productROLLING RESISTANCE HAS a major impact on fuel consumption – which, in turn, directly relates to a vehicle’s CO2 emissions. Choosing the right tyres has benefits for the environment and fleet operators, says Continental Tyres.
productThe UK tech leader has bought a minority stake in Myrmex, a robotics start-up that provides micro-fulfilment with a twist – the automated tote handling is designed to feed a front end that can be accessed directly by consumers.
productSTART-UP ELECTRIC vehicle manufacturer Volta Trucks has revealed the new Volta Zero – said to be the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed for inner-city parcel and freight distribution.
productEmployee-owned packaging company, Kite Packaging, has recently expanded two of its popular pack room products, the dynamic gummed paper tape machine and glue gun bundles.
productWaitrose expanded its on-demand grocery trial with Deliveroo to 25 new shops across the UK six weeks into a 12-week trial.
productXPO Logistics has created a UK distribution solution for Samsung SDS on behalf of Samsung Climate Solutions.
articleThe UK health and beauty retailer has significantly enhanced eComm packing performance by deploying two Quadient fit-to-size automated packing machines. An unforeseen benefit from the investment was the ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to the doubling of online orders following the Covid-19 lockdown.
newsGlobal investment manager BlackRock and property developer Graftongate have announced two lettings deals that have taken its Heathrow Logistics Park scheme to full occupancy.
newsHarworth Group will speculatively develop a 50,800 sq. ft industrial unit on its last remaining land plot at Logistics North in Bolton which is expected will be ready for occupation by Spring 2021.
articleAdvanced robotics and automation technologies are becoming increasingly commonplace due to lower costs, improved capabilities, and the availability of products tailored to the needs of the industry, according to The Logistics Trend Radar from DHL. Simon Duddy reports.
articleAnalytics can help managing the rise and cost of online returns, says Ken Fleming.
articleIs it time to consider a radical approach to distributing eComm orders using underground magnetised loops instead of trucks and vans, asks Phill Davies?
productThe leading international freight transport and logistics insurer, TT Club has drawn attention to action required to reduce perishable cargo losses and refrigerated container failures and damage.
productInternational Forwarding Ltd (IFL) has taken on a third storage facility in the Midlands.
articleParcelHero says the UK are likely to spend £39.41bn online this Christmas as online spending is predicted to outstrip High Street sales for the first time.
articleRenting versus buying plastic pallets has been a long-debated topic. When sourcing a plastic pallet, the decision to rent or buy is one of the most important decisions a business has to make, as the outcome can significantly impact your bottom line. Yet so many times we see businesses choosing the rental option, where buying plastic pallets makes much better financial sense, argues Goplasticpallets.com.
newsA transport company has been fined after a worker was fatally injured when the pallet of stone tiles he was attempting to deliver fell onto him.
newsBusiness group Logistics UK is warning of the potential economic impact which a No Deal Brexit could have on the fortunes of UK PLC.
articleUKWA CEO Peter Ward calls for a fairer deal for the industry that kept shelves stocked and shopping delivered to the doorstep through the UK lockdown and will be key to the recovery of the economy in 2021.
articleThe agility and responsiveness of logistics providers during the pandemic has highlighted the importance of the supply chain to our economy. Rodney Steel, chief executive of the BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics, finds out from members how their experiences in dealing with the challenges of 2020 have made them even better prepared for those of the future.
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