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.
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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.
articleLast mile service driving retail loyalty
A consumer survey has highlighted last mile concerns as key factors in choosing retailers.
newsCitySprint moves to new Birmingham site
The courier has been operational in Birmingham for over a decade.
newsFrench fulfillment firm raises cash for Euro expansion
The €35M will be used by Cubyn to launch a 25,000 m2 facility in France and expand across Europe.
newsCrossbay acquires €60m French last-mile logistics portfolio
The pan-European urban logistics platform acquired a fully-let €60m portfolio of nine properties located across France in an off-market transaction.
newsSainsbury’s to close London fulfilment centre
The grocer is shifting emphasis in its online growth plans and seeking to expand the capacity of its stores to fulfil grocery orders.
newsChancellor announces eight freeports for England
The Budget 2021 speech delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined plans to set up freeports in England.
newsWaitrose West London ‘dark store’ opens
Wincanton has started operations at a new Customer Fulfilment Centre (“CFC”, also known as a “dark store”) for Waitrose.com in Greenford, West London, making it the first supply chain partner to create a dark store for grocery home deliveries in the UK.
productWarehouse to be fast-tracked at London Gateway
DP WORLD will fast-track the delivery of a speculative 146,000 sq ft green warehouse facility at London Gateway’s Logistics Park before the end of 2021.
newsFulfilmentcrowd raises £7.5 million
The ecommerce logistics and tech company has received the funds from capital investor BGF.
news‘Disappointing budget’ for logistics sector
Commenting on today’s budget, Peter Ward, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has expressed disappointment that the Government has done little to support the warehousing and logistics sector, which has supported the economy through the global pandemic and is faced with the costs of massive transformational change.
newsImproved on-time performance
Plastic pipe manufacturer Wavin has awarded a renewed transport operations contract to XPO Logistics.
productAdhesive supplier awards £20m logistics contract
Walkers Transport has secured the three-year transport and logistics contract worth over £20 million with the UK-based sealant, adhesive and building chemical supplier, Sika Everbuild.
