articleAmazon recruiting for soon to open Rugby DC
Amazon has announced plans to open a new fulfilment centre in Rugby.
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articleLong range distance sensors to avoid yard collisions
SICK has pushed the boundaries of long-range laser sensing with the launch of the versatile DT1000 and DL1000 distance sensors to achieve highly-accurate measurement for positioning and non-contact collision avoidance of cranes and vehicle management in freight yards.
articleThink tank seeks to debunk Amazon employment myth
The opening of an Amazon fulfillment centre does not increase overall local employment, says US think tank.
newsHermes rejects union’s public safety claims
The courier has rejected allegations from the union GMB that courier working conditions could put public safety at risk.
article‘We’ve got your back’
Powered equipment for back of store and back of truck from Toyota Material Handling UK.
productDPD defends policy after death of diabetic courier
Delivery firm DPD has released a statement defending its policy after the ‘gig economy’ came under scrutiny following the death of one of its couriers.
productApex unveils state-of-the-art European HQ
The move to a larger facility is in response to increasing demand for self-serve automation solutions and gives the company the capability to enhance customer support.
articleReturning fashions
European online fashion retailer Zalando has grown fast and faces the dilemma of how to deal with returns.
articleShared user platform the way to go?
Shared logistics can help retailers scale deliveries while managing costs, argues Paul Tyson, commercial director at ArrowXL.
productWork underway on £4.5m investment at Port of Newport
The new warehouse will be built at North Side, South Dock, Newport, to help the ABP port to accommodate growth seen in agriculture-related cargo volumes.
productTransdek strengthens management team
Transdek UK has appointed Paul Avery to the new role of managing director – trailers as the company continues to expand its double deck trailer operations.
productIntegrated offering
theGAAStore had scaled up successfully but had reached a stage where its existing facilities and processes were no longer aligned to its needs.
productYodel drives sophisticated delivery offering for retailer
Yodel has announced a new partnership with online lingerie and swimwear retailer, Figleaves, which is expected to bring over half a million parcels into the network each year.
productIndustry leaders get behind Talent in Logistics
As the Talent in Logistics Conference and Awards 2018 approaches, more transport and logistics industry leaders have confirmed their involvement in the event.
articleContract changeover planning is key says consultant
As loss of sales quickly negates the cost benefits of switching logistic suppliers, SCALA says companies like KFC need to look at the details and plan for contingencies.
articleCommercial vehicle manufacturer opens spare parts DC
Krone has opened a new 38,000 square metres central logistics centre to meet demand for spare parts.
articleLast mile heavy goods service extended
XPO Logistics has expanded its last mile logistics service of heavy goods to Europe.
newsKFC and DHL use on-demand warehousing to tackle logistics crisis
Stowga was called upon by DHL and KFC to provide eight different warehouse spaces across the UK to help get food deliveries to restaurants back on track.
productQuiet MHE for unloading in cities
Toyota Material Handling UK will showcase a range of solutions to support the transport industry and changing consumer demands at the Commercial Vehicle Show 24–26 April 2017 at NEC Birmingham.
articleTop notch seminar programme
At the Talent in Logistics Conference 2018, professionals from the warehousing and storage, logistics and transport industry will be immersed in engaging debates, lively panel discussions and informative seminars.
