productYusen reflects on vaccine rollout experience
BY THE end of 2021 Yusen Logistics delivered over 300 million doses of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine across the globe.
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articleExcessive packaging? eCommerce needs to think outside the box!
The pandemic has propelled eCommerce to new heights, making online retailers’ use of oversized, wasteful packaging more and more unsustainable, says Jo Bradley.
articleConsistent dramatic growth for eCommerce logistics market
THE LATEST report from Ti – Global e-commerce logistics 2022 – shows growth of 19.9% in 2021 to reach a value of €441.47bn, though growth has slowed from 2020’s Covid-19 induced peak.
productDelivery firm revamps operations
HERMES UK has announced it is to rebrand as ‘Evri’ with a new logo and brand identity.
newsUkraine conflict to impact pallet market
DESPITE SIGNS of wood availability returning to established seasonal patterns, according to the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON), the developing conflict in Ukraine has created further instability.
productAutomated packing process
PROSEAL TRAY sealing technology has enabled natural dog food specialist Naturaw to automate its packing process in order to meet strong demand for its products, while enhancing the quality of the packaging and maintaining the company’s commitment to eco-friendly packs.
newsElectric truck for urban logistics
RENAULT TRUCKS and GEODIS are collaborating to design an electric heavy truck dedicated to urban logistics, meeting the requirements of city-centre freight transport.
articleAnalytics poised to make the difference
A new digital era for retail means analytics are moving to the forefront of the delivery challenge, as the Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2022 from MetaPack illustrates.
articleA fresh look at sustainable transit solutions
All types of packaging for transit – either shipping boxes or cartons are usually manufactured from cardboard or corrugated board and designed so that goods reach their intended recipient without damage.
productRecycled PET Tape launches
SOUTHGATE GLOBAL has launched PET Tape made from 85% recycled plastic.
productLarge folding containers highlighted
PLASTIC PALLETS and boxes can be used to offer retailers and parcel delivery providers a solution to make processes more efficient while minimising their impact on the environment.
productPurpose-designed lithium-ion pallet truck
TOYOTA HAS introduced the materials handling industry’s first purpose-designed lithium-ion powered pallet truck (PPT) – the 1600kg capacity BT Levio LWI160.
articlePractical green packaging options
When handling and storing goods, the food and drink sector is one that requires specialised solutions owing to the utmost importance of optimal health and hygiene, says Kite Packaging.
productWorld first: automated cold chain port warehouse
GEEK+ AND 3PL Engero have deployed a fleet of Geek+ moving robots to create a smart, unmanned cold chain port warehouse in the port of Tianjin, China.
productPassive or active?
A WHITE paper from Tower Cold Chain compares key pharmaceutical cold chain technologies and highlights the vital role they play.
newsGXO and Clipper boards agree on takeover
THE BOARDS of GXO and Clipper Logistics have reached an agreement on GXO’s acquisition of Clipper.
newsSky extends contract with Unipart Logistics
THE COMPANIES have signed a two year contract extension.
newsMinister for Employment gets behind warehousing sector
ON A warehouse visit to UKWA member ILG (International Logistics Group) in her constituency last week, Minister for Employment Mims Davies was enthusiastic in her praise of the warehousing and logistics sector for the vital work they undertook during the global pandemic and the great services they continue to provide, encouraging people to ‘join such a brilliant sector’.
newsClipper open to takeover from GXO
A STATEMENT on the UK-based eCommerce logistics specialist said the Boards of Clipper Logistics and GXO Logistics have reached agreement on the key terms of a possible cash and share offer for Clipper by GXO.
newsScrewfix awards sixth DC deal to Wincanton
WINCANTON HAS opened a new 370,000 sq ft distribution centre to support its customer Screwfix in its continuing business growth.
