productHow will Covid-19 change logistics?
The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a major challenge to our society and has thrust logistics into prominence as people finally appreciate the sector’s importance.
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newsCall for wooden pallets to be granted ‘essential’ status
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has called for European governments to recognise the wooden pallet and packaging industry as essential to supply chains of vital goods both during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
productTilbury adds capacity suited to infection control
Tilbury2’s unaccompanied freight ferry terminal opened this week.
productAdditions to pallet and load stability range
Kite Packaging has expanded its pallet and load stability range, providing users with a wide range of solutions for their operations.
newsCOVID-19 not a black swan – new approach needed
Leading academics from across Cranfield University are calling for a new approach to UK resilience.
newsDelivery contract win
InsideOut Living has given ArrowXL a 2-person delivery contract worth in excess of £250k.
productThe EXDS CubiScan125 excels for apparel firm
Haddad Brands is a leader in the design, sourcing, sales and distribution of premium quality children’s wear and accessories, thanks to strategic partnerships with global iconic brands, including Nike, Levi Strauss, Converse, Mighty-Mac and Jordan.
newsFace visors donated
Kite Packaging has donated 5,000 face visors and paper bags to 108 different organisations working and supporting the front line.
newsAcademy rated ‘good’ by Ofsted
On 12 May 2020 Ofsted published the report of its first full inspection of The National Logistics Academy and rated it ‘good’ for overall effectiveness and for every other aspect of its apprenticeships provision.
newsDisinfectant deliveries to key workers
C.H. Robinson has joined forces with Budweiser Brewing Group UK & Ireland and Finejas Group to deliver ready-to-use disinfectant to public service providers across the country.
productRevolution Transport Services takes Warrington warehouse
Lambert Smith Hampton has leased Homes England’s 116,995 sq ft industrial facility at 27 Leacroft Road near Warrington to Revolution Transport Services on a 10 year lease.
articleHow will the post covid-19 supply chain look?
John Hayward of Hatmill, and Kevin Mofid of Savills ask if a post covid-19 supply chain generate different property requirements?
newsONS figures show High Street decline
The ONS figures showed in March 2020, the monthly retail sales volume fell sharply by 5.1%; the largest fall since the series began as many stores ceased trading from 23 March following official government guidance during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
productPandemic leads CMA to clear Amazon investment in Deliveroo
In light of a deterioration in Deliveroo’s financial position as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally cleared Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo.
productPotential for over-supply as pandemic slows property market
Latest research by Colliers International reveals that industrial and logistics letting activity remained buoyant in January and February 2020, yet March data shows that in general, occupiers have not been committing to signing new future leases.
productGoplasticpallets.com confirms ‘Essential Business’ status
As UK measures for controlling the spread of COVID-19 step up a gear, Jim Hardisty MD of Goplasticpallets.com – The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company – reassures customers that the company will continue ‘business as usual’ for as long as possible to keep essential supply chains moving.
productCOVID-19: Supporting the supply of essential goods
Operating under government guidelines and as a supplier to businesses that are providing essential items, Exporta is focusing on supporting their supply chains to keep goods moving.
newsCranleigh pallet operation acquired
Pall-Ex UK’s subsidiary company Cranleigh Distribution Services has acquired the goodwill of the UK pallet operation from Cranleigh Freight Services.
newsRail freight service for East Midlands Gateway
Maritime Intermodal, a subdivision of Maritime Transport, has launched a five-day-a-week rail freight service to SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway.
productFSDF to tackle food challenges at leading show
UK trade body Food Storage & Distribution Federation (FSDF) is to exhibit at this year’s Foodex exhibition at the NEC Birmingham, From 18th – 20th April 2016.
