articleThe landscape for third party logistics (3PL) has altered significantly in the last decade, and is tipped to experience further growth and change as mobile technologies and ‘smart’ working practices develop, says Simon Fowler, Managing Director of Advanced Business Solutions (Commercial).
productEnd-to-end logistics services provider, Torque, has has been appointed by men’s designer swim and resort wear retailer Orlebar Brown.
articleLuis Olivie, global business development director at supply chain management company Achilles says corporate buyers’ pleas of ignorance of supply chain mishap are no longer acceptable to lawmakers and consumers in a highly connected world where news is instant and opinions are all-pervading.
productMeachers Global Logistics has signed a new 3-year contract with Lionvest Trading, one of the UK’s largest importers of wood flooring, following a competitive tender process.
productEnd-to-end international logistics service provider, Torque, has appointed David Bernard as national transport manager.
productInternational logistics service provider Torque has appointed Michael Peck to manage one of the distribution centres at its head office site in Wortley, Leeds.
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.
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