newsWarning on HGV driver shortage
Almost one in ten logistics businesses (9.8%) say the recruitment of drivers is an ‘extreme barrier’ to the recovery of their business, according to a Logistics UK report released.
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newsRevenue rise for Wincanton
Wincanton saw revenue increase 1.7% to £1,222m in results for the financial year ended 31 March 2021.
newsTransition completed
The omni-channel distribution of Under Armour’s sports apparel products in the UK has completed a ‘zero defects start-up’ after moving to CEVA Logistics.
newsSwain Group signs deal with DP World
The road transport operator will take a 2.25 acre distribution facility at its London Gateway freight and logistics hub.
newsMicro fulfilment centre set up in Deptford
SEGRO has signed its first UK letting with a rapid grocery delivery service, agreeing a five-year lease with start-up Gorillas for a unit at SEGRO Park Deptford in south east London.
newsSystem handles 12m returns per year
XPO Logistics has deployed an automated solution to manage high-volume reverse logistics for a fashion e-commerce customer in France.
productPrint labels in colour
RENOVOTEC IS launching a rental campaign for the latest Epson Colorworks C6000 and C6500 Series custom label printers, targeting manufacturing and logistics users.
newsCall for free flow of goods if ‘Scexit’ happens
THE SNP’s win in the Holyrood elections increases pressure for a second independence referendum that could see Scotland re-joining the EU. ParcelHero says ensuring the free flow of goods across English-Scottish borders must be part of any ‘Scexit’ plans from the very beginning.
productBespoke pallet box
EXPORTA HAS created a custom pallet box solution for subsea engineering company, Oceaneering.
productShipping solutions suit 848 Group
Many businesses have the need to ship goods by carrier and this has only increased as the coronavirus pandemic has taken hold. Managing transport providers can be complex and time consuming, which is why the 848 Group chose to streamline the process for its customers by partnering with SmartFreight.
productDynamic collaboration
SmartFreight and Irish Microsoft Dynamics Gold Partner, Sysco Software Solutions have cemented a partnership that offers the best of both worlds – the very latest in shipping optimisation integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform.
productFoot pedals added
KITE PACKAGING has launched its heavy duty heat sealer with a foot pedal.
productUpdate to van driver safety training
FORS has launched an update to its popular Van Smart eLearning module, to help upskill the growing fleet of light commercial vehicle drivers on our roads.
productCEVA Logistics boosts co-packing
NULOGY WILL extend its flexible cloud-based software as the global platform to digitalise CEVA Logistics co-packing operations and enhance the firm’s agility and responsiveness to its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) customers.
productInvestment plans
SAMUEL GRANT PACKAGING has announced expansion plans, which will see them build a new 40,000 sq ft distribution and stockholding warehouse in the Logic Leeds logistics hub.
productWhistl will open three new fulfilment sites
THE NEW depts will be based in Lutterworth, Northampton and Plymouth, with the aim to accelerate the firm’s expansion into e-fulfillment.
articleShift to store-pick explained
Earlier this year we reported how Asda and Sainsbury’s were closing regional fulfilment centres and ramping up in-store picking for online orders. A report from Atrato Capital offers an explanation for this move.
articleRough guide to the super-deduction tax break
The pandemic has already created a great need for capital investment as companies seek to rapidly re-tool their logistics operations. For those companies on the fence about such investments, the Government has unveiled an additional kicker – the ‘super-deduction’ tax break. See here for how it works alongside other relevant tax measures.
articleIt’s the end of the line
A hydraulics product supplier has taken on a fully automated strapping, weighing and labelling system for heavy products provided by Mosca.
productManual packing upgraded
CONSTRAINTS TO business expansion, presented by manual packing, led an international logistics business to invest in fast, fit-to-size automated packaging technology.
