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.
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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.
articleFight your corner
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.
newsAirline chooses dedicated logistics partner
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.
newsPartnership aims to speed up aviation decarbonisation
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).
newsEuropa wins big Gold in ‘Golden Triangle’ awards
3PL FULFILLMENT provider Europa Warehouse in Corby, Northamptonshire, has won two awards at this year’s Northamptonshire Logistics Awards (NLA).
newsWaitrose & Partners awards 3PL contract
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.
articleAnalysis: electric truck market crisis
IN THE wake of Volta’s bankruptcy, Parcelhero’s head of consumer research, David Jinks provides perspective and analysis.
newsDog-like robot guards CEVA LA facility
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.
newsBeauty firm awards eFulfilment contract
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.
newsXPO ahead of schedule on carbon neutrality
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.
newsCEVA in French eComm JV
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.
