articleTaking control of the skills challenge
Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of Skills for Logistics, reviews the state of skills in the logistics sector and how employers can take control of the challenge this presents.
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newsVolvo Cars awards aftermarket logistics contract to DHL
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a five-year contract with Volvo Cars to handle its aftermarket parts warehousing and distribution to more than 120 dealers across the UK.
newsPoorly stacked pallets to blame for severe leg break
The UK division of a pan-European paper company has been fined for safety failings after a worker broke her leg in three places when poorly stacked pallets of paper collapsed.
newsParcelHero stands up for couriers after critical survey
UK and International courier ParcelHero has welcomed the survey conducted by consumer champions Which? into parcel delivery problems, and its campaign to ‘Stamp Out Dodgy Deliveries’.
productProtect irregular loads
Pallet collars from Schoeller Allibert are reported to be delivering improved efficiency and time savings for consumer delivery specialist, Hermes.
productThe case for presswood pallets
Kite Packaging is a longtime advocate of presswood pallets for warehousing and logistics customers.
productLoadhog supports Cancer Research
To help Cancer Research UK with the huge logistical challenges is faces transporting goods across the country to stage 300+ events each year, Loadhog has donated a number of Hogbox reusable bulk containers with attached lids.
productDual fuel conversion
Howard Tenens and Prins Autogas have successfully converted a Mercedes-Benz Actros Euro 6 type vehicle to run on duel fuel – compressed natural gas and diesel. The innovation provides a solution to the issue facing the dual fuel vehicle technology industry in adapting a Euro 6 type vehicle to run using the carbon saving technology.
newsPotter Logistics grows turnover by 8% to £24m
The business posted a profit before tax of £1,731,000.
productDimensionally stable
Concerns over risks to public health and the environment, more stringent regulation of imported timber and a nationwide pallet shortage are issues facing many pallet users. Although remanufactured wood pallets are considered to be a cheaper alternative, Transpal advises users to consider plastic pallets.
productTransport costs cut
CHEP’s collaborative transportation programme in the UK & Ireland has removed over 900,000 miles of truck haulage. This equates to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of 1572t while delivering significant cost savings for its customers. To date, 13 manufacturers, 11 retailers and 9 logistics service providers are participating in the programme, with more set to follow.
articlePromoting food logistics excellence across the board
The FSDF is the sole trade body which represents and supports the interests of the entire food logistics industry. Working closely with members to identify the issues that really matter, the CEO, Chris Sturman and the federation’s administration team are committed to ensuring its members’ voices are heard by all the relevant governmental departments, NGO’s, trade bodies and organisations, in UK and Europe.
producte-commerce fulfilment
Derbyshire-based international freight forwarding, mail, logistics and courier specialist, Spatial Global has been appointed by fine bone china designer Lou Rota London to handle all its UK and international e-commerce fulfilment and freight forwarding.
productStaff training investment
Southampton based Meachers Global Logistics has invested more than £100,000 in a comprehensive staff training programme for its drivers and office based support team.
productDUET trailer at Quiet Cities
Transdek is exhibiting its Double Deck Urban Eco Trailer (DUET) at the Quiet Cities Global Summit, Twickenham Stadium, London, 25 – 26 November 2014.
newsMitsubishi Electric takes on longer semi-trailers
Norbert Dentressangle and Mitsubishi Electric Europe have together invested in two longer semi trailers to boots the environmental performance of distribution operations.
newsFTA seeks details on PM’s £15bn ‘roads revolution’
The Freight Transport Association has supported the Prime Minister’s announcement promising a revolution for the UK road network that has suffered from under-funding.
articleCILT outlines transport vision for Wales
Electrified railways, metro style systems and innovative, technology enabled rural transport solutions will be common in the future, according to a report published today by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Cymru Wales.
articleGrowing from a position of strength
UKWA – the United Kingdom Warehousing Association – has emerged from the recent recession in a position of strength and is determined to grow, either organically or through strategic alliances with other trade bodies. CEO Roger Williams highlights key issues for the coming year for the warehousing and logistics industry.
articleCHEP helps wholesaler utilise empty vehicles
CHEP is collaborating with Henderson Wholesale, which owns the SPAR supermarket franchise in Northern Ireland.
