A summer of success
31st August 2018
LOCAL family-owned distribution and warehouse provider P C Howard Ltd have had a successful summer, following up their BRC audit in July with the renewal of their BRC accreditation renewed with an A...
At the heart of Northamptonshire’s economy lies the logistics sector. Making full use of excellent road and rail links and the county’s accessible geographical location the logistics companies that are based here are in a strong position to ensure their clients goods get to where they need to be, when they need to be there.
Overcoming the challenging times
31st August 2018
PROFIT is sanity, and Northampton firm C Butt Ltd is delighted to announce a return to profit for the business that was first incorporated in 1926. In a challenging period, with Brexit concerns, a...
Facilities portfolio continues to grow
31st August 2018
DSV Solutions UK are pleased to announce they continue to build their presence in the Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire areas with the addition of a new 300,000 square foot facility in...
Everything covered in just a few clicks
31st August 2018
BUSINESS often relies on getting goods to where they need to be, when they need to be there, and for that you need an efficient, easy-to-use service. Gofers, the Northampton-based delivery and...
At the centre of the sector
31st August 2018
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE - the epicentre of the UK's logistics sector. Not only is Northampton right at the heart of the country's major road network, but with Daventry's International Rail Freight Terminal...
Significant fleet investment
31st August 2018
The Knights of Old fleet has been joined by 10 New DAF XF 530FTG tractor units, the first DAF tractors to enter service with the operator at its Kettering headquarters. They join the fleet of 250...
Over the Alps!
31st August 2018
By Lucy Sutcliffe MHA MacIntyre Hudson THERE has always been economic pressure on certain sectors of the British and world economies to proactively respond to change, whether that be refinements...
Navigating the challenges
31st August 2018
AS a lawyer questioned about challenges in the logistics sector it is tempting to stress the importance of preparing for Brexit. Check your contracts and don't get caught out - (a contract 'limited to...
Rid yourself of all the packaging
31st August 2018
LOGISTICS expert Walkerpack's new service promises to be an invaluable service to anybody selling through Amazon Marketplace. The FBA Prep Service recently launched by the Brackmills-based company...
Services fine tuned for customers’ benefit
31st August 2017
EXPERTISE, cost, resources and space are key reasons for businesses putting their trust in Walkerpack, which has more than 50 years experience in the competitive supply chain sector. This experience...
Part of expansion strategy
31st August 2017
DACHSER'S business in the UK has enjoyed significant growth in recent years, and 2017 is no exception. In the first half-year, sales turnover is up by almost 14 per cent compared with 2016, with the...
Driving force behind our economy
31st August 2017
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE is the heart of the UK, and logistics is right at the heart of the county's industry and prosperity. Professional logistic analytics will calculate that Northampton is the absolute...
Focus on speed to market
31st August 2017
SPEED to market is key to the success of the Knights of Old Group's Ireland Express daily UK-Ireland-Europe service. Its dedicated European operations team have extensive knowledge of working with...
Radical changes to subsistence and overnight allowances
31st August 2017
By Adam Young Partner MHA MacIntyre Hudson HMRC has recently confirmed changes to overnight allowances that will radically affect the payment of sleeper cab rates. There are serious implications for...
Specialising in solving problems
31st August 2017
THE transportation of problematic cargo around the UK and Europe is speciality of Truckwright Ltd, a Corby-based distribution company conveniently located minutes from the A14 network link. Whether...