newsReport confirms key importance of cold chain
Today, on World Refrigeration Day, the Cold Chain Federation has published a new report demonstrating the critical importance of the cold chain to UK food supply, food safety and reducing food waste.
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newsNearshoring trend ramps up suggests Gartner survey
A Gartner survey of 260 global supply chain leaders in February and March 2020 found that 33% had moved sourcing and manufacturing activities out of China or plan to do so in the next two to three years.
newsFour contract extensions for CM Downton
EV Cargo’s CM Downton has secured four new contract extensions, mostly in the distribution of paper and cardboard.
articleChance of Brexit transition extension close to zero
HSS editor Simon Duddy in Q&A with trade and policy analyst Pauline Bastidion focusing on the ongoing Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU.
productRange testing for hybrid delivery van concept
DPD has entered into a partnership with the London EV Company (LEVC) for a series of road trials ahead of the launch of the company’s new VN5 Electric Van later this year.
newsMorrisons awards maintenance contract at Bridgwater warehouse
Wincanton has been appointed by supermarket giant, Morrisons, to manage additional transport and vehicle maintenance operations.
newsMajor DPD investment in response to new normal
DPD has announced 6,000 new UK jobs and a major infrastructure investment in response to the unprecedented boom in online shopping caused by Covid-19.
newsStudy: 59% of warehouse operatives were affected by COVID-19
Workforce issues were dominant in how the retail supply chain responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
newsFashion supply chains recovering from Covid-19 pandemic
Many fashion brands have been suffering from the fact that their suppliers in Asia had to stop production during the Covid-19 crisis.
newsGreat Bear signs up to spec build in Banbury
The 3PL has signed up to a speculatively developed 334,760 sq ft logistics facility at Central M40 in Banbury.
article3PL pushes on with 715000 sq ft Corby warehouse
Europa Warehouse has invested £60m in the facility with racking to nine levels and 18 metres.
articleCanopy helps Farrell Transport deal with double-deck trailers
A Spaciotempo canopy is helping Farrell Transport drive innovation and efficiency in its operations.
newsGousto extends Yodel delivery partnership
Yodel and recipe box company Gousto have extended their partnership in a bid to meet the new demand for home food deliveries.
newsEnduring pandemic raises Peak concerns
A COVID-19 collaboration group has revealed retail challenges, including how to approach the traditional end of year Peak.
newsMyPlaces launched in bid to smooth last mile
Hermes UK has introduced ‘MyPlaces’ in a move designed to further support its commitment to ‘contactless delivery’ during the pandemic and help provide an accurate first-time delivery option for when people are not in.
articleeComm rushes to the fore as Clipper adjusts to lockdown
Following the initial period of lockdown disruption, Clipper experienced strong levels of activity from both new and existing clients.
newsCourier DX upgrades driver handhelds
DX Express has completed the rollout of over 1,100 new driver handheld devices across its network of 31 service centres across the UK.
productHSS says: Good deal for Culina
I did a bit of a double take this week when the news came through of Culina Group buying Fowler Welch from Dart Group.
product‘Early stages of an economic rollercoaster’
The Cold Chain Federation reports on the latest impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on UK cold chain businesses.
newsCulina Group acquires Fowler Welch
The food logistics specialist acquired Fowler Welch from Dart Group for £98 million.
