newsA chronic lack of readily available, large-scale warehousing could hamper Britain’s economic recovery, according to David Williams, managing director of freight forwarder Rhenus’ UK operation.
productGadget importer Bunkerbound has switched from running its own warehouse operation to a flexible port-centric model provided by Import Services.
newsInternational online fashion retailer ASOS has appointed Clipper to fulfil orders for its recently launched China operation.
articleLCP Consulting says those that innovate for consumer convenience in the last mile with a close eye on channel profitability will be the ultimate winners.
articleThe hauliers who make up pallet network Palletline have launched PLUS Logistics, which is billed as the UK’s first member-owned logistics provider.
newsClipper Logistics has been awarded a 5-year contract extension with Tesco. In addition to Clipper’s existing e-fulfilment solutions for the retailer, the deal is to include the development of additional services to support the growth of their online clothing business.
productThe InPost parcel locker network will soon cover France. Within two years, a planned 2500 terminals will provide the country with 24/7, self-service collection and dispatch of parcels from convenient locations.
newsThree years after its inception, a supply chain game – Business on the Move – has officially launched. The game aims to inspire, excite and educate young people from the age of 9 to 19, and beyond.
productThe DHL Express division has unveiled a major expansion plan investing £156 million primarily at its East Midlands Airport and Heathrow hubs.
productManufacturer of mobile accessories, MIPOW, has appointed Import Services as its logistics partner for the UK and continental European markets.
productMeachers Global Logistics has invested over £1 million in its fleet of vehicles, including the introduction of 16 new tractor units and 25 new trailers.
productIn a multi-year agreement with Cinram UK, children’s entertainment and education specialist Abbey Home Media has selected the UK-based supply chain service provider to manage its disc manufacture operations.
productPalletline has welcomed a new member to its palletised distribution network; Doccombe Global Logistics. The company, which operates its fleet from Downton near Salisbury in Wiltshire, provides UK and European pallet deliveries alongside other services including worldwide freight forwarding.
productOnline retail giant Amazon and Transport for London’s agreement to open parcel lockers in station car parks at Finchley Central and Newbury Park is just the beginning of a transformation in parcels delivery, predicts parcels industry expert Roger Sumner-Rivers.
newsThe Unipart Group has released a statement regarding recent media activity referring to Unipart Automotive – the car parts and accessories company that it sold in 2011.
productUK-based international delivery specialist, Spatial Global has entered into an agreement to provide e-commerce fulfilment and freight services to publisher of craft magazines and books, Practical Publishing International.
newsFour new tenants are set to move to Baillieston distribution centre, Glasgow, following the completion of extensive refurbishment works at the estate, letting agent Colliers International has announced.
productSouthampton City Council’s Corporate Records Management Department and Southampton General Hospital are set to take advantage of the recently launched Sustainable Distribution Centre (SDC), which provides innovative storage and last mile delivery solutions.
newsA ‘yes’ vote in the forthcoming Scottish independence referendum could have significant ramifications for the logistics industry and the wider business community, says UKWA’s excise goods specialist, Alan Powell.
newsMetaPack Group and InPost have joined forces in a bid to carve out a niche in the competitive UK click and collect market.
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