productImmingham contract for sheet pile specialist
SHEET PILING UK has awarded a long-term contract to PD Ports at its Immingham site to store and handle the company’s steel sheet piles ready for use within the construction industry.
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productConstruction materials terminal deal
TARMAC AND FORTH PORTS have signed a long-term agreement to create what is described as the UK’s largest construction materials terminal at Tilbury2.
newsTrade surge causes fresh challenge
Business to business trade activity grew by 10% in the first quarter of 2021, but a recent surge in order volumes is creating fresh challenges for suppliers after a year of intense disruption, new transaction data from Tradeshift can reveal.
news3PL doubles warehouse space
Carlton Forest 3PL has almost doubled its facilities in seven weeks after acquiring three separate sites at Bawtry Park, near Doncaster.
productAsda deploys powered stair climber for last mile lifts
TO FURTHER improve the efficiency of its grocery home shopping service, Asda has become the first UK supermarket to introduce a powered stair climber, in collaboration with materials handling specialist, Stanley.
newsASOS awards Lichfield contract to XPO Logistics
ONLINE FASHION retailer ASOS has awarded the contract to manage its new fulfilment centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire to XPO, and has renewed XPO’s long-term contract to manage the existing ASOS fulfilment centre at Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
productSecure return for cold chain event
THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION (TCS&D) exhibition, conference and awards will return to the East of England Arena in Peterborough on the 7th & 8th September.
newsAcquisition in eComm focused 3PL sector
MOSAIC FULFILMENT SOLUTIONS has acquired logistics, warehousing and fulfilment firm Thorn 3PL Services.
newsBP retail awards supply contract
DHL Supply Chain has won a contract with bp retail to manage warehousing and transport to bp forecourts across the UK, extending the relationship for a further four years.
productLogistics Gold EcoVadis awarded
HOWARD TENENS LOGISTICS has been awarded the Gold sustainability rating by EcoVadis for the 4th year in a row, having now placed in the 97th percentile among companies assessed.
productTemp building part of £1m investment
CHAUCER LOGISTICS, the dedicated furniture logistics provider, has launched the first stage of its £1 million expansion programme to support its booming home delivery service across the UK.
articleTurn and face the change
Consultant Phil Reuben explains why a dynamic supply chain is essential in 2021.
newsSnug chooses Wincanton for eFulfilment
Wincanton has been awarded a new contract to provide eFulfilment, stock management and final-mile home delivery services with online furniture retailer Snug.
articleNestle and XPO flagship DC is fully operational
XPO LOGISTICS and Nestlé have announced their flagship distribution centre in the UK has completed its phased opening to full operations.
productAutonomous yard transport launches with robotic arm
GAUSSIN HAS launched a hydrogen-powered autonomous vehicle with a robotic arm for yard automation.
product24-hour delivery option
Electrical retailer, Hughes, has extended its remit with two- person delivery ArrowXL, to provide a 24-hour delivery service.
newsFurther benefits for Hermes couriers
Hermes UK and the GMB Union have concluded their annual negotiations which have resulted in further benefits for all SE+ (self- employed plus) couriers.
articleStaggered approach to automation investment
Aztek Logistics operations manager Duncan Pannell outlines how the independent 3PL is preparing in stages for a more automated future, with semi-automated solutions.
newsCILT backs Lords’ post-Brexit recommendations
CILT has welcomed the findings of the European Union Committee’s report: Beyond Brexit: trade in goods, and strongly supports the conclusions and recommendations to government.
productDimerco opens bonded logistics centre in Indonesia
The 10,000+ sq m bonded warehouse is the first of its kind in the region and will provide an integrated, multimodal transport service to customers and faster eCommerce fulfilment and reduced costs.
