productFORS launches pedestrian safety eLearning module
The free online training is designed to help commercial vehicle drivers keep pedestrians safe.
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productAcquisition will create pharma-focused 3PL leader
EHDH has announced its intention to finalise the acquisition of Movianto from Owens & Minor in the first half of 2020.
articleLithium-ion Flexi trucks for 3PL’s cold store
Third party multi-temperature warehousing and logistics network, Norish, has introduced lithium-ion battery-powered Flexi articulated VNA truck technology at its cold store facility at Brierley Hill in the West Midlands.
newsFTA calls for detail as Javid suggests tougher Brexit stance
FTA is calling on the government to answer critical questions about the UK’s future trading arrangements with the EU after the Brexit transition period.
productLineage Logistics tops global chart for refrigerated logistics
The 3PL has capped the Top 25 list compiled by the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW).
newsAdvanced Amazon logistics properties change hands
Avison Young advised Pacific Asset Management Co and a consortium of Korean capital with Savills Investment Management in the purchase of two Amazon logistics properties in Dortmund, Germany, for EUR 140 million, from Gulf Islamic Investments LLC (Dubai) and Rasmala Investment Bank.
newsDue diligence service launches to assist M&A
A Due Diligence solution has been developed by procurement, supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA, that aims to reduce the business costs associated with M&A activity.
productSmaller footprint but powerful performance
There is a new ‘baby’ in the extensive and successful Attached Lid Container (ALC) family at Loadhog which can do everything its bigger ‘brothers’ can do and more within a smaller footprint.
productColossus is coming – the ‘largest automated parcel hub in Europe’
Hermes is to build the advanced automated parcel distribution hub in Barnsley.
articleZebra releases robotic inventory control for stores
The SmartSight with EMA50 mobile automation system is a subscription-based robotic solution designed to improve front-of-store retail operations.
productMetapack launches delivery tracker
The branded eCommerce tracking portal is designed to enables retailers to control and optimise post-purchase experiences.
productPallet box and crate range expands
Exporta has expanded its shipping crate range with the addition of its new Collapsible Cardboard Crates.
articleMegamax cranes delivered to Liverpool2
Logistics specialist Quality Freight UK has overseen the delivery of three megamax quayside cranes into the Liverpool2 deep-water container terminal.
newsAmazon to open warehouse in Cumbria
Amazon will open the delivery station on Woodlands Industrial Storage Estate in Longtown, a small town north of Carlisle.
productAll taped up
Kite Packaging offers an extensive range of high-quality tapes for different applications, along with an environmental range.
productWaitrose selects 3PL to operate two key UK hubs
XPO Logistics has been selected by Waitrose & Partners to operate two key UK distribution hubs on Waitrose’s Milton Keynes campus.
productKite Packaging launch premium twist handle paper bags
The strong, high quality, twist handle paper bags are popular amongst retailers of clothing, gifts, homewares and much more.
productProtecting products while reducing material used
Pregis has made several recent investments in its European operations to support the growing protective packaging needs of its customer base.
productCormar Carpets implements proof of delivery
Civica’s TranSend ePOD provides real-time visualisation of vehicle location and delivery events to provide a clear picture of activity on each route, plus easy communication between driver and back-office via messaging.
productEco-friendly carton sealers
Leeds-based packaging solutions provider, Hazel 4D, has added semi-automatic and automatic Comarme gummed paper tape carton sealers to its eco-friendly machinery range.
