newsCommenting 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.
newsPlastic pipe manufacturer Wavin has awarded a renewed transport operations contract to XPO Logistics.
productWalkers 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.
newsFurther price increases in the wooden pallet and packaging industry are ‘inevitable’, according to the European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB).
newsThe new three-year contract will see CitySprint continue to support Wickes with nationwide home deliveries.
newsOn Wednesday 3rd March, the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) will be hosting a ‘virtual’ panel discussion with speakers from major logistics user brands to discuss the radical changes in retail.
newsAfter issues have occurred moving goods between GB and Northern Ireland since the start of the year, business group Logistics UK has raised the concerns of the sector.
newsThe Prime Minister’s outlined a roadmap out of Covid restrictions on 22nd February 2021 and the Government’s latest Covid-19 Guidance has been published.
articleThe past year presented an endless torrent of obstacles for British businesses. The implementation of Brexit, coupled with the economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, have caused major disruption for many companies, says Atul Bhakta. But he sees some signs for hope.
productProtecting items during transit is vital, particularly if delicate and susceptible to being ruined if in the incorrect temperature range, says Kite Packaging.
newsThe parcel carrier has reduced its carbon emissions by 25% despite record growth over the last five years.
newsThe Avonmouth site serves the South West in and covers just over six acres with purpose-built offices, a bespoke vehicle workshop and open storage areas for trucks, trailers, sweepers, vans and temperature controlled solutions assets.
newsThe Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) believes that “we can achieve net-zero by 2050” through a range of measures recommended to government and others in its latest report.
articleThe last-minute free trade agreement struck with the EU has been catastrophic for UK businesses and their EU customers. Kate Lester offers an honest evaluation of the challenges and some advice on how to guide clients during this difficult phase.
newsWESTERN BUSINESS Media, the publisher of Handling & Storage solutions magazine, has invested in a redesign of the UK’s leading print publication dedicated to material handling, logistics & the supply chain.
newsDP World has announced that London Gateway is the UK port of call for two new major international shipping services, connecting the economies of Western Europe with the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa and Russia.
newsGlen Dimplex Consumer Appliances (GDCA) has extended its partnership with XPO Logistics, expanding transport services and adding warehousing and distribution support for GDCA in the UK.
articleThe 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.
newsThe 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.
productPACKAGING 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.
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