productOnline retailer enlists MetaPack to help with international growth
vente-privee.com has extended its partnership with MetaPack, e-commerce delivery management service provider, to cover development of its international delivery strategy.
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productLogistics needs Scottish Government support to decarbonise
The logistics industry needs the full support of the Scottish Government in order to achieve decarbonisation, the Freight Transport Association has said, following publication of a Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report on Scotland’s emissions.
articleBrexit – What next?
Emile Naus, partner and technical director at LCP Consulting analyses the potential impact of Brexit on the UK supply chain.
productSecure parcel boxes for online delivery peace of mind
Start-up Brizebox is offering online shoppers peace of mind by providing secure package delivery when they’re not at home.
productLook closer at smarter control of fuel costs
Taking a closer look at fuel cards should reveal that they have much more to offer fleet managers than savings on diesel and petrol, says The Fuel Card People.
productCollaboration to reduce packaging waste
Leeds-based Samuel Grant Packaging has announced their new collaboration with the United Bank of Carbon – a registered charity run from the University of Leeds that helps forge partnerships between businesses and international conservation initiatives.
productMIini-load tote with dividers
ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of reusable packaging and supply chain optimization expert, has an all-plastic, fully reusable 600×400 mini-load multi-compartment tote designed specifically to interface with many types of automated storage and retrieval or shuttle systems found in today’s state-of-the-art warehouses and distribution centres.
productLove the lorry
Howard Tenens have been experts in logistics for over 60 years, and a member of the Road Haulage Association (RHA) for over 30 of these. Tenens currently employs over 550 people across the UK, of which a depleting number of whom are newly qualified drivers.
newsSainsbury’s opens DC for online grocery orders in London
Sainsbury’s predicts online orders in the capital will double by 2024 as it opened its purpose built, online fulfilment centre in Bromley-by-Bow.
productRFID tag & trace launched for international deliveries
Spring Global Delivery Solutions is offering e-commerce businesses RFID tracking on goods sent internationally.
productLogistics key to Wolseley UK transformation plan
Wolseley UK has announced a major programme to transform the way it serves its customers following a wide-ranging review of its plumbing and heating operations.
productDHL Group acquires UK Mail
Deutsche Post DHL Group has reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to acquire UK Mail, one of the largest integrated mail and parcel operators within the UK.
productSports Direct an anomaly says UKWA CEO
Negative publicity surrounding Sports Direct’s treatment of its warehouse staff, must not be allowed to impact on the reputation of the entire logistics industry, says CEO Peter Ward.
newsXPO Logistics rebuffs claims of worker mistreatment
Online news firm Buzzfeed carried out an investigation into the Barnsley warehouse of online fashion retailer ASOS, which is run by XPO Logistics, claiming poor treatment of workers.
productLondon Mayor takes hard line on HGVs
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London is ‘not prepared to stand by and let dangerous lorries continue to cause further heartbreak and tragedy on London’s roads’.
productAutomotive solutions featured at FachPack
Mondi, the international packaging and paper group, supplies the automotive and automotive parts industries with a variety of customised packaging and specialised paper, as well as automotive interior materials made from extrusion coated multilayer complexes.
productNew rental option
IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group, and the high tech thermal packaging provider va-Q-tec, have signed a global container rental agreement.
productNew look premises
Strapping specialist Mosca Direct has celebrated the completion of the expansion and refurbishment of its head office in Cotgrave, Nottingham with a special open day for key contacts, suppliers and colleagues from around Europe.
articleIn the spotlight
HSS editor Simon Duddy offers his IMHX highlights drawing on some key trends to feature at the logistics industry’s biggest exhibition.
productOne-stop shop for strapping and tools
Packaging supplier Kite Packaging supply a high quality, price competitive range of strapping materials, tools and kits.
