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April 2022

Nuttall buy boost for Bowker

Logistics operator WH Bowker says its acquisition of Rochdale, Greater Manchester-based James Nuttall would strengthen its European and UK warehouse and distribution business and provide opportunities for continued growth. The purchase of the businesses bolsters Bowker’s fleet by adding a further 48 commercial vehicles, bringing its UK and European fleet to over 225 vehicles and 450 trailers, together with over 1.2 million sq ft of warehousing at ten locations. [+]

Freight partnership brings cricket to the wider world

Virgin Atlantic Cargo and and its forwarder partner Woodland Group are helping the Bat For A Chance charity bring the game of cricket to girls across Pakistan. Together with construction equipment manufacturer, Energy, it has gone into partnership with FemGames, a female empowerment initiative that is currently implementing an ambitious ... [+]

All change at APM Terminals

APM Terminals chief executive Morten Engelstoft is to retire and will be succeeded by current chief operating officer Keith Svendsen, with Henriette Hallberg Thygesen appointed as the company’s new chairperson.Morten Engelstoft joined Maersk in 1986 and he has served in many different roles in seven countries, becoming chife executive of ... [+]

Xpediator reaches record revenue in 2021

UK-based and Central and Eastern European forwarder Xpediator Group said that its revenue grew to a record £296.6m in the 12months ended 31 December 2021with adjusted profit before tax up 25% to £9.1m. It also said the first two months of 2022 are trading ahead of expectations and March 2022 ... [+]