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.
productFood companies seeking a prime site for their logistics, including services such as de-containerisation, ‘pick and pack’ and pallet handling, should visit the Onward Holdings stand at Foodex 2014, where the company will be showcasing its portfolio of modern warehouse facilities.
articleDemanding clear stock visibility, keen predictive techniques and tightly managed fulfillment operations, delivery is the exciting and troubling heart of the Omni-channel experience. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
newsThe cycling and motor products retailer has has appointed Core Management Logistics (CML).
productYusen Logistics has been awarded a major contract with Hi Logistics Europe (UK Branch) for the nationwide transportation of LG Electronics products.
productImport Services is set to open an extension to its dockside facilities in Southampton this summer – a move which is set to create up to 25 new jobs and enable the company to move to a 24 hour operation.
articleCanute Group installed a Ruckus Wireless Wi-FI system at its Purfleet headquarters. Nexus Globalnet consulted on the project.
articleLoading bay equipment specialist Transdek UK is launching a Double Deck Urban Eco Trailer (DUET) at the upcoming CV Show.
newsThe expansion of eCommerce into Sunday Deliveries was a key point of debate at Meta Pack’s recent Delivery Conference held in London.
productIn the run up to National Apprenticeship Week 2014, Norbert Dentressangle announced that it is launching a national apprenticeship scheme which aims to recruit up to 300 young people throughout the UK by the end of April.
newsChancellor George Osborne has delivered his Budget Statement to Parliament, setting out how the government will take further action to “secure the recovery and build a resilient economy”.
productLeading e-commerce and fulfilment provider, Prolog has been appointed to manage a multi-channel solution for leisurewear retailer, Cotton Traders.
productEuropa Worldwide Logistics has seen its air freight operation in Hong Kong register record results over the past 12 months.
productOne of England’s finest footballers who played, captained and managed his country will be joining DP World London Gateway this year as their guest at the seventh Multimodal freight and logistics exhibition in Birmingham from 29 April – 1 May.
articleFashion-focused 3PL Core Management Logistics (CML) is seeking more eCommerce business in the coming years. HSS Editor Simon Duddy visited CML’s Magna Park facility to hear the inside story.
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