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GMA invests in Microlistics’ Warehouse Management System
BySimon Young December 23, 2019December 23, 2019

GMA Warehousing & Transport is launching Microlistics’ Warehouse Management System (WMS) across its Suffolk-based operations, commencing with the company’s newly established 124,000-square-foot facility, situated in Leslie Road, Ipswich. Microlistics’ depth of experience in third-party logistics was a key factor in GMA’s selection decision, reinforced by Microlistics best-in-class 3PL multi-site, multi-client WMS functionality and advanced real-time…

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Fargo Systems announce SPACE DAYS initiative
BySimon Young December 23, 2019December 23, 2019

Market-leading transport management systems provider Fargo Systems has taken the unusual step and given six space days per year to staff, to complete jobs that are hard to justify within their typical working day. Launching in January 2020, the initiative has been introduced to improve employees time at work by encouraging them to mix and…

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Magnus Group returns to family ownership
BySimon Young December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

A thriving Suffolk transport and logistics firm is beginning a bold new chapter – in the perfect tribute to its late founder. Blakenham-based Magnus Group is now under the helm of Olly Magnus, son of the firm’s original driving force, Paul Magnus. Known for having formed his own freight forwarding business – Burhill Logistics –…

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils third Corinth Canal sailing
BySimon Young November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed that its 929-guest ship, Braemar, will be returning to the Corinth Canal in September 2022 for a third time, offering even more guests the opportunity to experience this record-breaking sailing. Fred. Olsen’s Braemar made history in October 2019 by becoming the largest ship – at just under 186 metres long – to…

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Suffolk business shortlisted in two categories at the BIFA Freight Service Awards 2019
BySimon Young November 4, 2019November 4, 2019

A Suffolk freight forwarder has been named one of 33 finalists in the 2019 Freight Service Awards run by the British International Freight Association (BIFA). Morrison Freight has been shortlisted in the Staff Development category, while 24-year-old former apprentice Jamie Abbott, is up for the Young Freight Forwarder award. In response to the news, Jamie…

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Fargo Systems’ TOPS embraces latest technology, what3words
BySimon Young October 18, 2019October 28, 2019

Transport management system leaders, Fargo Systems, is maintaining its pioneering position in the logistics industry with its adoption of /// what3words geocoding technology. With the company’s TOPS platform currently storing the what3words address against its location records, Steve Collins, explained: “what3words divides the world into three-metre squares and gives each one a unique address – made…

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VARTAN assists Peel Ports Group to secure AEO accreditation
BySimon Young October 18, 2019October 18, 2019

Leading compliance specialists, VARTAN Consultancy has successfully worked with Peel Ports Group to secure AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) status across its five-strong UK port network*. Miles Vartan, founder of the Felixstowe-based consultancy, said: “The Group certification process took in excess of a year. At the start of the process, Graeme Charnock, CFO of Peel Ports Group…

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GMA boosts capabilities and secures 124,000 sq ft of Ipswich warehousing
BySimon Young October 17, 2019October 17, 2019

Having enjoyed significant growth over the last 12 months, GMA Warehousing & Transport has added to its warehouse portfolio in Ipswich, the ‘go-to’ location for the distribution and fulfilment industry. Operational from 1st October, the new 124,000 sq. ft facility in Leslie Road benefits from easy access to the A14 and proximity to the ports…

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