All Logistics articles – Page 39
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NewsWincanton secures new Wilko distribution contract
Wincanton make at least 100,000 deliveries each year and handle all transport operations for the retailer
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NewsCulina to build UK's biggest chilled warehousing plant
Logistics operator will invest £38m to build ‘super centre’ on M1 corridor
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NewsThe Co-op and Mars back Manufacture 2030 sustainability plan
The platform includes online hubs allowing shared access to information about energy, waste and water usage
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NewsBibby changes tanker units to slash juice transport CO2
Bibby Distribution has slashed the carbon emissions involved in transporting fruit juice by using lighter tanker units
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NewsOcado unveils robotic arm for fruit & veg picking
Technology will remove need for humans to pick easily damaged produce
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NewsTesco transports products from China on Trans-Siberian Railway
The journey, which takes 26 days, is more than 5,700 miles long and crosses eight countries
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NewsArgos slammed for plans to close Lutterworth distribution hub
Unite has branded Argos’ plans a ‘slap in the face’ for employees
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NewsTesco to axe two distribution centres
The closure of Welham Green and Chesterfield will result in a more efficient network claims retailer
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NewsNFT Distribution looks to future growth after reporting loss
Food logistics group NFT Distribution has fallen into the red during a challenging year for its grocery customers but the group said it was “well-placed” for future sustained profitable growth.
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NewsReed Boardall increases profits despite sales dip
Revenues at Yorkshire-based cold storage and transport business The Reed Boardall Group dipped slightly to £64.3m in the year to 31 March 2016, compared with £65.9m in the previous 12 months.
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Comment & OpinionArgos strikes will worry Sainsbury’s, but Christmas apocalypse is unlikely
Unite has proposed strike action against Wincanton
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NewsMenzies Distribution wins new supply deal with WH Smith
Menzies will operate from the three WH Smith distribution centres in Birmingham, Swindon and Dunstable
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NewsPalmer & Harvey launches Bakedirect van sales operation
Bakedirect will join Sweetdirect and Snacksdirect as part of the P&H direct van sales brands
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NewsWaitrose, John Lewis and Argos use new renewable fuel in lorries
The fuel is claimed to be the most cost-effective, low-carbon alternative to diesel for HGVs
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NewsTesco backtracks on Black Friday next-day click & collect promise
The retailer has also warned customers to expect likely delivery delays
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NewsIceland in three-year electric van trial for home deliveries
The project will aim to tackle traditional problems of using electric vehicles to make food deliveries
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NewsBidvest Foodservice CEO Andrew Selley is new FWD chairman
Selley will be the first chairman to come from a foodservice distributor
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NewsSainsbury's set for major expansion of Northampton depot
The new 325,000 sq ft premises will supply frozen goods to Sainsbury’s stores across the country
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NewsNo changes to fresh produce sourcing, says Aldi UK
The discounter is trialling a new hub based near Mainz, according to German media
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NewsCalais and pound deterring European hauliers says Fowler Welch
Haulier issues could contribute to food price inflation, warns logistics operator