newsJohn Lewis extends click and collect nationwide
CollectPlus has completed the national roll-out of its click & collect service for John Lewis.
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articleManaging in a risky world
Hardly a week goes by without the EU adding the names of new sanctioned individuals to the annex of one of its embargo regulations.
productSouth coast deal
Isle of Wight-based independent freight carrier, Steve Porter Transport, has been awarded a major contract by European road freight giant, Geodis Calberson.
articlePackaging integrity a priority
Xtegra’s Jonathan Jackson talks to HSS editor Simon Duddy about their mission to provide an integrated range of innovative tamper-evident and security packaging products under a single, recognisable brand.
productSpare parts available for immediate delivery
Available for next day delivery in the UK, Goplasticpallets.com has augmented its rigid pallet box offering by introducing spare feet and runners to its range.
newsExporters optimistic on turnover
The British Chambers of Commerce and DHL Express have published research which looks at the health of the UK’s export market.
productChristmas packed up
Kite Packaging will be helping retailers with the final quarter surge by providing popular packaging materials for the Christmas period at it claims are the most competitive prices.
productFlexible frame for GOH transport
Aimed at fashion logistics, Sunrise Global Innovations has launched a flexible, economic alternative to fitting out containers with single use bars for GOH (garments on hangar) transport.
newsFailed online deliveries to cost £771m this year
The overall cost of online delivery failure to UK retailers is expected to be £473 million this year, according to the IMRG Valuing Home Delivery Review 2014. If marketplace deliveries are added then this forecast rises to £771 million.
articleIT crucial for increasingly mobile logistics workforce
JP Norman, head of technology & governance at Amicus ITS discusses the trend towards an increasingly mobile workforce in the logistics sector and the importance of securing your IT infrastructure.
articleSuppliers must collaborate closely in retail supply chains
Sarah Windham-Luck, director of retail UK & Ireland at Office Depot says visibility of stock is paramount for modern-day retailers.
productNo hidden extras
Helping to control its fleet costs, Cranleigh-based forklift truck company, Grant Handling, benefits from cut-price refuelling through fuel cards from The Fuelcard People, part of The Fuel Card Group.
productTractor unit delivery
Leeds-based haulier, Bedfords, is taking delivery of 39 Euro VI Stralis Hi-Way (AS440S46TX/P) tractor units, each to be delivered on the new ‘64’ registration plates. They will be joined by eight new Euro VI Eurocargos, including seven 18 tonners and one 7.5t rigid.
productSouth coast deal
Isle of Wight-based independent freight carrier, Steve Porter Transport, has been awarded a major contract by European road freight giant, Geodis Calberson.
productVoice & cubing solution
Voice-Directed Work solutions expert, Voiteq has announced that Kellogg’s has invested in its VoiceMan Execution System following a successful trial at its KW1 site in Stretford, Manchester.
newsDAF extra quiet CF truck for night deliveries
At the IAA 2014, which is being held in Hanover from 25 September to 2 October, DAF will introduce an extremely quiet CF for urban distribution during the evening and at night. The CF Silent will be available from the beginning of 2015.
articleTake care of your delicates
StockSafe has been launched to aid the distribution of delicate items.
articleAn answer to cargo theft
Transport logistics provider Pentalver has secured exclusive UK rights to offer the CakeBoxx range of door-less shipping containers.
articleExtra quiet distribution truck
DAF has developed the CF Silent for urban distribution during the evenings and at night.
newsThe future is drones says survey
New research commissioned by the National Aeronautical Centre reveals that 42% of logistics carriers believe their business plans to use UAVs for the distribution of cargo in future.
