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Logistics and e-commerce specialist ITD Global grows management team

ITD Global, the international logistics and e-commerce management and delivery specialist, has appointed three experienced business development managers (BDMs) to support the growing demand for its international delivery, freight and parcel solutions.

Meachers’ seven-figure investment future proofs the business

Meachers Global Logistics said it was investing more than £1m into its business as part of a long-term strategy to expand its operations.

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Innovate Freight MD shares knowledge with non-exec director appointment

2024-08-19T14:59:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Innovate Freight MD Richard Litchfield has become non-executive director at software firm CocoonFMS, extending his portfolio of interests.

Commercial director recruited for Asset Alliance

2024-08-16T15:30:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Asset Alliance Group has appointed Andrew Morley to be its commercial director within its commercial vehicle division, having previously held the same position at Petit Forestier.

Stobart bolsters SLT with two new appointments

2024-08-15T13:44:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Stobart said it had strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new retail director and operations director.

Former TruTac MD appointed as Logistics UK digital development director

2024-08-06T14:53:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Jemma James, TruTac’s former managing director, has joined Logistics UK as digital development director, with a brief to transform the association’s digital services.

Mike Parr becomes PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland chief executive

2024-08-05T12:10:00+01:00By Carol Millett

Almost one year after Perishable Movements Limited (PML) was acquired by French shipping and logistics giant Seafrigo, former PML MD Mike Parr has been appointed as chief executive of PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland.

Robotics firm appoints VP

2024-08-02T13:09:00+01:00By Chris Tindall

Robotics and automation specialist Rainbow Dynamics has appointed Frazer Watson as its vice president.

Torsten Schreck to lead MAN Truck & Bus TopUsed UK division

2023-09-25T14:43:00+01:00

Torsten Schreck has been appointed director of the UK division of MAN TopUsed, the international used vehicle brand of MAN Truck & Bus SE.

Fleet Operations recruits commercial director

2023-09-22T14:23:00+01:00

Fleet Operations, a provider of outsourced fleet management services, has appointed Doug Hyett (pictured) to the newly created role of commercial director.

Asset Alliance Group names new MD for finance and leasing

2023-09-14T12:34:00+01:00

Asset Alliance Group said its MD of bus & coach, Michael Bycroft (pictured), had been promoted to the new position of MD for asset finance and leasing.

Stuart Godman replaces Caroline Green as Pallet-Track CEO

2023-09-14T10:24:00+01:00

Pallet-Track has appointed parcels expert Stuart Godman (pictured) as its new chief executive, bringing with him more than 30 years of logistics sector knowledge.

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Opinion

The need for radical transformation in the transportation of goods

We all recognise that transportation of goods needs to be more sustainable. Stats show that the logistics sector is the source of just over a third of global CO2 emissions, so it’s critical our industry prioritises this issue and plays an active role in driving proactive change. Days like tomorrow’s ...

Prevent insolvency by knowing the warning signs

Business insolvency is a multi-faceted issue driven by a range of concerns, from a lack of meaningful management information to a bad corporate culture. These problems need scrutinising closely to understand the leading drivers of a fleet operators’ insolvency. Doing so can offer a chance of recovery, providing liquidation isn’t ...

Business Distress Index – where does the transport & logistics sector rank?

The Business Distress Index, released quarterly by Real Business Rescue, paints a picture of the financial health of UK SMEs across various sectors, including industrial transportation and logistics. It fleshes out the journey travelled by each sector under a range of trading conditions influenced by external factors, such as the ...

A ZEV mandate for HGVs: opportunity or disaster?

HGVs account for over 6% of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions, placing a significant responsibility on our sector to decarbonise. The transition to zero-emission vehicles is well underway, with every OEM already growing its electric vehicle portfolio. So, what would a ZEV mandate for HGVs mean for OEMs already facing the ...

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