Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

Developed by Alstef Group through knowledge and experience gained over 40 years of intralogistics management and controls, OPAL is an innovative, unified software suite, which ensures the overall control of automated storage, AGV fleets, order picking, and the associated flows for all logistics solutions offered by the group.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

Opening the doors to emission-free refrigerated trailers, the project is a result of a collaboration between Thermo King , BPW Bergische Achsen KG, a leader in running gears and mobility services for transport, and equipment service provider TIP Group. “It explains Rogier Laan, Vice President Sales and Marketing at TIP Group. “We

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

John Beckett, Chair of ICHCA, commented: “This unique grouping of industry leaders has the potential to coordinate data, research and best practices across the broad spectrum of the international movement of cargo.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Chosen by the membership of UKMHA for the quality of its support for the industry, the Award was presented at a special evening held at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham. The post Calor wins industry award appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

UK commercial vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group has appointed Craig Wells as Contract Hire Truck & Trailer Business Development Manager, with a remit to support the company’s continued growth and unlock new opportunities in the market.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Reflecting on these findings, Johannes Panzer, Head of Industry Solutions (pictured), Ecommerce at Descartes explains what retailers need to consider, so that they can meet the requirements and expectations of their different consumers’ delivery personas. Price is the main factor driving delivery options for this group.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2021

National business supplies and services provider, OT Group – which includes the OfficeTeam, Office Depot UK & Ireland, Zen Office, and Spicers Ireland brands – has relocated to its new headquarters in Ashton-under-Lyne. The post OT Group opens new centralised hub appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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MARCH 26, 2020

SCALA has formed an emergency working group to co-ordinate supply chains for FMCG and retail industries. The working group formed in response to the ongoing… The post SCALA form emergency supply chain group to support retailers – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

With the acquisition of Opheo Solutions GmbH, Solvares Group is expanding its portfolio to include solutions for truck dispatching and route optimisation in the transport sector and is continuing its course of strategic growth. This industry focus is on logistics for building materials and food & beverage, among others.

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

A group of MPs are asking hauliers to tell them what impact a cut or… The post Parliamentary group seeks industry views on fuel duty appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

GBA Logistics, a provider of logistics solutions, proudly announces the acquisition of The Silver X Group and Bow Distribution and Warehousing, both respected players in the UK logistics industry. The Silver X Group share a similar ethos, making it a natural fit for acquisition by GBA Logistics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

Transport Exchange Group (TEG), a leading UK online freight exchange platform, is helping its members to operate more dynamically and competitively in a highly volatile marketplace with the launch of what it describes as an ‘industry-first’ load pricing data service.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

At the turn of the new year, Accolade group completed the development of a industrial new park in Elbląg – the second largest city of the Warmian – Masurian Voivodeship, Poland. The creation of our new industrial park brings with it 200 new jobs. The Accolade park is the first class A industrial park in Elbląg.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2021

CEVA Logistics has acquired ASTI Group in Morocco as part of its strategic expansion plan across the African continent. The new operation will be looking to capitalize on the strength of the automotive industry in the country, a vertical in which CEVA Logistics is a market-leader. For the full story click here.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

The CMA CGM Group , a world leader in shipping and logistics, is acquiring nearly 100% of the capital of GEFCO , a European leader in automotive logistics and international expert in multimodal supply chain. The post CMA CGM Group acquires GEFCO appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Union Industries, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of bespoke industrial doors, has helped Esterform overcome multiple issues with the installation of its cutting-edge high-speed Ramdoor. The project was overseen by Union Industries’ new Technical Sales Engineer, Gary Clayton (pictured).

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2020

With its AFR Systems (Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials) business unit, BEUMER Group supports cement producers in feeding calciners and main burners with alternative fuels and raw materials. These include waste tyres, rubber chips, plastic or other oleaginous mineral materials as well as processed industry/household waste.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 19, 2021

Leicester-based 3T Logistics and Technology Group has recently been selected by one of the UK’s leading food packaging manufacturers to streamline its customer deliveries and help reduce the company’s carbon footprint. The post 3T wraps up new contract with PFF Group appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Seafrigo Group and WiseTech Global have announced the global rollout of CargoWise, the integrated cloud-based logistics execution platform, across 19 countries in the Seafrigo network. This is another example of the importance our technology and digitalisation capabilities play in delivering real solutions in a fast-changing industry.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 25, 2022

The Utz Group , a global market leader for returnable packaging, is marking its 75th anniversary this year. At this major milestone, the Utz group continues to demonstrate the spirit of innovation instilled by its founder. The post Utz Group celebrates diamond anniversary appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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JULY 29, 2021

BÖWE SYSTEC has now become the BOWE GROUP. Under the umbrella of the BOWE GROUP, three specialist divisions supply integrated, industry-specific automation technologies as well as smart IoT software solutions. Our aim is to use our know-how to come up with the right solutions for overcoming our customers’ challenges.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2022

ContainerPort Group , a top-10 drayage provider in the United States, announced its owner operator network grew by nearly 20% during the second quarter of 2022, pushing the burgeoning CPG fleet to more than 1,300 strong. The post ContainerPort Group expends despite challenges appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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JUNE 4, 2020

[og_img] A campaign group comprising of some 35 UK manufacturers have called for an “aggressive” reshoring of supply chains in the UK in the wake… The post Campaign group calls for reshoring of UK manufacturing supply chains – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 25, 2022

Asset Alliance Group has financed 2,000 portable aluminium trackway panels worth more than £2m for Davis Trackhire, after first securing a deal to supply two new Scania drawbar outfits. The post Asset Alliance Group funds trackways for ground protection specialist appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2021

As part of this, WEMO will move to the Robotics Division within the HAHN Group in order to offer its customers an even broader portfolio of solutions and products with mobile and collaborative robotics. Already in 2015, the HAHN Group took over the majority of the company’s shares, and finally all of them.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The world is evolving, and along with it, so are the needs in industry, logistics and e-commerce. That is the reason given for B2A Technology becoming the Alstef Group. Alstef Group has increased the global scope and scale of skills between its different entities to better support its customers in their challenges.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2023

ek robotics has announced an automation and logistics deal with Chemco Group. We love challenges, which is why we wanted to get involved in the chemical industry – something we haven’t done before in the UK business – whilst also working with an excellent company such as Chemco.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This year’s winner of MM Maschinenmarkt’s “Best of Industry Award” in the Warehouse Equipment category is not a vehicle, but an assistance system. From the time the competition was launched in 2016, there have never been more contestants participating in the “Best of Industry Award”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 26, 2021

IWS Group , The Industrial Workspace Specialists, has acquired The Rack Group , a leading provider of pallet racking safety, inspection, repair and maintenance solutions. IWS Group provides essential services and supplies to the logistics, warehousing and material handling sectors in the UK, across Europe and beyond.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 5, 2023

At the SPS manufacturing event in Parma, Italy, Bonfiglioli presented technologies including its mechatronic solutions for industrial automation, packaging and intralogistics, robotics and IoT. As a technological partner, the Bologna-based group offers condition monitoring and predictive maintenance services, as well as post-sales assistance.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

Jackson is a longtime Penske leader with more than 28 years of experience in the transportation industry. Jeff’s strong operations and leadership background, breadth of experience with customers, and industry expertise gives us great confidence as he takes on his new role.” Prior to Penske acquiring Rollins Leasing Corp.,

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 25, 2021

AR Racking and Swisslog have started the installation of a new clad-rack warehouse in Funes (Navarra, Spain) for Virto Group, a leader and reference in the production and distribution of frozen vegetables for retail, food service and industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 8, 2022

Randex is claiming an industry first for its new rental and leasing schemes. Randex Ltd is the sole UK distributor for Compact Vertical Storage Lifts, manufactured in Sweden by Weland Solutions, a member of the privately owned, global group Weland AB.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Manitou Group and Effidence Technologies have signed a strategic partnership for the co-development and marketing of a range of logistics robots. Effidence has been developing collaborative and autonomous mobile robotic solutions to improve internal logistics flows in industry and logistics since 2016.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Delayed for two years by the pandemic, the dinner was organised by Transaid Chair and former Scottish Traffic Commissioner Joan Aitken, together with a team of Scotland’s next generation hauliers including Lynsey Mitchell from John Mitchell Haulage & Warehousing and Nicola Robertson (Malcolm) of The Malcolm Group.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Craemer Group , a world leader in plastic logistics solutions, has developed a new generation of sturdy, hygienic, non-slip beverage pallets. Also interesting for the beverage industry are pallet boxes from Craemer. The innovative industry solutions are pool-compatible and can be used universally along the entire logistics chain.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2020

Kinaxia Logistics has appointed an experienced industry figure to the newly-created role of group chief executive. Kinaxia is a top 15 UK logistics group in the transport and warehouse sector, comprising 13 businesses with 1,800 staff and 920 vehicles.

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