productYodel invests in Business Control Tower
Parcel carrier’s new Hatfield facility will enhance planning, monitoring and communications capabilities.
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productAntalis settles into Dartford facility
Antalis Packaging is celebrating the first year of its new Dartford division, with the South-East office recording some major wins for the company.
articleTelematics aimed at parcel delivery firms
Telematics tools are essential for the ecommerce and parcel delivery industries, argues Simon Keam-George, CEO at Enigma Telematics.
productAlibaba to invest £11.3 billion in logistics over next 5 years
The online retail behemoth, dubbed the ‘Chinese Amazon’, has also increased its stake to a majority holding in the Cainiao Network, which serves as a logistics data platform.
product‘Tactical tariffs’ could worsen post-Brexit
The US’ decision to slap a 220% tariff on a jet made by one of Northern Ireland’s biggest employers is a foretaste of tariff battles to come post-Brexit, warns shipping experts Fastlane International.
articleMobile data capture enables connected retail supply chain
Retailers are only too aware that it is much harder and more expensive to secure new customers than it is to retain existing ones.
productPall-Ex buys 45 LPG forklifts
Pall-Ex has invested over £250,000 upgrading its fleet of forklift trucks to include 45 brand-new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles.
articleCan drones move beyond a niche option?
Drone delivery is beginning to find a place in logistics, says Alex Le Roy from research firm Transport Intelligence.
productIGD suggests Brexit ‘workout’ to test supply chains
Encouraging companies to take a proactive approach in their planning and seize a competitive advantage, the six-step plan offers users an outline to take their companies through the potential outcomes.
articleHigh speed baggers make debut at PPMA
Automated Packaging Systems launched two versatile machines with high-speed productivity, the Autobag 500 and Autobag 550 baggers at PPMA.
productGoplasticpallets.com launches new website combining RTP solutions
The new website reinforces Goplasticpallets.com as the ‘go to supplier for all your RTP needs’.
productImproved lifespan for wooden pallets
James Jones & Sons has unveiled a new venture it says will dramatically improve the quality, length of life, and environmental benefits of wooden pallets, and significantly reduce whole life cost.
productLow breakage rate impresses
A pallet pool for the beverage industry replaced wood pallets with plastic, saving money.
productCertification earned
By meeting extensive criteria for the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification standards, Meachers Global Logistics affirms its ability to consistently deliver an effective quality management system and drive continuous improvements to its services and internal processes.
articleBowker takes advantage of complete support
Bowker Group, one of the UK’s largest independent third party logistics (3PL) service operators, has added a fleet of five new Flexi articulated warehouse trucks at its facility in York.
productRail freight delivery from China
CML has successfully completed its first ever rail freight delivery from China.
productReliable forklifts key
Materials handling equipment investment supports overnight trunking operation working within tight time windows.
productBusy 3PL takes comprehensive fleet solution
To keep up with the growing demand for their services, 3PL AKW required a large fleet of reliable forklift trucks at two of its busiest UK sites.
newsCHEP wins learning award for focus on virtual reality and last mile
CHEP was among the winners in the prestigious IGD Awards 2017 programme. The winners were announced at the annual awards ceremony and gala in London on Tuesday, 3rd October.
articleSupply chain warnings are sense not scaremongering
The Freight Transport Association is urging British and EU negotiators who are meeting in Brussels to heed the warnings from traders and logistics operators on both sides of the Channel, that post-Brexit arrangements will need time and effort if the continued smooth passage of trade is to be established.
