newsUnion points to frequent ambulance call-outs as proof of ‘terrible conditions’ at Amazon warehouses
The investigation by GMB claims to reveal ‘terrible conditions and poor treatment of workers’ in Amazon warehouses.
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productGMB to take legal action against three Amazon delivery companies
GMB, the union for gig economy workers, will announce legal action against three Amazon delivery companies on the charge of bogus self-employment.
newsFTA accuses ‘reckless’ Government of playing chicken over Brexit
With three weeks to go until crunch Brexit talks in Brussels, Freight Transport Association said the ‘reckless’ Government is playing chicken with crucial parts of the British economy.
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newsPrepare for possible delays at Dover post-Brexit
Peel Ports is calling on cargo owners, hauliers and others to look at the Irish Sea model of unaccompanied freight and to use ports across the country to mitigate the worst effects of delays at Dover post-Brexit.
articleGrangemouth revamping port operations to boost capacity
A multi-million pound investment programme by Forth Ports is well underway at the Port of Grangemouth.
productEurope-wide tracking technology
Pall-Ex has boosted its long-standing pan-European vision with significant investment in sector-first software that will transform intercontinental palletised haulage and accelerate its International growth strategy.
productDigital warehouse of the future
Robots and autonomous vehicles to play key roles in the futuristic facility in the East Midlands.
productHaulier recognised by DVSA scheme
Newtownabbey-based Montgomery Transport Group, one of the largest privately-owned transport companies in the UK, has demonstrated its commitment to road and driver safety by becoming the first business of its kind in Northern Ireland to be accredited for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Earned Recognition scheme.
articleSurvey – tell us about the Warehouse of the Future
Industry-leading magazine Handling & Storage solutions is asking YOU – its readers – to tell us the key trends you observe in the warehouse and logistics sector and make predictions for the warehouse of tomorrow.
articleBritish Gypsum seals deal to use Teeside freight terminal
Middlesbrough freight logistics firm AV Dawson has signed a multi-million pound deal with British Gypsum, part of the Saint Gobain group.
articleAutomotive supply chains will need to start from scratch
The impact of electric vehicles on logistics in the automotive sector will be immense. The problem is that nobody is quite sure just how immense, says Thomas Cullen at consultancy Transport Intelligence.
articleA high level of preparation
An important repair service provider for the automotive industry, Fletcher Moorland uses an industrial vending solution from Apex Supply Chain to ensure its engineers are well equipped to meet challenging deadlines.
articleLogistics encouraged but not convinced by Brexit White Paper
The Government has published its Brexit White Paper, following last week’s cabinet meeting at Chequers. The logistics industry has welcomed the Paper’s emphasis on ‘frictionless trade’, but has been underwhelmed by lack of detail on other key areas.
newsLawyer puts Brexit trade plan under microscope
What does the Government mean by a ‘facilitated customs arrangement’, and what is the role and limitations of the ‘trusted trader’ proposal?
newsUK Mail rebrands as DHL Parcel UK
Following the acquisition of UK Mail by Deutsche Post DHL Group in December 2016, the company will begin rebranding to DHL Parcel UK.
productTransport firm sweeps the board
Contact Attachments provided the Seacon Group – a transportation company which handles over 1,000,000 tonnes of cargo – with one of its Heavy Duty Forklift Sweepers to help it more efficiently clear away debris from its operations at Tilbury Docks, Essex.
articlePWC: British industry can’t ‘wait & see’ on Brexit
The financial auditor says ‘from a supply chain perspective, businesses need to understand in detail how they buy and sell products and services from around the world’.
productEfficient container handling
Loading and unloading containers is a common process in factories, construction sites and other industrial environments. Joloda offers container loading systems as a ‘safer alternative’ to forklifts for taking care of container transport needs.
productNo deal Brexit ‘looks extremely bleak’ says RHA
On Tuesday 24 July, MPs in the House of Commons were heard to repeat ‘no deal is better than a bad deal’. But for the 7000+ members of the Road Haulage Association the prospect of a future without a Brexit deal looks extremely bleak.
