Transport & Distribution Europe

Cemex, ready-mixed concrete provider, has awarded a new three-year national distribution contract to Wincanton.

Logistics consultancy, Davies & Robson has completed a successful transport review and tender process for manufacturer, Rettig (UK).

LeanLogistics, a global solutions provider of transportation management system (TMS) applications and supply chain services, has welcomeed Marine Harvest to the growing network of European LeanTMS technology clients.

CargoWise has announced that Austrian-headquartered freight forwarder ACS Logistics is adopting ediEnterprise, delivered through the WiseCloud hosting platform to form a strategic pillar of the company's ambitious expansion plans.

Stertil Koni has invested in a fleet of upgraded service vans to ensure continuing excellent after sales support for the company's many customers and increased safety for its team of service engineers.

Partner Logistics are encouraging staff to reach their full potential by offering National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) to help consolidate and develop existing skills into formal credentials.

National Grid, the UK's largest Utilities business, has awarded DHL Supply Chain a new four year contract to provide logistics services across its UK gas and electricity networks.

Skills for Logistics (SfL), China Federation for Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP), and British Council China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the three parties co-operating on areas such as logistics talent cultivation, standardisation and vocational education.

Food and drink supply chain specialist Culina has announced plans to open a major chilled distribution centre at Cabot Park, Bristol later this year.

FreightOS has launched a new sales automation solution for freight forwarders allowing them to automate the pricing and sales of freight services from their own websites.

Companies interested in taking on apprentices in their logistics operations can use the new Skills Calculator to gain a clear understanding of the bottom-line benefits that skills can generate.