articleCILT survey shows strong support for EU
A Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport survey on the EU Referendum revealed 64% of respondents favour remaining in the EU.
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productApparel retailer outsources complete logistics op
Premium equestrian footwear and apparel supplier Ariat Europe has signed a 5 year logistics contract with Howard Tenens.
productThe ‘Voice of the Logistics Industry’ to play key role at show
One of the attractions at the forthcoming Multimodal Exhibition (NEC, Birmingham, 10-12 May) will be the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) Pavilion.
productDriver and warehouse staff worry over BHS failure
Hundreds of drivers and warehouse staff, who deliver goods to BHS stores, are concerned they could lose their jobs after the high street chain went into administration.
articleAmazon opens up logistics network to SMEs
Amazon has launched its Pan-European Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) programme. The service is said to help sellers of any size export to millions of Amazon customers across the EU more efficiently.
productFirms join forces on double deck trailer design
The Cartwright Group and Transdek UK have announced an exclusive licence agreement for the development and volume production of value added fixed double deck trailers.
articleDetection key to product integrity
Pharmaceutical companies depend enormously on cold storage to keep their products safe and ready for sale, says Stonegate Instruments MD Shaun Evers.
articleLive search launched to match warehouse space with users
Match warehouse space to users with the newly launched Zupplychain live search facility.
productRio Olympics focus on global supply chain sustainability
The Rio Olympics’ commitment to supply chain sustainability (with 100 per cent recovery, disposal and use of goods and waste) has the capacity to revolutionise supply chain sustainability worldwide as well as creating a legacy for positive change in the region, says supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co.
productUnion voices concern over driver transfer
Unite, the country’s largest union, is concerned that Argos is proposing to transfer the last of its in-house driver workforce – 96 drivers – based at Magna Park Lutterworth to Eddie Stobart.
articleLogistics can help Government deliver better Scotland
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the new Scottish Government can deliver some ‘quick wins’ for a cleaner, safer and more efficient Scotland by working closely with the freight and logistics industry.
productTomorrow’s Supply Chain: Are you ready?
Tomorrow’s Supply Chain: Are you ready? will be the theme of this year’s CILT Annual Conference.
productVentilated stretch film
Kite Packaging has released ventilated plus 225% stretch film, for semi-automatic or automatic wrapping machines which has a pre-stretch of 225%.
productTwistlock box for bulk orders
Goplasticboxes.com has launched a range of foldable plastic boxes designed specifically for large volume retailers, grocers and growers.
articlePutting the case for ‘beds and sheds’
If the logistics industry is to meet the needs of a rapidly changing society, it must overcome the prejudices of policy makers and planners at all levels of Government who have traditionally considered residential and logistics properties incompatible neighbours.
news100 tonne bridge section collapses at Port Salford
A 100-tonne section of a lifting bridge being built across the Manchester Ship Canal collapsed on May 16.
productDon’t fall off the edge. Load safely
When protecting yourself at height while loading, the optimum handling and protection equipment is imperative.
productMaximise your capacity
Schoeller Allibert has launched an enhanced vehicle fill calculator which has been developed to help customers reach maximum transport capacity to provide a more cost-effective and efficient use of vehicle space.
productStrapping machine investment
Cullen Packaging has invested in another Mosca strapping machine for its plant in Glasgow.
productCold store specialist invests in IT
Partner Logistics has deployed a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) at its cold store in Wisbech following a four month implementation project.
