productNew fleet of delivery lorries
KITE PACKAGING has introduced eight new delivery vehicles in order to continue its rapid levels of growth.
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productBig investment in fully electric trucks
VOLTA TRUCKS confirms €230 million of Series C funding as it prepares the full-electric Volta Zero for production.
newsFurther eComm sales rebalancing predicted
NEW GOVERNMENT figures show January’s online retail sales collapsed by -4.5% against the previous month and -20.8% against January 2021.
newsGo-ahead for Scottish freeports process
THE UK and Scottish governments have agreed to issue a joint applicant prospectus to establish two green freeports in Scotland.
productHeavy lift logistics deal
FORTH PORTS has acquired OM Heavy Lift. This acquisition enhances Forth Ports’ ability to offer an attractive, full-service package for offshore renewables projects, providing marine services; quayside infrastructure and land; and now, with OMHL, heavy lift plant and logistics solutions.
newsLast chance to prep for red diesel tax hike
THE COLD Chain Federation is urging hauliers to finalise their preparations for a major cost increase when Government ends the red diesel rebate for Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs) in less than eight weeks.
articleGet smart on warehouse supply
In a way it’s great to seeing a booming warehouse sector, with huge demand and innovation driving transformation. It’s taking the sector well and truly into the 21st century, but it brings all sorts of practical challenges with it, says Simon Duddy.
articleThe role of the DC in driver shortages
While there has been a lot of focus on HGV driver numbers, the warehouse can help to mitigate the effects of the shortages, says Matt Garland.
newsThree strategic hires for Prologis UK
THE HIRES are designed to enrich its skill set and further strengthen its platform for growth in a dynamic logistics property market.
newsLogistics space shortage could restrict economic growth
A key report has highlighted a warehouse supply bottleneck, which the authors claim could undermine economic growth in the UK. The Report outlines a raft of measures to tackle the crisis,
articleGetting the balance right
Strike the right balance between building loyalty by serving consumers well, and managing the often very high costs associated with online delivery. The delivery conundrum is complex and hard to crack, reports Simon Duddy.
articleDrivers caught inside IR35 rules
Businesses and drivers remain confused by the off-payroll IR35 working rules that changed in April last year, but the evidence is clear that more must pay more tax to avoid breaking the rules.
article5 point plan for countering supply chain uncertainty
The Christmas peak may have been a big mountain to climb, but retailers are increasingly aware that many of the challenges faced will continue well into the future. The sector must plan now for even higher levels of agility going forward. Louisa Hosegood sets out a five-point strategy for supply chain leaders.
product£10m straddle carrier investment
DP WORLD has put 11 straddle carriers into operation at its Southampton port.
productUK online shoppers more demanding on deliveries
UK SHOPPERS are almost twice as likely as their German counterparts to abandon their online shopping basket or switch retailer due to poor delivery options.
newsChina first for Port of Tyne
MARKING A first for the Port of Tyne, the first ever container shipment of goods coming directly from China into the UK has docked and been unloaded in South Shields.
productTesco unveils logistics initiatives with sustainability in mind
THE RETAILER has launched the UK’s first commercially used fully electric heavy freight articulated trucks.
newsDavid Wells awarded OBE
David Wells, chief executive of Logistics UK, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list, for services to transport and logistics.
newsWarning of New Year import disruption
UPCOMING CHANGES to import regulations could bring widespread disruption to UK supply chains in the New Year, warns Speedy Freight.
productHeavy duty electric pilot
DIGITAL ROAD freight forwarder sennder and chemicals firm Cabot Corporation, have transported one of Europe’s first zero-emission cross-border heavy duty loads.
