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WH Malcolm enjoys increase in activity levels
WH Malcolm saw both turnover and pre-tax profit rise in the 12 months ending 31 January 2013 as it “enjoyed an increase in activity levels”.
Month: September 2013
News
John Lewis launches CollectPlus collection trial
Retailer John Lewis has launched a trial allowing customers to collect goods from CollectPlus outlets.
News
KNDL restructuring plan remains intact
Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistics (KNDL) has said its plan to restructure its drinks distribution network remains in place, despite industrial action by Unite members last week.
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Boughey Distribution network restructure making progress as planned
Boughey Distribution, the food division at NWF Group, is making “progress as planned” as it looks to consolidate work for several customers customers at its Wardle, Greater Manchester, site.
Industry News
Decision on who will run Southampton’s Sustainable Distribution Centre due in October
Southampton City Council has drawn up a short-list of operators to tender to run its Sustainable Distribution Centre (SDC), after inviting expressions of interest in the summer.
Contract Wins
Lionvest Trading signs up Meachers for another three years
Wood flooring importer Lionvest Trading (UK) has extended its warehousing and distribution contract with Southampton-based Meachers Global Logistics.
The Hub
Remember, remember Driver CPC in September
Having established that if there is a driver shortage next year due to the Driver CPC UK operators will not be able to recruit drivers from abroad that don’t hold the certificate – regardless of whether they are from one of the eight countries in Europe that have an extension until 2016 – The Hub […]
Industry News
Skills for Logistics chief replaced by deputy
Skills for Logistics (SfL) has announced the sudden departure of its chief executive, Mick Jackson. Jackson (pictured), who had been in the post for five years, has been replaced with immediate effect by his former deputy, Ross Moloney, while the board seeks a new chief executive.
Contract Wins
Highways Agency extends roadworks contract with Norbert Dentressangle
The Highways Agency has renewed a contract with Norbert Dentressangle to manage the storage and distribution of goods in support of road repairs and maintenance throughout the country.
News
Unite suspends industrial action at KNDL after fresh talks
Industrial action by Unite members at Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistics (KNDL) has been halted, following meetings between union representatives and company managers last week, KNDL has confirmed.