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Industry calls for high speed rail plan to be resurrected to help boost freight capacity

Creation of logistics hubs through spine of England would improve multimodal connections Key findings: Almost 9 in 10 companies believe the original HS2 plan to Leeds and Manchester should be resurrected, according to a new survey from Make UK and Barclays UK Corporate Bank A similar number back high speed rail between the major Northern […]

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Industry leaders address major challenges facing the UK freight and logistics sector

A coalition of logistics leaders from the Alliance of Logistics Trade Associations (ALTA) convened in Central London recently to identify key areas where collaboration can drive meaningful progress in the UK freight and logistics sector. The meeting focused on some of the major issues affecting the industry, with a shared goal of fostering alignment, identifying […]

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ITS Australia Summit 2025

ITS Australia Summit 2025 SBiswell Thu, 07/17/2025 – 10:09 Join us for the ITS Australia Summit 2025, the nation’s flagship annual transport technology event. For over 15 years the ITS Australia Summit has brought together industry, government, and academia from Australia and abroad to explore the cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions driving the future of […]

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ITS World Congress All-Access: digital series

ITS World Congress All-Access: digital series SBiswell Tue, 01/21/2020 – 10:43 A ‘virtual’ event series replaces the planned ITS World Congress 2020 in Los Angeles: the organisers promise an immersive experience of education sessions, discussion groups, solutions and case studies aimed at addressing global transportation challenges. Online www.itsworldcongress2020.com 14th September, 2020 – 8th October, 2020 […]

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JAS signs SPA to acquire Pentagon Freight Services

JAS and Pentagon Freight Services have announced the signing of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA). This agreement represents a key step toward JAS’s planned acquisition of Pentagon, which is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approval. “The Pentagon acquisition perfectly complements JAS’s strategic goals, significantly increasing our ability to […]

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JHS Logistics cuts breakdown repair time with TNS 365

A port logistics provider says it has significantly reduced vehicle downtime after switching to a new breakdown repair and recovery specialist. Based in Southampton, JHS Logistics operates nationwide, providing container haulage and other logistics services to all major UK ports. The company runs a fleet of 44 tractors and 50 trailers, comprised of skeletal and […]

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JJX Logistics expands and revamps Distressed Load Management service

JJX Logistics has expanded and enhanced its Distressed Load Management service to better support supply chains across the UK and Ireland. From damaged goods and broken pallets to mislabelled stock, supply chain disruptions can result in costly delays. JJX’s updated service is designed to respond swiftly and efficiently when things go wrong, ensuring that freight […]

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Joseph Joseph chooses XPO Logistics to deliver omnichannel fulfilment in the UK

Joseph Joseph, the design-led British brand known for innovative kitchenware and home organisation products, has selected XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions, as its long-term logistics partner. Under the partnership, XPO Logistics will manage omnichannel fulfilment, warehousing, pre-retailing, and distribution services from its strategically located facility in Rugby, Northamptonshire. […]

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M&S Food appoints Blakemore Food Solutions as primary wholesale partner

M&S Food has announced another step forward in its Reshape for Growth strategy by appointing A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, one of the UK’s largest family-owned businesses, as its new primary wholesale partner for third party branded products. This strategic partnership will streamline and modernise M&S’ supply chain, helping deliver a more consistent and reliable […]

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Maersk raises full-year guidance

A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (Maersk) achieved strong results in the second quarter with revenue growth of 2.8% and EBIT reaching USD 845m. While down sequentially, Maersk results were in line with the previous year despite significant geopolitical uncertainty and continued rate pressure. The performance was driven by continued strong results in Terminals, volume growth […]

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