productCarbon neutral
CHEP HAS brought net CO2 emissions derived from its own operations to zero, a significant step towards its 2025 sustainability targets.
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articleEarly days in net-zero effort
As logistics changes, so do the environmental challenges. We look at emerging green questions, such as the proliferation of micro-fulfilment centres, ponder the impact of the pandemic and ask if the logistics industry measures up in calculating its carbon footprint.
productPlastic pallet boxes key for dark store
IN EARLY June, Goplasticpallets.com delivered a massive 24,750 plastic pallet boxes to GA Pet Food Partners for use in its £80 million Ingredients Kitchen – a new, fully automated dark store warehouse operated solely by robots.
productSeven shows in seven months
WITH SIGNS of the exhibition industry finally edging out of lockdown, the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has announced its participation in a wide range of industry events to promote the benefits of outsourcing on behalf of its 180+ members.
productHandling super heavy loads
A FOOD manufacturer was looking for a plastic pallet solution for handling dried pulses that are stored in large flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC). Each bulk bag can hold up to 2000kgs of dried ingredients, so this application required a strong pallet capable of handling these heavy loads reliably and through many cycles.
productClose the loop on plastic waste
MANY FMCG companies and retailers have made sustainable development a strategic priority. Single-use packaging is in the spotlight, with many exploring closed loop recycling systems. According to Lansink’s Ladder, reuse is the best option, after prevention.
articleHot glue monitor boosts pack efficiency
BYTRONIC VISION AUTOMATION has signed a partnership with tech integrator Acquired Data Solutions (ADS) to work in the North American market.
newsAsk questions on culture advises UKWA CEO
NEW UKWA CEO Clare Bottle took over on Monday with outgoing CEO Peter Ward to retire at the end of the month.
productRoSPA Gold award win
HOWARD TENENS LOGISTICS has been awarded a RoSPA Gold Medal award by the Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents for achieving 5 consecutive gold awards.
productPlastic pallet sustainability
TO SUPPORT World Ocean Day on Tuesday 8th June, Exporta demonstrated a commitment to the environment via its Eco Pallet range and free plastic pallet collection and recycling scheme.
newsUrban logistics park for Aberdeen
STEPHEN GEORGE + PARTNERS (SGP) has completed the refurbishment of a 74,600 sq ft building to Grade A standard.
articleHGV driver shortage – who takes the hit?
THE UK Government and haulage industry are between a rock and hard place on the HGV driver shortage, says HSS editor Simon Duddy.
productOperational Intelligence tracks IT assets
SUPPLY CHAIN hardware, software and services market leader Renovotec used IntraLogisteX 2021 to launch a mobile computing initiative for supply chain users.
newsCommuting reluctance among senior logistics workers
ALMOST ONE in five logistics workers do not intend to return to the office again post pandemic, largely due to ongoing concerns around infection control on public transport.
newsOutsourced fulfilment provider in major expansion
JAMES AND James Fulfilment, a provider of outsourced fulfilment services to online retailers, has announced that significant growth over the last 12-18 months has led to strategic investments.
articleFollow the money on e-grocery
LOGISTICS PROFESSIONALS should be paying a lot of attention to the enormous amount of venture capital that it is being invested in e-grocery start-ups, says Handling & Storage solutions editor, Simon Duddy.
productSpaciotempo installs industrial loading canopy at McCarthy Haulage
FROM GENERAL haulage to warehousing, McCarthy Group deliver a variety of cost-effective logistics and transport solutions, with operations encompassing haulage, storage and distribution.
articleDeep impact
This issue we are taking a more in-depth look at the must-read UKWA Savills UK warehousing market report. The surge in activity it captures will have profound impacts on logistics professionals for many years to come.
newsExeter park planning secured
STOFORD HAS secured reserved matters planning approval for the next stage of development at an industrial scheme at Exeter Logistics Park.
articleGreening the last-mile
Micro-fulfilment centres gets an environmental thumbs up from Accenture.
