newsSmart Freight system needed smartish
Lack of pace in some government preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period could put the UK’s interconnected supply chain at risk.
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newsLogistics UK urges Government to bring border strategy forward
The association has responded to the government’s consultation on its 2025 UK Border Strategy, which closes this week (28 August 2020).
productStrides made on Southampton warehouse
A key milestone has now been reached in constructing the current extension to Import Services’ quayside warehouse, which is expanding alongside the container port in Southampton.
newsDwell awards customer eFulfilment contract
Wincanton has won a three-year contract to provide home delivery services for Dwell, the furniture retailer.
articleLong-term vision for logistics
A shared long-term vision between industry and government is needed for businesses to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic effectively, and navigate the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit, according to a report released today from Logistics UK (formerly FTA).
productHermes opens Castleford depot
The courier has opened the distribution depot in Gilcar Way.
newsFrancisco Partners acquires Consignor Group
After 23 years of entrepreneurial ownership by founder and CEO Peter Thomsen, Consignor Group has received backing from Francisco Partners.
productArrowXL secures spot at Enfield Distribution Park
The UK’s largest two-person home delivery specialist is expanding into a new prime urban logistics development at Enfield Distribution Park.
productPortcentric DC opens in the South East to serve FMCG market
P&O Ferrymasters has taken on a 231,000 sq ft (21,460 m²) distribution centre at London Gateway, on practical completion of the building on 27 July 2020.
productWincanton investing in dedicated eComm facility in Warwickshire
The 3PL has announced the new eFulfilment facility will open this month in Nuneaton in part to help support a five-year contract with Loaf.
productCEVA Logistics on-boards 200th customer to WMS
CEVA Matrix WMS – powered by Blue Yonder – is a proprietary solution from the 3PL.
productInternational logistics facility unveiled
The Rhenus Group has expanded its logistics services in the Asia-Pacific region, with a newly-built warehouse in Gurugram, India.
product3PL supports Asda with wipes supply
Johnston Logistics UK have seen a 286% increase since March in the throughput of anti-bacterial and other cleaning wipes it handles for Asda supermarkets.
productUK sellers need to adjust export plans
Two recent announcements look to increase costs for UK sellers posting parcels to the EU and US markets.
articleRead the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Special Report
Our Special Report surveys our readers and gathers expert comments to help you turn a crisis into a growth opportunity.
newsGreene King awards tender to XPO
XPO Logistics has been selected by Greene King to manage dedicated warehousing and distribution for Greene King’s secondary drinks channel.
productNew DC for Screwfix in Stafford
Wincanton has opened a new 128,000 sq ft distribution centre in Stafford, to support its customer Screwfix, the major UK retailer of trade tools, accessories and hardware products, in its continuing business growth.
newsTraders told how to prepare for Brexit
The UK Government has published the new Border Operating Model to come into force in 2021 when EU transition measures end.
productHarness AI to protect workers as online shopping booms
A rise in work related injuries to warehouse and delivery staff, as a result of the UK’s biggest spike in online retailing, poses a threat to economic recovery unless there’s an evolution in materials handling practices.
articleFlexibility and decentralisation crucial for supply chain resilience
More than two thirds of supply chain professionals will prioritise supply chain resilience and flexibility when building for the future, according to the findings of the 2020 SCALA Supply Chain Debate.
