newsGXO completes acquisition of Wincanton
The deal expands GXO’s presence in key strategic growth sectors and materially enhances offering for UK and Ireland customers.
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articlePut operations first
THG Brands chief operating officer Tom Killeen – a leader in eComm fulfilment – tells Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy how an operations first approach is paying dividends for the company.
newsJD Sports appoints Wincanton as national transport services partner
THE MULTI-YEAR contract, which begins in August 2024, will see Wincanton provide transport services for retail operations from JD Sports’ distribution centres to its growing footprint of over 560 retail stores nationwide.
newsXPO in 4PL win
Global crop protection leader UPL has enlisted XPO in a new three-year partnership.
articleAI ‘greatest opportunity since cloud’
SAP SE has unveiled AI advancements in its supply chain solutions that aim to transform productivity, efficiency and precision in manufacturing.
articleLoadhog launches new container for automation
LEADING PACKAGING manufacturer, Loadhog is launching the Autotote 64, a container designed specifically to meet the challenges of intralogistics automation.
newsNew CEO for DB Schenker UK & Ireland
Aaron Scott has been appointed to the role, succeeding Ray Hennessy who has held the position the last eight years.
productTIMCON urges pallet reuse incentive from Government
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) says discussions with DEFRA on the implementation of a reuse incentive scheme for wooden packaging have been “extremely positive”.
articleDon’t count on paying off ransomware criminals
In the last year, ransomware attacks on logistics firms have surged, says Ian Harragan.
articleSupplier consolidation: the benefits and four steps to implement
As the fast-evolving landscape of logistics continues to drive the need for efficiency, organisations of all sizes are looking to streamline operations in order to stay ahead. In doing so, an increasing number of manufacturing, 3PL, eCommerce and warehouse operations are moving away from sourcing from a broad spectrum of suppliers and instead, seeking a single-source solution.
articleKite Packaging launches thermal labels and printers range
THE COMPANY now offers a diverse selection of direct thermal and thermal transfer printers along with corresponding consumables, labels and ribbons.
newsAir conditioning leader opens Daventry warehouse
DAIKIN HAS opened the facility with logistics partner GXO in what is a £4 million joint investment.
newsIKEA opens first Irish DC
The logistics facility in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin is operated by longstanding IKEA service provider, Wincanton.
newsToys supplier secures Peak solution
VIVID GOLIATH enjoys ‘smoothest Peak season in recent memory’ at Uniserve’s 750,000 sq ft Felixstowe Mega DC.
articleBakers Basco signs new agreements with Allied and Hovis
Bakers Basco signs new agreements with Allied Bakeries and Hovis to lead investigation and recovery efforts for equipment.
productTalking tax two years on
AS THE Plastic Packaging Tax rate increased from 1 April, marking two years since it was first introduced in the UK, Southgate Global explores the impact that increase will have on the market.
productPackaging firm hires retail veteran
ANTALIS PACKAGING has appointed Amy Skingsley as product manager.
newsFemale Drivers Forum leads to change
XPO Logistics held its fourth annual UK Female Drivers Forum at the company’s national distribution centre in Crick, Northamptonshire.
productZirConic container launched
THE PALLECON division of CHEP Europe has announced the launch of the ZirConic foldable container for ‘share and reuse’ dry equipment.
productRFID tags for pallets
THE PALLET LOOP will fit an RFID tag to every reusable green pallet it produces, in a move that is set to generate huge amounts of data about the movement of pallets and associated building materials nationwide as they pass through the supply chain.
