newsCILT appoints new chief executive
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK – CILT(UK) has appointed Paul Adams to chief executive officer.
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newsCarlton Forest Group begins net zero journey
THE 3PL has started the process to become carbon neutral as part of its wider net zero journey.
productHemisphere Freight Services makes acquisition
AN INDEPENDENT logistics firm is set to purchase the warehousing and freight forwarding elements of Magnus Group after it was announced that the group was intending to appoint administrators.
newsTesco awards three-year rail transport contract
FROM 29th October 2023, Maritime Transport has been appointed by Tesco to manage, plan, and execute all rail operations at Tesco’s central distribution hubs within Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).
articleQ&A with… SmartFreight
Making available the ability to ship with your carrier choices through a single integration.
newsDHL pushes ahead on HVO
DHL SUPPLY CHAIN has announced the acceleration of its UK road transport decarbonisation strategy.
newsArup insight into future of logistics
The ‘Future of Goods Movement’ report shows net zero set to shift the future of freight.
productPeak season receives robotics perk
CIRRO FULFILLMENT, a global e-commerce fulfillment company, and Hai Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous Case-Handling Robot (ACR) Systems, partnered in September 2023 to integrate robotics technology into a German fulfillment centre in time for the high season.
articleSKU diversity key as multi-user fulfilment centre automates sortation
Serving an astonishing 350+ clients meant a 3PL saw its SKU list climb dramatically. Read on to see how its head of operations masterminded a new automated sortation process for a step change in efficiency.
articleHS2 – what next?
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK has published a 10-point plan as a result of the cancellation of HS2.
productBoosted gift packaging range
KITE PACKAGING has added a collection of machine finished tissue papers to its gift packaging range.
newsWincanton ‘resilient in face of challenging macro-economic backdrop’
REVENUES AND profits are down in Wincanton’s interim half year results, but the leading logistics provider says it is operating in line with market expectations.
newsThe Conran Shop chooses Wincanton as delivery partner
FURNITURE RETAILER The Conran Shop has chosen Wincanton as its dedicated premium home delivery partner for UK customers. As part of the agreement, Wincanton will operate a premium home delivery service for customers of The Conran Shop. Orders will be fulfilled from six fulfilment centres across the UK.
news10-point plan to address HS2
CILT IN the UK has published a 10-point plan in response to the cancellation of HS2 one month ago.
articleDHL Supply Chain and AutoStore announce partnership expansion
THE CONTRACT logistics player and the robotic tech company are involved in nine operational AutoStore warehouse projects with four more in the planning stage.
newsEuropa Warehouse creates UK head of warehouse operations role
JOHN SHAH has taken on the role, which will involve leading Europa’s three warehouse sites at Dartford, Birmingham and Corby.
articleTroublesome conversion rate
IMRG asks can improvements in the delivery and return proposition give retailers a boost?
article2023 a pivotal year
Logistics UK director of policy Kate Jennings talks through an eventful year and looks ahead.
articleThe role of outsourcing
Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reflects with two BCMPA members on a year of change, the growing role of outsourcing, and how the sector is playing an increasing role in delivering an ever-wider range of services for today’s brands and retailers.
newsNew deal for Travis Perkins’ management of on-road assets
THE BUILDING materials distributor has announced a five-year partnership for fleet management with the commercial division of Zenith for the Group’s 3000+ assets, which include 1600 heavy goods vehicles, 800 light commercial vehicles, 300 cars, 250 moffetts and 250 trailers.
