newsKinaxia invests in CNG trucks
Kinaxia Logistics has taken delivery of its first batch of tractor units powered by compressed natural gas as it moves towards having a net zero fleet across its national linehaul service.
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productEnergy benchmarking for cold storage
The Cold Chain Federation has revealed new Energy Benchmarks for UK cold stores, along with a bespoke tool available to the Federation’s members, to help businesses compare the energy usage of their cold stores with similar facilities around the UK.
productMajor fleet investment for Arrow XL
THE TWO-person home delivery specialist has invested £5 million into its fleet of delivery vehicles.
productCustom-built logistics solutions
STACI PROVIDES UK and global multichannel logistics services to some of the world’s best-loved and fastest-growing brands and retailers.
newsCILT appoints new chief executive
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK – CILT(UK) has appointed Paul Adams to chief executive officer.
newsCarlton Forest Group begins net zero journey
THE 3PL has started the process to become carbon neutral as part of its wider net zero journey.
productHemisphere Freight Services makes acquisition
AN INDEPENDENT logistics firm is set to purchase the warehousing and freight forwarding elements of Magnus Group after it was announced that the group was intending to appoint administrators.
newsTesco awards three-year rail transport contract
FROM 29th October 2023, Maritime Transport has been appointed by Tesco to manage, plan, and execute all rail operations at Tesco’s central distribution hubs within Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).
productPeak season receives robotics perk
CIRRO FULFILLMENT, a global e-commerce fulfillment company, and Hai Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous Case-Handling Robot (ACR) Systems, partnered in September 2023 to integrate robotics technology into a German fulfillment centre in time for the high season.
articleSKU diversity key as multi-user fulfilment centre automates sortation
Serving an astonishing 350+ clients meant a 3PL saw its SKU list climb dramatically. Read on to see how its head of operations masterminded a new automated sortation process for a step change in efficiency.
newsWincanton ‘resilient in face of challenging macro-economic backdrop’
REVENUES AND profits are down in Wincanton’s interim half year results, but the leading logistics provider says it is operating in line with market expectations.
newsThe Conran Shop chooses Wincanton as delivery partner
FURNITURE RETAILER The Conran Shop has chosen Wincanton as its dedicated premium home delivery partner for UK customers. As part of the agreement, Wincanton will operate a premium home delivery service for customers of The Conran Shop. Orders will be fulfilled from six fulfilment centres across the UK.
articleDHL Supply Chain and AutoStore announce partnership expansion
THE CONTRACT logistics player and the robotic tech company are involved in nine operational AutoStore warehouse projects with four more in the planning stage.
newsEuropa Warehouse creates UK head of warehouse operations role
JOHN SHAH has taken on the role, which will involve leading Europa’s three warehouse sites at Dartford, Birmingham and Corby.
article2023 a pivotal year
Logistics UK director of policy Kate Jennings talks through an eventful year and looks ahead.
articleThe role of outsourcing
Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reflects with two BCMPA members on a year of change, the growing role of outsourcing, and how the sector is playing an increasing role in delivering an ever-wider range of services for today’s brands and retailers.
newsSamsung Climate Solutions awards logistics partnership
AS PART of the extended agreement, XPO provides an integrated supply chain solution utilising its new shared user warehouse in Leicester and its in-house pallet network for nationwide distribution.
productXPO rolling out Hunic Exoskeleton
THE LOGISTICS provider has completed a pilot of the suit safety equipment at specific business sites and will deploy the technology across the UK and Ireland before the end of the year.
articlePlan for the future
After the unpredictability of the past few years, the UK’s cold chain professionals have been afforded a little more opportunity to plan for the future over the course of 2023, says Tom Southall.
article2024: The Year of Warehousing
2024 will mark the 80th anniversary of UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), since its inception as the National Association of Inland Warehouse Keepers, in 1944.
