newsM&S seeks to drive down road miles
DIGITAL FREIGHT business, DigiHaul, is working with the retailer to reduce logistics-related emissions by bringing down empty running and improving network visibility.
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newsCromwell Tools appoints supply chain partner
XPO LOGISTICS has been awarded a multi-year contract by Cromwell Tools to provide distribution services to Cromwell branches in the UK.
productPlatform partnership for fulfilment provider
eCommerce fulfilment provider Huboo has set up a partnership with marketplace platform Mirakl.
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articleNurturing logistics innovation
Wincanton is working with early stage companies to uncover innovations that can help it serve customers better. HSS editor Simon Duddy explores.
articleTech-led innovation
3PLs are under pressure to provide efficient support to manage increasingly complex supply chain and logistics operations, says Harry Watts, who outlines how technology can play a key role in helping 3PLs develop.
newsThree in four retailers hurting over worker shortages
Research showed 76% of retailers polled admitted the people challenge in UK supply chains had negatively affected their ability to serve customers.
articleLocation, location, location…
Logistics UK joined a round table event to discuss the struggle to develop suitable warehouse properties. Alexandra Herdman explains more.
productLarge-scale AMR deployment
European eComm delivery solutions provider Paack has deployed a large-scale autonomous mobile robot-based system in its distribution centre in Madrid.
productLuxury retailer backed by advanced automation
BestSecret, a members-only online fashion retailer, has signed a long-term agreement with CEVA to manage logistics and operations at a new 80,000 sq m eCommerce fulfillment centre in Sulechów, Poland.
productCulina Group introduces TechHub
THIS IS a new department within the Culina Group and is based at the Group’s head office in Warrington.
productHubdrop speeds euro deliveries
FOLLOWING A pilot in the spring, the Palletways Group, belonging to Imperial, a DP World company, has rolled out its Hubdrop service across the UK and in its networks in the Benelux, Iberia, Italy, Germany and Hungary.
productTransport firm takes refurbished heavy-duty forklift
Haulier Hayward Transport operates a fleet of 82 Euro 6 compliant 44-tonne vehicles, with sites in Walsall, Leeds and Liverpool.
productRenewable advances from XPO
XPO Logistics has reduced the environmental impact of its operations in the UK and Ireland, according to Dr Nicholas Head, environmental and sustainability lead in the region.
newsBrother UK hires transport sector specialist
Gary Morris joins the print vendor to the new post of senior end user client manager for transport and logistics.
productNational Highways makes savings on logistics
GXO Logistics has helped the National Highways reduce costs by 28% through improved storage, inventory tracking and delivery accuracy since the contract began in 2010.
productNew northern depot for parcel firm
Following a record year of growth in which it secured its first profit, UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has announced plans to open a new depot in Huyton.
productDHL breaks ground on Coventry hub
The £230m SEGRO Park Coventry facility will double DHL’s handling capacity and is expected to create over 600 new jobs for the area.
product3PL helps fashion player with resells
Kidswear retailer Polarn O. Pyret has made a commitment to circular fashion with the launch of a second-hand service, supported by Clipper Logistics.
productDHL lines up investment in India
DHL Supply Chain is to invest 500 million euros (INR 4000 Crores) in India to further boost capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives.
