productCBRE considers innovations shaping retail logistics to 2020
Five significant innovations will influence the retail logistics industry by 2020 according to global real estate advisor CBRE.
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productMalcolm Wilson to lead XPO Logistics Europe
XPO Logistics Europe has announced the appointment of Malcolm Wilson as chief executive officer.
productUnilever retains top spot in Gartner supply chain rankings
Gartner has released the findings from its annual European Supply Chain Top 15, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.
product‘Forget two years keep the transition rolling’
The Prime Minister’s Florence speech offers a two-year deal with the EU that’s the bare minimum needed for UK exporters, says ParcelHero.
productAsset finance division launches
The new division is in direct response to the continued growth of the company with customers increasingly seeking flexible finance options across all the company’s diverse range of products and services.
productHome delivery sector growth drives investment
A transport company in Mansfield has geared up for the growth of the home delivery sector having invested more than £26,000 in a new fleet of electric pump trucks.
productGovernment to end MOT exemption for HGV-mounted MEWPs
The UK Government has announced the end of the current exemption for HGV-mounted Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) from annual MOT inspections, following a wide-ranging industry consultation.
productYodel invests in Business Control Tower
Parcel carrier’s new Hatfield facility will enhance planning, monitoring and communications capabilities.
articleTelematics aimed at parcel delivery firms
Telematics tools are essential for the ecommerce and parcel delivery industries, argues Simon Keam-George, CEO at Enigma Telematics.
productAlibaba to invest £11.3 billion in logistics over next 5 years
The online retail behemoth, dubbed the ‘Chinese Amazon’, has also increased its stake to a majority holding in the Cainiao Network, which serves as a logistics data platform.
product‘Tactical tariffs’ could worsen post-Brexit
The US’ decision to slap a 220% tariff on a jet made by one of Northern Ireland’s biggest employers is a foretaste of tariff battles to come post-Brexit, warns shipping experts Fastlane International.
productPall-Ex buys 45 LPG forklifts
Pall-Ex has invested over £250,000 upgrading its fleet of forklift trucks to include 45 brand-new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles.
articleCan drones move beyond a niche option?
Drone delivery is beginning to find a place in logistics, says Alex Le Roy from research firm Transport Intelligence.
productIGD suggests Brexit ‘workout’ to test supply chains
Encouraging companies to take a proactive approach in their planning and seize a competitive advantage, the six-step plan offers users an outline to take their companies through the potential outcomes.
productCertification earned
By meeting extensive criteria for the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification standards, Meachers Global Logistics affirms its ability to consistently deliver an effective quality management system and drive continuous improvements to its services and internal processes.
articleSupply chain warnings are sense not scaremongering
The Freight Transport Association is urging British and EU negotiators who are meeting in Brussels to heed the warnings from traders and logistics operators on both sides of the Channel, that post-Brexit arrangements will need time and effort if the continued smooth passage of trade is to be established.
productSEKO Logistics partners with Retain.Me
SEKO Logistics is offering eCommerce customers the opportunity to increase sales and build consumer loyalty through a partnership with Retain.me using its SmartSlips technology to replace traditional and increasingly obsolete delivery notes.
productInland port to be built in East Midlands
SEGRO and Roxhill have launched a plan to build SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway, a 700 acre inland port which combines links to the M1 and East Midlands Airport with a major new rail freight terminal.
productBlind spot detection
The global centre of innovation in transport and mobility, TRL, has developed a blind spot simulator rig which utilises virtual reality to help improve the design of truck cabs and road layouts, as well as aiding accident investigations.
productDX scoops major IKEA contract
DX, the independent parcels, mail and logistics operator, is pleased to announce that it has agreed a major new contract with IKEAto provide a bespoke logistics solution for customer deliveries.
