article‘Black Friday places a huge logistical challenge on retailers’
Consultancy BearingPoint predicts the additional 17 million orders generated by Black Friday will drive an additional 210,000 van deliveries over the period.
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productThe calm before the storm – Peak Packaging Monday
As the countdown to Christmas well and truly begins, the two landmark dates in the sales world are fast approaching – Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
articleHSE issues Black Friday safety guidance to prevent upsurge in MSDs
Black Friday is a great day for business but don’t let it come at the expense of your workers’ health, cautions Michael Paton, policy lead for musculoskeletal disorders at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
productMercedes tractor units
Howard Tenens’ Birstall operation has taken receipt of five new “Euro 6” standard tractor units as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to reduce the average age of its fleet.
productPackSynergy aims to combat Brexit challenges
Samuel Grant Packaging has become the UK arm of PackSynergy – a network of 17 European packaging materials distributors.
productDachser focuses on lithium-ion forklift technology
By 2022, logistics provider Dachser plans to replace all of its roughly 6,000 ‘ground conveyors’ (such as pallet trucks) in Europe with vehicles powered by energy-saving lithium-ion batteries.
productYodel unveils semi-automated sorter for ugly loads
The carrier has invested over £1m in the Wednesbury sort centre to handle out of gauge parcels.
productLogistics company fined after driver suffers crush injuries
A Newport-based logistics company has been fined after a driver was crushed by a full pallet when his lorry was being unloaded.
productHigh-volume high-speed packaging
Pregis has announced the launch of its new Easypack Coiler, a high volume, high-speed ancillary packaging solution that boosts on-demand packing times and enhances user experience.
blog£2.3m fine but will it really make any difference?
Will Tuesday 27th November 2018 be the day that makes the commercial vehicle industry sit up, take stock of itself and admit, that it finally needs to learn from the very important lessons it has been ignoring for far too long.
articleGet a load of the talent
The Talent in Logistics event is dedicated to promoting logistics recruitment and supporting staff retention. The event is moving to Milton Keynes for 2019 and the team will unveil a white paper on student perceptions of logistics in the coming months.
productGoplasticpallets.com sees automation opportunity in 2019
It’s that time of year when many businesses reflect and take stock of the year behind and plan for the year ahead, and Goplasticpallets.com is moving into 2019 stronger than ever.
productOnline greater than 20% of UK retail spend for first time
Recent Office of National Statistics (ONS) retail figures defied many analysts’ gloomy predictions with overall spending up 5% YOY in November. Online spending continued to drive retail growth as e-commerce sales soared by 13.1% over November 2017.
newsCold storage business reports growth despite rising costs
Yorkshire-based cold storage and transport business The Reed Boardall Group grew turnover to £61.6m in its last financial year (ending 31 March 2018), a 2.3% rise in revenues from £60.2m last year.
newsTalent in Logistics Awards opens for entries
Entries are open for the Talent in Logistics Awards 2019. Talent in Logistics supports and celebrates the 2.2million+ logistics, transport and warehousing employees that keep the logistics sector running.
productOcado invests £3m in alternative fuels for HGVs
Ocado opened its first natural gas refuelling station at its Hatfield Customer Fulfilment Centre.
productCustoms delay fears driving demand for STR forklifts
Narrow Aisle – manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift truck-based intralogistics solutions – is experiencing unprecedented levels of demand for its range of short-term rental (STR) trucks.
articleMaking mega warehouses happen
Built to stretch beyond the horizon, Britain’s vast ‘mega’ warehouses and distribution centres are a sign of an ever-evolving logistics sector that demands a faster, more flexible and efficient response to customer demands. Paul Gouland, marketing director at Clugston Group, discusses the secrets behind building modern distribution centres.
productRhenus acquires UK 3PL Core Management Logistics (CML)
Leading European forwarder Rhenus Logistics has continued its programme of UK growth, through the acquisition of the eCommerce focused 3PL.
productFowler Welch brings contract forward to help client
Cheese firm enjoys bumper Christmas with Fowler Welch’s logistics expertise.
