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.
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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.
productContract packer invests in digitalisation
NULOGY’S FLEXIBLE cloud-based software has been chosen by contract packer Glowcroft as the platform to enhance the business’s agility and responsiveness to its FMCG customers.
articleSecurity threats and how to stay one step ahead
Noah Price, head of the G4S Academy, provides an overview of the security threats faced by warehouse and distribution services, together with a useful overview of how to stay one step ahead through security best practice.
productDHL to invest £482m in UK eCommerce operations
THE INVESTMENT comes following a 40% volume uplift since the start of 2020 and soaring demand for eComm and B2B services.
newsGreen award for logistics firm
Bicester-based Darcica Logistics has won a Green Award for saving 45 tonnes of carbon and £21,000 per year at the Oxfordshire Business Awards 2022.
newsUKWA celebrates excellence in warehousing
The UK Warehousing Association celebrated in style at its Annual Lunch & Awards event on Tuesday 28th June, recognising outstanding talent, commitment, and innovation at the Royal Lancaster, with Minister for Employment Mims Davies and veteran broadcaster John Humphrys in attendance.
articleRising tide of returns
Fast fashion online enjoyed a boom during the pandemic but 2022 has been a tougher year, with returns causing particular headaches.
newsYusen bolsters offering for Howdens
THE 3PL has introduced 21 tractor units to support the primary distribution operations in the UK for bulk depot replenishment and reverse logistics into the supply chain.
articleMore efficient cost to serve
Robots played a key role for Neal’s Yard when it migrated warehouse and transport fulfilment services to a Wincanton high-volume shared user facility.
newsWincanton selects 5 innovation start-ups
THE FIVE firms will take part in its 2022 W2 Labs programme.
newsCampaign aims for generational shift in perception of logistics
The awareness and recruitment campaign, Generation Logistics, has launched to tackle logistics worker shortages.
