newsLogistics property key as UK retail culture shifts
The continued and significant rise of eCommerce, which was further accelerated during lockdown, has underpinned a record second quarter for the logistics and industrial sector in the UK.
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productRobots-as-a-service deal signed
An integrated US supply chain solutions provider for eComm firms such as eBay has signed a warehouse robots partnership with Geek+.
productThermal packaging range expands
Kite Packaging has added standard insulated box liners to its thermal range.
newsScurri raises €1.5m
The software provider that connects and optimises the eCommerce ordering, shipping, and delivery process, has announced a further €1.5 million investment to support continued growth.
productSavills: Demand for logistics space soars
According to Savills, demand for logistics property has soared as a result of increased levels in eCommerce.
articleHome delivery adapts to the pandemic
Charlie Shiels, CEO, ArrowXL outlines how the business landscape has changed amidst the pandemic and what it’s going to look like going forward.
articleWaitrose awards ‘develop and operate’ contract to 3PL for eComm DC
Wincanton has been chosen by Waitrose to create a Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) for Waitrose.com online grocery home deliveries – said to be a ‘first’ for the third-party logistics market.
productTesco outlines online growth plan
The grocer plans at least 25 new urban fulfilment centres.
newsReport confirms key importance of cold chain
Today, on World Refrigeration Day, the Cold Chain Federation has published a new report demonstrating the critical importance of the cold chain to UK food supply, food safety and reducing food waste.
productFast data logging as Hörmann integrates RFID into dock levellers
Designed to improve warehouse management, minimise operating costs and increase overall efficiency, Hörmann UK’s new Hydraulic Dock Levellers with integrated Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology provides non-contact reliable recording of goods when crossing the dock leveller.
newsNearshoring trend ramps up suggests Gartner survey
A Gartner survey of 260 global supply chain leaders in February and March 2020 found that 33% had moved sourcing and manufacturing activities out of China or plan to do so in the next two to three years.
newsFour contract extensions for CM Downton
EV Cargo’s CM Downton has secured four new contract extensions, mostly in the distribution of paper and cardboard.
productEssential tool for pack & despatch
CubiScan technology helps in delivery of high levels of service.
articleChance of Brexit transition extension close to zero
HSS editor Simon Duddy in Q&A with trade and policy analyst Pauline Bastidion focusing on the ongoing Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU.
productRange testing for hybrid delivery van concept
DPD has entered into a partnership with the London EV Company (LEVC) for a series of road trials ahead of the launch of the company’s new VN5 Electric Van later this year.
productAn update on plastic packaging tax
Kite Environmental Solutions discuss the latest update on HMRC plastic packaging tax.
productRental scheme for supply chain software suite
TouchPath is launching a rental scheme for its supply chain systems, so businesses will now be able to rent TouchPath products, typically for three years for the same price as purchase.
newsMorrisons awards maintenance contract at Bridgwater warehouse
Wincanton has been appointed by supermarket giant, Morrisons, to manage additional transport and vehicle maintenance operations.
newsMajor DPD investment in response to new normal
DPD has announced 6,000 new UK jobs and a major infrastructure investment in response to the unprecedented boom in online shopping caused by Covid-19.
productKey collaboration on plastic pallets
Plastic pallet producer CABKA and UK plastic pallet supplier Goplasticpallets.com, say their enduring partnership has been built on both growing business and passion for recycling.
