articleWhile the rise of online retail is throwing up massive challenges carriers are innovating and investing at unprecedented levels in improving the delivery experience and driving efficiencies.
productThe Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has announced the first confirmed speakers for this year’s Annual Conference.
productThe 3PL has added four gas-powered 2.5 tonne Cat lift trucks to its materials handling fleet, supplied by Impact, the UK’s sole distributor of Cat Lift Trucks.
articleGPS-led IT and 3G vehicle cameras are driving safety in transit says Justin White, managing director of Intelligent Telematics, with Krispy Kreme leading the way.
productLogistics company, C M Downton, has secured contract renewals with three major paper and packaging industry clients, worth around £3.5m a year.
articleSome will have seen the recent announcement of the closure of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). Some of you will have your own views already on the UKCES.
productA Glasgow logistics group has agreed to pay more than £2m after it uncovered illegal bribery operations in its own organisation.
productIn 2016, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the transport sector will supersede the levels seen in 2015 by exceeding the £52 billion mark, according to KPMG’s Transport Tracker.
productDelivery firm Fastlane International says radical fulfilment plans need to be developed now to meet growing public expectations this year.
newsPlans for this year’s European Supply Chain Day are now taking shape and this year’s event is set to bigger and better with events taking place up and down the UK as well as throughout Europe on Thursday 21st April.
articleA start-up online retailer has used FedEx to give it international reach as sales boom.
articleRetailers are facing unprecedented disruption to their business model as the habits of online shoppers turn paradigms on their heads. HSS editor Simon Duddy asks if technology that enhances supply chain visibility can help companies come out on top in this challenging time?
productCounterfeiting, duty evasion and other forms of illicit trade are a substantial and growing problem across all market sectors, leading to increased calls for businesses to make use of highly secure product and brand authentication programs.
productCannon Packing and Logistics director Greg Alder says: “The AutoLoadBaler has really helped streamline our operation here at Cannon Packing, saving us 15 man-hours per week, which will mean 800 hours and £8,000 saved per year. With the saving in labour costs and the depreciation draw down on the machine it will have achieved payback in 2 years.”
productIt started with Amazon and E-bay in the 90s, with the likes of Uber, Airbnb and Just Eat growing from mavericks to mainstream in recent years. Within the logistics industry several market makers exist for backloads such as Haulage Exchange and Returnloads. But now similar technologies aim to re-shape the warehousing market.
productLogistics operator Arcese has chosen a tailor made loading bay solution, designed and installed by Thorworld Industries for its new facility in Daventry.
productPassive container designed for temperature-controlled transportation can house two pallets or can be used for bulk loading.
productHoyer Group is utilising the Savvy telematics and logistics portal to ship temperature-controlled products in tank containers.
articleThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) today publishes its Freight Manifesto for Scotland ahead of next month’s parliamentary elections.
productTeesside’s automotive sector received another major boost when AV Dawson brought home a national award for its state-of-the-art automotive distribution centre.
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