newsNew plant general manager for packaging firm
VPK Packaging UK & Ireland, part of VPK Group, has appointed a new Plant General Manager at its Banbury manufacturing site.
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newsHoward Tenens unifies brands following consolidation
The 3PL has reaffirmed its heritage and long-term vision by bringing all core services of the business together under one unified brand: Howard Tenens Limited.
newsBathroom supplier takes 3PL route with Uniserve
The partnership includes the leasing and fit-out of a 170,000 sq ft facility in Droitwich.
newsAutoStore and Arvato expand automated storage system
The move will help facilitate the 3PL’s accelerating client growth in the UK.
productStreamlined inventory management for agricultural machinery suppliers
Spudnik has optimised spare parts logistics with intelligent business software from INFORM.
productBagging system for bulky bedding
Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) has worked with a leading manufacturer of bedding items to develop a bespoke bagging system.
articleIs it time to automate your labelling?
TSC Auto ID, a global leader in automatic identification and data capture (AIDC), on automated labelling solutions.
newsNew CEO for PML Seafrigo UK & Ireland
Sean Smith has appointed to CEO replacing Mike Parr who founded PML (Perishable Movements Ltd) in 2003.
newsFreight market shrinking capacity result of multi-year correction
The European freight transport market has entered a more complex and demanding phase, says Tomas Šilinikas.
articleOn-demand right-sized packaging
CMC Packaging Automation is transforming fulfilment by delivering fully automated, right-sized packaging solutions that reduce labour dependency, minimise material usage, optimise transport efficiency, and significantly lower carbon emissions. Francesco Ponti, CEO, CMC Packaging Automation explains.
newsPremier Logistics acquires WT Transport
The Leicestershire-based family business Premier Logistics has completed the acquisition and merger of WT Transport.
newsPalletower acquires Rotom Cargopak
The storage and logistics equipment provider has completed the asset purchase of rental customers and stock from Rotom, a long time competitor of Palletower. The acquisition is Palletower’s sixth within the last 18 months and follows the decision of Rotom Cargopak to exit the metal sector and focus UK strategy within the timber and plastic … Palletower acquires Rotom Cargopak
newsFMCG distributor DCS Group extends logistics contract
As part of the evolving partnership, XPO Logistics has significantly expanded the dedicated fleet serving DCS Group, including newly liveried trailers.
newsLogistics UK disappointed by the Metropolitan Police’s decision to disband its Commercial Vehicle Unit
The organisation says the move will set back the relationship between commercial vehicle operators and the police unless an effective alternative can be created in its place.
articleAI as the operating system of fulfilment
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly acting as the operational backbone of fulfilment, delivering both efficiency and speed, explains Rory O’Connor, CEO of Scurri.
news5 million sq m pipe storage yard launched in support of oil industry in KSA
ASMO, the joint venture between Saudi Aramco Development Company and DHL, today announced it has launched its operations in the Central Pipe Yard (CPY) near Abqaiq, an Aramco facility covering over 5m sq m.
articleWhy is communication important in logistics?
Communication is more than just important in logistics. It is mission critical, essential to safeguarding workers and meeting targets.
articleWhy real-time parcel tracking is becoming the silent force behind UK logistics efficiency
If you ask any UK logistics manager what keeps them up at night, the answer usually isn’t fuel prices or fleet maintenance. Those are predictable. Manageable. Budgeted.
articleMaking membership matter
Warehousing has become one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries, yet now it faces its toughest tests: skills shortages, spiralling costs, and the race to decarbonise.
articleThe role of logistics in a Modern Industrial Strategy
Reduce the cost of doing business to allow logistics to thrive, says Kevin Green, Acting Chief Executive, Logistics UK.
