productAI-powered delivery
GENTLY, AN AI-powered logistics firm, has delivered its first item in Los Angeles.
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productGet parcel paperwork right
CUSTOM SHIPPING integration platform, Shipster, has launched an automatic HS Code Classification tool for eCommerce businesses looking for compliance with ICS2 regulations.
articleShining a spotlight on women in transport and logistics
Maxine Benson MBE, co-founder of everywoman, talks about the future of the industry and the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
articleMore innovative operations
One of the first companies in the UK to embrace drone technology, Kite Packaging has been optimising its warehouse through automated inventory control, showcasing an innovative approach both to its own operations and to customers.
productWincanton helps IKEA with sustainable fulfilment
The logistics services provider has announced a multimillion-pound investment in electric vehicles for IKEA.
productUnipart calls for UK industrial strategy
THE GOVERNMENT needs to give UK companies a clear picture of Britain’s industrial strategy to compete in global markets to build investment confidence, as Unipart chairman says ‘we want to invest in Britain’.
articleMeeting tough challenges head on
It was no picnic when Europa Warehouse opened a huge new facility during the pandemic, especially as it included a significant automated component. Europa Worldwide Group chief operating officer Dionne Redpath talks to Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy about how the firm worked through the challenge.
articleChoose linerless labels: the benefits of going paperless
Businesses today are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact. One way to do this is to switch from traditional paper labels to linerless labels.
productCocktails firm extends 3PL contract
FUNKIN Cocktails has extended its relationship with Europa Worldwide Group.
newsPlastic pipe supplier awards inbound contract
WAVIN HAS awarded inbound raw materials logistics activities for its Middlesbrough facility to XPO.
productInvestment for Port of Southampton
A £17.5 million project to enhance the Port of Southampton’s container offering for deep sea shipping lines has completed its first phase of construction.
newsBankruptcy alerts see spike
A report from risk monitoring firm Resilinc has revealed the biggest disruptions impacting the supply chain.
productMoody’s: businesses lacking visibility
Research from Moody’s Analytics has found 69% of businesses say they do not have the necessary visibility over their supply chains to uncover risk in their organisational networks to avoid reputational harm.
articleWomen in Logistics – driving positive change
Although the disparity in gender equality in the UK continues, there is definitely a positive trend suggesting that women are making substantial progress in entering the workforce.
productFedEx opens international road hub
FedEx Express has refurbished and reopened its hub in Duiven, Netherlands.
newsHalfords targets ‘greener solutions for delivery’
The retailer is targeting better environmental performance as it renews and expands its logistics partnership with Wincanton.
newsProject launches highlighting advanced cold chain tech
A UK Government-backed consortium of leading food manufacturers, technology specialists and academics have today announced the launch of the Digital Sandwich following a two-year development project.
productLogistics sector seeking more migrants
A law firm has reported a rise in immigration enquiries from warehousing and logistics firms looking to employ foreign workers, as the UK’s post-Brexit skills shortage continues.
newsDegree apprenticeships target skills gap
Logistics businesses should consider investing in training and upskilling to ensure they retain talent and protect the long-term future of their operations, argues Caroline Evans.
productProduction logistics support for Siemens
DB SCHENKER will support the Siemens factory in Congleton, Cheshire, which produces variable speed drives. More than a million units are assembled each year, for a wide range of industrial applications.
