articleBoohoo averts delivery booboo
Agile delivery software from Metapack allowed the online fashion leader to quickly onboard the delivery networks of businesses it acquired.
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productOvernight rail service trial underway
XPO is trialling an industry-first multimodal solution with overnight linehaul rail transport of palletised freight.
newsWindsor Framework replaces Northern Ireland Protocol
The deal between the UK Government and the EU provides a new legal and UK constitutional framework.
product3PL opts for robotic case packing
Situated within one of its many UK facilities, the new system from CKF tackles branded pet food products within shelf-ready cardboard cartons.
productLogistics firm invests in Wirral warehousing space
Transport provider of bulk liquids & powders, Abbey Logistics also specialises in warehousing services including bag to bulk and bulk to bag handling.
product3PL appoints first in-house driver trainer
Two drivers have qualified as Class 2 licence holders at Miniclipper Logistics, which launched its ‘Warehouse to Wheels’ driver development campaign last year.
productWickes extends contract with Wincanton
The home improvement retailer has awarded a four year contract to the supply chain solutions provider that will extend its mandate.
newsSustainable Aviation Fuel for DHL shipments
DHL Express has launched GoGreen Plus, a new service that will allow customers to reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
newsBuyouts looking ‘lively’ in logistics
The UK logistics and supply chain management sector remains ‘lively’ for M&A, despite deal activity falling from record levels in 2021, says accountancy and business advisory firm BDO.
productGXO to use AI to boost site security
THE 3PL is expanding its technology partnership with Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD).
newsKey appointments for Logistics UK
Logistics UK has strengthened its Board with the appointment of three new directors.
newsEverywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards extends entry deadline
The nomination deadline for the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry, has been extended until 20th February 2023.
articleInflation to further warp retail sector in 2023
New research suggests shoppers will pay more for less in 2023 as inflation adds £18.2 billion to UK non-food sales despite volumes decreasing by 4.9%.
articleSoftware for contract-packing: the missing element
Josephine Coombe, managing director of Nulogy in Europe, highlights the many benefits purpose-built contract packing software is bringing to leading logistics providers’ value-added services.
newsFreeport East appoints innovation lead
The freeport has appointed Steven Wilson to head of innovation.
newsGet your nominations in!
The 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics awards is open for entries, but closes soon.
productNulogy software assists co-packing of automotive spare parts for Ceva Logistics
Nulogy’s relationship with CEVA Logistics is continuing to forge ahead after its flexible cloud-based software was chosen as the new platform for the co-packing of automotive spare parts at its Melbourne facility in Australia.
productMotherwell DC converts to HVO heating fuel
XPO has completed a pilot programme at its Newarthill distribution centre in Motherwell, Scotland, to replace the site’s heating fuel with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biofuel.
newsIWLEX’s advisory board meets to put ‘shaped by industry plan’ into action
Inside Warehouse Logistics Expo (IWLEX) has held its inaugural Advisory Board meeting to help shape the new exhibition, which will debut in May.
newsBurton’s Biscuits fleet adds 32 new temperature-controlled trailers
DHL SUPPLY Chain has introduced 32 new temperature-controlled trailers to its Burton’s Biscuits fleet, each fitted with Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 units.
