Scottish family-run transport firm acquired

Scottish family-run transport firm acquired

Major food transport and logistics player has acquired a Scottish family-run firm The acquisition makes the company part of a European giant that said the move “strengthens the group’s territorial coverage”. Langdons announced the acquisition of the...
Pallet-Track pledges £75k for air ambulance car

Pallet-Track pledges £75k for air ambulance car

Wolverhampton-based pallet network to fund a new critical care car for its nominated charity – Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. The Wolverhampton-based pallet network has already raised nearly 65 per cent of its target to put the charity’s critical care car on the road...
Developer plans huge new £135m logistics park

Developer plans huge new £135m logistics park

An industrial property developer is planning a £135 million logistics project after a land deal. US firm Panattoni has acquired a 47-acre site in Coventry from L&Q Estates which will be called Panattoni Park Coventry. The net-zero, speculative development will be...
Logistics industry’s energy storage challenge

Logistics industry’s energy storage challenge

Toyota Material Handling reports that energy storage will become one of the biggest challenges Toyota Material Handling (UK) has released the Trends in Logistics 2024 report, which says that as fossil fuels are phased out and the electrification of road...
Shortlist revealed for 2024 Logistics Awards

Shortlist revealed for 2024 Logistics Awards

Logistics UK has revealed the shortlist for its Logistics Awards 2024 Logistics Awards 2024 recognises the achievement of businesses and individuals from across the sector which powers all parts of the economy. Logistics UK’s Board – consisting of representatives from...
Maersk opens logistics park in Saudi Arabia

Maersk opens logistics park in Saudi Arabia

Maersk and ‘Mawani’ announced the opening of Jeddah Islamic Port Logistics Park A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) and the General Ports Authority of Saudi Arabia ‘Mawani’ recently announced the opening of the largest Logistics Park for Maersk in the Middle East at Jeddah...