newsDHL breaks ground on portcentric DC
DHL Supply Chain has started construction of its purpose-built depot, ‘London Thames Gateway’, a newly designed world-class distribution centre.
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newsGLP increases European Development Fund to buy warehouses
The global investment manager has secured funds from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and the QuadReal Property Group.
newsHermes and Ford collaborate in an early stage self-driving vehicle trial
Ford’s ‘European Self-Driving Vehicle Research Programme’ has been designed to help businesses in Europe understand how autonomous vehicles can benefit their operations.
news‘Attract and nurture talent’ pledge as Clare Bottle appointed UKWA CEO
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced at its Annual General Meeting that Clare Bottle FCILT has been appointed as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st July 2021.
newsFood wholesalers sound alarm over HGV driver shortages
The shortage of HGV delivery drivers is now critical and could threaten food supply in some areas, says the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD).
newsConvert stores to warehouses to meet last-mile demand
A leading 3PL says converting empty retail stores to last mile delivery locations could help meet fulfilment demands. But flexibility on rents may be needed.
newsRHA wants HGV drivers on worker shortage list
The Road Haulage Association says the HGV driver shortage has ‘hit catastrophic proportions’.
productEfficient returns handling essential
WITH OVER half of UK shoppers saying that they regularly return items bought online, the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics says trust in efficient returns handling is an essential part of the online shopping experience.
newsContract renewal: ‘not just another supplier’
EIZO manufactures monitors and display solutions and has renewed its multi-year contract with XPO Logistics.
productCold chain solutions on show
COMPANIES WANTING to take advantage of new capital allowances should visit the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution Exhibition to see the latest technologies for the cold chain sector.
articleArvato Supply Chain Solutions offers storage facilities for cell & gene therapies
ARVATO SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS, in collaboration with Brooks Life Sciences, is expanding and automating warehousing for advanced therapies such as cell and gene therapies, that require ultra-low or cryogenic temperature environments.
articleThe race against the virus
A DHL white paper has revealed key supply chain learnings more than one year after the Covid-19 pandemic broke.
articleImportant new food safety guide
In June 2021, the Cold Chain Federation is publishing the first ever complete handbook on managing food safety specifically for temperature-controlled storage and distribution.
news3PL plans 125000 sq ft fulfillment centre
Supply chain services and online fulfillment specialist, Walker Logistics, has been granted planning permission to build a new 125,000 sq ft warehouse on land adjacent to its existing 250,000 sq ft multi-user hub at Membury, Berkshire.
newsRetail rebalances in April
April’s ONS retail figures show store sales bouncing back from the ropes, but the momentum is still with e-commerce, says ParcelHero.
newsRevenue rise for Wincanton
Wincanton saw revenue increase 1.7% to £1,222m in results for the financial year ended 31 March 2021.
newsTransition completed
The omni-channel distribution of Under Armour’s sports apparel products in the UK has completed a ‘zero defects start-up’ after moving to CEVA Logistics.
newsSwain Group signs deal with DP World
The road transport operator will take a 2.25 acre distribution facility at its London Gateway freight and logistics hub.
newsMicro fulfilment centre set up in Deptford
SEGRO has signed its first UK letting with a rapid grocery delivery service, agreeing a five-year lease with start-up Gorillas for a unit at SEGRO Park Deptford in south east London.
newsSystem handles 12m returns per year
XPO Logistics has deployed an automated solution to manage high-volume reverse logistics for a fashion e-commerce customer in France.
