newsEcommerce pioneer sets up Brand Supply Chain Club
vente-privee.com has set up a Brand Supply Chain Club to help optimise collaboration and ease the flow of products between the online flash sales pioneer and its 2,000 partner brands.
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newsCILT praises Olympic transport legacy
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has welcomed the publication of Transport for London’s ‘transport legacy – one year on’ report.
newsMilitary work placements pay off
Norbert Dentressangle is working in partnership with Skills for Logistics to support the government funded Military Work Placement Scheme. The national initiative helps those leaving the armed forces bridge the gap between military and civilian life.
newsHMRC targets truckers
Legal firm Baker Tilly is warning haulage firms in the Midlands to get their tax affairs in order following an announcement by HMRC that it has launched a taskforce to tackle regional tax dodgers within the sector.
newsCall for consistent fine policy over ‘yellow-line’ deliveries
The Freight Transport Association is asking for greater consistency ‘across-the-board’ in the time allowed for delivery drivers when stopping on them.
articleCILT: Logistics delivers Olympic success
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) says that the lessons learned from the special pressures of the Olympics need translation into long term benefits for both the sector and its customers. Seven years of preparation – and two years of intensive training – paid off for the UK transport and logistics sector as it played its winning role in ensuring the success of the 2012 London Olympics.
articleUKWA: 3PL services are in demand
It could be argued that the recession has had a positive impact on the 3PL sector, says Roger Williams, chief executive officer of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association.
newsHermes links up with Royal Logistics Corp
Hermes, the leading consumer delivery specialist, has linked up with Royal Logistics Corps and the Logistics Guild to help find employment for military personnel faced with redundancy.
productContract extension secures jobs
A total of 25 jobs have been secured for a minimum 12 months at supply chain solutions provider Wincanton’s Bicester facility.
productNot a single lost pallet
It is reported that Pallet-Track has moved 10 million pallets through its Wolverhampton hub in less than a decade – without losing a single pallet.
productGlobal opportunities for SMEs
Express transportation company, FedEx Express, is further strengthening its commitment to small and medium sized enterprises in the UK by launching a special program to help them tap into global trade opportunities.
productDX Group launches DX Freight
UK & Ireland independent logistics and parcel distribution company, DX, has announced the launch of ‘DX Freight’.
productUTi Worldwide opens new London facility
Global supply chain services and solutions company, UTi Worldwide, has officially opened its new London operations located in Heathrow.
articleDrop-shipping – don’t make it a high risk business
Businesses operating in the retail sector should consider drop-shipping as a part of their supply chain and multichannel strategy says Denise Oakley, International Marketing Director, GXS.
articleReturns extended
Multichannel and reverse logistics specialist iForce has launched its first foray into Europe with a new venture in Holland.
productGorilla Glue bonds with Torque
The Gorilla Glue Company has appointed logistics services provider, Torque, to provide its new warehousing solution.
articleYearsley opens large modern cold store
Automated racking and LED lighting installed in a new northern cold store ‘superhub’ in Heywood.
articleDelivery lockers for online shoppers
ASOS has appointed ByBox to provide a returns service utilising delivery lockers for online shoppers.
articleTop performers rewarded
Palletways has launched the Platinum Club – a new initiative to reward its members for continuously enhancing their customer service performance.
articleASOS changes 3PL at e-fulfillment centre
Online fashion retailer ASOS appoints Norbert Dentressangle to manage its worldwide distribution centre.
