productHand sanitiser here to stay
The BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, has reported that significant increases in enquiries for personal care products are showing no signs of tailing off.
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productAmco Services acquired out of administration with jobs saved
160 jobs have been saved at the logistics company.
newsLogistics property key as UK retail culture shifts
The continued and significant rise of eCommerce, which was further accelerated during lockdown, has underpinned a record second quarter for the logistics and industrial sector in the UK.
productRobots-as-a-service deal signed
An integrated US supply chain solutions provider for eComm firms such as eBay has signed a warehouse robots partnership with Geek+.
newsScurri raises €1.5m
The software provider that connects and optimises the eCommerce ordering, shipping, and delivery process, has announced a further €1.5 million investment to support continued growth.
productSavills: Demand for logistics space soars
According to Savills, demand for logistics property has soared as a result of increased levels in eCommerce.
articleHome delivery adapts to the pandemic
Charlie Shiels, CEO, ArrowXL outlines how the business landscape has changed amidst the pandemic and what it’s going to look like going forward.
articleWaitrose awards ‘develop and operate’ contract to 3PL for eComm DC
Wincanton has been chosen by Waitrose to create a Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) for Waitrose.com online grocery home deliveries – said to be a ‘first’ for the third-party logistics market.
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.
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.
