productThermally efficient curtains
Food delivery specialist apetito has chosen to fit Seymour Manufacturing International’s Back-Stop curtains to its new-look fleet after being impressed by their thermal insulation credentials.
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productAbbey joins Pallet-Track
Liverpool-based Abbey Logistics, a specialist in ‘green’ supply chain solutions, is the latest member to join the expanding Pallet-Track distribution network.
productMeeting European Good Distribution Practice
Tinytag Ultra Radio temp/RH loggers have a low profile, compact design, making them suitable for discreet indoor monitoring.
productPaid student placement available
Core Management Logistics (CML), based at Magna Park in Lutterworth, is offering a year long paid placement for an undergraduate within their international freight department as a part of an overall expansion plan.
newsFood firm takes major facility in bid to boost supply chain
General Mills UK & Ireland has taken on a 280,000 sq. ft. site at Port Salford.
articleNOVUS students take up roles at DHL, ASOS, Arla and others
NOVUS companies and University of Huddersfield staff have been busy matching second year students with opportunities for their sandwich placements starting this summer.
product10th year of double-digit growth
IPP Logipal, part of Pooling Partners last year achieved its tenth successive year of double-digit growth since its foundation in 2005.
productTrucks equipped with thermal blankets
Neill & Brown Global Logistics is equipping its trucks with a new emergency thermal blanket in collaboration with Orvecare, a division of Orvec International.
productInflatable protective packaging
Antalis Packaging has partnered with AirPack Systems to provide customers with bespoke and standard inflatable packaging options, enhancing the speed of the packaging process and reducing damage and returns.
productSuitable for chilled & ambient
Kite Packaging has launched a new range of highly competitive gummed paper tape dispensers for online customers.
productTwo new ranges debuted by Kite
Kite Packaging has launched two new ranges on its website – pallet wrapping machines and gummed paper tape dispensers.
newsNorbert Dentressangle name to go as part of takeover
XPO Logistics is to acquire French logistics company Norbert Dentressangle for €3.24 billion.
productCHEP makes first inroad into construction sector
Travis Perkins has signed a five-year contract with CHEP, seeking to reduce carbon footprint.
newsFinalists announced in FTA Everywoman Awards
Transport and logistics forms the backbone of the UK’s economy, and today 24 of the most inspirational role models are announced as finalists in the 2015 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
articleVision 2035 outlines great scale of logistics challenge
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has published a digestible and visually representative infographic detailing the findings of its Vision 2035 policy series.
productModernisation for construction supply chain
Travis Perkins has signed a landmark five-year contract with CHEP, the leading provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, which it is claimed will significantly modernise the supply chain of the construction industry in the UK.
productDPD to open 10 new depots in £150m splurge
DPD has announced plans for a new £150m investment which will create over 750 new jobs.
productDiscounts for FORS members
Members of FORS – the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme – can now enjoy exclusive offers on fleet management systems and more, with Fuel Card Services appointed as a FORS Associate. Over 3000 FORS accredited companies nationwide now have access to significant cost savings on fuel, emissions monitoring and other services.
articleProviding food for thought
Food supply chain specialists Culina and NFT show how they are using portcentric logistics to drive cost savings and increase supply chain agility. HSS Editor Simon Duddy reports from Multimodal.
productBags for building
The first in a range of bags to benefit the building, construction and landscaping industry, Kite Packaging’s FIBC bags are made from woven polypropylene and can be loaded with up to 1t of product. Most suited to dry, free-flowing products, they have strong lifting handles to be used with a crane or forklift.
