Competitive price and superior service quality are key to unlocking greater share of clients’ logistics spend, a new report by independent market analyst Datamonitor reveals. Called European Logistics Provider End User Survey, it found that respondents we
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With warehouse space at a premium, Allibert Buckhorn has introduced a brand new version of its 1,200 x 1,000mm Maestro pallet, which features a unique load retaining collar, enabling outdoor storage of plastic containers and trays when not in use.
More than 40 acres of industrial and distribution property development is planned to start in the North-east between now and mid-2005.
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) has implemented two new transport and warehousing agreements that further streamline the company’s European logistics operations. The new arrangements, with DHL Worldwide Express and Caterpillar Logistics Services, comb
Highstreet retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) is currently trialling a new store concept designed to take advantage of the growing market of consumers buying products for the home. Called Lifestore, the pilot scheme centres on M&S’ Gateshead sto
Following practical completion in early October, Land Securities has announced two further lettings at its 2.7 hectare (6.7 acre) speculative industrial and distribution development Commerce Park in Croydon, Surrey. Carpetright has taken Unit 9 totalling
Supply chain solution specialist TDG has strengthened its operating position in the Benelux Countries by expanding its customer base with a series of outsourcing contract wins worth £13.5M a year. The business reinforces TDG’s position as one of the top f
The UK forklift truck industry has seen a second consecutive record year for new truck orders. Almost 30,000 powered truck unit orders were placed on British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) members in 2003, representing an 8% increase on 2002.
n A sophisticated barcode labelling solution by Paxar UK is helping hi-fi speaker manufacturer Monitor Audio to achieve unprecedented levels of quality assurance and customer satisfaction. Monitor Audio is now also able to accurately track and trace goods
Matthew & Goodman, acting on behalf of Ingersoll-Rand, has secured the sale of a 12,090sq m production facility on 10.9 acres at Swan Lane, Hindley Green, as part of the continual restructuring of Ingersoll-Rand’s manufacturing operations in the UK. The q