articlePaper alternative to plastics
Managing partner at Kite Packaging Jake Kirk takes a closer look at protective packaging and focuses on offering paper-based solutions as an alternative to plastics.
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productLivery of the Year
Howard Tenens has won the prestigious “Livery of the Year Award” at the Motor Transport Awards as well as being shortlisted for Haulier of the Year.
productYusen Logistics UK acquires eComm fulfilment player ILG
It is anticipated the acquisition of the e-commerce delivery and fulfilment specialist, completed on the 1st August 2018, will result in a 12% revenue growth for Yusen pushing them towards the UK’s top 10 logistics providers.
articleWho will win in the future of container shipping?
The container transport industry is entering a period of notable experimentation, says Report.
articleAugmented parcel realities
A Scandit white paper provides insight into how post and parcel organisations can use mobile computer vision-enabled data capture and augmented reality solutions running on smart devices to increase the capabilities of existing barcodes in ways that dedicated scanners cannot.
productLorries can’t limbo – campaign emphasises
Eddie Stobart has joined the campaign to prevent bridge strikes and reduce delays for road and rail users.
newsTesco fined £160k after worker injured unloading roll cages
Supermarket giant Tesco has been fined £160,000 after a member of staff at their Chadwell St Mary branch was seriously injured when a cage full of goods fell on them as they were unloading it from a lorry.
productDistribution strategy unclear as Sports Direct buys House of Fraser
Sports Direct has acquired the business and assets of House of Fraser from administrators for £90 million.
articleCILT warns inaction on Brexit ‘not an option’
Chief executive Kevin Richardson attended a Brexit round table last week, hosted by the Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling.
productIntelligent fuel management
Fuel Card Services has launched Tele-Gence as a value added product for fleet managers to boost visibility.
productEasing supervision of sensitive goods
T&D Corporation has released the RTR-500MBS-A mobile base station with 3G standard.
articleHouse of Fraser impasse highlights limits of collaboration
These are uncertain times at House of Fraser for staff, customers, and suppliers. HSS editor Simon Duddy says it’s a setback for collaboration.
product£200k fine after lorry driver loses arm
A safety system on the lorry was not working at the time of the incident.
productEmployment timebomb could break supply chain
While much attention has been focused on the low UK unemployment figures, published by the Office of National Statistics, The Freight Transport Association warns Brexit could harm industry access to seasonal workers.
productJohn Lewis leases small warehouse to serve Southampton
Retailer, John Lewis, has completed on the pre-let of Unit 3 at South Central, Southampton, at £9 per sq ft, on a 15-year lease, from Peel Logistics and Rockspring.
newsPallet collar business acquired
James Jones & Sons (Pallets & Packaging) has today announced the acquisition of one of the UK’s leading pallet collar manufacturers, Billington International, for an undisclosed sum.
productAndroid migration
Brighthouse has used TranSend ePOD to manage deliveries and collections between its depots, stores and customers for five years on rugged Windows Mobile devices.
productWincanton deploys TranSend delivery app
Its vehicle fleet will have new smartphone software to track and trace deliveries following a successful trial. This move demonstrates the company’s commitment to harnessing digital innovation for the benefit of both its workforce and customers.
productEnhanced customer unboxing experience
Storopack has introduced the PaperPlus Papillon system for protective packaging.
productMultifloor dispatch warehouse conveyor
Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) has provided a conveying system for the new SGS Engineering NDC in Derby.
