newsUK Major Ports Group appoints new CEO
UKMPG, the trade association for the UK’s major port operators, has appointed former UK Government Special Adviser Geraint Evans as the organisation’s new chief executive officer.
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articleHard won lessons replicated
The logistics industry has been slow to take to tech, but IT and big data are helping DHL to set new standards. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy discusses with DHL Supply Chain UK&I chief information officer Andrew Weyer.
newsInspirational women on International Women’s Day 2023
International Women’s Day is a day to reinforce the importance of a more gender-balanced world and to celebrate the achievements made by women every day and everywhere. To mark International Women’s Day, we’re profiling some of the remarkable women working for and alongside Transaid’s programmes.
articleYou can’t be what you can’t see
Equality and diversity in logistics and transport is a case of visibility, argues Sharon Kindleysides.
newsUnipart launches Lead Logistics Provider service
THE COMPANY has launched the service in response to increased supply chain uncertainty, caused by events such as Brexit, Covid and the Ukraine conflict.
newsGoplasticpallets.com hits key recycling milestone
UK businesses should “commit to stricter recycling targets and become more accountable for achieving their goals”.
articleBoohoo averts delivery booboo
Agile delivery software from Metapack allowed the online fashion leader to quickly onboard the delivery networks of businesses it acquired.
productFreight brokerage digitised
SEL SUPPLY Chain Solutions (SELSCS) is using Descartes to digitise its freight brokerage operations.
productImprove inventory accuracy
A GLOBAL spa leader has deployed Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise to help improve inventory accuracy and supply chain efficiency, enhance customer experience and standardise business processes.
productCloud-based RFID tagging
AUTO-ID and labelling solution provider SATO and Loftware have launched what is claimed as the world’s first cloud-based RFID tag encoding and logging solution.
newsPlastic Packaging Tax warning issued
HMRC has got the ball rolling faster than expected on the Plastic Packaging Tax, says the MHA, a network of accountancy companies.
productOvernight rail service trial underway
XPO is trialling an industry-first multimodal solution with overnight linehaul rail transport of palletised freight.
productSaving lives on the road
VISIONTRACK, THE AI video telematics and connected fleet data specialist, has launched a sophisticated AI-powered post-analysis solution to boost commercial fleet safety.
productAutomated bagging system a ‘game-changer’
AN AUTOMATED packaging solution – provided by distribution partner Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) using Hugo Beck’s flexo e-com machine – has helped totes ISOTONER (UK) to fulfil five times its previous daily order capacity in the run up to Christmas.
newsWindsor Framework replaces Northern Ireland Protocol
The deal between the UK Government and the EU provides a new legal and UK constitutional framework.
productDPD UK acquires final mile courier company Absolutely
Absolutely operates across the South East, with a fleet of circa 200 couriers servicing more than 2,500 clients.
newsTrade bodies call for green super-deduction scheme
The current super-deduction programme finishes at the end of March and eight trade associations have written a joint letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt MP asking for a more flexible Green Super-Deduction scheme.
product3PL opts for robotic case packing
Situated within one of its many UK facilities, the new system from CKF tackles branded pet food products within shelf-ready cardboard cartons.
productLogistics firm invests in Wirral warehousing space
Transport provider of bulk liquids & powders, Abbey Logistics also specialises in warehousing services including bag to bulk and bulk to bag handling.
newsCandidates sought for Management Apprenticeship Programme
THE FOUR year programme combines work-based learning with academic study at Sheffield Hallam University, leading to a BSc (Honours) Packaging Design and Technology.
