newsNew spec build on way at London Gateway
DP World in the UK has announced that work has begun on a new speculative 119,000 sq ft green warehouse at London Gateway’s portcentric logistics park.
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productGeodis plans to deploy 1000 warehouse robots
The 3PL has signed an agreement with leading AMR provider Locus Robotics to deploy a total of 1,000 LocusBots at Geodis’ worldwide warehouse locations over the next 24 months.
newsNespresso leans on robot-savvy 3PL
DHL Supply Chain is extending its strategic partnership with Nestlé Nespresso S.A.
articleHealth is wealth in logistics
Mental health and emotional wellbeing has become a regular fixture on the corporate agenda and post covid, the issue is even more pointed, says logistics services provider PML.
productBoohoo ends free returns
THE ONLINE fashion giant Boohoo has been explaining its decision to introduce charges on returned items. However, the home delivery expert ParcelHero says it predicted the decision was inevitable back in May.
productDelivery partnership
EVRI HAS entered into a strategic partnership with Vinted, the online consumer-to-consumer marketplace dedicated to second-hand fashion.
newsConsolidated deliveries trial in London
THE CITY of London Corporation, DHL Supply Chain and Ford Pro are conducting a sustainable delivery trial at Billingsgate Market to explore ways to reduce traffic, improve air quality and offer a better customer experience.
productClipper Logistics makes investment in transparency
THE 3PL has partnered with Segura, a platform for supply chain mapping and visualisation that will allow Clipper to proactively monitor the performance of its suppliers within key sustainability and governance pillars, within a multi-tiered supply chain.
producte-Customs solution boosts profitability
DESCARTES SYSTEMS Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has helped Farsound Aviation, a prominent service provider for the world’s aerospace industry, to improve its profitability by automating compliance with UK/EU customs regulations with the Descartes e-Customs filing solution.
productPrologis acquires four urban logistics sites
THE DEVELOPER has bought sites in Erith, Croydon, Park Royal and Watford.
productInsight on air freight in the UK
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK has released a briefing paper on air freight in the UK.
newsXPO Logistics recognised for workplace inclusion
THE GLOBAL provider of freight transportation services has received a top score of 90 out of 100 on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI).
product3PL to build Great Yarmouth warehouse
A NORFOLK-BASED haulier and logistics business is expanding as it seeks to capitalise on increasing demand for storage solutions, prompted by the boom in eCommerce and next-day delivery.
productLand investment drives growth for SME
STEVE ELLIS, founder and managing director of Prestige Distribution in Horsham, bought a nine-acre plot of land for a new office and 300 pallet warehouse.
productA2B Logistical Solutions joins Diamond Network
Diamond Logistics has announced that Leicester-based courier – A2B Logistical Solutions – has joined the Diamond network to grow its eCommerce client base and serve customers in the Leicestershire area.
articleCold storage electricity bill triples in a year
ELECTRICITY SPEND for the UK’s cold storage facilities has more than tripled between 2021 and 2022, says a new report published by the Cold Chain Federation which reveals the UK cold chain industry’s vital statistics for the first time.
newsLoaf builds on Wincanton collaboration
OMNICHANNEL HOME furnishings retailer Loaf has extended its contract with Wincanton.
newsDPD adds smart lockers
The partnership with smart locker specialist Quadient will see the initial installation of 500 contactless, secure locker stations in the UK this year, with a plan for 5,000 in the coming years.
productMarks and Spencer takes logistics in-house
Marks and Spencer Group has acquired Gist, the principal contract logistics provider to M&S Food, from Storeshield, a subsidiary of The BOC Group.
articleData makes the difference
Known as a supplier of automation, Bots And Us has gathered blue chip clients across UK logistics in a very short period of time. But the closer you look, the more it become clear the robots are just the tip of the iceberg.
