productTalent in Logistics 2019 awards finalists announced
The shortlisted finalists for the 2019 Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced.
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newsMerger decision a ‘missed opportunity’ for supply chain savings
Following the news that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked the proposed Saisburys/Asda merger, consultancy SCALA says the decision ‘may have been short-sighted’.
newsReBOUND appoints Colin Griffin to lead international returns opportunity
Returns management platform ReBOUND has appointed ecommerce supply chain veteran Colin Griffin Executive Vice President.
productNisa pioneers new pallet tracking technology
Nisa Retail, the national retailer and groceries wholesaler, is looking to significantly reduce costs associated with supply chain challenges, by being the UK’s first company to use a new pallet-tracking technology offered by CHEP.
newsTwo Midlands warehouses completed
Stephen George + Partners LLP has completed work on two Grade A warehouse units at Leicester Commercial Park, Lubbesthorpe.
newsPlanning secured for 46m high cold store facility
iSec have secured planning permission for a 46m high state-of-the-art cold store facility in Grantham, totalling 23,648 sq m. XPO Logistics is the tenant.
productFormula 1 uses K470 battery box
Formula 1 and Formula E racing are using the K470 battery box from Zarges to transport lithium-ion batteries.
articleWincanton explores flexible automation to better meet strategic goals
3PLs have often been shy of automation due to the ever shifting sands of contract logistics. HSS editor asks Andrew Hoyle, head of automation at Wincanton, if that is changing?
productDealing with disruption
Shippers don’t want to sink in an ocean of uncertainty, rather they seek to ride the waves of global mega trends. Multimodal’s seminar programme points out the swells and the rip currents.
articleOptimising storage space
With more and more businesses stockpiling amidst the ongoing economic uncertainty, UK warehouse space is nearing capacity, placing warehouse managers under increasing pressure to optimise storage space. Using plastic pallets and boxes that can be used time and again, and then recycled at the end of their working life can both alleviate storage issues and help businesses demonstrate a responsible attitude towards recycling, says Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com.
productRTITB offers End Point Assessments for apprenticeships
To help employers with their apprenticeship delivery, RTITB can now conduct End Point Assessments (EPA) for warehouse operatives and LGV drivers.
productUK global competitiveness dips: Brexit and lack of investment blamed
The UK’s global competitiveness has dropped significantly and investment in the UK’s transport and logistics infrastructure is urgently required to boost its attractiveness to international investors, according to the FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report.
productDPD plans to convert 10% of fleet to electric by 2021
The courier has added to its all-electric fleet with UK’s first Mercedes-Benz eVito vans.
newsParcelHero predicts 24-hour round-the-clock deliveries
Amazon’s $800 million investment in free next-day deliveries may be making headlines, but home delivery firm ParelHero says same-day 24/7 deliveries are the future of e-commerce.
productLUSH signs new 3PL deal for UK and Ireland
CEVA Logistics has been awarded the three-year deal to manage and deliver LUSH products to its stores.
productBrexit delay makes TCS&D show the ideal showcase for cold storage solutions
With the March deadline having passed without a solution for Brexit being agreed, the organisers of the forthcoming TCS&D Show believe the exhibition will provide the perfect platform for reviewing the latest products and services for the temperature-controlled storage and distribution sector.
productSwinson deploys transport management solution
TrackTrans has announced that Midlands-based Swinson Transport has successfully deployed the company’s cloud-based technology to connect drivers, better utilise its fleet of 20-plus vehicles and handle more than 700 deliveries every month.
productDHL Parcel splashes nearly £7m on new trucks and trailers
DHL Parcel is investing £6.7m in an upgrade to its fleet of trucks and trailers to gain additional handling capacity to support future growth.
productFast right sized boxing for online retail
Neopost Shipping has installed its third CVP-500 fully automated boxing machine in the UK at PowerToolWorld’s fulfilment centre in Newton Aycliffe.
product£220m deal
Proseal, a leading provider of tray sealing technology to the food industry, is to be acquired by Chicago-based JBT Corporation for approximately £220m.
