Walmart has set itself the goal of cutting 20 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from its global supply chain by the end of 2015 – one and a half times the company’s estimated global carbon footprint growth over the next five years.
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The Extended Supply Chain conference 2010, takes place from 24th – 25th March, will focus on the concept of flexibility and meeting customer needs by responding efficiently to constantly changing market conditions
Kuehne + Nagel has posted a 13.2 per cent drop in EBITDA to £545.8 million (CHF 885 million) for the year ended 31st December 2009 compared to the previous year.
Stobart Group is selling part of its Inland Ports asset to Legal & General Assurance (Pensions Management), for £61 million, rising to £62.5m on the satisfaction of further conditions.
Asda has taken delivery of 150 new refrigerated trailers from Schmitz Cargobull.
CitySprint has acquired Coventry-based Goldstar Couriers for an undisclosed sum.
The amount of newly developed warehousing space built in 2009, was the lowest level in a decade, with just over six million sq ft completed according to Gerald Eve’s latest Prime Logistics Bulletin.
TDG has acquired Hungarian transport business RRS Logistics in a move that enables the group to extend its full range of services in Central and Eastern Europe.
Parcelforce Worldwide has invested in a fleet 1,106 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans fitted with ECO-start technology, designed to save fuel and reduce emissions.
House of Fraser in partnership with CitySprint, has launched a Wedding List delivery service designed to give couples and flexibility over when they can receive their gifts.
