productUS expansion up & running
End-to-end logistics services provider Torque is proving its fitness to tackle marathon distances by helping women’s sports clothing retailer Sweaty Betty expand into the US.
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productBumper Christmas forecast
Indicating a strong Christmas and demonstrating the continued strength of the ecommerce market in the UK, NetDespatch is reporting an unprecedented 15% rise in parcel delivery for online shoppers over the past month.
articleFighting for food logistics
The FSDF is the sole trade body which represents and supports the interests of the entire food logistics industry. Working closely with members to identify the issues that really matter, the CEO, Chris Sturman and the federation’s administration team are committed to ensuring its members’ voices are heard by all the relevant governmental departments, NGOs, trade bodies and organisations, in UK and Europe.
articleForklift meets demand for quiet deliveries
Truck mounted forklift manufacturer Hiab Moffett has observed increasing demand among its customer base of manufacturers, warehouse operators and supermarket chains for quieter materials handling equipment. In response, the company set to work creating a near silent model.
productLoads of new members
Leading UK Road Haulage Marketplace Returnloads.net is celebrating a four-fold increase in members in the year since the site was relaunched.
articleCILT unveils new corporate identity
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), unveiled its new corporate identity at its prestigious UK Annual Awards for Excellence in London on October 24th. The new identity provides worldwide recognition for all the Institute’s 33,000 members around the world, including the UK’s 18,000-strong membership.
productVan racking innovation
Leading manufacturer and supplier of in-vehicle equipment and workplace storage systems, Bott, has announced the launch of a new and affordable innovation in van racking.
productStrength & tracking
The latest innovation from leading security seal manufacturer, TydenBrooks – the GlobalTrak Krateus eBolt – addresses the needs of logistics operators wishing to combat the recent increase in thefts from moving trucks across Europe.
productRoof suspended load restraint system released
With over 4,000 prosecutions last year for unsafe loads and over 300 VOSA inspectors out in the field enforcing the VOSA matrix, load security is one of the hottest topics in the industry right now.
productUK investment
Increasing demand for TydenBrooks security seals across a diverse range of applications throughout Europe has led to a £250,000 investment in new production equipment at the Group’s European logistics centre in Worcester.
productNew fleet puchase
Independent logistics services provider, Meachers Global Logistics is purchasing seven new tractor units and 24 new trailers. The major investment by the Southampton based business, will provide significantly increased capacity to supply its growing operation.
articleSwanscombe link ruled out but final Thames Crossing decision delayed
The Government has narrowed its options on the new Thames Crossing but fallen short of choosing which of the proposals will prevail. Industry reacts as the decision is put back until May.
productAmazon grants Goodman huge spec warehouse contract
Property group Goodman will develop a 95,000 sq m fulfilment centre in Wroclaw, Poland for Amazon.
articleCold chain health and safety leadership programme launches
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) has launched a flagship Health and Safety Leadership Programme, designed to provide a highly visible declaration of the FSDF’s leadership for members who are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all involved in the food storage and distribution industry sector.
blogTransport Manager – a title to be proud of
Transport managers play a key role in the operation of any business. It’s no good having the best products at the best prices if you cannot deliver them to the customer when and where he wants them. GEOFF DOSSETTER looks at this key developing role.
articleRetailers with strong Omni-channel strategies are Christmas winners
Online sales of non-food products in the UK grew 19.2% in December versus a year earlier, the highest growth in four years, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.
productPorts quick march on the double
DP World port London Gateway has doubled cargo lifting ability with a quad lift shipping crane, said to be the first of its kind deployed in the UK. This can lift four containers at one time, which doubles the amount of cargo it can lift in one go.
productMeachers to operate sustainable DC
Southampton City Council has appointed Meachers Global Logistics to run a Sustainable Distribution Centre (SDC) for the City region following a competitive tender process.
articleCan parcel operators deliver the eCommerce Boom?
Flexible strategies will make the difference between retail delivery winners and losers, says Tony Walford of the Supply Chain Academy.
productCourier chooses Citizen printers
Courier and logistics specialist UCS switched to Citizen printers after observing how their speed and quality was helping partner organisations to offer good service.
