productUKWA urges leading role for logistics in Brexit talks
The Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA), Peter Ward, has called for the logistics industry to provide leadership following the Brexit vote.
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productParcelhero lauds Amazon crowdsourced deliveries
Delivery experts ParcelHero say Amazon’s Uber-inspired scheme that turns car owners into delivery drivers will transform deliveries.
blogMike Ashley sullies the good name of logistics
A concerned member of the logistics industry of 30 years standing responds to the damning report of the Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Select Committee on Employment practices at Sports Direct.
productDPD driver’s motorcycle bump caught on video
The driver denied responsibility for the incident and drove off. The interaction was recorded on the biker’s helmet-cam.
productHoward Tenens extends Toolstation partnership
Toolstation recently extended its contract with Howard Tenens for a further five years.
articleBrexit dominates SCALA debate
I attended the annual SCALA Logistics Debate in July. It is always excellent – thought-provoking, packed with presenters brimming with insight. This latest Debate was even better still as it happened in the immediate wake of the UK’s referendum vote to leave the European Union. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
productCanute Logistics delivers a premium service with TranSend ePOD
Canute Logistics has gone live with its first project to deploy TranSend electronic proof of delivery (ePOD), as part of a company-wide initiative to review its core delivery and planning systems.
articleAmazon and Government set up drone partnership
They will explore the steps needed to make the delivery of parcels by small drones a reality, allowing Amazon to trial new methods of testing its delivery systems.
articleImprovised space helps Yodel cope with peak
Jodie Hartley, transport operations manager at Yodel in Hatfield spearheaded a project to create temporary trailer parking space to cope with a surge in operations over Peak 2015. She talks through the project and her career to date with HSS editor Simon Duddy.
productRoad safety is key
Kite packaging has announced the purchase of a new truck for its branch in Sittingbourne.
newsMPs factor Brexit risks into driver shortages
The House of Commons Transport Committee says if the UK becomes a less attractive place for foreign drivers it could rapidly exacerbate the driver shortage problem.
productBulk container
The ORBIS collapsible plastic bulk container holds 900kg for European shipments.
productThe Fragrance Shop takes on Shutl delivery service
The UK’s largest independent fragrance retailer has launched a new delivery service from Shutl.
productMaterials drive webbing innovations
Webbing and straps are long established but still very important for load restraint in transport and warehousing, says Package Control UK.
newsDX merges operations into Swanley super-site
Parcel and logistics firm DX has opened a new Service Centre in Swanley, Kent. DX Secure, DX Network Services and DX Freight will all operate from the 116,300 sq ft super site facility.
articleTyre pressure monitoring – why do it?
Research by Continental Tyres shows that as many as one in four truck tyres may be running underinflated by 10%. Ian Jackson, technical systems, sales & services manager from Continental Tyres says this not only leads to significantly higher fuel costs but contributes to the likelihood of tyre failure, which is currently responsible for 20% of all truck breakdowns.
productSports Direct has double the average injuries says TUC
Sports Direct sees nearly twice times the number of injuries compared to the rest of the sector, according to a letter published today (Tuesday) advocating a shareholders vote in favour of an independent review on how workers are treated.
productBIFA exasperated with Government over Brexit
The British International Freight Association has highlighted lack of communication, under-resourcing and lack of understanding in the Government’s Brexit preparations and has urged the administration to get on with devising a viable strategy.
productEgg supplier selects LPR for pallet pooling
Sunrise Eggs will work with LPR to manage its nationwide pallet movements.
productRobotics to power new DC for Amazon
Amazon will open a new fulfilment centre in Tilbury, Essex in 2017, creating more than 1,500 new permanent jobs.
