productMajor investment in support of Peak
Hermes UK has announced a number of developments to support its predicted busiest peak period yet.
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productLast mile software
HERE Last Mile is expected to be available for selected customers at the end of Q1. It will pull out data and services from the HERE platform to assist urban delivery drivers.
articleZebra releases robotic inventory control for stores
The SmartSight with EMA50 mobile automation system is a subscription-based robotic solution designed to improve front-of-store retail operations.
productCormar Carpets implements proof of delivery
Civica’s TranSend ePOD provides real-time visualisation of vehicle location and delivery events to provide a clear picture of activity on each route, plus easy communication between driver and back-office via messaging.
productFree live border congestion map available
The solution for supply chains, retailers and logistics service providers to gain real-time information on border waiting times as a result of cross-border delays resulting from Coronavirus crisis has been made available.
newsLogistics sector calls for fuel duty suspension
The Association of Pallet Networks (APN) has called for fuel duty derogation to help the UK logistics industry fulfil its vital role during time of national crisis.
articleFeed the Nation supply chain working group launches
Consultancy SCALA has launched a COVID-19 supply chain emergency working group, bringing together companies supplying the grocery retail sector to ensure the industry can “Feed the Nation”.
newsEuropean transport associations pull together
The transport sector has a crucial role to play in the supply of goods, in particular medicines, medical devices, food and other essential commodities needed to overcome the coronavirus crisis.
articleA smart approach to the key supply chain hub
Supply chains are a complex puzzle, made up of interconnecting processes and practices with plenty of room for error. As a piece of this puzzle, the warehouse plays a major part in the efficiency of the entire chain.
productReport: Pharma supply chain has ‘safety stock’
Transport Intelligence has produced a white paper analysing the impact of coronavirus on the pharmaceutical supply chain.
productSainsbury’s invests in AI-driven supply chain
The grocer has selected Blue Yonder’s Luminate end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI) powered supply chain platform.
newsFree Shipster licence extensions to clients combatting Pandemic
Client warehouses despatching goods such as PPE and medications are offered extra shipping software licences to boost distribution free of charge.
articleCargo accumulation warning from logistics insurance firm
As consumer demand and manufacturing production slows in many parts of the world, cargo, either in containers or stripped from transport units, is building up in warehouses, port terminals and inland depots. International freight and logistics insurer, TT Club warns of the additional risk this is bringing operators.
productOptimal delivery solutions
Distributor Allpack Packaging has credited international shipping software specialist SmartFreight for improved efficiencies in its logistics operation.
articlePort completes first phase of 5G ready private network
Nokia has announced that it has completed the first phase of Port of Zeebrugge’s 5G-ready, industrial-grade private wireless network deployment.
articleTime to plan
After the unpredictability of the past few years, the UK’s cold chain professionals have been afforded a little more opportunity to plan for the future over the course of 2024. Phil Pluck explains.
