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.
productRetail warehouse investment volumes were subdued in the first quarter of 2016 totalling around £196m with 10 assets exchanging or completing, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
productThe Freight Transport Association says news that van numbers have exceeded four million for the first time in the UK is proof of their huge contribution to the logistics industry and the UK economy.
articleAn installation of 99 loading bays has been completed by Stertil Dock Products to support a revolutionary new DHL distribution hub at Manchester Airport City.
productXPO Logistics has won a multi-million pound contract with Kingspan Insulation, a market-leading manufacturer of premium and high performance rigid insulation products and insulated systems.
newsHMRC is consulting on its idea to create a fulfilment house register to help recover lost tax revenues from online retail sales.
productPremium equestrian footwear and apparel supplier Ariat Europe has signed a 5 year logistics contract with Howard Tenens.
productOne of the attractions at the forthcoming Multimodal Exhibition (NEC, Birmingham, 10-12 May) will be the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Pavilion.
productHundreds of drivers and warehouse staff, who deliver goods to BHS stores, are concerned they could lose their jobs after the high street chain went into administration.
articleAmazon has launched its Pan-European Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) programme. The service is said to help sellers of any size export to millions of Amazon customers across the EU more efficiently.
articlePharmaceutical companies depend enormously on cold storage to keep their products safe and ready for sale, says Stonegate Instruments MD Shaun Evers.
articleMatch warehouse space to users with the newly launched Zupplychain live search facility.
productThe Rio Olympics’ commitment to supply chain sustainability (with 100 per cent recovery, disposal and use of goods and waste) has the capacity to revolutionise supply chain sustainability worldwide as well as creating a legacy for positive change in the region, says supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co.
articleThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the new Scottish Government can deliver some ‘quick wins’ for a cleaner, safer and more efficient Scotland by working closely with the freight and logistics industry.
productTomorrow’s Supply Chain: Are you ready? will be the theme of this year’s CILT Annual Conference.
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