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The Fargo Group announces the acquisition of Intermodal Manager

Fargo has announced that it has acquired Intermodal Manager, strengthening its position as a leading provider of technology solutions in the logistics and supply chain sector. This strategic acquisition broadens our product range, improves our intermodal planning capabilities, and aligns with our mission to deliver smarter, more connected, and more efficient container management solutions for […]

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The Pallet LOOP gains further momentum as Cemex UK signs up

The Pallet LOOP, a member of timber and forestry business BSW Group, is proud to announce that another major materials manufacturer has signed up to use its circular economy pallets. Cemex UK is the latest manufacturer to announce a pioneering partnership with LOOP, becoming the first business in the cement industry to do so, marking a major […]

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The Pallet Network appoints Michael Conroy as Chief Executive Officer

The Pallet Network (TPN) has announced the appointment of Michael Conroy as its new Chief Executive Officer. Underpinned by his 30 years’ experience in express distribution, including CEO roles at Palletforce, EV Cargo and Kinaxia Logistics, Michael’s leadership will be instrumental in driving TPN’s strategic vision forward. That includes driving operational efficiencies across the network, […]

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Three Group Solutions completes private 5G network to power next generation smart port operations

Three Group Solutions has completed the deployment of a private 5G network across Hutchison Ports’ UK operations at the Port of Felixstowe, Harwich International Port and London Thamesport, creating one of the most advanced industrial connectivity platforms in the country. The new network provides ultra reliable, high capacity and low latency connectivity to support large […]

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Tilbury3 planning approval unlocks next growth phase at Port of Tilbury

The Port of Tilbury has announced the approval of an expansion plan for the development of Tilbury3 (T3) into a flexible, rail connected port capable of accommodating a wide range of industrial and logistics activities. The site totals 143 acres for port operational use and ecological mitigation. The outline planning consent from Thurrock Council for […]

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Transpac GRIs fail to prop up under-pressure container spot freight rates

It was a relatively flat week for pricing on the major deepsea box shipping trades, with a scheduled mid-week general rate increase (GRI) failing to lift container spot rates on the headhaul eastbound transpacific route. Tuesday saw the implementation of a range of transpacific GRIs, of $1,000-$3,000 per 40ft. However, the Shanghai-Los Angeles leg of […]

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Trilogy Logistics acquires Circle Express

Trilogy Logistics has bought the business and assets of Circle Express out of administration saving all 158 jobs at the UK logistics firm and bringing it under new ownership. Circle Express appointed Dean Watson and Paul Stanley of Begbies Traynor as Joint Administrators on 19 December. The Administrators immediately sold the business and assets and […]

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Tritax London Logistics Fund and WFS sign agreement for new built-to-suit facility at LHR

Tritax London Logistics Fund (TLLF) has signed a 20-year lease on a new built-to-suit air cargo facility at London Heathrow with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), specialists in air cargo, passenger and ground handling, and part of the SATS Group. The cross-docked 122,400 sq ft facility, which is subject to planning consent, will be built on […]

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UK freight and logistics sector welcomes Heathrow decision

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the news that the government has made a decision in favour of one of the two schemes put forward earlier this year to expand Heathrow Airport and deliver a third runway. Steve Parker, BIFA director general said: “I realise that this is just the first step in […]

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