productNew website for Exporta
THE WEBSITE has been designed to provide much greater visibility of products.
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newsStructural shift to online drives further growth
CLIPPER LOGISTICS grew group revenue by 39.1% from £500.7m to £696.2m for the year ended 30 April 2021. Underlying EBIT was up 52.4% to £31.4m (2020: £20.6m).
productEco-friendly chilled packaging
WHEN TRANSPORTING temperature-sensitive items such as food or pharmaceuticals, insulating packaging is essential. Historically, environmentally damaging polystyrene has been the only option, but Kite Packaging has recently released an innovative corrugated box liner.
articleBritvic builds pallet implementation virtually
As we know, the fear of failure can be a significant consideration when changing any supplier, but the move by Britvic to LPR, in the midst of a global pandemic, demonstrated clearly the relationship that had been built between the two businesses.
newsThe lifecycle of sustainable pallets demonstrated
A SUSSEX-based plastic pallet company has released further insights into its mission to reduce plastic waste, having already recycled 760 tonnes of plastic that would otherwise be destined for landfill.
newsBAE Systems extends with Wincanton
THE FIVE year supply chain contract extension builds on existing services provided by Wincanton for BAE Systems, incorporating supply chain solutions across its Air Sector and UK shipbuilding operations, extending a 23-year relationship
productGuide to emergency response compliance
EMERGENCY HAZMAT response service provider Chemtrec has published a comprehensive new guide to Emergency Response compliance, providing best practice advice and guidance for businesses exporting goods around the world.
article3PL makes major automation investment
EUROPA WAREHOUSE is developing its 715,000 sq ft 3pl facility in Corby further with £11m investment in automation.
newsSealed Air to launch products at PPMA
GLOBAL PACKAGING provider Sealed Air will showcase its range of automated protective and food packaging solutions on stand C40 at this year’s PPMA show.
productSoftware drives sustainability improvements
SUPPLY CHAIN solutions provider Nulogy has been praised by a growing number of global contract packers and manufacturers for the sustainability benefits its software is delivering.
newseCargo plane order from DHL
DHL EXPRESS has ordered 12 fully electric Alice eCargo planes from Eviation.
articleOrganisation and communication
AF Blakemore chilled operations manager Chloe Ball won the Leader in Warehousing Award at the prestigious 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards. She tells HSS Editor Simon Duddy about her focus on process improvements.
newsAct now to avert perfect storm at Christmas
A TOXIC combination of the current HGV driver shortage crisis, post-Brexit immigration rules, an unprecedented increase in demand for transport due to a change in shopping habits, and the recent ‘pingdemic’, is steering the industry towards a potential ‘Perfect Storm’ this Christmas, says the BCMPA’s Emma Verkaik.
productUS Q-Commerce player signs new logistics deal
INSTACART HAS signed a strategic partnership with automated fulfilment supplier Fabric to provide solutions to brick-and-mortar grocery partners in the US and Canada.
newsXPO Logistics completes GXO spin-off
XPO LOGISTICS has completed the spin-off of GXO Logistics creating two independent, publicly traded companies.
newsCILT reveals UK Top 30 3PLs
TOPPING THIS year’s list is innovative parcel delivery company, DPD Group (DPD). Elaine Kerr, CEO at DPD said the recognition meant an awful lot.
productGlenfiddich invests in CNG
WHISKY BRAND Glenfiddich is set to decarbonise its transport operations, pioneering a circular economy approach with natural gas-powered IVECO Stralis trucks fuelled by distillery waste products.
news£5k incentive offered for new drivers
GIST IS offering up to £5,000 for HGV drivers joining their business from August in order to boost capability and resources as it continues to deliver chilled foods and fresh produce for customers including Marks & Spencer.
newsMajor global 3PL posts record revenues
XPO Logistics has announced its financial results for the second quarter 2021, with revenue increasing to $5.04 billion for the second quarter, compared with $3.50 billion for the same period in 2020.
articleDigital procurement platform launches for healthcare providers
GHX PROCURE offers hospitals and trusts more efficient supply chain management to reduce spend, wastage and free up clinical staff time for patient care.
