articleAndy Pretious, UK sales & marketing manager at Automated Packaging Systems, explores the advances in packaging to minimise environmental impact and how specifying a solution fit-for-purpose can help lower a business’ carbon footprint.
articleHSS believes the deal is the first big contract placed for a lithium-ion powered forklift fleet in the UK.
productEmployee-owned company Kite Packaging specialises in supplying packaging to a broad cross-section of different industries.
productThe Russian start-up freight forwarder, Deliver is an online cargo transport operation that is among the first in the country to implement an ‘Uber-style’ mode of service.
articleThe pallet network made the investment at the company’s central site, with the 620,000 sq ft bespoke facility said to reinforce its position as leader of the express distribution sector.
newsThe government’s paper on trade and customs arrangements post-Brexit, published today (15 August 2017) is a “step in the right direction”, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
articleA customs bill, due to come into force in Spring 2019, will set in place the framework for the UK to manage its customs arrangements, regardless of the result of the Brexit negotiations with the EU which are due to conclude then.
productAndrew Baxter, Managing Director at leading independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group, reacts to the government’s latest announcement on its plans for customs clearance post Brexit.
articleFrank Kho, VP Offering Development at Kalmar questions the common understanding of the role of the port terminal.
articleThe facility features a high level of automation and Hermes says it will provide further confidence in its Peak capacity for retail customers.
productiForce has secured a new contract to provide a range of fulfilment services to Prezzybox.com, which offers a complete online gift solution to customers.
productThe fund is looking to raise cash to capitalise on growing demand for warehousing in UK urban areas.
articleLeading 3PL Expect Distribution took on more Flexi trucks to help with a warehouse expansion. The versatile trucks carry out narrow aisle work and help load and unload trailers in the cross-dock operation.
articleThere’s a huge amount of buzz in Silicon Valley about electric engines, ride-hailing and driverless cars, with Uber, Tesla and Waymo making waves.
productThe investment is designed to support recent and future growth. Following its acquisition by Deutsche Post DHL Group in December 2016, the company is now handling over 20% more parcel volumes due to increasing levels of imported and domestic traffic from the B2C retail sector.
productIntelligent manufacturing and logistics systems control specialist Red Ledge has joined forces with advanced sortation company Böwe Systec and Stockrail International to launch fully integrated and automated supply chain systems.
productTruck platooning could save cost, congestion and carbon says the Freight Transport Association.
productAutomated packaging technology is becoming more sophisticated to cope with speed and accuracy demanded by eCommerce. Andy Pretious, sales & marketing manager at Automated Packaging Systems explains.
newsThe freight and logistics sector is still suffering a shortage of skilled drivers, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA)’s July Quarterly Transport Activity Survey (QTAS).
productClear 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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