newsConsolidating picking and cross-docking added to contract
Multinational insulation products manufacturer Rockwool has extended its UK distribution contract with transport operator CM Downton.
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newsFrozen foods producer renews supply chain contract
XPO Logistics has renewed its longstanding supply chain support of Daloon Foods, part of the Izico Food Group.
articleInnovative logistics needed for intense grocery eCommerce market
The grocery eCommerce market is well on course to reach current predictions of between £18-20bn in 2020 – a remarkable story of growth and supply chain capability given the intense and unique requirements that selling food in multiple temperature ranges presents.
producteComm platform extends deal with Clipper
Clipper Logistics has signed a new contract with LoveCrafts, an eCommerce platform, specialising in products and accessories for the wool crafts market.
productFrench retail chain Monoprix strikes delivery deal with Amazon
Monoprix, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Casino Group, will make a broad selection of its food offering available to customers in Paris via Amazon Prime Now.
productGlobal reach
DHL Parcel and DHL eCommerce are now offering online retailers a global solution for their e-commerce fulfillment needs with a global fulfillment platform and new fulfillment centres in the UK, Americas and Southeast Asia.
articleDynamic mast control helps reach truck stand out
3PL Johnston Logistics uses a Linde reach truck fitted with Dynamic Mast Control (DMC) to boost speed and safety.
articleReturns: costly or clever?
Most experts are agreed that returns are a major pain point for e-tailers and their supply chains, so why then are some retailers encouraging more returns through aggressive marketing strategies? Simon Duddy reports on the new ‘try before you buy’ trend – is it a costly error or a clever way to build market share?
productTransmec opens new warehouse at Worcester
Logistics provider Transmec Group is targeting further growth with the opening of a new depot at Worcester.
product3PL expands portside storage
FTS Eiendom in Norway is set to streamline its flow of goods and expand storage capacity with the help of Rubb fabric structures.
newsCustoms Union ‘not enough to deliver frictionless trade’
The UK’s logistics industry is reminding MPs that forming a customs union with the EU would not remove the need for checks at the borders or deliver frictionless arrangements on its own.
productShortlisted
Howard Tenens Logistics has been named as a finalist for the European Automotive Logistics awards.
productPalletline opens Coventry hub in part to service Amazon
Palletline is opening a secondary hub in Coventry, a large proportion of which will provide a dedicated processing centre for Amazon as part of its ongoing strategic partnership and to help fulfill demand created by the online retail giant.
articlePalletline invests in new hub to leverage Amazon advantage
The pallet network has taken on a new hub in Coventry and one facet of its operation will be the consolidation of in-bound pallets to Amazon fulfilment centres. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleUPS opens £120m London hub
Located at the DP World London Gateway Logistics Park, the UK package processing hub has capacity to process up to 28,000 packages per hour.
article3PLs forming end-to-end healthcare logistics strategies
To increase revenue and market share, 3PLs are improving packaging and delivery systems, entering quality agreements with partner firms, and investing in temperature monitoring, according to Sharan Raj, a lead analyst for logistics research at Technavio.
productWincanton to operate new Screwfix warehouse
Screwfix has officially opened its fourth warehouse, in Fradley, near Lichfield, expanding its distribution base to meet the needs of its customer demand and growing store network. The new DC will be operated by Wincanton on behalf of Screwfix.
articlePretty Little Thing secures logistics services
The contract with Clipper Logistics is a bid to keep up with the demands of fast fashion.
productTJX Europe grants Euro retail contract
The owner of TK Maxx has reappointed DHL Supply Chain to manage its logistics operations across Europe for a further five years, building on its established relationship.
articleFulfillment house takes advantage of robotics-as-a-service
Rakuten Super Logistics has partnered with inVia Robotics to integrate picking robots into its US warehouses.
