newsCitySprint moves to new Birmingham site
The courier has been operational in Birmingham for over a decade.
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newsFrench fulfillment firm raises cash for Euro expansion
The €35M will be used by Cubyn to launch a 25,000 m2 facility in France and expand across Europe.
newsCrossbay acquires €60m French last-mile logistics portfolio
The pan-European urban logistics platform acquired a fully-let €60m portfolio of nine properties located across France in an off-market transaction.
productWhitbread opens warehouse in Germany
The hospitality group said the new facility is delivering benefits to its business with key products not being delayed on motorways and ports.
newsSainsbury’s to close London fulfilment centre
The grocer is shifting emphasis in its online growth plans and seeking to expand the capacity of its stores to fulfil grocery orders.
productNew and improved brochure
KEEP AN eye out for the new and improved product and service brochure from Exporta.
productCollapsible container saves space
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.
newsChancellor announces eight freeports for England
The Budget 2021 speech delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined plans to set up freeports in England.
productJust-in-time line replenishment
New software capability delivers higher levels of operational efficiency, profitability, and customer service across the supply chain.
articleKeeping an eye on the big picture
As a direct result of the pandemic, the demand for e-grocery has risen by more than 60%. This requires an intelligent software solution approach based on real-time analytics, says Swisslog.
newsWaitrose West London ‘dark store’ opens
Wincanton has started operations at a new Customer Fulfilment Centre (“CFC”, also known as a “dark store”) for Waitrose.com in Greenford, West London, making it the first supply chain partner to create a dark store for grocery home deliveries in the UK.
productWarehouse to be fast-tracked at London Gateway
DP WORLD will fast-track the delivery of a speculative 146,000 sq ft green warehouse facility at London Gateway’s Logistics Park before the end of 2021.
newsFulfilmentcrowd raises £7.5 million
The ecommerce logistics and tech company has received the funds from capital investor BGF.
productPioneering scheme
TWO YEARS after launching its pioneering plastic pallet recycling scheme, Goplasticpallets.com has revealed statistics that reinforce the longevity of its recyclable plastic pallets.
productEnhance pharmaceutical product safety
TAMPERTECH’S security seals are a critical tool in providing an immediate additional layer of security to pharmaceuticals, tests, and vaccines.
productHigh performance jackets
WITH STREET-SMART designs for men and women, all Snickers Workwear jackets include features that focus on fit and freedom of movement as well as using innovative fabrics that deliver long lasting protection and stretch comfort.
productEUMOS approved pallet stability testing
Samuel Grant Packaging has launched the Samson Nano Slingshot, which makes its pallet testing laboratory the only EUMOS certified centre for horizontal pallet load security testing in the UK.
news‘Disappointing budget’ for logistics sector
Commenting on today’s budget, Peter Ward, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has expressed disappointment that the Government has done little to support the warehousing and logistics sector, which has supported the economy through the global pandemic and is faced with the costs of massive transformational change.
newsImproved on-time performance
Plastic pipe manufacturer Wavin has awarded a renewed transport operations contract to XPO Logistics.
productAdhesive supplier awards £20m logistics contract
Walkers Transport has secured the three-year transport and logistics contract worth over £20 million with the UK-based sealant, adhesive and building chemical supplier, Sika Everbuild.
