Belgium-based Sitra Group has acquired Abbey Logistics for an undisclosed sum, in a move which sees a major consolidation of the food logistics sector. Sitra Group was launched in 1962. It employs approximately 1,150 people across 11 countries including the UK and operates a fleet of 700 owned trucks and over 2,000 trailers and containers, […]
The EU Parliament’s environment committee has backed the European Commission’s plans to slash HGV emissions this week. The committee is also demanding an end to the exemption of garbage, construction and small urban trucks from EU emission targets and that trailer manufacturers deliver a 12.5% cut in trailer emission performance by 2030. While Britain is […]
Bullet Express has launched Air Cargo Transport and a new beer, wine and spirits storage and transport venture, as it continues to expand its services. Air Cargo Transport, which offers road transport services for the air cargo sector, will operate from the company’s 67,000 sq ft Westway Park facility at Glasgow Airport. The launch also […]
ESW, the global direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce company, and parcel delivery giant DPD, have launched a strategic partnership which enables DPD’s UK retail customers to reach global consumers in more than 200 countries. The alliance promises DPD’s UK customers “frictionless” cross-border ecommerce selling and shipping to international customers by accessing ESW’s one-stop solution, which streamlines the […]
European Union ministers have diluted a European Commission proposal on Euro 7 emission levels, but only for cars and vans – trucks and buses will still need to meet tougher emission standards under Euro 7 regulations. The changes to the proposals follow concerted lobbying from a number of EU countries. Under the amendments, the pollution […]
Logistics and warehousing company Fagan & Whalley has donated a truck to the HGV driver training programme run by Transaid in Zambia. The donated truck will play a crucial role in training new HGV drivers and enhancing road safety across sub-Saharan Africa. The vehicle, which comes from Fagan & Whalley’s current fleet, will be transported […]
DHL Express has upgraded its international same day service for UK customers with urgent delivery needs, or with items that can’t be sent through the its Express network. Launched this month, DHL’s new customer portal offers regular customers a simplified booking process where they can easily access information on scheduled collections and live tracking for […]
Seafrigo’s recent acquisition of Perishable Movements Limited (PML) strengthens the French logistics giant’s plan to become the fastest and largest integrated perishable supply chain provider both in the UK and globally, according to Seafrigo regional chief executive Jason Spencer-Knox. Commenting this week on the group’s purchase of the Kent-based haulier in July, Spencer-Knox (pictured), said […]
Polish parcel delivery firm and locker provider InPost has acquired a 30% stake in Menzies Distribution Group, with the option to take full ownership at a later stage in deal worth just under £50m. The transaction sees InPost given the option to acquire the remaining stake over the next three years. InPost will also have […]
Seafrigo Group has acquired Perishables Movements Limited (PML) for an undisclosed sum, as part of a wider strategy to expand into the UK market. Announcing the deal, the French refrigerated food logistics giant said all PML employees will join the Seafrigo Group with immediate effect whilst all PML locations will, in the next few months, […]