newsJD Logistics plans major international expansion
The Chinese 3PL will double its overseas warehouse space by the end of 2025.
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productEuropa renews support for Generation Logistics
Europa Worldwide Group is showing its support for a major national campaign for the third year running.
productFabrics firm boosts airfreight logistics
Facing significant challenges with transatlantic deliveries and the need to uphold its reputation for delivery reliability, Camira Fabrics, a leading UK textile manufacturer, has signed a contract with DB Schenker to enhance its airfreight logistics operations.
productPaper packaging machine capable of 900 cycles per hour
HUGO BECK, a manufacturer of horizontal film and paper packaging machines, has introduced significant upgrades to its product line, enhancing the capabilities for eComm, mail order and logistics applications.
productCase erector delivers greater output
KITE PACKAGING has introduced a case erector designed to streamline operations.
productAutomated bagging boost for footwear firm
A FOOTWEAR manufacturer, producing goods for a wide range of household names, doubled their business in four years, and had to find ways to keep up with demand.
articleGartner survey suggests ’embrace resistance’
THE SURVEY found 76% of logistics transformations never fully succeed, failing to meet critical budget, timeline or key performance indicator (KPI) metrics.
newsMatalan announces transport partnership
GXO will become Matalan’s strategic transport partner, responsible for over 550 weekly deliveries to over 200 Matalan stores across the UK and Ireland.
newsDHL to offer premium last mile service
In partnership with TOSHI, the on-demand and hyper-local provider, DHL Express is offering up to one hour delivery windows.
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.
articleDo tighter returns policies backfire?
RESEARCH SHOWS over half of consumers are deterred by strict returns policies, highlighting increased urgency for retailers to balance cost reduction with customer centricity, says Blue Yonder.
articleThe Golden Quarter Crunch
Recruiters in warehousing and logistics must act now on seasonal staffing, says Chris Grimes.
newsDHL to offer premium last mile service
In partnership with TOSHI, the on-demand and hyper-local provider, DHL Express is offering up to one hour delivery windows.
newsCall to ‘specify pallets with reuse in mind’
The National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD) has called on pallet manufacturers and users to work together to ensure new pallets are always specified with their reuse in mind.
articleLeaders don’t get tech and it’s holding back supply chains
A new research report has revealed a contradiction in supply chain technology adoption, with 62% of supply chain decision makers citing technology as a key driver for business growth, yet 45% are struggling to effectively implement these solutions in daily operations.
articleA guide to AI in intralogistics
Clare Bottle, chief executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), was recently a panellist on a webinar, hosted by Linde Material Handling, entitled “Putting the AI into intralogistics’. Here Clare looks at the big prize presented by AI for this pivotal area of the supply chain.
articleBrexit’s impact lingers
Since the UK’s departure from the European Union on 31st January 2020, the UK freight forwarding and logistics sector has been plagued with challenges, says Steve Parker.
articleAutomation: a force for good?
Kirsten Tisdale asks if increasing use of technology in the sector will level the playing field for women in logistics.
articleHigh-tech for 3PLs can be low cost
Tight margins and short-term contracts can make investment in hi-tech warehousing solutions problematic for 3PL providers, which means the search is always on for low-tech alternatives, says Claire Umney.
productBeer firm cuts delivery emissions
Asahi UK has brought zero tailpipe delivery to its London operations by welcoming a Volvo FE Electric 4×2 rigid into its distribution fleet.
