General Transport & Distribution News

The UK-based owner and developer of logistics property, Prologis UK, recently saw the opening of Royal Mail’s largest automated parcel facility at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT)

Urgent Services, a London-based provider of same-day delivery and courier services, is using a connected multi-camera system from Inseego to improve road safety, reduce operational costs and better protect its reputation.

The biggest names in breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift will be exhibiting at AntwerpXL when it returns to Antwerp Expo 28-30 November 2023.

Machines used in petrochemical plants must be especially reliable and robust. Because if breakdowns occur, the owner can face costs in the millions. The BEUMER Group supplies complete packaging lines, from bagging to packing.

The publication of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review identifies a much-needed vision for rail freight across the island of Ireland, according to Nichola Mallon – Logistics UK’s Head of Trade and Devolved Policy.

Wincanton has signed a five-year contract with IKEA Ireland to manage the retailer’s first Customer Distribution Centre (CDC) in the Republic of Ireland.

Dachser is significantly expanding its emission-free delivery of non-chilled groupage shipments to defined downtown areas. By the end of 2025, the logistics provider plans to launch DACHSER Emission-Free Delivery in twelve more European cities.

HGVT, the UK HGV training provider, has launched what it claims to be an industry-first app to help streamline the learning journey for trainee HGV drivers.

Majority of freight forwarders surveyed confirm business slowdown in Q2’23 but are hopeful for better demand betting hopes on the peak season.

The volume of cargo transshipment at the Aktau port in Kazakhstan grew by 23% to over two million tons this year.

Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and ADNOC Distribution have signed a new agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) to work together, exploring consumer-facing innovations with the aim of enhancing Abu Dhabi’s coastal and marine locations.