productSainsbury’s invests in AI-driven supply chain
The grocer has selected Blue Yonder’s Luminate end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI) powered supply chain platform.
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productKit to boost pack room operation
Kite Packaging has launched packing benches and paper roll holders, both slick additions to any pick, pack and despatch operation.
newsFree Shipster licence extensions to clients combatting Pandemic
Client warehouses despatching goods such as PPE and medications are offered extra shipping software licences to boost distribution free of charge.
newsLockdown: UKWA urgently calls for business rates holiday
Further to confirmation by the government that the COVID-19 restrictions are to continue with no clear end in sight, the UKWA has made a direct appeal to Rishi Sunak MP, Chancellor of The Exchequer and Minister Robert Jenrick MP.
newsTake-up of warehousing falls sharply
Cushman & Wakefield’s Industrial Outlook revealed take-up down to 5.5 million sq ft, a 32% decline compared to the 10-year average.
productRelaxation of drivers’ hours must not have safety cost
The Government has announced an extension to the relaxation to both the EU and GB driving-hours rules for the goods sectors. These initially commenced at 00:01 on Monday 23 March 2020 and will now run until 23:59 on Sunday 31 May 2020.
productExport achievements impress Queen’s Award judges
Returnable packaging solutions provider Loadhog has been presented with a Queen’s Award for International Trade.
articleThere is no manual for this
HSS spoke to Charlie Shiels, CEO at ArrowXL to find out about some of the challenges the business has been facing during the pandemic.
productCubing and weighing for medical products distributor
The CubiScan 100 integrated cubing and weighing system offered fast, accurate and comprehensive data to the supplier.
productCope with rapid increase in demand
With COVID-19 causing a rapid increase in the demand for food and drink, could packaging efficiency and automation provide the buffer businesses need during peak times?
newsDrone deliveries to homes not likely despite new Government initiative
The Drone Delivery Group welcomed a drone testing initiative unveiled by the Department for Transport.
articleCargo accumulation warning from logistics insurance firm
As consumer demand and manufacturing production slows in many parts of the world, cargo, either in containers or stripped from transport units, is building up in warehouses, port terminals and inland depots. International freight and logistics insurer, TT Club warns of the additional risk this is bringing operators.
newsFurniture firm chooses ArrowXL
Gallery Direct has chosen ArrowXL for two person deliveries.
newsClipper Logistics supports Leeds food bank
As the warmer weather approaches, and with requests for food parcels rising, retail logistics specialists, Clipper Logistics has donated a refrigerated trailer to help increase chilled storage capacity at a warehouse supporting an emergency food bank set up by Leeds City Council.
productThe Hut Group to charter cargo planes
The eCommerce player has agreed a partnership with Singapore Airlines to charter 100+ flights, and confirms plans to launch THG Air.
newseComm and social distancing could alter warehouse profile
Changes in consumer behaviour, driven predominantly by social distancing measures, will continue to stimulate eCommerce related logistics property requirements, Colliers predicts.
productOptimal delivery solutions
Distributor Allpack Packaging has credited international shipping software specialist SmartFreight for improved efficiencies in its logistics operation.
productStrapping for bulky timber products
The KOV-111-16 system of Mosca secures large-volume timber products for transport without significant downtime.
articleIntegrating automation
Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com, explains how together plastic pallets and robotic automation can help improve efficiency, consistency and productivity in the manufacturing sector.
productFulfilment centre to extend Waitrose North London coverage
Waitrose is opening (7 May) a six-acre Customer Fulfilment Centre in Enfield, North London, to double its online grocery orders in the capital by September.
