Clipper Logistics‘ focus on the retail supply chain has made it a clear winner from the on-again/off-again lockdown environment. As is widely acknowledged, the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the trend towards online shopping, such that even traditional bricks & mortar retailers are having to adapt to multi-channel retailing. As Clipper sees it, ‘having an online … Read more
URBAN LOGISTICS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST: Property fund with a growing store of income By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 27 March 2021 | Updated: 22:37 BST, 27 March 2021 Many commercial property investment funds have had a difficult pandemic – as workers have stayed at home, demand for office, retail … Read more
L&G ECOMMERCE LOGISTICS FUND: Fund soars as we buy and sell more online By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 The investment arm of insurer Legal & General is one of the world’s leading proponents of index fund management – running funds … Read more
Haulage and logistics bosses demand ‘urgent meeting’ with ministers over ‘significant gaps’ in UK border plans for end of Brexit transition period that risk ‘severe’ disruption to supply chain Eight logistics firms warn Britain could face ‘severe’ disruption to supply chains Companies are urging Government to step up their Brexit border preparations Fears over ‘significant … Read more
PUNT OF THE WEEK: Small-cap logistics firm Clipper clinches contracts with Topshop-owner Arcadia By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 28 August 2020 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 28 August 2020 What is it? A small-cap logistics company with several different businesses, including one that oversees online shopping deliveries and returns. … Read more
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos backs British freight logistics firm in £12m fundraising By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:20 BST, 31 May 2020 | Updated: 22:20 BST, 31 May 2020 Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has backed a British freight logistics firm in a £12m fundraising. The 56-year-old tycoon joined other investors in London-based … Read more