, which has its headquarters and distribution centres across North Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and the Sheffield City Region has recruited three Warehouse Managers Ian Beswick,… Read more »
£5.5 million investment to expand London Medway
Peel Ports has expanded its proposition at London Medway with a £5.5million investment to replace the Royal Bridge Pontoon. The upgrade work includes a new 12m wide, 45m across ramp, which will allow larger stern ramp RoRo vessels to berth at the port and increase the overall capacity for throughput…. Read more »
GB Railfreight announce new service from Felixstowe to iPort, marking continued growth in its Intermodal business
GB Railfreight (GBRf) are today delighted to announce the start of a new service from the Port of Felixstowe to iPort Rail in Doncaster, marking the company’s continued expansion into the Intermodal market. The service will run 5 days a week, and represents GBRf’s 16th intermodal service to date, following… Read more »
