newsRetailers and carriers to catch up at The Delivery Conference 2024
Speakers from John Lewis Partnership, B&Q, and Uber Direct are among those taking to the stage on 6 February in London, with ‘AI in Ecommerce’ high on the agenda for 2024.
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newsWarehouse and logistics director appointed
CARL WHITE has joined Pall-Ex Group as warehouse and logistics director.
newsSuez and Panama ‘perfect storm’ threatens supply chains
WITH ACCESS to the Suez Canal disrupted by Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, plus spiralling costs and delays caused by the Panama Canal drought, global supply chains are under strain.
newsWHSmith switches to 3PL approach
GXO IS the new outsourced UK logistics partner for the global travel retailer.
newsNew ICS2 process by summer
The European Union’s new customs pre-arrival safety and security system – Import Control System 2 (ICS2) – will introduce a new process for entry of goods by maritime and inland waterways, road and rail in the EU as of 3 June 2024.
newsKinaxia Logistics appoints new CEO
MICHAEL CONROY, a former chief executive of Palletforce, has been appointed as the new CEO of Kinaxia Logistics, succeeding Simon Hobbs who has left after four years to pursue new opportunities.
productKammac leases space to brewing logistics firm
3PL KAMMAC has announced a partnership with Kegspertise Logistics by providing a sixth location for its brewing industry services at Kammac’s Warrington facility.
productAdhesive innovations for sustainable packaging
HENKEL ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGIES will present two solutions at LogiMAT 2024: automated packaging and palletising with hot melt adhesives.
productStretch wrapping solutions set for LogiMAT
MOSCA WILL showcase complete strapping and stretch wrapping solutions that can be fully integrated into upstream systems at LogiMAT.
productLighting manufacturer awards logistics contract
KINAXIA LOGISTICS has agreed a three-year contract to provide UK distribution, warehousing and other services for a global lighting company.
productPort extends connection to renewables
A LEADING manufacturer of subsea cables connecting the global offshore energy industry has reaffirmed its commitment to continued growth in Hartlepool by signing long-term contract extensions with PD Ports.
articleKeep pace with online drink orders
It’s crucial to manage cashflow and fluctuating demand even as deeper trends point to continued growth in the online alcohol market, says Dionne Redpath, making shared user automation an enticing solution.
productCompact fulfilment packaging system
SEE (FORMERLY Sealed Air) has expanded its range of automated E-Commerce packaging systems with the launch of the SEE AUTOBAG brand 850SP – a compact fulfilment packaging system designed for paper stream mailing bags.
productCustoms warehouse authorisation secured
EUROPA WAREHOUSE has fully achieved Customs Warehouse Authorisation by HMRC, marking the next major step in its warehouse investment programme to better support the pain points of traditional and ecommerce retailers.
articleAnalyse dimensions to boost space utilisation
KNAPP IS making its MultiScan master data capture system available to customers through short-term rental or outright purchase.
articleCold Chain Federation looks ahead to 2024
PHIL PLUCK became chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation in November 2023, bringing to the federation a wealth of experience from his leadership roles at professional membership bodies in various sectors. Here, he answers our questions about the cold chain industry and its federation.
newsPharma cross dock into operation
GEODIS HAS put a new 700 sq m temperature-controlled location with an integrated cooling area in Rodgau, Germany.
productLast-mile specialist Stuart acquired
STUART HAS been acquired by Munich-based private equity holding company Mutares from Geopost.
newsKinaxia invests in CNG trucks
Kinaxia Logistics has taken delivery of its first batch of tractor units powered by compressed natural gas as it moves towards having a net zero fleet across its national linehaul service.
articleManufacturers face spare parts boom
The kickback against the ‘throw-away’ consumer society is gathering pace, with manufacturers under increasing pressure to stock and supply spare parts, says Jo Bradley.
