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2 million deliveries later... a business which is fine tuned to today’s needs
Founded in 2004 eCourier has seen consistent and steady growth since it’s 1st deliveries
New International President for CILT
Professor Alan Waller OBE FCILT is the new International President of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT). Though International President-elect since only last May,
Port centric distribution model faces scrutiny
The UK’s ability to provide port centric logistical solutions comes under the spotlight at Navigate Events’ Port Centric Logistics conference on 1st-2nd March 2011, Crowne Plaza (city centre), Birmingham.
Driver Hire notches up a notable milestone
Transport and logistics specialist recruiter, Driver Hire has just completed twelve months of continuous turnover growth – a milestone that was passed in mid-October. At that time, its nationwide network was 30% ahead of the same time last year, with more than a quarter of Driver Hire’s nationwide network over 50% ahead.
IMHX set to buoy up the UK's handling industry
As the green shoots begin to appear in the UK economy, the storage and handling sector is gearing up for its flagship exhibition, IMHX 2010, which opens for four days at the NEC in Birmingham from 16th-19th November.
PD Ports leads the way again
PD Ports, which introduced portcentric logistics into the UK, says the concept is now well-established and moving into its second phase.
UKWA appoints new Vice Chairman
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced the appointment of John Maguire, sales and marketing director of Flexi Narrow Aisle Ltd, as its new Vice Chairman.
Salt and grit are essential supplies, says CILT
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) has reminded all transport operators and highways authorities of the need for adequate preparation in order to minimise any possible repeat of the difficulties which arose during the very heavy snowfalls and icy conditions of 2010, following similar problems the previous winter.
OTS introduces super-sized fleet depot fuelling installations
With the predicted growth in rail freight and intermodal logistics, business analysts are anticipating further consolidation within the UK road haulage sector.
The Comprehensive Spending Review - one month on!
Taking place one month after October’s Comprehensive Spending Review, on 18th November 2010, The Transport Statistics Users Group (TSUG) and The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT), are hosting ‘UK Transport in the Money Squeeze’.
