articleBrexit’s impact lingers
Since the UK’s departure from the European Union on 31st January 2020, the UK freight forwarding and logistics sector has been plagued with challenges, says Steve Parker.
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articleAutomation: a force for good?
Kirsten Tisdale asks if increasing use of technology in the sector will level the playing field for women in logistics.
newsGregg Wallace to host BIFA Freight Service Awards
BIFA’s director general Steve Parker has revealed that the celebrity host for the awards ceremony in January 2025 will be writer, media personality and former greengrocer Gregg Wallace MBE.
productTHG Fulfil transforms warehouse efficiency with tech investment
THG Fulfil, THG Ingenuity’s fulfilment and courier management service, has made a significant tech investment in a bid to boost outcomes for its wide range of customers.
newsGeneration Logistics takes its message to the streets
The awareness campaign has continued to challenge perceptions of the sector by taking its message directly to thousands of people.
newsPepsiCo automates warehouse
The leading global food and beverage company operates a factory in Michrów, Poland which receives 60,000 tonnes of potatoes to manufacture Lay’s and 15,000 tonnes of corn to make Doritos crisps.
newsConcern over carrier surge pricing at Peak
A report from Mintsoft claims surge pricing could dampen the profits of thousands of warehousing and logistics firms across the UK.
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.
newsUnilever rolls out direct dispatch
The direct dispatch model is said to make shipping products from factory to its retail customers more efficient.
productWoodland Group trials alternative fuels
The supply chain firm is demonstrating its commitment to supply chain sustainability through trials of alternative fuels and electric vehicle technologies.
productGXO collaborates with Reflex Robot
The agreement with Reflex Robotics, a general-purpose humanoid startup, means the logistics provider will pilot Reflex’s robotics solution in an omni-channel fulfillment operation for a Fortune 100 retailer.
articleDebut warehouse property seminar theatre set to inform
Check out a wealth of expert speakers at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on 2 October, which for the first time will feature a Warehouse Property seminar theatre.
newsState-of-the-art warehouse for South West
Helicopter manufacturer Leonardo has opened a £30 million logistics hub in Yeovil.
newsAward winning haulier takes Selby warehouse
Award winning specialist food storage haulier Campeys of Selby has taken a brand new warehouse at Henderson Park and Cole Waterhouse’s Konect62 scheme in North Yorkshire.
newsPlanning submission for Peterborough warehouse
Property agency Bidwells has said that detailed planning proposals for a 350,000 ft2 plus warehouse in Peterborough are due to be submitted at the end of this month.
newsID Logistics triples UK space
International contract logistics group ID Logistics has tripled the space it operates in the Uk by taking on GXO’s former warehouse in Northampton.
articleA unique opportunity to build?
East Midlands Freeport presents an opportunity to build on the established multi-modal provision in this area and to enhance it through measures such as net zero carbon development. Logistics Matters property Editor Liza Helps investigates.
newsTesco to rival Ocado as solution provider
The grocer’s wholly owned subsidiary – Transcend Retail Solutions – will market a store pick solution, offering a differing model to Ocado’s centralised e-grocery picking and delivery system.
articleAn event not to be missed
Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on 2 October. The conference will provide answers to your warehouse transformation questions.
articleDon’t let virtual crime rings run rings round you
Stephen Gray explains how crime is blighting the logistics and supply chain sectors.
