newsP&O chaos is disrupting freight
P&O’s crass mass-firing of 800 staff is inevitably leading to supply chain and cross-Channel freight disruptions, says the international delivery specialist ParcelHero.
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productYusen reflects on vaccine rollout experience
BY THE end of 2021 Yusen Logistics delivered over 300 million doses of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine across the globe.
articleConsistent dramatic growth for eCommerce logistics market
THE LATEST report from Ti – Global e-commerce logistics 2022 – shows growth of 19.9% in 2021 to reach a value of €441.47bn, though growth has slowed from 2020’s Covid-19 induced peak.
newsElectric truck for urban logistics
RENAULT TRUCKS and GEODIS are collaborating to design an electric heavy truck dedicated to urban logistics, meeting the requirements of city-centre freight transport.
productPassive or active?
A WHITE paper from Tower Cold Chain compares key pharmaceutical cold chain technologies and highlights the vital role they play.
productNew fleet of delivery lorries
KITE PACKAGING has introduced eight new delivery vehicles in order to continue its rapid levels of growth.
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.
