newsSawyers bought in cold storage consolidation
Global cold chain firm AGRO Merchants Group has bought The Sawyers Group (Sawyers), which is based in Northern Ireland.
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newsGorick joins RM2 from La Palette Rouge
RM2 has appoined Jane Gorick director of sales and operations for Europe.
articleOmni-channel key in supply chain consultancy buy-out
Global management consultancy Accenture has acquired Total Logistics, a UK supply chain consultancy.
productTemperature data loggers
At TCS&D 2015 manufacturer of temperature data loggers, remote monitoring and vehicle tracking for road transport and cold storage applications, Seven Telematics, will be exhibiting its comprehensive range of Transcan temperature data loggers.
productFire at Neovia Logistics Land Rover warehouse
A blaze spread through the warehouse in Desford, near Leicester, which handles spares parts for Jaguar Land Rover, on Thursday night.
articleKnights of Old buys 27 new UniCarriers trucks
The Knights of Old Group has signed a new contract that sees UniCarriers become the company’s sole supplier of industrial indoor and outdoor trucks.
productGeodis UK has opened a new 50,000 sq ft hub
The strategic move will enable Geodis to centralise its European network operations with all existing import/export linehaul activities being transferred from High Wycombe, Birmingham and Lutterworth. The Lutterworth network branch has also moved to Northampton.
productSeminar success
In association with UK Export Finance, the UK’s export credit agency and a government department, Meachers Global Logistics has hosted a series of seminars to help UK exporters understand some of the challenges involved in shipping goods abroad.
productStrapping machines
Stephens & George Print Group has once again turned to strapping specialist Mosca Direct to fulfil the requirements of its expanding production-line, with the installation of two SoniXs Evolution MP-6 T strapping machines.
productHands-free technology
Independent supplier to the UK fish and chip market, Henry Colbeck, has chosen Renovotec Voice Manager to fully automate its 12,000 units-per-day, previously all-paper picking process across warehouse operations. These total 70,000 square feet and are serviced by 27 Colbeck wagons as well as 3PL carriers.
productMobility solution
Speeding up and reducing errors in the handling of inbound and outbound parcels Zetes has supplied a fully managed mobility solution to around 5000 GLS ParcelShops across Germany.
articleHMRC throwing weight behind new alcohol controls
The logistics sector should be aware of new HMRC controls for alcohol wholesalers and retailers, says Alan Powell, UKWA’s excise duty expert.
newsWood pallet firm buyout
Scott Group has acquired HLC (Wood Products) in a multi-million pound deal bringing together two leading wooden pallet manufacturers. It is expected that the deal will deliver customer benefits in relation to customer service and security of supply.
productCloud-based e-fulfilment
While ecommerce retail platforms are very slick, and customers are accustomed to a high level of service and responsiveness when selecting goods and placing their order, today’s systems often fall short when it comes to answering customer queries about the status of an order.
newsYusen Logistics Russia gains aftermarket warehousing contract
Yusen Logistics Russia has been awarded a contract to provide warehousing and product preparation services for global automotive technology, systems and parts provider, DENSO Russia.
newsDownton adds two sites
CM Downton has added a new office block and warehouse to its portfolio in Gloucestershire.
productHigh performance printer
New from Linx Printing Technologies, the Linx 8900 is a next generation CIJ (continuous ink jet) printer said to provide the highest levels of ease of use and help maximise efficiencies during production, delivering valuable cost and time savings.
newsHighJump buys Wesupply to boost Omni-channel offering
The supply chain solutions provider has acquired UK-based IT firm Wesupply.
articleCrafts retailer uses Snapfulfil and Clipper to boost logistics
To support rapid growth, LoveCrafts has engaged the services of Clipper Logistics to manage its UK warehousing and fulfilment operation from a facility in the North West.
productAmazon to disrupt US online artisan market
Parcelhero provides analysis saying Etsy traders and buyers must be ready for Amazon Handmade to launch as early as this month.
