articleNeed for speed
When online fashion retailer ASOS set up its fourth fulfilment centre, it turned to materials handling partner BS Handling Systems for a solution built around a high-speed sorter that can handle 14,000 parcels an hour.
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articleRetail is not dead
It is reinventing itself, says Clipper Logistics CEO Tony Mannix. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy hears how the time is now for multi-user facilities.
articleAt the cutting edge of tech-led logistics
In the first of a new series. Logistics Matters speaks to 3PLs to get the inside track on this crucial segment of the logistics world. Here, editor Simon Duddy catches up with GXO Logistics UK & Ireland managing director Gavin Williams, and UK retail business unit director Peter Fuller.
articleSharing expertise on safety
Experts and leaders share lessons learned on safety in warehousing and logistics operations. You can take many of these measures and adapt and implement them in your operation to boost safety outcomes and improve culture.
articleHow to ensure trade compliance
Staying the right side of international trade rules can seem daunting. But trade compliance is a vital part of managing international supply chains, as ClearBorder explains.
productBox Latch products to be showcased
ITEM PRODUCTS, the UK’s leading designer and producer of a unique range of components for the packaging industry, will be showcasing Box Latch products on stand H12 at Packaging Innovations, NEC Birmingham on 15 & 16 February 2023.
newsFreeport hits key milestone
Freeport East has received final Government approvals, allowing it to move forward into the delivery phase.
newsShortage Occupation List appeal
THE UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has co-ordinated a joint campaign with other industry trade bodies to highlight to government, in the context of the upcoming Shortage Occupation List (SOL) review, the critical labour shortages being suffered by the warehousing and logistics sector.
productBusiness rates rise challenged
THE UK Warehousing Association has written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, voicing its Members’ concerns about sharp rises in business rates.
articleBreaking through constraints
US automotive parts business ECS Tuning has reduced manual packing constraints by adopting right-size packaging automation, helping the business meet increasing order volumes.
productBetter carton handling to save labour costs
IT HAS been a tough few years for businesses in all industries and sectors, and the economic outlook remains challenging.
productEco-friendly paper document wallets
KITE PACKAGING has expanded its range of paper document wallets to include an A4 size (329x245mm) of both its plain and printed varieties.
news12-year-old fan enjoys festive day out at AO’s logistics HQ
A young boy from Gloucestershire recently enjoyed a special day out at online electricals retailer AO.
productPallet box is kebab king
THE CB3 pallet box, a combination of pallet and box made by Craemer is helping out a large German-Polish meat processing company.
newsCILT(UK) names president for 2023
Leon Daniels OBE is an experienced transport professional with an exceptional record in delivery and performance at the highest level of private and public sector organisations.
productWincanton to be Neal’s Yard Remedies’ eCommerce partner of choice
Wincanton Group has extended its partnership with Neal’s Yard Remedies to provide the award-winning beauty and wellbeing brand’s UK eCommerce direct-to-consumer offerings.
newsMars on board as 3PL expands HVO strategy
HOWARD TENENS Logistics will expand its Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) strategy to include fleets based in Andover, Swindon, Boston, Ashby, and Manchester.
articleLogistics company chooses Swisslog as partner for its AutoStore solution
Prime Cargo AS has, after a careful negotiation, chosen Swisslog as its partner for an AutoStore solution for one of its two warehouses in Vestby, four miles south of Oslo.
newsGreen fleet investment for parcel firm
DHL Parcel UK has taken delivery of six fully electric 16-tonne Volvo trucks which will hit the road in London from January 2023 and 30 Liquefied Natural Gas Volvo tractor units which will start going into operation later in the year.
productCoca-Cola bottler switches to rail
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is making the switch from road to rail to distribute its soft drinks between its manufacturing sites and third-party warehouse locations across London and Yorkshire.
