productSTEF inks 4 year deal with Toyota MHE
Under the terms of the agreement, Toyota Material Handling Europe will manage the entire forklift fleet of the European temperature-controlled logistics player.
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blogDriver wellbeing – why it matters
The driver ultimately is the one person who when you think about it, really does matter.
articleAn emerging CSR issue
Vicky Brock, CEO of Clear Returns feels returns should be firmly on the CSR agenda.
articleEyes on the prize
Retailers are facing unprecedented disruption to their business model as the habits of online shoppers turn paradigms on their heads. HSS editor Simon Duddy asks if technology that enhances supply chain visibility can help companies come out on top in this challenging time?
productAuthenticating brands
Counterfeiting, duty evasion and other forms of illicit trade are a substantial and growing problem across all market sectors, leading to increased calls for businesses to make use of highly secure product and brand authentication programs.
productExtending the reach of outsourced logistics
It started with Amazon and E-bay in the 90s, with the likes of Uber, Airbnb and Just Eat growing from mavericks to mainstream in recent years. Within the logistics industry several market makers exist for backloads such as Haulage Exchange and Returnloads. But now similar technologies aim to re-shape the warehousing market.
productFaster routing
Topspeed Couriers is using the Maxoptra platform to improve the management of key government contracts.
productProblem solver
Passive container designed for temperature-controlled transportation can house two pallets or can be used for bulk loading.
news250 tonnes of goods per minute
It takes 400 vans to deliver all the toilet roll used by Londoners every day, and 23 articulated lorries to transport all the baked beans – just two examples from the Freight Transport Associated (FTA) of why freight is so vital to the capital city.
productLondon’s food supply chains at increasing risk of failure
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) previewed a landmark report for the food logistics industry at the recent FoodEx 2016 exhibition.
articleFTA publishes Freight Manifesto for Scotland
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) today publishes its Freight Manifesto for Scotland ahead of next month’s parliamentary elections.
productAV Dawson scoops award for automotive DC
Teesside’s automotive sector received another major boost when AV Dawson brought home a national award for its state-of-the-art automotive distribution centre.
productRetail warehouse investment volumes down 73%
Retail warehouse investment volumes were subdued in the first quarter of 2016 totalling around £196m with 10 assets exchanging or completing, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
articleFinalists announced in FTA Everywoman awards
22 women within the transport and logistics industry have been announced as finalists in the 2016 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
productWebsite facilitates new approach to warehousing
New market making technologies turn up with almost daily frequency in the consumer sphere. It started with Amazon and E-bay in the 90s, with the likes of Uber, Airbnb and Just Eat growing from mavericks to mainstream in recent years.
productAXA buys M1 logistics site in Luton
The site includes planning consent for over 400,000 sq ft (37,161 sq m) of logistics space.
productVans see growth spurt as delivery diversifies
The Freight Transport Association says news that van numbers have exceeded four million for the first time in the UK is proof of their huge contribution to the logistics industry and the UK economy.
articleDHL installs 99 loading bays at airport hub
An installation of 99 loading bays has been completed by Stertil Dock Products to support a revolutionary new DHL distribution hub at Manchester Airport City.
productKingspan awards major deal to XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics has won a multi-million pound contract with Kingspan Insulation, a market-leading manufacturer of premium and high performance rigid insulation products and insulated systems.
articleWhat happened to UK productivity – the puzzle of our time?
Like many people I am really interested in the projections of the UK’s economy. My reasoning is straightforward. With growth comes more recruitment – news to the ears of someone who works in HR solutions!
