newsProject aims to reduce empty running
The UK’s Digital Catapult has launched the Logistics Living Lab, a project that aims to reduce carbon emissions from empty and near-empty delivery trucks.
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articleCoffee farmers overcome packaging challenges
DP World’s e-commerce platform, DUBUY.com, recently helped Rwandan coffee farmers overcome their packaging challenges, highlighting the critical role of technology solutions in supporting communities globally. Mike Bhaskaran explains.
articleConsider tech to manage pricing and rebates
Manufacturers can use intelligent pricing to withstand demand highs, lows and cancellations, says John Moss.
newsNew border controls risk fresh food inflation
THE COLD Chain Federation has warned that the UK government’s new food import controls for goods from the EU will cause shortages and price inflation, particularly affecting small businesses.
productUnmarked HGV cops on prowl
Police officers patrolling the M1 in unmarked HGV cabs spotted almost 700 offences in one week.
productReputation and reality clash
THE MAJORITY of UK fleets are not adequately assessing their driver’s risk profiles, says driver training provider, TTC.
newsProgress needed on greener large logistics vehicles
Following the government’s Net Zero announcement, Logistics UK welcomed progress on green energy and energy security but expressed disappointment at the continued lack of a plan for a green transition for larger logistics vehicles.
newsIndustry reacts to Asia trade deal
The UK has signed a deal to join the he Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) with 11 Asia and Pacific nations.
articleWar disruption: Chemical supply chain analysed
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had a significant impact on the chemical supply chain. Chemical supply chains both within Europe and globally have been compromised and many long-established routes have been disrupted, says Suttons International. The company says it can analyse the short-term impact, but the long-term effects are yet to be fully understood.
productEnergy storage deal for logistics operator
Cactos, a producer of energy storage systems, has signed a deal worth over 1 million euros with Finnish third-party logistics firm Logitri to install 20 Cactos One smart energy storage units at its logistics centre in Tuusula, Finland.
newsBrewDog appoints first chief supply chain officer
Chris Fielden has taken on the new role, which will cover all aspects of sourcing, production, packaging and distribution for BrewDog beers and spirits.
productDeliveroo invests in urban logistics space
Deliveroo Hop has signed a seven-year lease for a new 2,980 sq ft warehouse at SEGRO’s Acton Park Industrial Estate, which forms part of the company’s Park Royal portfolio in North-West London.
productCollision between train and delivery van
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) recently completed a preliminary examination into the collision between a delivery van and a train that occurred at Home Farm user worked level crossing, near Alsager, at around 13:00 hrs on Saturday 11 February 2023.
productVertical farming firm takes Prologis warehouse in Croydon
In a bid to beat supply chain disruption and create more environmentally friendly logistics, the Harvest London facility will serve the capital with fresh produce.
newsElectric milestone for UK HGVs
DHL Supply Chain has introduced the UK’s first fully electric Volvo heavy duty tractor units.
newsCold chain calls for help on energy in Spring Budget
The Cold Chain Federation is urging Government to use the Spring Budget to extend the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme beyond its current end date of 2025.
newsUK Major Ports Group appoints new CEO
UKMPG, the trade association for the UK’s major port operators, has appointed former UK Government Special Adviser Geraint Evans as the organisation’s new chief executive officer.
newsInspirational women on International Women’s Day 2023
International Women’s Day is a day to reinforce the importance of a more gender-balanced world and to celebrate the achievements made by women every day and everywhere. To mark International Women’s Day, we’re profiling some of the remarkable women working for and alongside Transaid’s programmes.
articleYou can’t be what you can’t see
Equality and diversity in logistics and transport is a case of visibility, argues Sharon Kindleysides.
articleBoohoo averts delivery booboo
Agile delivery software from Metapack allowed the online fashion leader to quickly onboard the delivery networks of businesses it acquired.
