articleGXO sets out AI transformation agenda
Artificial intelligence is moving from experiment to operational architecture in logistics, Nizar Trigui, chief technology officer at GXO Logistics explains to Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy.
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articleThe agility advantage
In the world of logistics, the last five years have felt less like a business cycle and more like a gauntlet. Dionne Redpath, group chief operating officer and warehouse division director at Europa Worldwide Group tells Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy the operating environment remains defined by volatility, cost pressure and constant recalibration.
articleKite Packaging celebrates Kite Day and 25 years of business
The occasion brings together teams across the business to recognise 25 years of growth, service, and commitment to delivering packaging solutions for customers throughout the UK.
article10 benefits of using professional haulage services
Professional haulage services have become an essential asset for businesses seeking efficiency and reliability in their logistics operations.
articleThe connectivity revolution powering modern global logistics
The world of global logistics is undergoing a radical and significant transformation, shifting away from a reactive past towards a future defined by predictive intelligence. Deutsche Telekom IoT shares its vision for a more connected and efficient supply chain. Logistics Matters Editor Simon Duddy interviews Simon Boyd and Szilard Baradits, both of Deutsche Telekom IoT.
productNew senior IT role at Prolog Fulfilment
Prolog Fulfilment has appointed Holly Trueman to the newly created role of Head of IT & Ops Innovation as the business continues its expansion across UK and international markets.
productProfessional car cleaning firm boosts fulfilment
Autobrite Direct, a leading provider of professional car cleaning and detailing products, has appointed Prolog Fulfilment as its fulfilment partner as the company accelerates the next phase of its UK growth strategy.
articlePostponement in practice: why leading brands push packaging and labelling downstream
Late-stage packaging gets a bad press. Most coverage treats it as firefighting: the rushed relabelling job, the promotional kit that lands on a Friday and has to ship on Monday. Fair enough. That is often exactly what it is.
productHow fresh-produce supply chains keep goods in top condition with ventilated containers
Fresh produce supply chains operate under constant pressure. Fruits and vegetables are highly perishable, and even minor disruptions during storage or transportation can affect quality, shelf life and profitability. As consumer expectations continue to rise, logistics providers, growers, distributors and retailers must work together to ensure products arrive in excellent condition.
newsAirbus reduces lost assets by 80%
A decade-long IoT tracking partnership with Sensolus saw the aerospace manufacturer reduce lost assets by 80% across a network of more than 100 sites.
newsOracle adds agentic AI features to Oracle Cloud SCM
Oracle has announced four new Fusion Agentic Applications that are intended to help organisations improve supply chain performance by increasing inventory visibility, reducing supplier and operational impact, and improving manufacturing efficiency.
newsTIMCON urges government to cut pallet business red tape
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has written to the UK Government calling for the UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement to be used as an opportunity to reduce the burden of unnecessary regulations on the pallet and timber packaging industry.
newsCabcube XL alternative to metal stillages and wooden crates
goplasticpallets.com has launched two new extra-large foldable pallet boxes to help manufacturers, distributors and logistics companies to store, move and transport oversized and unusually shaped products more efficiently.
newsPacksize to make further packaging acquisition
The leader in right-sized automated packaging has announced an agreement to acquire the packaging business of Panotec, an Italian manufacturer of high- and low-automation, right-sized packaging machines.
newsSustainability in transport an increasing priority in UK
A report from GXO Logistics – The Future of Transport – adds that a growing number admit they don’t know how to translate ambition into action.
newsRetail supply chain leaders largely ‘deciding in the dark’ says research
Major retailers are being held back from essential supply chain transformation by outdated decision-making methods, according to new research from Kallikor.
newsLow-cost Chinese shopping platforms growing rapidly
New Barclays and Retail Economics research finds almost half of UK shoppers have bought from Chinese-owned low-cost platforms, as low-cost global players reshape competition for UK retailers.
articleTax-free gap risks Britain becoming dumping ground
Britain is on course to become one of the only Western economies still letting low-value imports in untaxed, says Ronald Kleijwegt.
newsFreight forwarders helped make Brexit-era UK–EU trade manageable
As the UK marks ten years since the Brexit referendum, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is highlighting the vital role played by its members in helping businesses adapt to the biggest change in UK trading conditions for a generation.
newsUPS announces 27 temperature-controlled cross-dock facilities
The global $48 million investment aims to boost the firm;s position in complex healthcare logistics.
