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.
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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.
productAntalis offers universal carbon offsetting
Antalis UK has announced that all material purchased from across its papers, packaging and visual communications ranges can now be carbon offset, with some paper ranges already supplied as fully carbon balanced.
productGreat success
Exporta is very pleased to be exhibiting again at IntraLogisteX at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on the 31st March and the 1st April.
productOversized lid protects return packaging in transit
Goplasticpallets.com has launched a new XL Lid especially designed to protect fabric dunnage and special system packaging on return journeys.
productYusen opens Northampton cross-dock
Yusen Logistics has started cross-dock operations from its DC in Northampton.
productLet’s consider radical solutions post-Brexit says UKWA
Significantly increased customs checks at UK ports are likely to impact on supply chains and drive up demand for more warehousing in a market that’s already close to full capacity. However, with the restrictions of EU legislation lifted, there’s a new opportunity to bring forward radical solutions, says the UK Warehousing Association’s CEO, Peter Ward.
productDPD boosts electric fleet to 600
The courier has agreed a deal with vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus UK for 100 eTGE electric vans.
newsInspired Pet Nutrition awards distribution contract
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded the five-year contract with pet food manufacturer Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), following a competitive tender.
newsPoints-based immigration system to roll out in UK
The new system, which takes effect from 1 January 2021, will end free movement.
newsFreeports: an analysis
The Government’s radical Freeport plans could give new buoyancy to the UK economy, says the international delivery expert ParcelHero. But it fears they may not be enough to rescue a sinking post-Brexit economy.
newsFTA: call for logistics worker exemption
The Freight Transport Association has called for logistics workers to be excluded from the government’s post-Brexit immigration policy.
productCo-packing company acquired
UK-based logistics and supply chain fulfilment services specialist, The Keswick Enterprises Group, has acquired 100% of the equity of Northumberland-based Assembly and Packing Services Limited (APS).
productAston Martin grants long term logistics contract
The contract extension runs to 2027 and will include the new manufacturing plant in St Athan.
productKite invests in fleet upgrade
Kite Packaging has upgraded its fleet with 2 new MAN trucks designed to be more economical and support safer driving.
newsCosts keeping pace as eComm grows, says Report
The global eCommerce logistics market is expected to be worth over €500bn by 2024, but the demands of retailers and consumers are increasing logistics costs as fast as the market is growing – leaving little benefit for LSPs (logistics service providers).
productCummins set for build-to-suit facility in Daventry
Prologis is currently constructing the 430,000 sq ft unit for Cummins in Prologis Apex Park, north of Daventry, next to the A45 and close to the M1/M6 interchange.
newsCold chain diesel plan a ‘cynical tax grab’
Responding to reports in today’s Times that the Chancellor intends to remove the right of refrigerated haulage businesses to use red diesel in their operations, the Cold Chain Federation has warned about the serious economic harms in would cause.
