productIf the coronavirus, Covid-19, becomes an epidemic in the UK, the home delivery expert ParcelHero says eCommerce purchases are likely to increase to 40% of all retail sales at its peak. It is urging retailers to act now to ensure they can meet the switch from store shopping to home deliveries.
newsXPO Logistics has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Mercedes-Benz Parts Logistics to manage UK parts distribution through an integrated, digitally-managed transportation network.
productAs more companies automate their materials handling and storage operations, the need for reliable pallets that can go the distance has never been greater.
productThe 200,000 sq ft distribution centre is to be built on the Port of Southampton strengthening the city’s port-centric logistics capacity.
productAt the start of 2019 the employee-owned packaging company set a target to reduce their usage and their customers usage of plastic by 120 tonnes.
newsThe 3PL has started operations from the DC in Wolverton, Milton Keynes.
newsDelivery specialist Hermes will make a £1 million fund available for its self-employed couriers, to help support them if they need to self-isolate as a result of the coronavirus.
newsDachser UK has opened an additional site near to its existing 2,500m2 transshipment terminal based in Dartford, Kent.
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newsThe 3PL has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a major part of its UK contract logistics portfolio to XPO Logistics.
productDundee Gin has worked with Bell Packaging to deliver a new environmental solution for its packaging.
productPregis has received an International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) for air cushioning produced in its Heerlen facility in The Netherlands.
newsIndustry bodies have expressed concern there is not enough time for industry to adapt to red diesel entitlement being dropped by the Government in the Budget.
newsUK husband and wife team, Alan and Pat Braithwaite have fulfilled the road trip of a lifetime after driving a Morgan 3-Wheeler 3,500 miles (5,600km) around India in support of Indian-based, not-for-profit Goonj.
productThe solution for supply chains, retailers and logistics service providers to gain real-time information on border waiting times as a result of cross-border delays resulting from Coronavirus crisis has been made available.
newsThe government has announced a new Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, delivered by the British Business Bank, which will enable businesses to apply for a loan of up to £5 million, with the government covering up to 80% of any losses with no fees.
productThe Freight Transport Association says members are struggling to book vehicle inspections with local garages due to shortfalls of staff under the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
productThe Government has announced that an emergency coronavirus bill to cope with the pandemic.
newsLondon Councils is suspending enforcement of the London Lorry Control Scheme with immediate effect to help the freight and logistics industry cope with increasing pressures and demands from the rapidly developing situation with coronavirus.
productThe Health & Safety Executive is insisting HGV drivers must have access to on-premises toilet and welfare facilities.
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