articleLive search launched to match warehouse space with users
Match warehouse space to users with the newly launched Zupplychain live search facility.
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productRio Olympics focus on global supply chain sustainability
The 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.
articleLogistics can help Government deliver better Scotland
The 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?
Tomorrow’s Supply Chain: Are you ready? will be the theme of this year’s CILT Annual Conference.
articlePutting the case for ‘beds and sheds’
If the logistics industry is to meet the needs of a rapidly changing society, it must overcome the prejudices of policy makers and planners at all levels of Government who have traditionally considered residential and logistics properties incompatible neighbours.
news100 tonne bridge section collapses at Port Salford
A 100-tonne section of a lifting bridge being built across the Manchester Ship Canal collapsed on May 16.
productFTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards winners announced
Leading figures from business gathered in London to celebrate the successful women working in the UK transport and logistics industry, as the 2016 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards winners were announced.
productDiamond Logistics and Zupplychain join forces
Diamond Logistics has joined the Zupplychain network, listing all of the locations of the fast growing courier franchise chain on the market maker’s website.
productBrexit rivalling customer pressure as supply chain challenge
Senior supply chain leaders say the threat of Brexit and price and service pressure from major customers are the chief challenges in 2016.
newsSome warehouse practices ‘unfair’ admits Ashley
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley told MPs at a select committee at the Houses of Parliament that it was wrong to fine workers for being a minute late.
newsUKWA announces finalists for Awards
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced the finalists for each category in this year’s UKWA Awards for Warehousing. The overall winner of each category will be announced at UKWA’s Awards for Warehousing Lunch, which takes place at London’s Dorchester Hotel on Wednesday July 6th.
productDairy Crest and Fowler Welch sign 10 year partner deal
In a key collaboration milestone, Fowler Welch and Dairy Crest have launched a 10 year multi-million-pound strategic partnership for storage and logistics at the dairy company’s national distribution centre.
productFastlane predicts grocery revolution with Amazon entry
E-commerce delivery experts Fastlane International says the grocery industry is significantly underestimating the impact of Amazon Fresh in the UK.
articleWomen in Logistics celebrates worthy winners
A director overseeing a £30m budget, a leader organising aid to war-torn countries and a young leader helping 15,000 drivers improve their road safety habits were the big winners at the Women in Logistics awards ceremony.
articleLogistics industry reacts to dramatic Brexit vote
As Britain voted to leave the European Union and PM David Cameron announced his resignation from office, Handling & Storage Solutions brings you reaction from the logistics industry.
productTV features Howard Tenens
ITN Productions and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) have teamed up to produce TV programme “Tomorrow’s Supply Chain, Today”.
articleThe ‘Voice of the Logistics Industry’ at IMHX
One of the attractions at the forthcoming IMHX Exhibition (NEC, Birmingham, 13-16 September) will be the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Pavilion.
productBusiness streamlined
Express from DA Systems has provided an advanced, web-based booking, despatch and tracking solution for Cold Blooded Movements, a high value reptile courier service.
news3PL excellence rewarded at UKWA Awards
The achievements of both companies and individuals across the warehousing and third party logistics (3PL) sectors were recognised at UKWA’s Annual Awards for Warehousing 2016 ceremony, which was held recently at London’s Dorchester Hotel.
articleTaking a leading role
Kathryn Lewis, operations director of Advanced Supply Chain won Leader of the Year at the recent FTA Everywoman Awards for her efforts turning around the operation of a key warehouse for client Ultra Finishing, a bathroom product supplier. HSS Editor Simon Duddy visited Kathryn at the Bolton facility to find out how she completed the transformation.
