productMeachers facilitates new research centre
Biome Bioplastics has opened a new research and development (R&D) unit in Southampton within a building provided by Meachers Global Logistics.
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articleTemporary warehouse helps Wincanton deliver contract win
Wincanton is the largest British logistics firm, providing supply chain consultancy with approximately 17,500 people across more than 200 sites and have a 3,400-strong fleet of vehicles. Aganto helped them out with a temporary warehouse.
articleSurvey – tell us about the Warehouse of the Future
Industry-leading magazine Handling & Storage solutions is asking YOU – its readers – to tell us the key trends you observe in the warehouse and logistics sector and make predictions for the warehouse of tomorrow.
articleTalent in Logistics Awards 2018 winners announced
The best of the best in the transport and logistics industry were celebrated at the annual Talent in Logistics Awards 2018, on Thursday 21 June in Telford. Worthy winners were presented with awards at a glamorous event hosted by celebrity guest, Jeff Stelling, presenter of Gillette Soccer Saturday and live football on Sky Sports.
articleCandid Brexit Q&A the highlight of UKWA Awards
United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) CEO Peter Ward quizzed journalist and broadcaster, Andrew Marr on Brexit and learned how the PM was trying to corral the Tory party towards a business-friendly soft Brexit, but that ideologically motivated Conservatives and an inflexible and hard-to-read EU meant that a no-deal hard Brexit was impossible to rule out.
articleLogistics encouraged but not convinced by Brexit White Paper
The Government has published its Brexit White Paper, following last week’s cabinet meeting at Chequers. The logistics industry has welcomed the Paper’s emphasis on ‘frictionless trade’, but has been underwhelmed by lack of detail on other key areas.
newsLawyer puts Brexit trade plan under microscope
What does the Government mean by a ‘facilitated customs arrangement’, and what is the role and limitations of the ‘trusted trader’ proposal?
newsUK Mail rebrands as DHL Parcel UK
Following the acquisition of UK Mail by Deutsche Post DHL Group in December 2016, the company will begin rebranding to DHL Parcel UK.
productTransport firm sweeps the board
Contact Attachments provided the Seacon Group – a transportation company which handles over 1,000,000 tonnes of cargo – with one of its Heavy Duty Forklift Sweepers to help it more efficiently clear away debris from its operations at Tilbury Docks, Essex.
productNo deal Brexit ‘looks extremely bleak’ says RHA
On Tuesday 24 July, MPs in the House of Commons were heard to repeat ‘no deal is better than a bad deal’. But for the 7000+ members of the Road Haulage Association the prospect of a future without a Brexit deal looks extremely bleak.
productSimplifying exports
AEB’s software solution Product Classification Exchange simplifies and accelerates export control classification for traders and suppliers.
productLivery of the Year
Howard Tenens has won the prestigious “Livery of the Year Award” at the Motor Transport Awards as well as being shortlisted for Haulier of the Year.
productYusen Logistics UK acquires eComm fulfilment player ILG
It is anticipated the acquisition of the e-commerce delivery and fulfilment specialist, completed on the 1st August 2018, will result in a 12% revenue growth for Yusen pushing them towards the UK’s top 10 logistics providers.
productLorries can’t limbo – campaign emphasises
Eddie Stobart has joined the campaign to prevent bridge strikes and reduce delays for road and rail users.
productDistribution strategy unclear as Sports Direct buys House of Fraser
Sports Direct has acquired the business and assets of House of Fraser from administrators for £90 million.
articleCILT warns inaction on Brexit ‘not an option’
Chief executive Kevin Richardson attended a Brexit round table last week, hosted by the Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling.
productIntelligent fuel management
Fuel Card Services has launched Tele-Gence as a value added product for fleet managers to boost visibility.
articleHouse of Fraser impasse highlights limits of collaboration
These are uncertain times at House of Fraser for staff, customers, and suppliers. HSS editor Simon Duddy says it’s a setback for collaboration.
productEmployment timebomb could break supply chain
While much attention has been focused on the low UK unemployment figures, published by the Office of National Statistics, The Freight Transport Association warns Brexit could harm industry access to seasonal workers.
productJohn Lewis leases small warehouse to serve Southampton
Retailer, John Lewis, has completed on the pre-let of Unit 3 at South Central, Southampton, at £9 per sq ft, on a 15-year lease, from Peel Logistics and Rockspring.
