Logistics equipment supplier Palletower acquires rival

Logistics equipment supplier Palletower acquires rival

Warehouse and logistics equipment supplier has revealed asset purchase from long time competitor Cargopak. The acquisition, along with the purchasing of the remaining metal stock from its operations, is Palletower’s sixth within the past 18 months and follows the...
Siemens introduces eHGVS into logistics operations

Siemens introduces eHGVS into logistics operations

Siemens has partnered with its long-term global logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel to roll out eHGVs for part of its UK and Ireland operations. The eGHVs will replace diesel vehicles to transport and deliver materials and products to and from Siemens’ Congleton site and...

Plans for giant Coventry SEGRO logistics development

It is proposed to be built on land in Baginton. A decision looms on whether a giant logistics development on the outskirts of Coventry is given the green light. The plan is for the new commercial buildings on land west of Firefly Road in Baginton. SEGRO is behind the...
Waitrose’s distribution centre to create 550 jobs

Waitrose’s distribution centre to create 550 jobs

Supermarket group Waitrose has said it is recruiting more than 550 staff to work at its first distribution centre in the South West. Located in Avonmouth, Bristol, the new site will be its most sustainable distribution centre, and will be run by logistics company DHL....
Berkshire logistics firm acquires Bedfordshire counterpart

Berkshire logistics firm acquires Bedfordshire counterpart

Slough-based DX, which is owned by alternative investor H.I.G. Capital, has acquired Biggleswade-based HBC Logistics. DX Chief Executive Ian Truesdale, who was appointed to lead the company by H.I.G. Capital just six months ago, said that HBC Logistics would “bring...
DfT announces additional £18m for electric trucks

DfT announces additional £18m for electric trucks

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has pledged an additional £18 million in funding for the Plug-in Truck Grant, which aims to help businesses cut the upfront cost of lorries. Until March 2026, hauliers and fleet operators will be able to access discounts of up to...