Merry Christmas to our readers

Merry Christmas to our readers

The team and I at Courier News would like to say a huge thank you to you, our readers, for your continued support in 2024. Today is our last working day before Christmas and we will be back on Monday, January 6th 2025. You can still send stories for consideration on...
First French Maersk warehouse operational

First French Maersk warehouse operational

With the recent launch of operations at the new warehouse in Denain in Northern France, Maersk is now providing fulfilment services at a facility located in one of Europe’s main logistics centres. The Maersk warehouse of 75,000m², the first one the company has...
HIVED completes first-of-its-kind reusable packaging pilot 

HIVED completes first-of-its-kind reusable packaging pilot 

With backing from Elemental Impact, the pilot programme resulted in the successful delivery, collection, and return for meal-subscription service Field Doctor using the HIVED platform. HIVED, the delivery company built for ecommerce, has successfully completed a...
GSF launches new national hub set to create 400 jobs

GSF launches new national hub set to create 400 jobs

Car part distributor has invested heavily into the West Midlands following takeover last year Motor factor GSF Car Parts has opened its new National Distribution Centre which is set to create 400 jobs. The facility near Wolverhampton covers 500,000 sq ft and serves as...
Applied EV introduces autonomous-only logistics vehicle

Applied EV introduces autonomous-only logistics vehicle

Suzuki will be key OEM partner for Blanc Robot Applied EV, a specialist in vehicle control system technologies, has launched the Blanc Robot, a vehicle designed for autonomous-only operations. Manufactured with no cabin and a configurable table-top chassis for a...
FedEx opens logistics facility in Czech Republic

FedEx opens logistics facility in Czech Republic

New facility will help to company meet the increasing demand for logistics, e-commerce and local manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe. The facility features a warehouse and office space, including 23 courier van docking bays and eight additional docks for...