articleKnights of Old buys 27 new UniCarriers trucks
The Knights of Old Group has signed a new contract that sees UniCarriers become the company’s sole supplier of industrial indoor and outdoor trucks.
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productGeodis UK has opened a new 50,000 sq ft hub
The strategic move will enable Geodis to centralise its European network operations with all existing import/export linehaul activities being transferred from High Wycombe, Birmingham and Lutterworth. The Lutterworth network branch has also moved to Northampton.
newsDownton adds two sites
CM Downton has added a new office block and warehouse to its portfolio in Gloucestershire.
newsXPO Logistics invests in further education
Ten XPO Logistics managers have been awarded the company’s Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management.
articleEliminate the risk of human error
For the haulage and logistics industry, proof of delivery (POD) is an essential component of the supply chain process, says Pall-Ex.
articleTile high Toneros
Toyota’s hydrostatic Tonero HST meets the high demands of the ceramics sector.
articlePounds per pallet stored not the whole story on 3PLs
Businesses that outsource control of their supply chain function to specialist third party logistics (3PL) companies are increasingly forced to look to replace their 3PL – often within months of the start of their contract period – due to shortcomings in the quality and range of services that the chosen logistics company is able to provide.
article3PL Stiller opens £1.1m warehouse in Durham
Stiller Warehousing and Distribution is looking to expand into new markets after opening a new £1.1m warehouse.
productDHL and Toyota Material Handling sign racking deal
DHL Freight has signed a contract with Toyota Material Handling Group to provide transportation of its newly launched line of racking systems from the suppliers to the company’s customers’ sites all across Europe, including the UK.
newsWarehousing implications from major tribunal win
A multi-site petrol dealer having access to “extended duty payment credit” from HMRC has implications for the warehousing sector in excise law – and gives rise to a need for vigilance.
articleUKWA calls for policymakers to back warehouse development
The call came as the Association unveiled a warehouse census highlighting a ‘crucial lack of supply and development’.
product40 years of document exchange
This September DX, the national document exchange, celebrated 40 years in business, during which time, the organisation has spread its wings from the traditional mailrooms of law firms, embracing new technology to become one of the UK’s leading B2B and B2C logistics and parcel distribution providers.
productTrio of new members
Palletised freight network, Pall-Ex has announced the arrival of three new members: Kench Transport, Richard Read Transport and Exact Logistics.
newsTraffic Commissioners recognise changing nature of logistics
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Traffic Commissioners have acknowledged the changing nature of the logistics industry with proposed amendments to the Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Guidance and Directions.
productManagement team strengthened
Palletised freight network, Palletways has strengthened its UK team by appointing Dave Walmsley as member and network development director.
articleThe rise of click & collect
Online retail is a sector that’s hugely reliant on technology in order to function effectively and efficiently. Consequently, there is an awful lot of jargon that we in the industry become used to and assume everyone understands says Andrew Starkey, head of e-fulfilment, IMRG.
articleOvercoming environmental challenges
Rachael Dillon, the Freight Transport Association’s climate change policy manager, looks at ways in which the FTA can help with some of the environmental challenges faced by the logistics industry.
productNew fulfilment facility
E-commerce order fulfilment specialist, DK Fulfilment (DKF) has opened a 165,000 sq ft dedicated fulfilment facility in Coventry.
articleConsumers wise to delivery and return options, says survey
Today’s consumers expect online retailers to provide more convenient and more personalised delivery options to accommodate their busy lifestyle needs.
articleVision 2035 outlines great scale of challenge
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has published a digestible and visually representative infographic detailing the findings of its Vision 2035 policy series.
