productEmergency bill gives Border Force power to close ports
The Government has announced that an emergency coronavirus bill to cope with the pandemic.
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newsLondon Lorry Control Scheme suspended to keep supermarkets stocked in capital
London Councils is suspending enforcement of the London Lorry Control Scheme with immediate effect to help the freight and logistics industry cope with increasing pressures and demands from the rapidly developing situation with coronavirus.
productShipping giant invests in eComm fulfilment firm
Maersk Growth, the corporate venture arm of container logistics company giant A.P. Moller – Maersk, has invested in Huboo, a UK-based multi-channel fulfillment service.
newsLogistics sector calls for fuel duty suspension
The Association of Pallet Networks (APN) has called for fuel duty derogation to help the UK logistics industry fulfil its vital role during time of national crisis.
newsEuropean transport associations pull together
The transport sector has a crucial role to play in the supply of goods, in particular medicines, medical devices, food and other essential commodities needed to overcome the coronavirus crisis.
newsAirline ramps up cargo as passenger flights suspended
Etihad Cargo is introducing a fleet of Boeing 787-10 aircraft as passenger freighters to operate 34 weekly flights, serving 10 markets initially.
productLogistics industry reacts to COVID-19 disruption
Research from Transport Intelligence (Ti) finds a global contract logistics market facing a downside cliff edge in 2020.
articleGetting the chemistry right
A double girder overhead traveling crane is deployed to a demanding industrial application.
productBulk handling contract extension awarded
Port of St Helier in Jersey has awarded a contract extension to Solent Stevedores following a competitive tender process.
productLogistics industry warns of cashflow crisis in Government letter
Industry bodies express concern that current bailout measures may not help logistics businesses crucial to the UK economy during the crisis.
product‘Disrupted firms’ could use crisis to offload employees
Paul Cuatracasas, founder and CEO of Aquaa Partners, offered the insight in a webinar focused on aviation, tech and the broader supply chain in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
blogWhat counts in a crisis? Cash or capability?
I recently listened in on an interesting webinar from Paul Cuatracasas, founder and CEO of Aquaa Partners, who spoke on tech, aviation and the broader supply chain in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
productReport: Pharma supply chain has ‘safety stock’
Transport Intelligence has produced a white paper analysing the impact of coronavirus on the pharmaceutical supply chain.
productASOS disputes GMB survey and keeps warehouse open
The union highlighted feedback from warehouse operatives at the huge warehouse operated by ASOS in Barnsley.
newsMajor new site to be developed in Suffolk
Jaynic has appointed as development manager for Gateway 14, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mid Suffolk District Council.
productLogistics industry bodies warn warehouses reaching capacity
Companies are still receiving stock but with demand receding due to coronavirus and its associated economic lockdown, warehouse space is filling up.
newsFree Shipster licence extensions to clients combatting Pandemic
Client warehouses despatching goods such as PPE and medications are offered extra shipping software licences to boost distribution free of charge.
newsTake-up of warehousing falls sharply
Cushman & Wakefield’s Industrial Outlook revealed take-up down to 5.5 million sq ft, a 32% decline compared to the 10-year average.
newsFashion must re-think its supply chain
Apparel brands and retailers must use the global coronavirus crisis to take stock of their existing business models and create more stable and sustainable supply chains for the future, writes GlobalData.
productRelaxation of drivers’ hours must not have safety cost
The Government has announced an extension to the relaxation to both the EU and GB driving-hours rules for the goods sectors. These initially commenced at 00:01 on Monday 23 March 2020 and will now run until 23:59 on Sunday 31 May 2020.
