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.
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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.
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.
