newsLeadership changes at DHL Supply Chain
The 3PL has moved current chief executive officer DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland, José F. Nava moves to a new global role as Head of Next Generation Services program.
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newsLogicor acquires East Midlands mega-shed
THE LEADING European owner, manager and developer of logistics real estate, has announced the acquisition of a 951,000 sq ft logistics warehouse on a 38.5 acre site in Daventry.
productMeeting unprecedented challenges head on
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse event will explore key issues for logistics professionals at a time of unprecedented change at the CBS Arena in Coventry on November 30.
productGreen light for NE logistics site
ELDISS TRANSPORT is gearing up for expansion and growth after plans worth close to £1.5 million to develop its operations were given the green light by planners.
newsDriver cost headwinds don’t blow Wincanton off course
THE 3PL published its Half Year Results for the six months ended 30 September 2021, showing revenue up 19.3% to £690.3 million, and underlying EBITDA up 17.6% to £50.8m.
newsPrimark shakes up store delivery
THE BRICKS and mortar fashion retailer has awarded a five year contract to Wincanton for the provision of transport services to all its UK stores.
newsTomorrow’s Warehouse unveils seminar agenda
Tomorrow’s Warehouse is a free-to-attend event that takes place on November 30 at the CBS Arena in Coventry.
newsDHL Supply Chain consolidates haulage sub-contract volume
DHL Supply Chain has engaged tech start-up, DigiHaul as its primary sub-contractor in a 10-year contract.
product3PL plans to double its UK footprint
WITH A total of 110,000 sq m new warehousing space opened in October across two new sites in the UK, Geodis has significantly increases its UK contract logistics operation.
productDunelm awards home delivery contract
GXO LOGISTICS has signed an agreement with Dunelm Group to provide increased capacity for its home delivery fulfillment operations in Stoke‑on‑Trent.
newseCargo bike trials for home deliveries
DHL HAS announced the start of a trial of the EAV eCargo bike for its small-item home delivery service.
productOmnichannel deliveries planned
MGA Entertainment, the manufacturer of children’s toys and entertainment products, has awarded a new five-year contract to Wincanton.
newseComm fulfilment firm secures £20m investment
THE CAPITAL injection will see Selazar quadruple headcount, expand into new territories and offer additional eCommerce fulfilment technology and services to customers.
newsXPO HGV drivers see pay lift
39 XPO drivers working on the Wavin contract in Chippenham, Wiltshire have received a 20% increase in a one-year deal starting this month, says Unite, the union.
articleAll eyes on Peak
After an extraordinary year of twists and turns in the world of eCommerce, Andy Mulcahy says there’s one question on everyone’s mind as we look to the future…what does it all mean for peak trading?
articleHard won lessons
The performance of logistics providers during the pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the wider economy’s dependence on a robust, agile, and reliable supply chain. Emma Verkaik learns from BCMPA members how the challenges of 2020 have been formative in their handling of growth in our post-Covid world.
articleA fundamental service
Whereas 2020 brought our long overlooked cold chain into public consciousness, 2021 has demonstrated its vital importance across some of the most fundamental aspects of our lives, says Shane Brennan.
articlePath to Net Zero
The climate crisis is now one of the most pressing challenges facing the global community, and the UK logistics industry understands the part it must play in decarbonising the nation’s economy, says Michelle Gardner.
articleGrowing our own talent
Around 2.5 million people are employed in logistics in the UK and about one in five of those work in a warehouse. The surge of online shopping over the months of lockdown has driven demand for warehousing to an all-time high, while delivery drivers and warehouse workers have achieved hitherto undreamed-of recognition as essential workers, keeping the nation clothed and fed, says Clare Bottle.
newsCILT ramps up CPC delivery
CILT (UK) delivered more than 900 TMCPC assessments to over 480 learners from Learning Partners across the nation, a record number of CPC qualifications in one assessment series for the organisation.
