newsWincanton adds 24 electric HGVs to fleet
Leading supply chain partner for UK business Wincanton today announces the first arrivals of 24 new electric-powered trucks scheduled to join its logistics fleet this year.
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productGeodis launches new air freight solution
AirSmart is designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to air freight by leveraging performance.
newsBelfast DC launched partly for tariff benefits
Specialist copper supply chain firm Metelec has announced the launch of a new distribution facility in Belfast.
newsChancellor urged to prioritise freight and logistics
Experts at The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT UK) are encouraging the Chancellor to protect and boost spending on freight and logistics projects as part of Rachel Reeves’ Comprehensive Spending Review.
newsInvestment in renewables port
Peel Ports Clydeport has invested £3m in infrastructure to support growing demand for handling huge wind turbine components for the renewable energy sector at a key facility.
productRising pallet prices
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has highlighted reports of increasing upward price pressure in recent months, as mixed market dynamics and supply constraints impact the market.
newsLondon part of DP World global investment plan
DP World will invest $2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe.
newsEtex extends logistics contract
XPO Logistics has extended its partnership with building materials manufacturer Etex.
productTwinplast provides enhanced fire protection with flame-retardant solutions
Twinplast, a leading manufacturer of bespoke corrugated polypropylene products, has developed a flame-retardant finish for its fluted sheets which provides enhanced fire protection for a wide range applications in transport, warehouse and industrial environments.
newsHelicopter firm awards three-year logistics contract
Unipart won the deal with Leonardo, a £17.8 billion global industrial group building technological capabilities in aerospace, defence and security.
productCoca-Cola extends with Wincanton in Ireland
Coca-Cola HBC, the strategic bottling partner of the Coca-Cola company on the island of Ireland, has extended its long-term partnership with Wincanton, the leading supply chain partner to UK businesses.
productNew honeycomb mailers
Kite Packaging, a leading UK packaging distributor of sustainable materials, has expanded its range of honeycomb mailers.
articleDecarbonising logistics
Steve Barbour explores how the logistics sector can accelerate its decarbonisation journey by looking beyond energy savings and alternative fuels towards more innovative materials and advanced manufacturing processes.
newsM&S estimates cost of cyber attack at £300 million
The retailer says it expects to recover and ramp up operations by July.
articleSuppliers can be low hanging fruit for cyber attackers
The BBC has reported that cyber hackers have attacked logistics firm Peter Green Chilled, which supplies supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Aldi.
newsFood logistics should benefit from UK-EU deal
The UK and the EU have agreed a substantial package set out in the Joint Statement; Common Understanding, and Security and Defence Partnerships which covers a broad range of areas.
articleWarehouse Transformation Awards 2025 – winners revealed
The winners of the Warehouse Transformation Awards 2025 were revealed at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event in Coventry’s CBS Arena on May 15.
product3PL works on lifting device for offshore wind
Geodis has partnered with Dolfines to develop an XXL lifting device for offshore wind applications.
productDHL to deploy 1,000+ Boston Dynamics robots
The deal paves the way for the global deployment of more than 1,000 Stretch robots, which are designed for case handling.
newsDHL eCommerce UK to merge with Evri
DHL has merged its UK parcel business with British parcel firm Evri.
