GXO-Wincanton deal ‘likely to reduce competition’

GXO-Wincanton deal ‘likely to reduce competition’

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an interim report in its investigation of a merger between logistics companies GXO and Wincanton. The CMA independent inquiry group’s initial assessment of GXO’s takeover of Wincanton is that it is ‘likely to...
Trump’s China tariffs parcels backlog chaos

Trump’s China tariffs parcels backlog chaos

The full scale of the crisis caused by President Trump’s – now paused – suspension of de minimis exemptions for Chinese packages is now apparent, says the international delivery expert Parcelhero. There was widespread disruption to US Customs, parcel deliveries and...
Winter warning for HGVs in UK

Winter warning for HGVs in UK

UK highways ranked 8th most hazardous for HGV drivers in Europe Great Britain has the 8th highest yearly fatal HGV collision rate in Europe, according to analysis by SNAP, the haulage industry’s digital...
FedEx acquires RouteSmart Technologies

FedEx acquires RouteSmart Technologies

Delivery company FedEx has announced that it has acquired RouteSmart Technologies, a provider of route optimisation solutions. FedEx has said that the combination of RouteSmart’s technology solutions with FedEx’s existing physical and data networks will enable it to...
ONE and Yusen Logistics’ sustainable shipping

ONE and Yusen Logistics’ sustainable shipping

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd (Yusen Logistics) have announced a new agreement for sustainable shipping solutions through ONE’s green shipping service, ONE LEAF+.  Under this agreement, ONE will use sustainable biofuels for...