news‘Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword’
XPO LOGISTICS has secured the contract to manage warehouse operations for Crown Paints – part of the international coatings giant Hempel A/S.
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articleThe biggest pain points in transitioning to EVs and how to mitigate them
WITH THE Government’s 2035 deadline for the ban on the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles just a decade away, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is a necessity for organisations with either large or small fleets. However, there are many concerns among fleet managers about a transition. In this article we will outline some of the most common pain points and how they can be alleviated through careful design and planning.
articleKammac reports surge in wellness market amid January health kick
Third-party logistics provider Kammac has reported a significant surge in wellness-related business this January, driven by health-conscious consumer trends such as Dry January and Veganuary.
newsInvestment in robotics apprenticeship shows changing supply chain
GXO Logistics is participating in the UK’s first ever Robotics degree-level apprenticeship at MK:U, part of Cranfield University.
productParseq opens eComm warehouse in South Yorkshire
THE NEW warehouse provides secure storage space for up to 6,500 pallets.
newsOnline retail is levelling off in the UK
THE ECOMMERCE sector has hit an inflection point with online penetration as a total of the retail sector in the UK now lower than pre-pandemic projections.
newsCastore expands partnership with GXO
THE SPORTSWEAR brand has tasked GXO with operating warehousing and transportation in the UK, US and Europe.
productDexoryView Integrity first sight of new modular approach
DEXORY HAS enhanced its flagship software platform in a bid to help businesses navigate the fast-changing logistics industry.
articleNulogy launches Smart Factory for external manufacturing operations
THE LEADER in collaborative manufacturing and supply chain solutions has announced the launch of its newest innovation, Nulogy Smart Factory.
articleChanging gears: what logistics could look like in 2025
The world in which we operate is shifting under our feet, says Chris Clowes, with economic uncertainty, global trade tensions and the need to cultivate sustainability pushing us to rethink continuously how we do business.
news3PL seeks Biodiversity Net Gain at UK HQ
XPO LOGISTICS has launched a Nature Network biodiversity project at its UK headquarters.
newsCompanies prioritising stability says study
SUPPLY CHAIN planning company Coupa has commissioned research revealing that 72% of financial decision-makers consider maintaining stable operating profit margins year-on-year to be an indicator of success.
newsSennder completes acquisition
DIGITAL ROAD freight forwarder Sennder Technologies has announced the closing of the acquisition of the European Surface Transportation operations of C.H. Robinson.
newsXPO boosts Connect Europe
THE 3PL has set up a 4,000 sq m logistics centre in Nijmegen, Netherlands.
articleEnd of fire and rehire?
The Labour government’s Employment Rights Bill, introduced in October 2024, seeks to restrict the controversial practice of ‘fire and rehire’.
newsTransmec boosted by warehouse extension at Worcester
THE GROUP has increased its UK warehousing and logistics capacity, with a state-of-the-art extension at its Worcester hub.
newsUK firms cutting inventory levels
COMPANIES ARE reversing a policy to hold higher inventory levels, according to comments from leading 3PL DHL in a recent market outlook briefing.
productConstruction firm takes advantage of 4PL expertise
XPO LOGISTICS has been selected as the preferred logistics partner for the SOPREMA Group, a rapidly growing supplier of construction products in the UK.
newsUK public at risk of food and medicine shortages
THE UK cold chain industry, represented by the Cold Chain Federation (CCF), calls on the government to take immediate, decisive action to safeguard the critical infrastructure that stores and transports essential perishable goods, such as food and medicine.
productThe Perfume Shop to use shared transport network
GXO LOGISTICS has partnered with The Perfume Shop to provide weekly high street deliveries to more than 200 stores through its shared transport network, helping reduce environmental impact, urban congestion and transportation costs.
