articlePHIL PLUCK became chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation in November 2023, bringing to the federation a wealth of experience from his leadership roles at professional membership bodies in various sectors. Here, he answers our questions about the cold chain industry and its federation.
productSTUART HAS been acquired by Munich-based private equity holding company Mutares from Geopost.
productThe Cold Chain Federation has revealed new Energy Benchmarks for UK cold stores, along with a bespoke tool available to the Federation’s members, to help businesses compare the energy usage of their cold stores with similar facilities around the UK.
productREELABLES SAYS the solution will allow logistics providers, cargo forwarders, and retailers to track shipments at the piece level as they move through the supply chain.
newsThe Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK – CILT(UK) has appointed Paul Adams to chief executive officer.
newsDHL SUPPLY CHAIN has announced the acceleration of its UK road transport decarbonisation strategy.
newsThe ‘Future of Goods Movement’ report shows net zero set to shift the future of freight.
articleThe Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK has published a 10-point plan as a result of the cancellation of HS2.
newsCILT IN the UK has published a 10-point plan in response to the cancellation of HS2 one month ago.
articleIMRG asks can improvements in the delivery and return proposition give retailers a boost?
articleLogistics UK director of policy Kate Jennings talks through an eventful year and looks ahead.
newsTHE BUILDING materials distributor has announced a five-year partnership for fleet management with the commercial division of Zenith for the Group’s 3000+ assets, which include 1600 heavy goods vehicles, 800 light commercial vehicles, 300 cars, 250 moffetts and 250 trailers.
productTHE LOGISTICS provider has completed a pilot of the suit safety equipment at specific business sites and will deploy the technology across the UK and Ireland before the end of the year.
articleAfter 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.
article2024 will mark the 80th anniversary of UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), since its inception as the National Association of Inland Warehouse Keepers, in 1944.
articleWe 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.
newsTWO MANUFACTURERS have chosen to locate at the London Gateway Logistics Park, part of the Thames Freeport.
productTHE PORT operator started construction of the 20,000 sq ft extended warehouse at its North 3 Canada Dock earlier this year.
articleIN THE wake of Volta’s bankruptcy, Parcelhero’s head of consumer research, David Jinks provides perspective and analysis.
newsFREIGHT LOGISTICS provider Speedy Freight has launched a parcel service.
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