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We have a vicious circle. Logistics is not viewed as attractive by many job seekers but until we ensure that the logistics sector is paying everyone fairly, we’re unlikely to appeal to a diverse workforce, says Kirsten Tisdale.
We have a vicious circle. Logistics is not viewed as attractive by many job seekers but until we ensure that the logistics sector is paying everyone fairly, we’re unlikely to appeal to a diverse workforce, says Kirsten Tisdale.
WINCANTON HAS been chosen as Jet2.com’s dedicated transport partner. The new partnership sees Wincanton manage delivery of the leading airline’s retail products to airports across the UK.
DHL EXPRESS and World Energy, a SAF producer and low-carbon solutions provider, have signed a long-term strategic agreement to accelerate the decarbonisation of aviation logistics through the purchase of approx. 668 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel via sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc).
3PL FULFILLMENT provider Europa Warehouse in Corby, Northamptonshire, has won two awards at this year’s Northamptonshire Logistics Awards (NLA).
GXO LOGISTICS has extended its agreement with Waitrose & Partners, and will continue to operate two key UK distribution hubs located within Waitrose’s Milton Keynes campus.
IN THE wake of Volta’s bankruptcy, Parcelhero’s head of consumer research, David Jinks provides perspective and analysis.
THE SPOT robot from Boston Dynamics is being used for security, patrolling a new CEVA Logistics site close to both the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles in California.
WINCANTON HAS secured a five-year deal with LVMH Group-owned Sephora, the premium beauty retailer, as an extension of the current agreement to manage its eFulfilment services.
XPO LOGISTICS has achieved carbon neutral status for its 350,000 sq ft Crick centre in Northamptonshire, which serves as its headquarters and national distribution hub for the UK and Ireland. The goal was achieved 12 months ahead of plan, according to the company’s sustainability commitment.
FNAC DARTY and CEVA Logistics have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture with the ambition of building a major European player in the eComm logistics and SaaS marketplace sector.
LOGISTICS OPERATOR Europa Worldwide Group is using its investment in IT to drive business growth.
AN EXPERIENCED 3PL team, which launched its logistics company earlier in 2023, has announced the acquisition of its second site.
THE SERVICE targets eCommerce start-ups & entrepreneurs looking for very quick logistics set-up.
Firms in Great Britain who want to access the EU market will increasingly do so through offices based in Northern Ireland, after new rules governing the movement of goods between the two regions were introduced on September 30.
UNIPART SIGNITE is a new SAP consultancy and implementation service combining supply chain expertise with 20 years of building and running SAP systems for some of the largest organisations.
THE DEAL follows Nelson Distribution’s parent company KNP Logistics Group filing a notice to appoint an administrator on September 22.
CONTRACT PACKING and fulfilment specialist The Finishing Line is moving to new premises in October, marking a new era for the company, according to Founder and Managing Director, Andy Mead.
MONTGOMERY DISTRIBUTION, a member of the Palletways network, has invested in a 135,000 sq ft logistics hub in Preston.
The UK’s largest subscription gin retailer, Craft Gin Club, uses third party logistics (3PL) fulfilment services provider, Europa Warehouse, in Corby to help it deliver an efficient pick, pack and delivery process.
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy has a close look at DHL’s innovative engineered solutions team at its new facility on the Cross Point estate in Coventry.