articleUnpick the profitability problem
The growth of online retail comes with a kick – it’s more expensive to fulfil than the store model. What can retailers do to logistics costs to boost margins? BearingPoint’s Stuart Higgins has some answers.
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newsBrexit conclusion compounds impact on pallet prices
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has warned of unprecedented prices and availability of raw materials and are predicting these will affect the packaging and pallet market until at least the middle of this year.
productShipping boxes battle Covid-19
PACKAGING SOLUTIONS and systems player Sealed Air is playing a key role in providing the essential packaging solutions needed to help customers in the fight against Covid-19.
productCollapsible containers reduce double handling
LOADHOG HAS extended its range of Collapsible Containers with a 320mm version. It is capable of reducing to a smaller proportion of its height within its own footprint, making it ideal where space saving is a necessity.
productEuropean Fulfillment Network to tackle SME Brexit friction
THE ECOMMERCE boom during the Covid-19 pandemic has boosted demand for online retail across Europe, with brand stores and smaller sales platforms having to compete against the big retailers and marketplaces.
productTwo-person delivery
GYM EQUIPMENT provider Concept2 has chosen 2-person delivery company ArrowXL to handle the delivery of its product range to households across the UK.
productExpanded bagging solutions
KITE PACKAGING has expanded its range of vacuum, bagging, and shrinking equipment.
newsHealthcare products provider awards logistics contract
Netherlands-based Getinge has expanded its partnership with XPO Logistics.
newsGLP had record year in 2020
The global logistics property group signed leases for 244 million sq ft of warehousing, driven by record levels of renewal leases and e-commerce demand.
productCoca-Cola awards pallets contract
Coca-Cola European Partners has signed a five-year contract renewal with CHEP for the use of circular packaging services.
productNew web app for CocoonTMP visibility tool
COCOONFMS HAS extended the capabilities of its CocoonTMP product by developing a web app to allow the users of CocoonTMP to view their shipments on their mobile device.
productKey pharma platform to support Covid response
PLASTIC PALLETS from UK market leader Goplasticpallets.com were recently given one of their most important tasks to date – supporting the production of the second Covid-19 vaccine across several continents.
productNew pallet eco grading
EXPORTA IS ramping up its commitment to the environment in 2021 by introducing a new pallet eco grading system to allow customers to make the right choice when buying a plastic pallet.
newsLast-mile posing key vaccine challenge
The CEO of DHL says governments are not adequately prepared for the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, and says delays are mainly down to a lack of last-mile storage and delivery capacity.
productAutomation accelerates packaging for Frasers Group
Frasers Group invests in Quadient’s high speed automated packaging technology.
productPressure on RTP
A ‘PERFECT storm’ is brewing in the UK warehousing and logistics sector, irrespective of Brexit, says Jon Walkington, retail and systems integrator sales director at Schoeller Allibert UK.
productSafe to destination
WHEN YOU post, ship, or courier your goods, do you know they will arrive safe and sound at their destination, asks Tamper Technologies?
newsMilestone reached for logistics development
WORK HAS completed on a £5.5 million transport infrastructure project that will pave the way for a major new business park development near Redditch.
productLogistics partnership win
HOWARD TENENS Logistics and Toolstation have scooped partnership of the year at the prestigious Logistics UK awards.
newsHealthcare 3PL leases spec built warehouse in Derby
The 370,942 sq ft speculative warehouse and distribution centre in Derby Commercial Park has been leased to the 3PL by developer Panattoni.
