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UPN achieves ISO 14001:2015 environmental accreditation

Date: September 20, 2025 By admin Categories: Uncategorized No comments

United Pallet Network (UPN) has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification, marking a major milestone in its mission to put sustainability at the core of palletised freight distribution. ISO 14001:2015 is the global standard for Environmental Management Systems, proving organisations manage environmental impact responsibly while driving sustainability, compliance, and continuous improvement across operations. Following a rigorous independent […]

Vicovanu Transport expands fleet with more container carriers from Krone

Date: September 3, 2025 By admin Categories: Uncategorized No comments

Vicovanu Transport has expanded its container transport capacity with the delivery of 15 new Krone Box Liner sliding chassis trailers—bringing the company’s Krone fleet total to 90, with a further 15 on order. Founded in 2013, Vicovanu is a family-run business that provides a diverse range of road haulage services across the UK. Operating from […]

Visku launches free mentoring programme to connect the supply chain community

Date: August 5, 2025 By admin Categories: Uncategorized No comments

Visku has launched a free mentoring programme aimed at bringing people together from across the supply chain sector. Open to everyone, from apprentices to directors, the Visku Mentoring Programme is designed to break down silos, spark new connections and strengthen the industry from within. Unlike traditional schemes, there’s no cost, no membership requirement and no […]

WEC Lines connects Ireland, Belgium and France

Date: July 28, 2025 By admin Categories: Uncategorized No comments

WEC Lines has launched a new service linking Dublin, Le Havre and Zeebrugge. The new weekly service will be performed by a 612-TEU owned vessel in a fixed 7-day rotation, departing Zeebrugge on Thursdays, arriving in Dublin on Sundays and Le Havre on Wednesdays, providing clients with a heightened level of flexibility and efficiency, such […]

Wells to leave Logistics UK

Date: August 1, 2025 By admin Categories: Uncategorized No comments

David Wells OBE, Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK will step down from his role at the end of July. Wells notified the President early in the new year of his intention to step down and a process is underway to find his replacement. Wells who joined Logistics UK in 2009 as Finance Director, […]

WH Davis to supply 150 freight wagons to Ireland

Date: August 19, 2025 By admin Categories: Uncategorized No comments

WH Davis, the UK’s sole remaining independent railway wagon manufacturer – and part of Buckland Rail – has secured a €44 million export deal to supply 150 freight wagons to Ireland with support from the UK’s export credit agency. The deal has been enabled with support from export credit agency UK Export Finance (UKEF) through […]

Williams Shipping acquires GIF Transport and Logistics

Date: August 8, 2025 By admin Categories: Uncategorized No comments

One of the UK’s leading marine and logistics services provider, Williams Shipping, has announced the purchase of established provider of supply chain services GIF Transport and Logistics, as well as acquiring a significant parcel of land in Dyce, Aberdeen, marking a major step forward in the company’s long-term growth strategy. This new chapter brings together […]

Wincanton and Nkuku extend partnership five years

Date: July 22, 2025 By admin Categories: Uncategorized No comments

Wincanton has announced the extension of its omnichannel partnership with Nkuku, the leading retailer of ethically sourced and handcrafted homeware, for a further five years. Under the new contract, Wincanton will continue to provide B2B and B2C fulfilment services from its specialist omnichannel facility in Northamptonshire, including the receipt of stock, storage and dispatch of […]

Wincanton extends partnership with Whittard of Chelsea

Date: August 26, 2025 By admin Categories: Uncategorized No comments

Wincanton has announced the extension of its partnership with premium tea and coffee retailer Whittard of Chelsea. The relationship, which began in 2012, has been extended to support Whittard’s ongoing UK and international growth across both eCommerce and physical retail. Under the renewed contract, Wincanton will continue to manage both B2C and B2B fulfilment operations […]

Wincanton signs new three-year fulfilment partnership with Futon Company

Date: August 13, 2025 By admin Categories: Uncategorized No comments

Wincanton has announced a new three-year partnership with Futon Company, the go-to brand for space-saving furniture and small-space living solutions. With 24 stores across the UK and a growing online presence, Futon Company has carved out a niche in the home furnishings market by specialising in compact, stylish furniture for urban lifestyles. As part of […]

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