Chris
UK and European pallet distribution network Pall-Ex has officially launched its Northern Hub in Carlisle. Local mayor, Councillor David Wilson, was on hand to cut the ribbon at the 40,000 sq ft terminal close to the M6. It is operated by Pall-Ex member RJ Murray & Son Ltd,and provides logistics services, with pick and pack, storage and warehousing services. Pall-Ex’s European growth plan has included the recent launch of individual ...
[+]
Scandinavian-owned shipping line TransAtlantic has started weekly sailings between Szczecin, Poland and Hull, England on its established TransPal Line container service. The service also adds a link from south Sweden to Szczecin.
Chief Commercial officer at Transatlantic's Industrial Shipping division, Klas Eskilsson, said: "Szczecin is an excellent alternative for our customers ...
[+]
Logistics specialist Torque is providing provide warehousing for the UK and European operations for two new US clients. Step2, head-quartered in Streetsboro, Ohio is the American market leading manufacturer of preschool and toddler toys. It has an administration centre in Bolton, Greater Manchester and a distribution centre in Wigan. Infantino, a sister ...
[+]
DB Schenker Logistics has opened a new centre in Guadalajara, Mexico. The new 12,600 square meter will support high-tech electronics manufacturing in the area.
[+]
The Port of Liverpool says it is close to securing Marine Management Organisation (MMO) licences for its scheme for a new container port by 2015.
Managing director Gary Hodgson said the formal consultation period between now and the MMO's decision in December as critically important. He said:
"The three licences cover navigation ...
[+]
Manchester Airports Group and Australian investment company Industry Funds Management (IFM) are to make an official bid to buy Stansted airport. IFM would also take a 35% stake in local authority-owned MAG if the Stansted bid is successful.
[+]
Associated British Ports (ABP) launched its Port of Immingham master plan on 15 October following an extensive public consultation process. The master plan outlines ABP's vision for the future growth and development of the Humberside port.
[+]
A DIRECTOR at Palletforce member Wings Transport has smashed the world record for completing the endurance triathlon Enduroman Arch to Arc.
Mark Bayliss ran, swam and cycled more than 290 miles from the Marble Arch in London to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris in 73 hours and 39 minutes.
Not only ...
[+]
DP World Southampton's handled 651 moves (54.25 crane moves per hour) during a 12-hour night shift, setting another UK productivity record. The feat was achieved on the Hyundai Ambition by the company’s D Team on quay crane 29.
Managing director Chris Lewis, described its as “an excellent achievement” despite the poor’ ...
[+]
Potter Group Logistics transported a replica Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 German fighter plane to the Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial. The replica has been on loan to Gateguards Ltd, the UK’s premier manufacturer of highly-detailed reproductions of historic aircraft in St Mawgan, Cornwall. The Bf 109 has been ...
[+]
« Back
More »
