articleInternational prospects
A start-up online retailer has used FedEx to give it international reach as sales boom.
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articleEyes on the prize
Retailers 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?
productAuthenticating brands
Counterfeiting, 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.
product£8,000 savings per annum
Cannon 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.”
productExtending the reach of outsourced logistics
It 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.
product3PL deploys bespoke loading bay
Logistics operator Arcese has chosen a tailor made loading bay solution, designed and installed by Thorworld Industries for its new facility in Daventry.
productProblem solver
Passive container designed for temperature-controlled transportation can house two pallets or can be used for bulk loading.
productContinuous monitoring
Hoyer Group is utilising the Savvy telematics and logistics portal to ship temperature-controlled products in tank containers.
articleFTA publishes Freight Manifesto for Scotland
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) today publishes its Freight Manifesto for Scotland ahead of next month’s parliamentary elections.
productAV Dawson scoops award for automotive DC
Teesside’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 down 73%
Retail warehouse investment volumes were subdued in the first quarter of 2016 totalling around £196m with 10 assets exchanging or completing, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
productVans see growth spurt as delivery diversifies
The 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.
articleDHL installs 99 loading bays at airport hub
An installation of 99 loading bays has been completed by Stertil Dock Products to support a revolutionary new DHL distribution hub at Manchester Airport City.
productKingspan awards major deal to XPO Logistics
XPO 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.
newsUKWA wants your opinion on planned HMRC register
HMRC is consulting on its idea to create a fulfilment house register to help recover lost tax revenues from online retail sales.
productApparel retailer outsources complete logistics op
Premium equestrian footwear and apparel supplier Ariat Europe has signed a 5 year logistics contract with Howard Tenens.
productThe ‘Voice of the Logistics Industry’ to play key role at show
One of the attractions at the forthcoming Multimodal Exhibition (NEC, Birmingham, 10-12 May) will be the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Pavilion.
productDriver and warehouse staff worry over BHS failure
Hundreds 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 opens up logistics network to SMEs
Amazon 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.
articleDetection key to product integrity
Pharmaceutical companies depend enormously on cold storage to keep their products safe and ready for sale, says Stonegate Instruments MD Shaun Evers.
