articleOn the front line
DHL Supply Chain outlines the steps supply chain professionals can take to counter the efforts of organised criminal gangs engaged in counterfeiting pharmaceuticals.
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newsJohn Lewis extends click and collect nationwide
CollectPlus has completed the national roll-out of its click & collect service for John Lewis.
newsExporters optimistic on turnover
The British Chambers of Commerce and DHL Express have published research which looks at the health of the UK’s export market.
productFlexible frame for GOH transport
Aimed at fashion logistics, Sunrise Global Innovations has launched a flexible, economic alternative to fitting out containers with single use bars for GOH (garments on hangar) transport.
newsFailed online deliveries to cost £771m this year
The overall cost of online delivery failure to UK retailers is expected to be £473 million this year, according to the IMRG Valuing Home Delivery Review 2014. If marketplace deliveries are added then this forecast rises to £771 million.
articleSuppliers must collaborate closely in retail supply chains
Sarah Windham-Luck, director of retail UK & Ireland at Office Depot says visibility of stock is paramount for modern-day retailers.
productNo hidden extras
Helping to control its fleet costs, Cranleigh-based forklift truck company, Grant Handling, benefits from cut-price refuelling through fuel cards from The Fuelcard People, part of The Fuel Card Group.
productTractor unit delivery
Leeds-based haulier, Bedfords, is taking delivery of 39 Euro VI Stralis Hi-Way (AS440S46TX/P) tractor units, each to be delivered on the new ‘64’ registration plates. They will be joined by eight new Euro VI Eurocargos, including seven 18 tonners and one 7.5t rigid.
productSouth coast deal
Isle of Wight-based independent freight carrier, Steve Porter Transport, has been awarded a major contract by European road freight giant, Geodis Calberson.
newsDAF extra quiet CF truck for night deliveries
At the IAA 2014, which is being held in Hanover from 25 September to 2 October, DAF will introduce an extremely quiet CF for urban distribution during the evening and at night. The CF Silent will be available from the beginning of 2015.
articleAn answer to cargo theft
Transport logistics provider Pentalver has secured exclusive UK rights to offer the CakeBoxx range of door-less shipping containers.
articleExtra quiet distribution truck
DAF has developed the CF Silent for urban distribution during the evenings and at night.
newsThe future is drones says survey
New research commissioned by the National Aeronautical Centre reveals that 42% of logistics carriers believe their business plans to use UAVs for the distribution of cargo in future.
articleFood crime unit set up following ‘horsemeat’ review
The Government has responded to the Elliott Review into weaknesses in the food supply chain. The Review was launched following the ‘horsemeat’ scandal.
productFleet truck of the year
The new DAF XF Euro 6 has been named ‘Fleet Truck of the Year 2014’ by a panel of 12 experts in Ireland’s annual Export & Freight Transport & Logistics Awards.
articleIs Sunday delivery an opportunity for carriers to boost efficiency?
Retailing and logistics are starting to develop a negative, inverse relationship. As e-commerce levels continue to grow, volumes of parcels delivered right first time have been dropping steadily, says DA Systems MD David Upton.
newsCourse focuses on last mile distribution
Logistics and supply chain management training provider Logistics Learning Alliance is launching an online technical distribution course, which is one of the components of the new ‘Deliver, Offload and Position’ system (DOPsys).
articlePutting their feet up
With some lorry drivers opting for retirement rather than investing in the the extra training now needed to drive a HGV, Geoff Dossetter discusses the very real prospect of a driver shortage in the run-up to Christmas.
newsDHL Express increases rates by 3.5%
DHL Express has announced a general average price increase throughout Europe, effective January 1, 2015. In the UK, the average price increase will be 3.5%.
productCasting transported
Heavy transport company, Collett has successfully completed the collection, transport and delivery of a 156Te steel casting from Sheffield Forgemasters International to the Port of Goole on behalf of international freight forwarder, Expeditors.
