productNew fleet of delivery lorries
KITE PACKAGING has introduced eight new delivery vehicles in order to continue its rapid levels of growth.
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newsFurther eComm sales rebalancing predicted
NEW GOVERNMENT figures show January’s online retail sales collapsed by -4.5% against the previous month and -20.8% against January 2021.
productGreen returnable mailing bags
KITE PACKAGING has launched returnable mailing bags with 30% recycled content. The lightweight and compact construction conserves vehicle space, enabling more packages to be transported per truck, minimising the overall carbon footprint.
productExcess is the enemy
ECOMMERCE PACKAGING must change to meet COP26 objectives, explains Jo Bradley, and says eliminating excess packaging is a measure companies can quickly implement.
productAir bubble substitute
STOROPACK HAS released an eco-friendly substitute for traditional bubble cushioning in its range. PAPERbubble uses paper in combination with air.
newsPackaging Professional degree launches
KITE PACKAGING has enrolled five employees into a Packaging Professional degree.
articleRecruitment challenge fires demand for packaging equipment
The continued challenge of recruitment in the warehouse sector is being helped by the booming market for equipment and machinery.
articleOptimising secondary packaging procurement for pharma
Faller Packaging has helped a Pharma manufacturer cope with increasing complexity that already exists in the pharmaceutical industry’s entire supply chain.
productUK online shoppers more demanding on deliveries
UK SHOPPERS are almost twice as likely as their German counterparts to abandon their online shopping basket or switch retailer due to poor delivery options.
productTailored packaging with CVP Everest
SPARCK TECHNOLOGIES, in cooperation with partner E.Pack, has installed the first CVP Everest automated packaging system in Poland at online e-tail giant x-kom.
productLast wrap before plastics tax
LINDUM PACKAGING is urging businesses to order recycled content pallet wrap now, or risk facing shortages ahead of the plastics tax.
productSustainable cool packs
RANPAK HAS acquired Recycold Cool Solutions BV, a manufacturer of sustainable cool packs. Unlike typical cool packs, Recycold Cool Packs are made from a drain safe, plant-based gel and the addition expands the diversity of Ranpak’s cold chain packaging solutions.
productProtection from static electricity
GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM HAS added a range of plastic containers that have electrostatic discharge (ESD) properties to its Automotive range.
newsWarning of New Year import disruption
UPCOMING CHANGES to import regulations could bring widespread disruption to UK supply chains in the New Year, warns Speedy Freight.
productQ-commerce: the implications of super-fast grocery delivery
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse event will explore key issues for logistics professionals at a time of unprecedented change at the CBS Arena in Coventry on November 30.
productThermal protection packaging
RANPAK HAS been working with a supplier of frozen dog food to optimise packaging. This involved thermally protecting dog food shipments and doing so with paper-based packaging, a more sustainable option.
product5 ways to improve supply chain sustainability
DEVELOPING A sustainable supply chain has become a priority for many businesses.
articleHard won lessons
The performance of logistics providers during the pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the wider economy’s dependence on a robust, agile, and reliable supply chain. Emma Verkaik learns from BCMPA members how the challenges of 2020 have been formative in their handling of growth in our post-Covid world.
articleA fundamental service
Whereas 2020 brought our long overlooked cold chain into public consciousness, 2021 has demonstrated its vital importance across some of the most fundamental aspects of our lives, says Shane Brennan.
newsCatch up on demand with HSS Live
HSS Live took place on October 6, and now all presentations are available on demand on the HSS Live website.
