Tag: UK

Pall-Ex starts up logistics services

Posted by | Jan 13, 2005 | |

To support a new joint contract with Sims World-Wide, Pall-Ex has launched a Logistics arm. The company is also negotiating other logistics contracts.

Pall-Ex has launched Pall-Ex Logistics after securing a joint contract with member Sims World-Wide Logistics to provide logistics services to welding consumables company SAF Oerlikon UK. Pall-Ex says it is currently negotiating several other logistics contracts. To support the operation Pall-Ex has acquired a 2,800 sq m warehouse facility at Bardon Industrial Park in Leicestershire, close to its central hub. The warehouse will be a dedicated pallet storage facility, with 4,515 pallet spaces, and has the option to expand in the future. SAF’s decision to award Pall-Ex and Sims World-Wide the contract follows its decision to outsource its logistics and transport operation to concentrate on its core business.

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ANC wins feather in its cap

Posted by | Jan 13, 2005 | |

ANC Logistics has signed a 3 year contract with The Peacock Group to provide in-store deliveries to over 200 outlets throughout the south-east of England. Following the integration of Bonmarche stores in 2002 into the Peacock Group it had operated independent fleets out of two separate locations. It says costs were duplicated and therefore the group decided to streamline its transport operation with ANC taking over the distribution of both brands to stores.

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AK Worthington makes the switch to PalletForce

Posted by | Jan 13, 2005 | |

Manchester based AK Worthington began operating for PalletForce last week after leaving Palletways. MD Julian Richards says PalletForces shareholder membership structure was a key factor in the decision.
Members are allowed a greater involvement in the overall operation of the network and it also safeguards service levels. Our network volumes have decreased by 50% but we see it as investing ina a network which has great potential, he says.
Worthington also switched poscode areas from WA, which it served for Palletways, to M for PalletForce.

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Small fanfare for UK Royal Mail’s drop in B2B price

Posted by | Jan 10, 2005 | |

There was a luke-warm reaction to news that Royal Mail is to reduce its prices for business mailers. The move is part of the postal service’s plan to stave off the growing competition for its huge share of the B2B market. From April this year the cost of a first-class stamp will rise from 28p to 30p. Business mailers will receive a 1p discount on the 30p price if their mail is franked or uses a PPI (Printed Postage Impression) and weighs less than 60g. Discounts range from 3p to 8p for heavier items. “There are some reductions and small increases, which are likely to behave as a balancing act,” said David Robottom, director of postal affairs and industry development at the DMA. “Royal Mail is making its prices relate more to its cost, which we support,” he added. “We welcome any reduction in price, as long as the service improves.”

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