newsLogistics ‘overlooked’ in Budget
Disappointment at lack of sector focus in a Budget that generally increased tax and spend.
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productFoldable shipping container launches
Compact Container Systems (CCS) has launched the SeaFold HC 40’ container.
productSaint-Gobain honours ace drivers
Starting 10 years ago, the Saint-Gobain Driver of the Year awards recognise the best and most sustainable drivers from across the Saint-Gobain fleet.
newsBeauty Pie deploys high-end fulfilment services
The luxury retailer has announced it has completed one year of working with GXO Logistics.
productKION signs shuttle system partnership with Eurofork
KION Group has signed a cooperation agreement with German manufacturer of pallet shuttle systems Eurofork.
productAchieving data-driven operational control
Tecsys has expanded the capabilities of its Elite software platform, with particular emphasis on data-driven optimisation for healthcare logistics.
productResearch into WMS highlights nascent role for AI
STIQ HAS produced a research paper examining the WMS market.
articleResearch slices and dices returns patterns
The silent crisis of ‘serial returns’ is eroding retail profit margins as uncovered in the Annual Returns Benchmark Report 2024.
articleResearch slices and dices returns patterns
The silent crisis of ‘serial returns’ is eroding retail profit margins as uncovered in the Annual Returns Benchmark Report 2024.
newsJD Logistics plans major international expansion
The Chinese 3PL will double its overseas warehouse space by the end of 2025.
newsFurniture retailer unveils dark stores
JYSK has introduced a ‘dark store concept’ – smaller warehouses close to customers – with the first two due to open in Ireland and Morocco.
productFabrics firm boosts airfreight logistics
Facing significant challenges with transatlantic deliveries and the need to uphold its reputation for delivery reliability, Camira Fabrics, a leading UK textile manufacturer, has signed a contract with DB Schenker to enhance its airfreight logistics operations.
newsMatalan announces transport partnership
GXO will become Matalan’s strategic transport partner, responsible for over 550 weekly deliveries to over 200 Matalan stores across the UK and Ireland.
productRetail group signs deal with fulfilment specialist
CDS Superstores (trading as The Range and wilko) has partnered with THG Fulfil to take advantage of its fulfilment and courier management services.
articleDo tighter returns policies backfire?
RESEARCH SHOWS over half of consumers are deterred by strict returns policies, highlighting increased urgency for retailers to balance cost reduction with customer centricity, says Blue Yonder.
newsDHL to offer premium last mile service
In partnership with TOSHI, the on-demand and hyper-local provider, DHL Express is offering up to one hour delivery windows.
productPort of Greenock launches £25m cranes
THE PORT of Greenock has officially unveiled its new £25m ship-to-shore cranes as the investment boosts productivity at the facility.
newsAmsterdam DC meets medical device standard
Smith, a global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, has achieved certification to the ISO 13485 standard at its Amsterdam distribution centre.
newsCall to ‘specify pallets with reuse in mind’
The National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD) has called on pallet manufacturers and users to work together to ensure new pallets are always specified with their reuse in mind.
articleLeaders don’t get tech and it’s holding back supply chains
A new research report has revealed a contradiction in supply chain technology adoption, with 62% of supply chain decision makers citing technology as a key driver for business growth, yet 45% are struggling to effectively implement these solutions in daily operations.
