articleThe drive to reduce downtime led to Fowler Welch’s decision to switch its 170 forklift fleet to lithium-ion powered models. Head of procurement David Lowe tells HSS editor Simon Duddy how they arrived at the decision.
articleThe online retail boom has revolutionised packaging with semi-automated solutions providing the speed and flexibility to meet demand. HSS editor Simon Duddy meets Automated Packaging Systems to discuss its experience with a major department store.
articleThe opening of an Amazon fulfillment centre does not increase overall local employment, says US think tank.
newsThe courier has rejected allegations from the union GMB that courier working conditions could put public safety at risk.
articlePowered equipment for back of store and back of truck from Toyota Material Handling UK.
productDelivery firm DPD has released a statement defending its policy after the ‘gig economy’ came under scrutiny following the death of one of its couriers.
articlePackaging trade distributor Southgate has introduced two new paper void fill systems, with a ‘radically-different approach that is disrupting the sector with higher speeds and near-zero downtime’.
productInspired Pet Nutrition (IPN) has renewed its contract with Pooling Partners.
productThe move to a larger facility is in response to increasing demand for self-serve automation solutions and gives the company the capability to enhance customer support.
productGoplasticpallets.com has signed a partnership agreement with Italian manufacturer JCO Plastic which secures the company sole UK distribution rights for JCO Plastic’s range of industrial and agricultural rigid pallet boxes.
newsThe United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has challenged the ‘frictionless, uninterrupted trade’ vaunted by the Prime Minister, insisting that the necessary recording of data and collecting of duties and taxes relating to all UK import/export movements post-Brexit will make a smooth transition impossible.
articleEuropean online fashion retailer Zalando has grown fast and faces the dilemma of how to deal with returns.
articleShared logistics can help retailers scale deliveries while managing costs, argues Paul Tyson, commercial director at ArrowXL.
productThe new warehouse will be built at North Side, South Dock, Newport, to help the ABP port to accommodate growth seen in agriculture-related cargo volumes.
productTransdek UK has appointed Paul Avery to the new role of managing director – trailers as the company continues to expand its double deck trailer operations.
producttheGAAStore had scaled up successfully but had reached a stage where its existing facilities and processes were no longer aligned to its needs.
productYodel has announced a new partnership with online lingerie and swimwear retailer, Figleaves, which is expected to bring over half a million parcels into the network each year.
productJames Jones has unveiled an innovation set to ‘dramatically improve the lifespan of wooden pallets’.
newsEddie Stobart has been awarded a contract worth £15m by CEMEX UK, a leading supplier of building materials.
productAs the Talent in Logistics Conference and Awards 2018 approaches, more transport and logistics industry leaders have confirmed their involvement in the event.
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