articleTNT boosts lighting at Croydon warehouse
Aura Light’s PerseaLED luminaires were installed at delivery company TNT’s Croydon site to reduce energy use and improve working conditions.
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productWholesaler boosts efficiency of food deliveries
The Henderson Group has gone live with TranSend ePOD on Zebra TC55 devices to optimise delivery efficiency to 400 SPAR and ViVO stores and the catering industry across Northern Ireland.
productSelf-employed haulage contractor killed by reversing lorry
A Swinton transport company and a director were in court today following the death of an HGV company owner at their Sandywood Industrial Estate.
productAganto to showcase temporary buildings at Multimodal
Aganto’s temporary warehouse solutions can be used in a variety of appropriate and relevant applications, tailored specifically for the logistics industry, such as goods in/out, scanning sheds, temporary terminal cargo covers and loading bay canopies.
newsFSDF calls for Awards entries
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) has opened the nominations and submissions for the 4th FSDF Annual Health and Safety Awards.
newsTransport Secretary Chris Grayling opens DHL’s new Southern Hub
The Rt. Hon Chris Grayling MP, Secretary of State for Transport opened its new Southern Hub on the western edge of Heathrow Airport.
productWomen’s achievements set to be celebrated at logistics awards
The search is on for women making a difference in the logistics industry, with an annual awards ceremony set to recognise the cream of the crop.
productPie Mapping acquired by DPD
The digital mapping and routing firm is well positioned for growth following the acquisition by UK parcel giant DPD, according to new CEO Stuart Hill.
productFedEx introduces zero-emission Nissan electric vehicles in Belgium
FedEx Express has introduced new zero-emission all-electric Nissan e-NV200 vehicles for pickups and deliveries in the areas of Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp.
newsDownton invests in 300 new trucks and trailers
The transport group has ordered 100 DAF trucks, 100 Cartwright curtainsiders and 100 Tiger Trailers curtainsiders.
productKernPack adds end-of-line automation
KernPack, a distributor of specialist packaging machinery and solutions, has signed an exclusive UK and Ireland distribution deal with Skilled Group, enabling it to sell the company’s range of robotic palletising systems and AGVs.
productLast chance to enter logistics awards
The entry deadline for this year’s Talent in Logistics Awards has been extended to Friday 28th April. This is due to overwhelming interest and requests from 3PLs, transport companies, training providers and retailers for more time to enter their valued team members.
articleDirect-to-Consumer growth predicted
A report from LCP Consulting and Cranfield University suggests manufacturers are racing to build Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels, by-passing the retail supply chain.
productInvestment in container printing
Goplasticpallets, the independent distributor of returnable plastic transit packaging (RPTP), has invested in a state-of-the-art, thermal transfer machine. The new purchase comes in response to growing customer demand for branded totes and trays – in particular, small quantities of boxes with printed identification markings.
productKeep to approved routes
Paragon is helping road transport and logistics operations to ensure drivers follow approved routes with the launch of Waypoint Mapping. This will enable fleet operations to benefit from higher levels of efficiency, customer service and safety by ensuring that actual journeys keep to the expected plan.
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productExpert paper on importance of quality data
The availability and quality of data is developing into a key factor in successful supply chain management. That’s the finding of the new AXIT expert paper, based on discussions with managers from the manufacturing, commercial, and logistics sectors.
productIT software assists supermarket chain
An IT solution from CSB-System is helping a production facility of German supermarket chain EDEKA save time and money by optimising the entire supply logistics at its sites in Meckenheim and Essen.
productProfessional pallet warehousing
Is the success of your business being hampered by limited space to store your products or raw materials? Or do you run an online eCommerce site and need to provide your customers with ever increasing order levels?
articleUnion launches bogus self employment case against UK Express
The firm carries out a lot of logistics work for Amazon in the UK.
