articleYusen Logistics awards significant automation contract
The project will take place at its new 1.2 million square foot warehouse facility in Northampton and marks a key milestone in the 3PL’s sustainable logistics journey.
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productRetail group signs deal with fulfilment specialist
CDS Superstores (trading as The Range and wilko) has partnered with THG Fulfil to take advantage of its fulfilment and courier management services.
productTwinplast develops specialist packaging range for medical items
TWINPLAST, THE UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke corrugated polypropylene solutions, is targeting growth in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors with the development of a range of specialist packaging solutions.
newsUnilever rolls out direct dispatch
The direct dispatch model is said to make shipping products from factory to its retail customers more efficient.
productFedEx switches from diesel to HVO
The express transportation company is making a transition to using biofuels in linehaul trucks at three UK sites.
articleReport highlights pre-retail problems
Half of the businesses supplying retailers are failing to meet supplier terms and conditions, leading to financial penalties and lost business.
productWoodland Group trials alternative fuels
The supply chain firm is demonstrating its commitment to supply chain sustainability through trials of alternative fuels and electric vehicle technologies.
productXPO Logistics launches Connect Europe
The solution is designed to simplify the management of shipments to 25 European countries, from single pallets to full loads.
productGXO collaborates with Reflex Robot
The agreement with Reflex Robotics, a general-purpose humanoid startup, means the logistics provider will pilot Reflex’s robotics solution in an omni-channel fulfillment operation for a Fortune 100 retailer.
newsWincanton survey: Firms doubt they’ll hit net-zero targets
More than half (54%) of UK businesses don’t think they’ll meet net-zero goals according to research from Wincanton.
newsUnipart appoints chief sustainability officer
Andy Pyne has been appointed chief sustainability officer at Unipart, the supply chain solutions and performance improvement technologies partner.
newsEnergy costs jump highlighted
The Cold Chain Report 2024 has been released by the Cold Chain Federation.
productPeakCONSULT service launched
The service is designed to help e-commerce and 3PL companies to get their planning and preparations on track.
newsBudget can boost rooftop solar power
The Autumn budget is an opportunity to support the warehousing and logistics sector, says UKWA.
newsUK fulfilment firm acquired by bpostgroup in deal worth £1.3bn
Staci UK has built a reputation as a high-value logistics partner with a strong international presence in Europe, Asia, and the USA.
productOnline giants can help crack down on equipment theft
UK bakers urge social media giants to crack down on illegal selling of grocery delivery equipment on their sites.
newsTesco to rival Ocado as solution provider
The grocer’s wholly owned subsidiary – Transcend Retail Solutions – will market a store pick solution, offering a differing model to Ocado’s centralised e-grocery picking and delivery system.
articleAn event not to be missed
Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on 2 October. The conference will provide answers to your warehouse transformation questions.
articleExplosive growth for new kid on the block
Newcomers to the UK 3PL market are relatively rare, so when Iron Mountain crashed the party in the wake of the pandemic it caused quite a stir. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy catches up with Maria Torrent-March, warehousing & logistics strategy director at Iron Mountain to hear more.
articleDon’t let virtual crime rings run rings round you
Stephen Gray explains how crime is blighting the logistics and supply chain sectors.
