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.
1st November 2024
Advertisement Feature LOOKING for a new vehicle largely takes place online these days. We are fast becoming accustomed to trawling through innumerable websites looking for the right car, van or...
29th October 2024
CONSUMER healthcare giant Karo Healthcare has agreed a strategic partnership with Northampton-based Yusen Logistics as it steps up its growth strategy and looks to strengthen its supply chain. The...
26th August 2024
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8th August 2024
SUPPLY chain specialist Wincanton has won a five-year contract extension from retail giant Co-op. Under the new agreement, Wincanton will continue to provide the Co-op with facilities...
16th July 2024
FOOD manufacturer Greggs has submitted plans to build its new national distribution centre at Symmetry Park in Kettering. The company and developer Tritax Symmetry are proposing more than 311,000 sq...
9th July 2024
BUSINESSES on Brackmills Industrial Estate have voted ‘Yes’ to another five years of Business Improvement District status. The decision secures a fund of almost £2.3 million which will be spent...
10th June 2024
TATA STEEL’S tube-making works in Corby is to receive a £12 million investment after the sale of 99 unused acres on the west side of the works. A fully-serviced campus-style logistics hub is...
3rd June 2024
PERSONALISED baby brand My 1st Years has won a national award for its trailblazing partnership with humanitarian charity Goods for Good. The company, based in Northampton, has been supporting Goods...
10th May 2024
IT IS a traditional ceremony in Japan, designed to bestow wishes for success and prosperity by breaking open a barrel of sake. And the tradition took centre stage at the ground-breaking ceremony for...
7th May 2024
PLANS by retail giant Amazon to build a state-of-the-art fulfilment centre at the SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton are set to create more than 2,000 new jobs. The Amazon Robotics fulfilment centre,...
3rd May 2024
LUXURY lifestyle retailer The White Company has completed its purchase of new offices in Northampton. The company is to base its contact centre and other back-office departments in 8.600 sq ft of the...
2nd May 2024
In the fast-paced world of automotive manufacturing and research, the health and safety of workers has always been paramount. However, the industry is witnessing a revolutionary shift, not only in how...
1st May 2024
WORK taking place in Northamptonshire to support the UK’s HGV drivers with their mental health and wellbeing has been highlighted at a national conference. The nation’s drivers commonly suffer...
5th April 2024
INCREASES to the minimum and living wage - the largest in a decade - are set to have a significant impact on the logistics sector. The National Living Wage is, as of April 1, £11.44 per hour - a...
8th March 2024
WAREHOUSING and logistics services for seven train maintenance depots across southern England are to be delivered from Siemens Mobility’s new Distribution and Logistics Centre for Rail in...
