articleThe role of the DC in driver shortages
While there has been a lot of focus on HGV driver numbers, the warehouse can help to mitigate the effects of the shortages, says Matt Garland.
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newsThree strategic hires for Prologis UK
THE HIRES are designed to enrich its skill set and further strengthen its platform for growth in a dynamic logistics property market.
newsLack of warehouse focus ‘extremely disappointing’ in Levelling Up strategy
RESPONDING TO the ‘Levelling Up’ strategy revealed by Michael Gove today, Clare Bottle, chief executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has said that it is ‘extremely disappointing after all the months of hype’ that warehousing is not so much as mentioned in the Government’s 12 Missions to Level up in the UK.
productDigital solutions partnership for FMCG
NULOGY AND OMP have signed an accord to jointly deliver digital solutions for multi-enterprise connected supply chains in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. The new partnership allows the two companies to deploy their extensive expertise more effectively to bring value to FMCG brand customers.
newsLogistics space shortage could restrict economic growth
A key report has highlighted a warehouse supply bottleneck, which the authors claim could undermine economic growth in the UK. The Report outlines a raft of measures to tackle the crisis,
articleGetting the balance right
Strike the right balance between building loyalty by serving consumers well, and managing the often very high costs associated with online delivery. The delivery conundrum is complex and hard to crack, reports Simon Duddy.
articleDrivers caught inside IR35 rules
Businesses and drivers remain confused by the off-payroll IR35 working rules that changed in April last year, but the evidence is clear that more must pay more tax to avoid breaking the rules.
productAstraZeneca revamps logistics in Germany
MOVIANTO HAS taken over warehousing and distribution for AstraZeneca in Germany.
articleOptimising secondary packaging procurement for pharma
Faller Packaging has helped a Pharma manufacturer cope with increasing complexity that already exists in the pharmaceutical industry’s entire supply chain.
article5 point plan for countering supply chain uncertainty
The Christmas peak may have been a big mountain to climb, but retailers are increasingly aware that many of the challenges faced will continue well into the future. The sector must plan now for even higher levels of agility going forward. Louisa Hosegood sets out a five-point strategy for supply chain leaders.
newsShadow Minister unfairly maligns sector says warehousing chief
COMMENTS BY Labour’s shadow science minister, Chi Onwurah, have been dubbed unfair and betray a lack of understanding of a sector that employs over 7% of the country’s workforce, says chief executive officer of the UK Warehousing Association Clare Bottle.
newsDHL launches Green Carrier Certification
THE LOGISTICS firm has announced Green Carrier Certification through its primary UK sub-contractor DigiHaul.
newsWarehouse to Wheels scheme sees first graduate
PALL-EX’S WAREHOUSE to Wheels programme, which aims to provide warehouse staff with the opportunity to progress into HGV driver roles, has delivered its first graduate.
news3PL found for 40000 sq m fashion DC
CEVA LOGISTICS has won a long-term eCommerce fulfilment contract with fashion platform About You, for the management of a 40,000 sq m fulfillment operation in Poland.
newsVolkswagen Group UK awards aftermarket contract extension
THE GROUP has signed a two-year contract extension with Unipart Logistics to support its UK and Ireland aftermarket supply chain.
product£10m straddle carrier investment
DP WORLD has put 11 straddle carriers into operation at its Southampton port.
productUK online shoppers more demanding on deliveries
UK SHOPPERS are almost twice as likely as their German counterparts to abandon their online shopping basket or switch retailer due to poor delivery options.
newsSpec build warehouse set for London Gateway
DP WORLD in the UK has announced it will fast-track the delivery of a speculative 119,000 sq ft green warehouse at London Gateway’s port-centric Logistics Park to meet unprecedented demand for space at the freeport site.
newsChina first for Port of Tyne
MARKING A first for the Port of Tyne, the first ever container shipment of goods coming directly from China into the UK has docked and been unloaded in South Shields.
productAct fast for CCA savings
BUSINESSES WITH cold storage facilities are being urged to act fast to make use of the new application window to access Climate Change Levy savings by joining the cold storage Climate Change Agreement (CCA).
