logistics

Strait of Hormuz
Why conflict in the Middle East will ripple into UK timber supply chains
by Liam Macandrew|10 March 26|Supply
In this article, we explore how the Middle East crisis could once again reshape the UK timber trade, as the escalating situation begins to close crucial shipping lanes, disrupt energy markets, and threatens to spill into a wider regional conflict. The phrase ‘unprecedented disruption’ over the past six years has...
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BSW Group makes significant fleet investments across 2025
by Jennie Ward|26 January 26|Build, Supply
BSW Group, the UK’s largest integrated forestry and timber business, and a member of Binderholz, made significant investments during 2025 to modernise its fleets and strengthen logistics. These strategic developments have been introduced to help reinforce the group's leading role in the UK’s forestry and timber supply chain. Tilhill Harvesting...
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Tilhill Harvesting invests to expand fleet
by Jennie Ward|13 November 25|Supply
Tilhill Harvesting, part of Tilhill Forestry and member of BSW Group, has completed a multi-million-pound investment to expand and modernise its harvesting operations, alongside enhanced steep-ground expertise following the acquisition of Duffy Skylining. The business now runs 35 harvesters and 33 forwarders, including the latest John Deere 1270G and H...
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Scott Pallets collaborates with BSW Group to strengthen logistics offer
by Jennie Ward|21 September 25|Supply, Sustainability
Scott Pallets is driving innovation in the supply chain through a series of strategic logistics initiatives, implemented in conjunction with parent company BSW Group. By working closely with haulage providers and internal partners, such as sister businesses BSW Timber and Tilhill Forestry, the company is reducing empty miles, improving asset...
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New manufacturing facility for James Donaldson Timber
by Jennie Ward|06 March 25|Build, Supply
James Donaldson Timber (JDT) has taken over a leasehold on a new, 110,000ft2 purpose-built manufacturing facility in Chorley. The flagship site at Botany Bay Business Park will more than double current production capacity and improve operational efficiencies, the company says, supporting increased output to meet market demand. The size of...
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Member Profile: TDUK welcomes Travis Perkins
by Jennie Ward|08 August 24|Supply
Travis Perkins, a leading UK builders' merchant, has joined Timber Development UK while celebrating its 20th consecutive year of certification of the timber chain of custody. TDUK found out more. Travis Perkins, the national UK builders' merchant with a network of more than 500 branches, is one of the newest...
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