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.
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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.
productInsight on air freight in the UK
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK has released a briefing paper on air freight in the UK.
articleCold storage electricity bill triples in a year
ELECTRICITY SPEND for the UK’s cold storage facilities has more than tripled between 2021 and 2022, says a new report published by the Cold Chain Federation which reveals the UK cold chain industry’s vital statistics for the first time.
productAutomated pallet building from containers
QIMAROX HAS introduced a new palletiser developed for a logistics environment where palletising goods from containers happens often.
productVerification service for industrial materials suppliers
NEW FROM CHAS, the trusted expert in supply chain compliance, is Verified Supplier, a compliance verification service which enables industrial material suppliers to showcase their commitment to operating credibly, safely and ethically.
articleSecurity threats and how to stay one step ahead
Noah Price, head of the G4S Academy, provides an overview of the security threats faced by warehouse and distribution services, together with a useful overview of how to stay one step ahead through security best practice.
productSector still struggling with staff shortages
A NEW survey by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT (UK)) reveals 86% of organisations are experiencing staff shortages and struggling to recruit and retain staff.
articleRising tide of returns
Fast fashion online enjoyed a boom during the pandemic but 2022 has been a tougher year, with returns causing particular headaches.
newsDebate to discuss the future of HGVs
Expert speakers from Cambridge University, Octopus Hydrogen and John Lewis will discuss the case for hydrogen versus electric fleets.
newsCampaign aims for generational shift in perception of logistics
The awareness and recruitment campaign, Generation Logistics, has launched to tackle logistics worker shortages.
newsM&S takes 20 diesel trucks off the road
DHL Supply Chain will introduce 20 bio-LNG trucks into its M&S fleet, replacing 20 diesel trucks.
productRevolution Beauty awards five-year B2C contract
DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Revolution Beauty, the fast-growing beauty brand, in a new five-year contract starting in September 2022.
