DFDS Transport converts to pallet network economics
DFDS Transport has joined Palletways in what is described as a strategic partnership. DFDS becomes Palletways partner for Scandinavia and the Baltic States.
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New Wave Logistics purchases Gloystarne
New Wave Logistics purchases Gloystarne
Read MorePalletforce recruits David Hathaway Transport
The Palletforce network has recruited haulier David Hathaway Transport to cover parts of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. The company operates 40 vehicles and 50 trailers.
Read MoreFortec can now work in daylight
Pallet network operator Fortec has expanded its central hub in Rugby to more than 5,000sq metres, more than doubling capacity to 2,200 pallets. The revamped hub will be Fortec’s first facility independent of parent company Geodis, which has moved its operation to an adjacent building. Fortec has been expanding rapidly and is predicting volume growth of more than 50% in 2003. Director Rod Abrahams said: “We have come a long way in the past year.
Read More'Small is beautiful' for growing network
Pall-Ex, the UK’s largest pallet network, believes the slowing economy won’t damage its prospects for growth. Alan Cramley, sales and marketing director, said last week: “People may be saying the economy is quiet, but that means small deliveries more often, which suits our typical consignment size of one to three pallets.” The company is confident of matching last year’s 40% growth rate and last week moved into its new GBP10m (EUR14.5m) hub near Coalville in Leicestershire.
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