productColossus is coming – the ‘largest automated parcel hub in Europe’
Hermes is to build the advanced automated parcel distribution hub in Barnsley.
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productMetapack launches delivery tracker
The branded eCommerce tracking portal is designed to enables retailers to control and optimise post-purchase experiences.
articleMegamax cranes delivered to Liverpool2
Logistics specialist Quality Freight UK has overseen the delivery of three megamax quayside cranes into the Liverpool2 deep-water container terminal.
newsAmazon to open warehouse in Cumbria
Amazon will open the delivery station on Woodlands Industrial Storage Estate in Longtown, a small town north of Carlisle.
productWaitrose selects 3PL to operate two key UK hubs
XPO Logistics has been selected by Waitrose & Partners to operate two key UK distribution hubs on Waitrose’s Milton Keynes campus.
productYusen opens Northampton cross-dock
Yusen Logistics has started cross-dock operations from its DC in Northampton.
productLet’s consider radical solutions post-Brexit says UKWA
Significantly increased customs checks at UK ports are likely to impact on supply chains and drive up demand for more warehousing in a market that’s already close to full capacity. However, with the restrictions of EU legislation lifted, there’s a new opportunity to bring forward radical solutions, says the UK Warehousing Association’s CEO, Peter Ward.
productDPD boosts electric fleet to 600
The courier has agreed a deal with vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK for 100 eTGE electric vans.
newsInspired Pet Nutrition awards distribution contract
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded the five-year contract with pet food manufacturer Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), following a competitive tender.
newsPoints-based immigration system to roll out in UK
The new system, which takes effect from 1 January 2021, will end free movement.
newsFTA: call for logistics worker exemption
The Freight Transport Association has called for logistics workers to be excluded from the government’s post-Brexit immigration policy.
productCo-packing company acquired
UK-based logistics and supply chain fulfilment services specialist, The Keswick Enterprises Group, has acquired 100% of the equity of Northumberland-based Assembly and Packing Services Limited (APS).
productAston Martin grants long term logistics contract
The contract extension runs to 2027 and will include the new manufacturing plant in St Athan.
newsCosts keeping pace as eComm grows, says Report
The global eCommerce logistics market is expected to be worth over €500bn by 2024, but the demands of retailers and consumers are increasing logistics costs as fast as the market is growing – leaving little benefit for LSPs (logistics service providers).
articleThe rise of the urban warehouse
The growth of eCommerce in conjunction with changing consumer behaviour has led to a rise in urban warehouses and the need for last-mile deliveries.
productSafety campaigns see dramatic reduction in accidents for Bibby
Bibby Distribution has had its safest year to date, and has reduced accidents by almost 74% since 2015, following the delivery of two internal campaigns.
newsHigh quality delivery proves key in contract win
WaterRower has chosen two-person delivery company ArrowXL to take over the distribution of their luxury wooden fitness equipment throughout the UK.
productValue-added reefer services for Barcelona port
Hutchison Ports BEST has obtained the approval from the Barcelona Port Authority to provide, within the terminal, a range of value-added services to reefer containers.
newsMercedes-Benz grants UK parts distribution contract
XPO Logistics has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Mercedes-Benz Parts Logistics to manage UK parts distribution through an integrated, digitally-managed transportation network.
productGround broken on £23m DC in Southampton
The 200,000 sq ft distribution centre is to be built on the Port of Southampton strengthening the city’s port-centric logistics capacity.
