productAgility Robotics unveils bipedal robot for last mile logistics
The robot, named Digit, which adds an upper torso, arms, sensors, and additional computing power to the company’s Cassie robot design.
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productDelivery driver suffers brain injury on first day of work
A distribution company based in Warrington has today been sentenced after an agency worker sustained serious, life-changing injuries whilst working in Cheltenham.
productDeveloping HGV driver careers
Recruiter, Gi Group UK, has become an approved CPC driver training centre to help those working towards gaining or renewing driver CPC qualifications and support clients in developing their drivers’ careers.
newsParcelhero questions proposed home delivery tax
As a Government committee recommends imposing a ‘green tax’ on home deliveries to subsidise a business rate cut, a new study from ParcelHero reveals most home deliveries are far more environmentally friendly than traditional shopping.
newsTemporary tariff regime for no deal Brexit published
Government has published details of the UK’s temporary tariff regime for no deal, designed to minimise costs to business and consumers while protecting vulnerable industries.
productExpanded CNG fleet
Howard Tenens has taken delivery of two 26 tonne 340 BHP dedicated CNG (compressed natural gas) rigids from Scania, bringing the total number of dedicated gas vehicles to four.
newsStrong conference programme unveiled for TCS&D Show
Speakers confirmed for the Storage & Transport Hub include Justin Laney, fleet manager for John Lewis Partnership; Nick Hay, CEO of Fowler Welch; Tim Moran, MD of Lineage Logistics; and Colin Taylor, CEO of Rick Bestwick.
newsFORS issues tyre maintenance guide
FORS has released a new tyre management guide to advise members on how best practice can help improve tyre wear, increase vehicle safety and reduce a vehicle’s environmental impact.
productEU outlines its plan for ‘no deal’ Brexit
The European Commission says no deal will be disruptive and has outlined measures it will adopt on April 12, if no deal is reached in Westminster by March 29.
articleReturns made easier
CollectPlus has rolled out its Print in Store service to Returns customers. Customers who do not have access to a printer can return their online shopping to a growing roster of retailers by printing their Returns label at their local CollectPlus store.
productMantra Learning opens Reverse Logistics Training Centre
Specialist logistics training provider Mantra Learning has opened a £1million Reverse Logistics Training Centre in Manchester.
articleLast chance to tell us about the Warehouse of the Future
Tell us about the Warehouse of the Future… and take the chance to win £100 in Amazon Vouchers.
productRent-a-ramp
Interfloor’s busy warehouse facility had been operating two, regularly serviced, rented Thorworld mobile yardramps; positioned to safely load and offload raw materials to and from trailers using a fork lift truck.
articleASOS hits green delivery milestone
All-electric delivery company Gnewt by Menzies Distribution is set to deliver its 500,000th parcel in a ‘green’ delivery contract for fashion retailer ASOS.
articleIs your transport business suffering from spreadsheet sprawl?
If you’re drowning in spreadsheets, simply consign them to the shredder. Roger Murphy, MD of TrackTrans offers an alternative approach with five very good reasons to embrace automation using the latest Transport Management Systems.
productFleet management made easier
My Fleet Hub launches bringing together a suite of cost and time-savings services in one place.
productFuel Card Services credited
Steve Hobbs, transport manager for telecommunications company BML Utility Contractors, and Fleet Manager of the Year winner, has credited commercial vehicle solutions specialists Fuel Card Services with helping to drive his business forward.
productTalent in Logistics 2019 awards finalists announced
The shortlisted finalists for the 2019 Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced.
newsMerger decision a ‘missed opportunity’ for supply chain savings
Following the news that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked the proposed Saisburys/Asda merger, consultancy SCALA says the decision ‘may have been short-sighted’.
newsReBOUND appoints Colin Griffin to lead international returns opportunity
Returns management platform ReBOUND has appointed ecommerce supply chain veteran Colin Griffin Executive Vice President.
