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Milestone in the build of Australian Landing Craft Heavy fleet

Manufacturer's Monthly

It will be capable of operating with other vessels to undertake a range of tasks including troop insertion and extraction, logistics movements and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Construction of the first Landing Craft Heavy is expected to start in 2026.

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The state of Australia’s defence manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

billion for accelerating Navy's surface combatant fleet and expanding shipbuilding, $1 billion over four years for investments in targeting, long-range fires, logistics, fuel resilience, and autonomous systems, and $38.2 Navy submarine production, expected to create up to 1,000 jobs and be completed by 2026. This includes $11.1

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BAE Systems signs agreement to use Airlander blimp for defence operations

E&T

HAV said Airlander could be used for “long-endurance airborne communications and surveillance” with the ability to carry up to 10 tonnes of logistics payload. The Airlander is currently set for commercial production by 2026 and has been positioned as a low-carbon form of air transport.

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First class facilities: Truckstops to be upgraded with £16.5m funding

SMMT

The government says the measures are part of its plan to grow the economy by improving working conditions for drivers, supporting new jobs in the haulage industry and attracting more people towards a career in logistics. Whitwood Truckstop will see solar panels fitted.

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New 39,500 Tote, £8m System, Installed in Milton Keynes by Element Logic

MEM

Following the buyout, the omnichannel moved all its logistics to its distribution centre (DC) in Milton Keynes. With an annual turnover of £300m, Wonder has set its sights on becoming a £500m turnover business by 2026. ” says Gavin Harrison, UK Sales Director at Element Logic.

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New 39,500 tote, £8m system, installed in Milton Keynes by Element Logic 

MEM

Following the buyout, the omnichannel moved all its logistics to its distribution centre (DC) in Milton Keynes. With an annual turnover of £300m, Wonder has set its sights on becoming a £500m turnover business by 2026. ” says Gavin Harrison, UK Sales Director at Element Logic.

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Women in transport: What firms are doing to encourage more female workers

SMMT

Jennifer Mosley-Bradley, Head of HR for Palletways UK, said: “There is no doubt that women are under-represented in this sector which is why we have an awareness drive to bring more women into the logistics industry. “We Stagecoach has set targets of achieving 40% of women in leadership roles by 2026.