newsYusen opens shared user facility in Milton Keynes
The 3PL has started operations from the DC in Wolverton, Milton Keynes.
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newsCourier develops virus crisis fund for workers
Delivery specialist Hermes will make a £1 million fund available for its self-employed couriers, to help support them if they need to self-isolate as a result of the coronavirus.
newsDachser beefs up South East cross-dock capability
Dachser UK has opened an additional site near to its existing 2,500m2 transshipment terminal based in Dartford, Kent.
newsKuehne + Nagel sells major part of UK business to XPO
The 3PL has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a major part of its UK contract logistics portfolio to XPO Logistics.
productFTA vows to keep vehicle inspection service open during pandemic
The Freight Transport Association says members are struggling to book vehicle inspections with local garages due to shortfalls of staff under the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
productEmergency bill gives Border Force power to close ports
The Government has announced that an emergency coronavirus bill to cope with the pandemic.
newsLondon Lorry Control Scheme suspended to keep supermarkets stocked in capital
London Councils is suspending enforcement of the London Lorry Control Scheme with immediate effect to help the freight and logistics industry cope with increasing pressures and demands from the rapidly developing situation with coronavirus.
productLet drivers use toilets and welfare facilities
The Health & Safety Executive is insisting HGV drivers must have access to on-premises toilet and welfare facilities.
newsDelivery drivers recognised as key workers
ParcelHero has welcomed the Government’s decision to ensure school provision for the children of delivery drivers.
newsDelivery contract awarded
Two-person home delivery company ArrowXL has been appointed as the chosen partner for a global fireplace specialist.
articleMastering returns
Clipper Logistics is a 3PL dedicated to retail and has developed an innovative approach to returns. Its CEO Tony Mannix outlines the challenge, its solution and plans for the future.
newsLogistics sector calls for fuel duty suspension
The Association of Pallet Networks (APN) has called for fuel duty derogation to help the UK logistics industry fulfil its vital role during time of national crisis.
productWashroom hygiene a key priority
Holchem provides a range of high-quality hand hygiene management systems that are designed for use in washrooms as well as a range of housekeeping products that can be used to ensure washrooms are kept hygienically clean.
articleFeed the Nation supply chain working group launches
Consultancy SCALA has launched a COVID-19 supply chain emergency working group, bringing together companies supplying the grocery retail sector to ensure the industry can “Feed the Nation”.
newsEuropean transport associations pull together
The transport sector has a crucial role to play in the supply of goods, in particular medicines, medical devices, food and other essential commodities needed to overcome the coronavirus crisis.
productStick to hygiene laws to keep logistics safe
FTA, RHA and Unite are calling on those using the services of these workers to ensure that adequate hygiene facilities, including hot and cold running water, are available to all drivers and warehouse operatives delivering to, or collecting from business premises.
productHermes doubles locker provision
Hermes has increased the number of lockers available for its customers to use to return or send items as part of its drive for contactless delivery and to support social distancing.
productWincanton sees COVID-19 crisis surge in demand
Wincanton, the largest British third-party logistics company, said levels of activity in recent weeks have been high in many of its sectors, particularly Grocery, Consumer and General Haulage.
productFTA calls on businesses to strike a healthy balance during the crisis
The Freight Transport Association says it is working hard to keep the nation trading during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is busy supporting all sectors of the economy, in line with government advice.
newsAirline ramps up cargo as passenger flights suspended
Etihad Cargo is introducing a fleet of Boeing 787-10 aircraft as passenger freighters to operate 34 weekly flights, serving 10 markets initially.
