Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published August 21, 2014
Two strategic agreements by Neill & Brown Global Logistics have seen an increase in the company's international trade, staff numbers and job vacancies.
Import and export trade to Europe, particularly Germany, has risen after exclusive agreements with northern German logistics provider Nellen & Quack The Green Line and the UK Pallets network for the Hull and East Yorkshire region.
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Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published July 22, 2014
A Yorkshire logistics company that supported the US army in the weeks leading up to D-Day is set to grow on the back of soaring demand for wind energy.
In 1944, logistics firm Neill & Brown’s worked with the US army to ensure armaments used in the first stage of the liberation of Europe were transported safely.
Today, the company’s sights are set on new markets linked to our growing i...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published May 14, 2014
A deal between two logistics companies is increasing traffic through the Humber Ports.
Neill & Brown Global Logistics has signed an exclusive agreement with northern German logistics provider Nellen & Quack The Green Line for the UK and Ireland.
The agreement consolidates traffic from Gronau-based The Green Line, bringing it through the Humber and diverting it from other ports inc...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published April 9, 2014
The countdown has begun.
Monday, April 7 marked 1,000 days to go until the first day of Hull’s spectacular City of Culture year. With events scheduled to take place every single day throughout 2017, this is a major milestone in the journey that will change the way the world sees Hull forever.
Councillor Steven Bayes, Portfolio Holder for City of Culture, said: "With 1,000 days to go until...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published March 25, 2014
World Trade Centre directors, official partners and staff are celebrating the news that Siemens has finally committed to the city.
Dominic Ward, senior partner at Andrew Jackson Solicitors and a World Trade Centre director said:
“This really is hugely significant for the Hull and the Humber region. Clearly the Humber will become a major attraction for international companies and the WTC w...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published March 14, 2014
Within the last couple of weeks Neill & Brown has welcomed the addition of two Volvo FH4 Euro 6 trucks to our fleet of continental vehicles. This is the beginning of a considerable investment which sees us committed to the acquisition of 35 new trucks over the next 5 years.
A rested driver is a more efficient driver. We like to look after our drivers and these new cabs provide increased ...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published February 14, 2014
Neill & Brown Global Logistics is making a £2.5m investment in Hull with assistance from the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership’s Growing the Humber fund.
The company is building a new 40,000 sq. ft. warehouse facility at Marfleet Environmental Technology Park on Hedon Road to provide an enhanced service to existing customers and as part of its strategy for growth.
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Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published January 7, 2014
When Neill & Brown joined the UK Pallets network in July last year we expected to see an increase in business; as such we hired more staff and an extra vehicle to cope with the anticipated growth.
With over 80 partners based across the country, UK Pallets offers a comprehensive pallet network solution coordinated from their national distribution centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire. The fl...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published November 26, 2013
With a constantly evolving relationship and a growing customer requirement, Neill & Brown have just invested in two new box trailers. These two trailers have been purchased to specifically service the increasing demand of Nippon Gohsei.
Neill & Brown already have a purpose-built facility in the East of the city to meet the needs of Nippon Gohsei’s Saltend plant. This acquisition demo...
On Wednesday 20th November it was announced that Hull has been successful in winning its bid to become the UK City of Culture in 2017, beating strong bids from the other shortlisted cities; Swansea Bay, Leicester and Dundee.
The announcement followed almost a year of hard work from people and organisations across Hull in pulling together a great bid, conveying the messages “Hull Wants It”, “...
Published by Martin Wilcockson | Published November 13, 2013
The Hull bid team left for Derry today, ready to make their final presentation to the City of Culture judges tomorrow. The bid team leave buoyed by a commitment of £17,000 each by 20 local companies and organisations to support the cultural programme if Hull's bid wins.
Neill & Brown are proud to have been one of the first Hull businesses to pledge its support to Hull Angels. The bid tea...