newsNew train service links DP World ports
A new intermodal train service will connect DP World’s container terminals at London Gateway and Southampton.
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productBritish Gypsum introduces HVO to HGV fleet
The company has made progress towards its goal of being carbon neutral by 2050, with the introduction of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuelled vehicles to its UK fleet.
articleDawn of a new era
As we prepare for an uncertain 2023, HSS is excited to reveal its rebrand as Logistics Matters from January – with a view to better cover the wide range of challenges facing the world of materials handling, supply chain, warehousing and logistics.
articleInsight into REPowerEU and the energy challenge
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission (EC) announced REPowerEU, its plan to enable Europe to move away from its reliance on Russian fossil fuels before 2030. Jake Martin explains.
articleThe energy crisis
Shane Brennan, Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation, examines the current challenges and opportunities presented to the UK cold chain as we near the end of 2022.
articleHighlighting Generation Logistics
Logistics UK public policy manager Alexandra Herdman speaks on efforts to boost recruitment for the logistics industry.
articleBlack Friday 2022: What’s the score?
If on the 25th of November this year you hear people cheer, did they succeed in grabbing the latest Black Friday deal, or did England score against Germany? I know my preference… says IMRG’s Andy Mulcahy.
productThe argument for ditching stretch wrap
IF YOU work in logistics, you will almost certainly be familiar with plastic pallet wrap (aka shrink wrap or stretch wrap). It has been around for decades, and this highly stretchable plastic film is actually a relatively high-cost solution to secure palletised goods.
productEurora partners with DPDgroup to automate cross-border trade compliance
EURORA SOLUTIONS, the provider of a leading AI/ML (artificial intelligence/machine learning) backed cross-border trade compliance platform, has launched a partnership with DPDgroup, one of the world’s leading parcel delivery networks.
productKopparberg UK awards three year contract
THE PARTNERSHIP will see DHL manage the warehouse, co-pack and transport business for Kopparberg in the UK.
articleLocation, location, location…
Logistics UK joined a round table event to discuss the struggle to develop suitable warehouse properties. Alexandra Herdman explains more.
newsBriggs makes Irish acquisition
Briggs Equipment has completed the acquisition of Galway Plant and Tool Hire (GPT), one of Ireland’s largest and most successful plant, commercial vehicle and tool hire specialists.
productHydrogen refuelling infrastructure partnership launches
Haskel Hydrogen Systems Group, part of Ingersoll Rand, has partnered with Dutch industrial hydrogen technology manufacturer HyGear, to offer combined hydrogen generation and refuelling infrastructure to the European market.
productDHL lines up investment in India
DHL Supply Chain is to invest 500 million euros (INR 4000 Crores) in India to further boost capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives.
articleBoost employee benefits to tackle recruitment and cost of living
Amid the ongoing competition for talent, and warnings inflation could reach – even pass – 11% by the end of the year, the CEO of HIVE360 is encouraging businesses to take advantage of the quick, easy ways they can go the extra mile to deliver timely employee support.
productBoohoo ends free returns
THE ONLINE fashion giant Boohoo has been explaining its decision to introduce charges on returned items. However, the home delivery expert ParcelHero says it predicted the decision was inevitable back in May.
productDelivery partnership
EVRI HAS entered into a strategic partnership with Vinted, the online consumer-to-consumer marketplace dedicated to second-hand fashion.
newsConsolidated deliveries trial in London
THE CITY of London Corporation, DHL Supply Chain and Ford Pro are conducting a sustainable delivery trial at Billingsgate Market to explore ways to reduce traffic, improve air quality and offer a better customer experience.
producte-Customs solution boosts profitability
DESCARTES SYSTEMS Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has helped Farsound Aviation, a prominent service provider for the world’s aerospace industry, to improve its profitability by automating compliance with UK/EU customs regulations with the Descartes e-Customs filing solution.
productPrologis acquires four urban logistics sites
THE DEVELOPER has bought sites in Erith, Croydon, Park Royal and Watford.
