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.
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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.
productSWIFTI cobot looking nifty
ABB has launched the SWIFTI CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot, aiming to bridge the gap between industrial and collaborative robots.
productShipStation adds UPS to UK carrier service
The cloud-based eCommerce shipping solution gives merchants access to UPS’s domestic and international shipping services at discounted rates.
product3PL appoints first in-house driver trainer
Two drivers have qualified as Class 2 licence holders at Miniclipper Logistics, which launched its ‘Warehouse to Wheels’ driver development campaign last year.
productWickes extends contract with Wincanton
The home improvement retailer has awarded a four year contract to the supply chain solutions provider that will extend its mandate.
newsSustainable Aviation Fuel for DHL shipments
DHL Express has launched GoGreen Plus, a new service that will allow customers to reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
newsApp supports packaging orders
KITE PACKAGING is the first supplier in the sector to launch an app to support customer ordering.
productDescartes acquires GroundCloud
The logistics software firm has acquired GroundCloud, a cloud-based provider of final-mile carrier solutions and road safety compliance tools.
productDaifuku and ULMA Handling Systems to highlight partnership at LogiMAT
Daifuku, one of the world’s largest material handling system providers, and ULMA Handling Systems, a key partner company, have been working closely together since 1984.
productBakers Basco revs up surveillance capabilities
Bakers Basco, the membership scheme set up by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis and Warburtons to manage an industry wide bakery equipment solution, has ramped up its tech capabilities with body worn video cameras to improve its equipment tracking surveillance to catch unlawful abusers.
newsBuyouts looking ‘lively’ in logistics
The UK logistics and supply chain management sector remains ‘lively’ for M&A, despite deal activity falling from record levels in 2021, says accountancy and business advisory firm BDO.
productPalletising partnership provides food for thought
Ever-tougher customer demands are driving an exciting new partnership between Swedish palletising product leader InterSystem and LAC Logistics Automation, a fast-growing integrator who will bring InterSystem’s palletising products to the UK market.
productGXO to use AI to boost site security
THE 3PL is expanding its technology partnership with Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD).
newsKey appointments for Logistics UK
Logistics UK has strengthened its Board with the appointment of three new directors.
newsEverywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards extends entry deadline
The nomination deadline for the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry, has been extended until 20th February 2023.
articleInflation to further warp retail sector in 2023
New research suggests shoppers will pay more for less in 2023 as inflation adds £18.2 billion to UK non-food sales despite volumes decreasing by 4.9%.
