productFTA backs truck £8 million platooning trial
Truck platooning could save cost, congestion and carbon says the Freight Transport Association.
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productThe online retail revolution – view from the inside
Retail logistics has been on a rollercoaster ride for years with the advent of eCommerce. Neil Adcock, Consulting Partner at Bis Henderson Consulting was there throughout the transformation working for 3PLs. He tells HSS editor Simon Duddy his story of a fast-changing market.
articleNew warehouse space brokerage portal is free to use
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has launched MarketSpace – a new web-based portal that brings companies with warehouse space to fill together with those seeking storage and logistics services.
articleJJX Logistics choose Flexi forklifts for new site
JJX Logistics, the ‘same-day’, fast-freight specialist, has acquired clean-running Flexi VNA electric articulated forklift trucks to operate at its recently opened, 3,000 pallet capacity facility at Kingswinford in the Midlands.
articleNavigate the red tape
We are in the middle of a complicated negotiation to leave the EU. We don’t know what the trade relationship will be upon exit, but many say there could be an increase in paperwork to negotiate, and that the Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) scheme could be useful in helping firms streamline trade post-Brexit. This feature examines the AEO scheme.
productMalcolm Wilson to lead XPO Logistics Europe
XPO Logistics Europe has announced the appointment of Malcolm Wilson as chief executive officer.
productAlibaba to invest £11.3 billion in logistics over next 5 years
The online retail behemoth, dubbed the ‘Chinese Amazon’, has also increased its stake to a majority holding in the Cainiao Network, which serves as a logistics data platform.
articleBowker takes advantage of complete support
Bowker Group, one of the UK’s largest independent third party logistics (3PL) service operators, has added a fleet of five new Flexi articulated warehouse trucks at its facility in York.
productRail freight delivery from China
CML has successfully completed its first ever rail freight delivery from China.
productReliable forklifts key
Materials handling equipment investment supports overnight trunking operation working within tight time windows.
productBusy 3PL takes comprehensive fleet solution
To keep up with the growing demand for their services, 3PL AKW required a large fleet of reliable forklift trucks at two of its busiest UK sites.
articleAisle-Masters are just the job for ILG
International Logistics Group (ILG) has grown to become a market leader in fulfilment warehousing and logistics services and since its first Aisle-Master articulated truck was put into service in 2013 it has been steadily adding to the fleet. The company now operates seven Aisle-Masters across various locations in West Sussex, and has capitalised on the range available to choose specific models tailored to the requirements of each site.
productDX scoops major IKEA contract
DX, the independent parcels, mail and logistics operator, is pleased to announce that it has agreed a major new contract with IKEAto provide a bespoke logistics solution for customer deliveries.
productNew owners for Tesco’s Chepstow distribution facility
Howard Tenens has acquired the Tesco Distribution facility on New House Farm Industrial Estate in Chepstow for an undisclosed price.
productCarousel wins warehouse and fulfilment contract
Logistics provider Carousel has been awarded a warehouse and fulfilment contract with education support service Empiribox.
article3PL invests in Windsor forklifts
A family owned third party logistics provider has taken delivery of a fleet of forklift trucks from Windsor Materials Handling’s premium range.
productUKWA ready and willing to advise on customs
At the United Kingdom Warehousing Association’s (UKWA) Annual Parliamentary Lunch, held recently at the House of Lords, UKWA CEO, Peter Ward, announced that the UK logistics industry is ready and willing to work closely with the Government to ensure that post-Brexit customs procedures do not stifle supply chain efficiency.
productOnline recruitment platform launches offering video vetting
A new online recruitment platform – Vidu – has launched. It uses video and social media to bring employers and potential candidates together in a way that is designed to be less time-consuming and costly than traditional recruitment.
articleIs there enough ‘health’ in ‘health and safety’?
Health and Safety is one of those things that usually results in a sharp intake of breath. I’m sure that at some point we’ve all heard, or even said, that something is, ‘Health and Safety’ gone mad!
productCustomer service transformed
Nationwide industrial door specialist Complete Shutter Services has rolled out BigChange’s Mobile Workforce Management Technology.
