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GXO extends labour supply contract with Staffline to cover another 14 DCs

August 2, 2023 Carol Millett

Staffline’s Recruitment GB division has been awarded an extended contract by GXO Logistics to provide dedicated temporary labour supply to a further 14 distribution centres across the UK for several major High Street brands. The award sees Staffline extend its share of GXO labour supply business in the UK by an additional 40%. The company […]

Palletline appoints former Menzies CEO Forsyth Black as chairman

August 1, 2023 Carol Millett

Former Menzies chief executive Forsyth Black has become Palletline’s new chairman with a brief to introduce an “independent and dynamic way of thinking” aimed at bringing a “fresh perspective” to the network. Palletline said this is the first time a chairman has been recruited from outside the network, in a move demonstrating its “commitment to […]

XPO delivers top score in Big Logistics Diversity Challenge

July 31, 2023 Carol Millett

XPO has delivered the top score in this year’s Big Logistics Diversity Challenge. This is the third year running that a team from XPO has competed in the challenge which was held this year at the Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire. The challenge brings together companies within logistics to take part in mental and physical team […]

Suttons Tankers appoints David Heath as head of fuels and powders

July 26, 2023 Carol Millett

Suttons Tankers has recruited David Heath to the position of head of fuels and powders, as it continues to drive growth in both sectors. Heath brings more than 25 years’ experience in senior management positions to his new post as well as his knowledge and expertise in fuels and powders, which Suttons said will be […]

GXO promotes Adrian Stoch to new role of chief automation officer

July 26, 2023 Carol Millett

Adrian Stoch has been promoted to the newly created role of GXO chief automation officer with a brief to develop GXO’s automation capabilities and generate new business opportunities. Announcing the promotion, GXO said the new role was created to meet the “tremendous” customer demand for automation. Stoch will report to GXO chief executive Malcolm Wilson […]

Generation Logistics seeks industry support with cut-price sponsorship deal

July 25, 2023 Carol Millett

Generation Logistics has launched a discounted sponsorship package for smaller organisations as it moves into its second year. The deal will enable companies with turnovers of less than £20m to join the industry initiative as Silver sponsors for £2,000 a year. Transport Secretary Mark Harper recently urged the logistics industry to up its support of […]

Take action to recruit young drivers or face another skills crisis, Driver Require report warns

July 25, 2023 Carol Millett

The UK HGV driver workforce has remained stable for the fourth successive quarter but continues to suffer a “chronic” low level shortages and a dearth of younger drivers, a report from Driver Require is warning. It calls for the industry to ensure pay rates are maintained to counteract the impact of inflation, ensure good working […]

AFP calls for operators to support fleet manager apprenticeship bid

July 17, 2023 Carol Millett

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is calling on operators to “put their money where their mouths are” and support its bid to launch a fleet manager apprenticeship. The call comes as the AFP struggles to find enough operators willing to join it in forming a Trailblazer group to create a new apprenticeship standard for […]

Sunak urges youngters to join logistics sector after new data reveals only 10% would consider a role

July 14, 2023 Chris Tindall

The Prime Minister has hailed logistics as “mission critical to how we live our lives” and encouraged young people to consider a career in the sector. Speaking at a PM Connect town hall event hosted at Ikea’s new Wincanton-operated distribution centre in Dartford, PM Rishi Sunak said logistics professionals were “the lifeblood of our economy” […]

Cold Chain Federation searches for new chief executive

July 10, 2023 Carol Millett

The Cold Chain Federation is on the hunt for its next chief executive, as Shane Brennan prepares to step down from the role after five years. Brennan will remain CEO of the federation throughout the remainder of 2023, with the leadership transition taking place over the next six months. Cold Chain Federation President Paul Bennell […]