Parcelhero says Amazon boycott could reach UK

Parcelhero says Amazon boycott could reach UK

Amazon is one of a number of retailers being shunned by consumers over its association with the Trump administration. Last week, 9% of US Amazon users planned to boycott it. A similar move by UK consumers could cost Amazon up to £47m in lost sales, says the...
Yodel in partnership with the Retail Trust

Yodel in partnership with the Retail Trust

Independent parcel carrier Yodel has strengthened its partnership with the Retail Trust, the industry charity protecting the health and happiness of people working in retail through wellbeing support. The partnership which dates back to 2018, has seen the Retail Trust...
ACCC concerns over DP World’s Silk Logistics deal

ACCC concerns over DP World’s Silk Logistics deal

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised preliminary concerns about DP World Australia’s planned purchase of Silk Logistics in its Statement of Issues. DP World Australia operates container stevedores at Botany (Sydney), Melbourne,...
Construction begins on £46.5m logistics hub

Construction begins on £46.5m logistics hub

Work has started on construction of a 223,000 sq ft urban logistics development in Leeds. Called T45, the development will comprise 23 units ranging from 4,450 sq ft to 34,000 sq ft. All units are available on a leasehold or freehold basis, and once complete the...
New Forest warehouse development approval

New Forest warehouse development approval

An employment development which will be a “significant economic catalyst” for part of the New Forest has cleared a key hurdle. McCarthy Investments Ltd secured outline planning permission for proposals to use land at Calmore Croft Farm in Salisbury Road, Calmore, for...
Oldham haulier celebrates award win

Oldham haulier celebrates award win

Oldham haulier H&B Logistics received an award recognising its excellent levels of service at the recent Pallet-Track Shareholder Gala Chadderton-based H&B Logistics was founded in 1989 by Nick Hall and Alan Byrne, who started the business as a local parcel...