productToolbank has appointed Norbert Dentressangle in a four-year deal using distribution via the logistic provider’s Red Inside solution, a dedicated service that also has the flexibility to manage variations in volume.
productMeachers Global Logistics has extended its contract with one of the world’s largest packaging companies, Huhtamaki, by a further three years and has also taken on all of the organisation’s UK external warehousing.
productDP World London Gateway has been honoured by rail freight operator DB Schenker Rail UK in a locomotive naming ceremony which took place at the rail terminal at the UK’s newest deep-sea container port and logistics park.
producteBay has entered into an agreement to buy UK sameday fulfilment company Shutl.
articleThe logistics industry provides a vital service for the whole economy. Whether it’s delivering milk to supermarkets or supplies to hospitals, freight is imperative for keeping the country running. Because of this, the industry will always produce emissions, but it is vital we are aware of this and that industry works together to reduce its carbon footprint as much as possible, says Freight Transport Association climate change policy manager Rachael Dillon.
articleUKWA recently undertook a survey of its members and the answers received appear to support the view that the sector can look forward with optimism, says UKWA’s chief executive officer, Roger Williams. While the economic gloom of the past few years has presented the logistics industry with a number of challenges, there is every reason to feel that a corner has been turned and the sector can look forward with good cheer.
articleThe FSDF is the sole trade body which represents and supports the interests of the entire food logistics industry. Working closely with members to identify the issues that really matter, the CEO, Chris Sturman and the federation’s administration team are committed to ensuring its members’ voices are heard by all the relevant governmental departments, NGOs, trade bodies and organisations, in UK and Europe.
articleTruck mounted forklift manufacturer Hiab Moffett has observed increasing demand among its customer base of manufacturers, warehouse operators and supermarket chains for quieter materials handling equipment. In response, the company set to work creating a near silent model.
articleThere’s much more to the world of retail home deliveries than a man in a van. In fact, successful fulfilment stems from strong stock visibility and the retailer’s ability to make quick and intelligent decisions about deliveries when orders are being placed. Simon Duddy reports on recent IT developments.
articleThe Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), unveiled its new corporate identity at its prestigious UK Annual Awards for Excellence in London on October 24th. The new identity provides worldwide recognition for all the Institute’s 33,000 members around the world, including the UK’s 18,000-strong membership.
productWholly owned subsidiary of the Acumen Logistics Group, Acumen Distribution has invested in an Optima Warehouse Management System for its 50,000ft2 facility in Halewood, Liverpool to cater for new business from July 2014.
productIndependent logistics services provider, Meachers Global Logistics is purchasing seven new tractor units and 24 new trailers. The major investment by the Southampton based business, will provide significantly increased capacity to supply its growing operation.
productProperty group Goodman will develop a 95,000 sq m fulfilment centre in Wroclaw, Poland for Amazon.
articleOnline sales of non-food products in the UK grew 19.2% in December versus a year earlier, the highest growth in four years, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.
productDP World port London Gateway has doubled cargo lifting ability with a quad lift shipping crane, said to be the first of its kind deployed in the UK. This can lift four containers at one time, which doubles the amount of cargo it can lift in one go.
productFamily-owned haulier, RT McEwan, has a new logistics and warehousing depot that is strategically positioned in the Wester Gourdie Industrial Estate, Dundee to deliver an enhanced service to Palletline customers.
articleFlexible strategies will make the difference between retail delivery winners and losers, says Tony Walford of the Supply Chain Academy.
productCourier and logistics specialist UCS switched to Citizen printers after observing how their speed and quality was helping partner organisations to offer good service.
articleThe recent liquidation of the National Skills Academy Logistics proved a dark day for the industry and has cast doubt on whether the sector has got its skills strategy right. HSS editor Simon Duddy talks to new Skills for Logistics CEO Ross Moloney who explains the relationship between the sector skills council and the Academy as well as outlining a strategy that will deliver practical help to employers.
articleSkills for Logistics, together with industry partners, has called on the Logistics Sector to back The Logistics Guild Credit Union – an initiative that will provide an ethical and cost efficient source of finance for the industry.
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