News
K+N workers set to strike over ‘superhubs’
Union Unite has confirmed a 24-hour strike by drivers, draymen and warehouse workers at Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistics (KNDL) will take place on 11 September.
Month: September 2013
Contract Wins
GFS to manage Musto’s click and collect orders
Parcel carrier manager Global Freight Solutions (GFS) has had its contract with outdoor clothing retailer Musto extended to include management of a ‘click and collect’ service.
Industry News
Increased enforcement of LGVs promised to protect London’s cyclicts
Operators working in the capital will face greater Vosa enforcement and potentially greater regulation in a bid to improve cycling safety in London, the government has announced.
Industry News
Keltbray-backed cycling safety programme reaches milestone
Construction operator Keltbray is taking part in a milestone cycling safety event today (4 Sept) in London, where it will welcome the 10,000th cyclist into the cab of one of its lorries.
Industry News
Sector Report: Agriculture
The agricultural transport sector has fared better than others during the recession with the help of rigorous cost control and by constantly seeking to add value. Louise Cole reports The agricultural sector is performing strongly, despite a highly competitive marketplace – but the goal for operators in future will be ensuring they occupy a spot […]
News
Royal Mail workers could strike from 10 October, says CWU
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has warned that strike action at Royal Mail and Parcelforce is possible from 10 October if union members vote in favour of it later this month.
Contract Wins
Norbert Dentressangle wins £100m ASOS contract
Norbert Dentressangle (ND) has sealed a £100m logistics deal with online fashion giant ASOS, taking the three-year contract from incumbent Unipart Logistics.
News
KNDL workers vote for strike action
Workers at Kuehne + Nagel Drinks Logistics (KNDL) have voted in favour of strike action in a ballot by union Unite, which concluded last week (28 August).
Contract Wins
Ryder wins €30m MoD vehicle supply contract
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a four year vehicle supply and maintenance contract to Ryder, worth €30m (£25.4m).