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.
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productFedEx switches from diesel to HVO
The express transportation company is making a transition to using biofuels in linehaul trucks at three UK sites.
articleReport highlights pre-retail problems
Half of the businesses supplying retailers are failing to meet supplier terms and conditions, leading to financial penalties and lost business.
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.
productXPO Logistics launches Connect Europe
The solution is designed to simplify the management of shipments to 25 European countries, from single pallets to full loads.
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.
newsWincanton survey: Firms doubt they’ll hit net-zero targets
More than half (54%) of UK businesses don’t think they’ll meet net-zero goals according to research from Wincanton.
newsUnipart appoints chief sustainability officer
Andy Pyne has been appointed chief sustainability officer at Unipart, the supply chain solutions and performance improvement technologies partner.
newsBudget can boost rooftop solar power
The Autumn budget is an opportunity to support the warehousing and logistics sector, says UKWA.
newsUK fulfilment firm acquired by bpostgroup in deal worth £1.3bn
Staci UK has built a reputation as a high-value logistics partner with a strong international presence in Europe, Asia, and the USA.
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.
articleExplosive growth for new kid on the block
Newcomers to the UK 3PL market are relatively rare, so when Iron Mountain crashed the party in the wake of the pandemic it caused quite a stir. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy catches up with Maria Torrent-March, warehousing & logistics strategy director at Iron Mountain to hear more.
articleBritain’s love for animals drives Kammac’s growth in pet services
Kammac, a leading UK logistics and supply chain provider, is capitalising on Britain’s flourishing pet industry with new contracts that promise increased cross-promotional opportunities, efficiency savings, and enhanced service delivery for clients.
articleThe Net Zero battle rages on
Logistics service providers have highlighted stumbling blocks on the road to Net Zero, but are also highlighting how the industry is making strides to assist end users with this historic challenge.
productDHL Express opens service centre
The service centre near Cambridge will feature a £2 million automation system and is powered by 100% renewable energy.
newsMega insurance facility launched in wake of Port of Baltimore incident
Insurance broker Marsh has launched a $50 million port blockage insurance facility amid heightened supply chain risks.
newsWarehouse profile: Boughey Distribution in Lymedale
BOUGHEY DISTRIBUTION occupied a newly-built ambient warehouse at Lymedale Business Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme this year. Logistics Matters has a closer look.
productDigital solution ‘essential’ for expansion
Prism eLogistics (UK) has partnered with Nulogy to digitalise contract packing services.
newsHear Boohoo talk eComm John Lewis on automation and much more
Content is the focus at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester event on October 2 at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
newsCo-op renews longstanding partnership with Wincanton
The companies, who have been working together for 30 years, have agreed a five-year contract extension.
