productKite Packaging launches range of shredders
The range is said to offer an environmentally friendly alternative for businesses using packaging void fill products.
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productProblem-solving hoists
As the UK agent for GIS AG – the Swiss based Chain Hoist & crane manufacturer – LTM offers a range of special GIS Hoists aimed at applications where standard hoists cannot be supplied.
articleMarks and Spencer selects Zetes to boost visibility
M&S will deploy Zetes’ supply chain visibility platform, ZetesOlympus, selected Zetes to help manage its fresh food supply chain. Part of this will involve facilitating greater collaboration between M&S and its food suppliers.
articleRobot wrapper grapples larger loads
Robotic stretch wrapper aims to go a step further than turntable solutions.
articleOcado reveals near zero food waste level
Online supermarket Ocado has published its food waste figures, revealing a figure of 0.02%, or 1 in 6,000 food items wasted.
newsDPD to introduce worker contract as part of new Driver Code
The new worker contract will include paid annual leave, pension and sick pay, and scrap the controversial £150 breach charge for self-employed drivers.
newsDX unveils turnaround plan
The new Board is proposing to redeem its Convertible Loan Notes to raise £4m to support growth initiatives.
newsUp the pace on Brexit talks or risk supply chain damage
With a year until the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Freight Transport Association is urging the government to up the pace on the negotiation of trading arrangements, or risk damaging integrated supply chains.
newsCHEP welcomes positive feedback on its customer portal
European customers of myCHEP completed over one million transfers via the portal in February.
productCovered loading for flower and plant wholesaler
Smart-Space has completed the construction of a covered loading and unloading area for Tom Brown Wholesale Florists at the wholesaler’s site in Lee, south east London.
newsLNG lorry hits streets with infrastructure backing
Volvo Trucks has begun shipping its new gas-powered truck to the UK, with Volvo choosing Calor’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility at Donington Park Services for its first UK fill.
newsConsolidating picking and cross-docking added to contract
Multinational insulation products manufacturer Rockwool has extended its UK distribution contract with transport operator CM Downton.
newsFrozen foods producer renews supply chain contract
XPO Logistics has renewed its longstanding supply chain support of Daloon Foods, part of the Izico Food Group.
articleInnovative logistics needed for intense grocery eCommerce market
The grocery eCommerce market is well on course to reach current predictions of between £18-20bn in 2020 – a remarkable story of growth and supply chain capability given the intense and unique requirements that selling food in multiple temperature ranges presents.
producteComm platform extends deal with Clipper
Clipper Logistics has signed a new contract with LoveCrafts, an eCommerce platform, specialising in products and accessories for the wool crafts market.
newsAmsterdam expansion
SEKO Logistics is opening its second largest operation in Europe at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Logistics Park.
productFrench retail chain Monoprix strikes delivery deal with Amazon
Monoprix, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Casino Group, will make a broad selection of its food offering available to customers in Paris via Amazon Prime Now.
product24-hour home deliveries predicted due to ‘vampire economy’
Many consumers now shop online late into the night. ParcelHero predicts this year will see the first 24-hour home deliveries as retailers seek to make a killing in the late night vampire economy.
productGlobal reach
DHL Parcel and DHL eCommerce are now offering online retailers a global solution for their e-commerce fulfillment needs with a global fulfillment platform and new fulfillment centres in the UK, Americas and Southeast Asia.
articleDynamic mast control helps reach truck stand out
3PL Johnston Logistics uses a Linde reach truck fitted with Dynamic Mast Control (DMC) to boost speed and safety.
