productAgility Robotics unveils bipedal robot for last mile logistics
The robot, named Digit, which adds an upper torso, arms, sensors, and additional computing power to the company’s Cassie robot design.
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productDelivery driver suffers brain injury on first day of work
A distribution company based in Warrington has today been sentenced after an agency worker sustained serious, life-changing injuries whilst working in Cheltenham.
productReducing waste in outer case labelling
In self-adhesive labelling, the standard medium is a die cut label held on a siliconated liner, otherwise referred to as backing paper. There are no real viable options for recycling the backing paper.
productDeveloping HGV driver careers
Recruiter, Gi Group UK, has become an approved CPC driver training centre to help those working towards gaining or renewing driver CPC qualifications and support clients in developing their drivers’ careers.
newsParcelhero questions proposed home delivery tax
As a Government committee recommends imposing a ‘green tax’ on home deliveries to subsidise a business rate cut, a new study from ParcelHero reveals most home deliveries are far more environmentally friendly than traditional shopping.
newsHealthcare products specialist appoints Walker
National Health Distribution (NHD) – the sole UK distributor for the Australian Thursday Plantation brand of natural health and personal care products – has outsourced management of its UK B2B supply chain to Walker Logistics.
newsWincanton wins contract to support Co-op expansion
Wincanton has been appointed by The Co-op to launch and run their newest regional distribution centre in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
productDachser to build new UK site
Dachser in the UK is to build a new 5,175 sq m logistics centre in Rochdale to replace its existing distribution facility. The development of the 3.7 hectare site represents a £14.4 million investment.
productPackaging plays a key part
When setting up a new brand or adding a product to your portfolio, don’t overlook the importance of the packaging.
articleHeavy lifting in tight spaces
Briggs Equipment has provided the Bradshaw PT2000 articulated trailer mover to create efficiencies at parcel specialist Hermes.
newsTemporary tariff regime for no deal Brexit published
Government has published details of the UK’s temporary tariff regime for no deal, designed to minimise costs to business and consumers while protecting vulnerable industries.
productExpanded CNG fleet
Howard Tenens has taken delivery of two 26 tonne 340 BHP dedicated CNG (compressed natural gas) rigids from Scania, bringing the total number of dedicated gas vehicles to four.
productScheme saves more than 100,000 trees
Pregis, supplier of Easypack, announced year on year growth in sales of green packaging technology in 2018, resulting in 122,125 new trees being saved in the 12-month period, its highest ever annual figure.
productFurniture retailer enhances routing and scheduling
Barker and Stonehouse, the UK’s largest independent family-run furniture retailer, has invested in a logistics solution from Paragon to provide customers with a superior delivery service with more choice.
productRenovotec acquires Spirit Data Capture
The supply chain technology company is Renovotec’s fourth acquisition since 2013, and the expanded company will have a turnover of £25 million.
productPallets provider urges firms to embrace the circular economy
Goplasticpallets.com – The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company – is urging customers to reuse their plastic pallets and boxes, recycle them, and then repeat the process to help create a circular economy.
productCoping with rise in toy orders
JLM Transport has deployed a cloud-based transport management system from TrackTrans.
articleMajor 3PL launches IT tool to boost labour productivity
XPO Logistics has expanded its XPO Smart technology suite with proprietary analytics in a bid to to optimise fulfillment.
productRobust and innovative pallets on trial with LPR
Major European pallet pooler LPR has taken delivery of 1,200 UPALL protected wooden pallets, as the company begins a ‘real world’ trial of the innovative new UPALL pallet guard system, developed by James Jones & Sons (Pallets & Packaging).
newsStrong conference programme unveiled for TCS&D Show
Speakers confirmed for the Storage & Transport Hub include Justin Laney, fleet manager for John Lewis Partnership; Nick Hay, CEO of Fowler Welch; Tim Moran, MD of Lineage Logistics; and Colin Taylor, CEO of Rick Bestwick.
