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GXO selected to manage operations at BMW Group’s Swindon site  

GXO Logistics has been selected by BMW Group, the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles, to manage operations at its Swindon manufacturing plant. Under the new partnership, GXO will lead the warehouse operations of car parts in Swindon, optimising BMW Group’s supply chain and further strengthening automotive production resilience across the UK. The […]

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Hani Mahmassani, ITS ‘rock star’ academic, passes away

Hani Mahmassani, ITS ‘rock star’ academic, passes away Hani Mahmassani, William A. Patterson Distinguished Chair in Transportation, director of the Northwestern University Transportation Center (NUTC), and professor of civil and environmental engineering, has died. He passed away on 15 July, 2025, at the age of 69, Northwestern – which he joined in 2007 – has […]

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Hapag-Lloyd and DSV expand decarbonization partnership

Hapag-Lloyd and DSV have signed a two-year Ship Green framework agreement for the purchase of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions. The reductions will be generated through the use of sustainable marine fuels within Hapag-Lloyd’s fleet. The expansion of the partnership comes on the back of an already successful cooperation between DSV and Hapag-Lloyd […]

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Hapag-Lloyd signs merger agreement with ZIM

Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., the world’s 10th largest container shipping line, under which Hapag-Lloyd will acquire 100% of ZIM’s shares. The completion of the envisaged transaction is subject, among others, to approval by ZIM’s shareholders and the relevant regulatory authorities. Once the merger is closed, Hapag-Lloyd aims to […]

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Harrison Solway celebrating 25 years in business

A Hull logistics provider formed from a £1 management buyout whose biggest customer resigned on its first day in business has celebrated its 25th anniversary in a remarkable success story.  Harrison Solway Logistics, which is based on the Kingston International Business Park, opened its doors in July 2000 with just 10 vehicles, six trailers, 17 […]

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Health and Safety culture earns Palletline 11th ROSPA Gold Award

A stringent workplace culture encompassing every aspect of health and safety and the physical and mental wellbeing of every member of staff has earned Palletline a prestigious Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for the 11th time. The accolade is in recognition of the leading palletised freight distribution network’s […]

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Heavy Haul Rail launches

Heavy Haul Rail Limited has launched as a new company in the UK rail freight market following the sale of Freightliner UK’s Intermodal Logistics business. As an independent company separated from Freightliner, Heavy Haul Rail is now focused solely on the bulk freight market enabling it to build on its existing services. The company moves […]

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Heidelberg Materials UK forms bulk cement JV with Turners

Heidelberg Materials UK and Turners have entered into a 50/50 joint venture for bulk cement haulage, with the haulier distributing the producer’s bulk cement from autumn 2025. Heidelberg Materials UK will transfer its bulk cement distribution business and employees into the JV, which will have a board with representatives from both companies. Heidelberg Materials UK […]

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Hi-Speed joins Palletforce to bolster coverage & service in Guildford

Hi-Speed Services has become the latest new member to join the award-winning Palletforce express pallet network, coming onboard to bolster service around its southern base in Aldershot. It will take over the management of Palletforce operations in GU postcodes around Guildford, Aldershot and Farnham to ensure members and their customers receive the highest levels of […]

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How to secure critical infrastructure networks from cyber attacks

How to secure critical infrastructure networks from cyber attacks SBiswell Wed, 08/18/2021 – 11:00 With increasing OT-IT convergence, critical infrastructure networks and other industrial control systems are exposed to cyberattacks. Ensuring compliance with multiple strict national cybersecurity regulations and balancing them with cost and productivity considerations is not easy. Find out how you can implement […]

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