October 2015

Technology will be key weapon in battle of the forwarders

Small- and mid-sized freight forwarders need innovative technology if they hope to remain competitive with logistics giants, according to a new white paper published by consultants Ti and technology provider Kewill. As recent acquisitions have shown, large forwarders are increasing their scale not only to leverage their buying power and geographic scope but also to develop their range of services, especially those that add value and increase margin, the paper ... [+]

Bullet Express boss has bright idea for business

Bullet Express boss David McCutcheon has written to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Baroness Neville-Rolfe and Edinburgh West MP Michelle Thomson and Shadow Secretary of State for Business Angela Eagle, suggesting a new payment grading system for larger companies. McCutcheon, who is managing ... [+]

Ceva slashes US transit times

CEVA Logistics says it can save UK shippers up to 12 days on its new less than containerload services compared with its competitors. As well as nearly doubling its own container freight stations network, from 26 to 48 locations, replacing a number of outsourced locations, it has switched collections and ... [+]