articlePlan for the future
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 2023, says Tom Southall.
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article2024: The Year of Warehousing
2024 will mark the 80th anniversary of UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), since its inception as the National Association of Inland Warehouse Keepers, in 1944.
articleFight your corner
We have a vicious circle. Logistics is not viewed as attractive by many job seekers but until we ensure that the logistics sector is paying everyone fairly, we’re unlikely to appeal to a diverse workforce, says Kirsten Tisdale.
newsManufacturers choose London Gateway
TWO MANUFACTURERS have chosen to locate at the London Gateway Logistics Park, part of the Thames Freeport.
productPeel Ports Group extends steel terminal
THE PORT operator started construction of the 20,000 sq ft extended warehouse at its North 3 Canada Dock earlier this year.
articleAnalysis: electric truck market crisis
IN THE wake of Volta’s bankruptcy, Parcelhero’s head of consumer research, David Jinks provides perspective and analysis.
newsParcel service launches
FREIGHT LOGISTICS provider Speedy Freight has launched a parcel service.
productIncreased focus on education for Generation Logistics
GENERATION LOGISTICS, the industry-led logistics awareness campaign, is powering into its second year with the next phase of its campaign to raise awareness of the logistics profession and find the next generation of logistics talent.
newsNorthern Ireland set for pivotal post-Brexit business gateway role
Firms in Great Britain who want to access the EU market will increasingly do so through offices based in Northern Ireland, after new rules governing the movement of goods between the two regions were introduced on September 30.
productPort welcomes first methanol-powered ship
PORT OF Felixstowe has celebrated the maiden call of the Laura Maersk, the first container ship in the world to complete a voyage powered by methanol.
productABI: Autonomous yard truck market set to grow
THE MARKET will grow at a CAGR of 52.7% to 2030 as supply chain digitalisation attentions turn to the warehouse yard, says ABI Research.
productTech converts vans from diesel to electric for last mile
THE RE-100 electrification solution helps fleet managers maximise their investment in vans by extending the life of the vehicle, with the ability to switch from diesel to electric ideal for last mile journeys.
productDHL investment in biomethane in Ireland
DHL SUPPLY Chain will drive biomethane use in its Irish transport network with an €80 million investment in production.
articleInnovative engineered solutions
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy has a close look at DHL’s innovative engineered solutions team at its new facility on the Cross Point estate in Coventry.
newsDecarbonisation rollback ‘the last thing industry needs’
THE UK Government has revised its Net Zero policy, pushing back the deadline to phase out sales of new IC engine cars from 2030 to 2035.
productSorting oversized freight automatically
LOGISTICS PROVIDER Allied Express has unveiled an automated freight sortation system that is capable of sorting oversized freight automatically.
articleThe future of last mile
The war in Ukraine is expected to boost drone technology and its application in civilian life. Ellis Shelton says drones will have a role to play in last mile delivery.
articleReady to deploy
Warrant officer air cargo at RAF Brize Norton is a varied and challenging role, from managing dangerous goods to assisting in earthquake relief operations. Sim Rezazadeh-Wilson talks though her role and how her initiatives earned her a nomination at the recent Everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards.
productDocking ramp upgrade is ‘electric’
THORWORLD INDUSTRIES is releasing an upgraded mobile van docking ramp, with a new design specifically developed to accommodate the weight of electric vans.
newsHVO switch for Wincanton and Screwfix
THE LOGISTICS service provider has announced that 85% of its logistics vehicle fleet serving Screwfix now refuels with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
