productBoost return-to-base rate of box pallets
Clear pallet box ownership can lessen loss – customers can now have speedy foil stamping of Dolav plastic box pallets and lids from stock in Watton.
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productMobile operating system consultancy
Renovotec, the rugged hardware, software and services provider for warehousing and distribution, manufacturing and retail companies, is launching a “mobile operating system consulting service.
productThe online retail revolution – view from the inside
Retail logistics has been on a rollercoaster ride for years with the advent of eCommerce. Neil Adcock, Consulting Partner at Bis Henderson Consulting was there throughout the transformation working for 3PLs. He tells HSS editor Simon Duddy his story of a fast-changing market.
articleNew warehouse space brokerage portal is free to use
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has launched MarketSpace – a new web-based portal that brings companies with warehouse space to fill together with those seeking storage and logistics services.
articleKite Packaging launches corrugated pallets
The new range is a strong, lightweight alternative to wooden and plastic pallets.
articleJJX Logistics choose Flexi forklifts for new site
JJX Logistics, the ‘same-day’, fast-freight specialist, has acquired clean-running Flexi VNA electric articulated forklift trucks to operate at its recently opened, 3,000 pallet capacity facility at Kingswinford in the Midlands.
productInventory management add-on
Sage 50 is said to have revolutionised the way small and medium sized companies do business, manage their account and payroll, their sales and much more.
articleNavigate the red tape
We are in the middle of a complicated negotiation to leave the EU. We don’t know what the trade relationship will be upon exit, but many say there could be an increase in paperwork to negotiate, and that the Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) scheme could be useful in helping firms streamline trade post-Brexit. This feature examines the AEO scheme.
productPlastic case manufacturer ready to launch new website
Looking for a case that can change the way you package your products for the better? You needn’t look any further than Gard Plasticases, the UK’s primary choice in relation to the manufacture of functional yet aesthetically pleasing plastic cases.
productAntalis records major wins
Antalis Packaging is celebrating the successful first year of its new Dartford division, with the South-East office recording some major wins for the company.
newsDelivery firm launches ETA solution
myHermes, the consumer delivery specialist, has launched a new Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) that will enable sole traders, SME retailers and online marketplace sellers to provide their own customers with improved visibility over delivery.
productCBRE considers innovations shaping retail logistics to 2020
Five significant innovations will influence the retail logistics industry by 2020 according to global real estate advisor CBRE.
productMalcolm Wilson to lead XPO Logistics Europe
XPO Logistics Europe has announced the appointment of Malcolm Wilson as chief executive officer.
productUnilever retains top spot in Gartner supply chain rankings
Gartner has released the findings from its annual European Supply Chain Top 15, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.
product‘Forget two years keep the transition rolling’
The Prime Minister’s Florence speech offers a two-year deal with the EU that’s the bare minimum needed for UK exporters, says ParcelHero.
productAsset finance division launches
The new division is in direct response to the continued growth of the company with customers increasingly seeking flexible finance options across all the company’s diverse range of products and services.
productHome delivery sector growth drives investment
A transport company in Mansfield has geared up for the growth of the home delivery sector having invested more than £26,000 in a new fleet of electric pump trucks.
productKite expands range of labels
After recently reviewing its label offering and expanding the range to now consist of white universal labels on a roll and a multi-purpose range consisting of different sized labels with round or square edges, Kite Packaging has now added circular labels, in two different sizes.
productCD DVD and LP packaging launches
The new addition to their e-commerce website is one of the first of its type within the industry.
productGovernment to end MOT exemption for HGV-mounted MEWPs
The UK Government has announced the end of the current exemption for HGV-mounted Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) from annual MOT inspections, following a wide-ranging industry consultation.
