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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!
newsUKWA wants your opinion on planned HMRC register
HMRC is consulting on its idea to create a fulfilment house register to help recover lost tax revenues from online retail sales.
articleCILT survey shows strong support for EU
A Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport survey on the EU Referendum revealed 64% of respondents favour remaining in the EU.
productDriver and warehouse staff worry over BHS failure
Hundreds of drivers and warehouse staff, who deliver goods to BHS stores, are concerned they could lose their jobs after the high street chain went into administration.
productFirms join forces on double deck trailer design
The Cartwright Group and Transdek UK have announced an exclusive licence agreement for the development and volume production of value added fixed double deck trailers.
articleDetection key to product integrity
Pharmaceutical companies depend enormously on cold storage to keep their products safe and ready for sale, says Stonegate Instruments MD Shaun Evers.
articleLive search launched to match warehouse space with users
Match warehouse space to users with the newly launched Zupplychain live search facility.
productRio Olympics focus on global supply chain sustainability
The Rio Olympics’ commitment to supply chain sustainability (with 100 per cent recovery, disposal and use of goods and waste) has the capacity to revolutionise supply chain sustainability worldwide as well as creating a legacy for positive change in the region, says supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co.
