articleLinde wins big lithium-ion FLT contract with Fowler Welch
HSS believes the deal is the first big contract placed for a lithium-ion powered forklift fleet in the UK.
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productTriangular packaging launched
Employee-owned company Kite Packaging specialises in supplying packaging to a broad cross-section of different industries.
productTT Club provides insurance for ‘Uber-style’ Russian forwarder
The 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.
articlePalletforce opens £50 million SuperHub in Burton-upon-Trent
The 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.
newsTemporary customs union paper ‘step in the right direction’
The 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).
articleGovernment sets out customs vision post-Brexit
A 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.
productLogistics MD welcomes Government’s ‘practical’ post Brexit plans
Andrew 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.
articleThe container terminal as a buffer
Frank Kho, VP Offering Development at Kalmar questions the common understanding of the role of the port terminal.
articleHermes opens ‘UK’s largest parcel hub’ in Rugby
The facility features a high level of automation and Hermes says it will provide further confidence in its Peak capacity for retail customers.
productiForce awarded fulfilment deal by Prezzybox.com
iForce has secured a new contract to provide a range of fulfilment services to Prezzybox.com, which offers a complete online gift solution to customers.
productWarehouse property investment fund looks to float on AIM
The fund is looking to raise cash to capitalise on growing demand for warehousing in UK urban areas.
articleFlexi trucks help 3PL with storage density and cross-docking
Leading 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.
articleWill autonomous vehicles have an impact on your supply chain?
There’s a huge amount of buzz in Silicon Valley about electric engines, ride-hailing and driverless cars, with Uber, Tesla and Waymo making waves.
productUK Mail invests over £21 million in regional network
The 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.
productAutomated manufacturing and logistics systems
Intelligent 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.
productFTA backs truck £8 million platooning trial
Truck platooning could save cost, congestion and carbon says the Freight Transport Association.
productIndustry 4.0 and digitalisation shaping online retail
Automated 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.
newsFTA highlights shortage of skilled drivers
The 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).
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.
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.
