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Stobart Group announces increased revenues and profits
Logistics giant Stobart Group has recorded revenue for the year ending 29th February of £551.9million. The figure is an increase of £51.5million on the previous 12 month period. The Group’s unaudited preliminary results also reveal an increased pre-tax profit of £30.5million, up from £29.5million.
Multimodal 2012 – the most successful yet
The fifth of the annual Multimodal events devoted to the UK and Irish transport and logistics industries proved to be the biggest ever in terms of exhibitor and visitor numbers – with 5,345 attendees at the show, an increase of 32% on the previous year.
RORO to focus on the environment
How well equipped are businesses to cope with the European Commission’s new environmental regulations? That’s just one of the areas that will be discussed at this year’s RORO event, which is being held in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 22nd to 24th May.
2 million deliveries later... a business which is fine tuned to today’s needs
Founded in 2004 eCourier has seen consistent and steady growth since it’s 1st deliveries
New International President for CILT
Professor Alan Waller OBE FCILT is the new International President of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT). Though International President-elect since only last May,
Port centric distribution model faces scrutiny
The UK’s ability to provide port centric logistical solutions comes under the spotlight at Navigate Events’ Port Centric Logistics conference on 1st-2nd March 2011, Crowne Plaza (city centre), Birmingham.
Driver Hire notches up a notable milestone
Transport and logistics specialist recruiter, Driver Hire has just completed twelve months of continuous turnover growth – a milestone that was passed in mid-October. At that time, its nationwide network was 30% ahead of the same time last year, with more than a quarter of Driver Hire’s nationwide network over 50% ahead.
IMHX set to buoy up the UK's handling industry
As the green shoots begin to appear in the UK economy, the storage and handling sector is gearing up for its flagship exhibition, IMHX 2010, which opens for four days at the NEC in Birmingham from 16th-19th November.
PD Ports leads the way again
PD Ports, which introduced portcentric logistics into the UK, says the concept is now well-established and moving into its second phase.
UKWA appoints new Vice Chairman
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced the appointment of John Maguire, sales and marketing director of Flexi Narrow Aisle Ltd, as its new Vice Chairman.
