articleFood for thought
The FSDF promotes excellence in food and drink logistics, boosting profile and showing leadership on safety.
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articleNext day overtakes economy
Online retail landmark as more orders are taken using ‘next day’ delivery rather than ‘economy’ for first time.
productCBI survey highlights infrastructure investment worries
Almost half of firms (44%) believe the UK’s infrastructure has improved over the past five years, but only a quarter (27%) think it will pick up in the next five years, and two thirds (64%) suspect it will hamper the country’s international competitiveness in the coming decades, according to the 2016 CBI/AECOM Infrastructure Survey.
productPeel Ports opens Liverpool2 container terminal
One of the world’s most modern shipping terminals, Liverpool2, is being officially opened today at the Port of Liverpool by the Secretary of State for International Trade, Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP.
productSingapore snaps up European warehouse property fund
GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire logistics property firm P3 Logistic Parks will be acquired by from TPG Real Estate and its partner Ivanhoé Cambridge for €2.4 billion.
productPersonal fuel cards service
The reason for using fuel cards in the first place is to cut costs and save time. This is why you look for the ease of refuelling given by a pump locator app, the significant time savings offered by eliminating paperwork and administration and the efficiency boost of having 24/7 access to customised management reports.
productKeep the UK competitive FTA tells Chancellor
Britain’s ability to move goods around the world without additional cost or red tape must be a priority for the Chancellor, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) said in its submission to HM Treasury before next month’s Autumn Statement.
articleIn-depth State of eCommerce report offers insight on consumers
Today’s consumers say their online purchasing decisions are directly influenced by delivery & returns and the experiences they encounter.
articleBlack Friday “considered unprofitable” by most UK retailers
Leading supply chain consultancy LCP asks if this could this lead to the demise of the sales peak?
articleMetal storage guidance updated
The Health & Safety Executive has published the second version of HSG246 Safety in the storage and handling of steel and other metal stock.
productOn-demand warehousing promises cost savings
Many aspects of logistics have been transformed by 21st century net-based applications, particularly in the fields of matching parties or ‘the sharing economy’.
productAmazon’s grocery move could create unlikely alliances
With Amazon’s expansion of its grocery deal with Morrisons, its launch of Amazon Restaurants, and a rumoured housekeeping service, incumbents could see unusual partnerships as a means to fend off the retail juggernaut, says consultancy Crimson & Co.
productBanding for tough applications
Serving a wide range of markets including automotive, packaging, shipping, technology, building and many more, Stainless Band is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of coil processed products.
productWincanton invests in Manhattan multichannel fulfilment IT
Logistics business Wincanton has implemented the latest version of Manhattan Associates’ WMS in a bid to tackle the multichannel challenges of its retail customers.
productDHL and Fujitsu partner on wearable technology
Fujitsu and DHL Supply Chain UK are working together to develop new services based on wearable technology and the Internet of Things (IoT).
product467000 sq ft Sharpness development gets planning nod
Howard Tenens has been successful in securing planning permission for the potential further development of its Sharpness site in Gloucestershire. The move paves the way for a potential Bristol Gateway II.
productLevy may ‘put too much focus on apprenticeships’
Levy may push all government funding towards Apprenticeships to the detriment of other training, says David Coombes, founder and MD of Logistics Job Shop.
productDriver HGV training scheme hailed
A group of road transport operators together with public sector partners have hailed a pilot scheme designed to encourage unemployed and unqualified individuals to train and pursue a commercial driving career an overwhelming success.
productWarehouse development in Slovakia’s Automotive Valley
Property firm Invest4SEE has announced the development of a 91,216 sq m warehouse in Slovakia.
articleUPS parcel strike set to disrupt Christmas deliveries
Staff at UPS Parcels in central London will strike for two days next week, which will disrupt the firm’s deliveries in the run-up to Christmas, over alleged bullying, harassment and racism.
