Stobart announces plans to sell majority stake in logistics company

March 14, 2014

Stobart Group’s transportation and distribution business is to be floated as a private company called Eddie Stobart Logistics after it sold 51 percent of its stake.

The majority share was bought by funds managed by DBAY, an asset management firm based in the Isle of Man. Eddie Stobart Logistics will still retain its family heritage, with William Stobart becoming CEO of the company.  (more…)

Logistics industry event to bring together top supply chain names

September 11, 2013

Link North, an important event on the logistics industry calendar returns to Doncaster Racecourse this October, and will showcase some of the most innovative products and services in the logistics and supply chain industries.

The annual event sees leading companies showcase their newest products and services as well as giving seminars and offering product testing. (more…)

DHL launches new temperature-sensitive air freight service

June 24, 2013

DHL, one of the leaders in global logistics has announced the launch of DHL Thermonet, an air freight network designed to securely transport temperature-sensitive shipments. It announced the network in a white paper exploring the trends of future Life Sciences logistics. (more…)