productRealising benefits in a tough market
FIXINGS SUPPLIER rolls out Podfather fleet management software in a bid to improve route planning.
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productFIBC bags launched
KITE PACKAGING has introduced a range of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC) bags, designed to streamline bulk handling operations across various industries.
newsUnipart partners with Shippeo
UNIPART HAS collaborated with Shippeo to strengthen its Lead Logistics Partner proposition.
productBoosting transparency
DATA MANAGEMENT solution provider Kezzler has teamed up with Swiss retailer Migros to increase supply chain transparency.
productTLX Cargo launches TLX8 thermal blanket range
TLX CARGO is said to have revolutionised thermal pallet cover technology with TLX8 using SOLARAP, a cutting-edge material inspired by human skin. Just as melanin absorbs harmful UV rays, SOLARAP employs similar principles to safeguard cargo from solar radiation.
productSmart tools for construction fleet
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS giant Breedon has slashed the amount of time it spends on tachograph administration by 1,300 hours a year – with the Webfleet fleet management system.
newsGreen Freight Corridor initiative launched
Freeport East and East Midlands Freeport have announced a partnership to support a green freight corridor that will help decarbonise transport and drive enhanced skills and employment initiatives along the length of one of the UK’s most important transportation routes.
newsGeneration Logistics Week targets youth engagement
The initiative, scheduled to run on 24-28 June 2024, will host a range of educational activities throughout the five days, each one supported by the campaign’s sponsors including CEVA Logistics, GXO and Tesco.
newsMcCulla Ireland bolsters biogas fleet
A £3.1 million investment was secured from Lombard for the addition of 25 new trucks to its fleet, including 11 powered by biogas, contributing to a 79% reduction in the operational carbon emissions of the haulier’s Northern Ireland operation.
articleComplete decoupling from China virtually impossible
The era of the easy, frictionless supply chain is over, however, according to a report from GlobalData.
productMaritime Transport to develop rail freight interchange
As part of the exclusive agreement Maritime Transport will develop, lease and operate Tritax Symmetry’s planned £750 million Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange.
productTwinplast launches foldable pallet box
TWINPLAST, SAID to be the UK’s only dedicated manufacturer of corrugated polypropylene solutions, has launched a new foldable pallet box which costs around 85% less than the traditional plastic equivalent.
articleDigital transformation will take patience
The rhetoric is outpacing reality on value chain transformation, with only 1 in 100 manufacturers able to fully automate processes and just 14% redesigning to reduce scope 3 emissions, according to management consultancy Kearney.
newsKammac hires ex-Carlton Forest faces
The 3PL provider has added to its team with appointments from Carlton Forest, which went into administration in April.
newsHeineken invests in demand planning IT
BLUE YONDER has been confirmed as a vendor of trust to further transform its supply chain planning capability.
articlePerks are great but working conditions are key
In recent years, the fulfilment industry has faced significant scrutiny over its workplace practices, particularly concerning the mental health and overall wellbeing of its employees, says Zihana Jaleel.
productHarley Davidson announces supply chain partnership
KINAXIS HAS signed the contract to provide supply chain management to the iconic motorcycle brand.
productSouthgate launches new catalogue
THE PROVIDER of packing equipment, consumables and servicing in operational logistics and fulfilment has launched its biggest catalogue to date to communicate its whole end-to-end offer to customers and demonstrate its capabilities as a single-source supplier.
productNulogy to showcase supplier collaboration at Gartner Symposium
Nulogy, a leading provider of cloud-based software, will highlight its role in facilitating collaboration between brands and their external supply chain partners at the upcoming Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo in Barcelona from June 10th-12th, 2024, on Booth 121.
articleGet clued up on warehouse transformation – next week
Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Coventry CBS Arena on 20 June. The conference provides the keys to understanding the seismic shifts in our sector.
