news500,000 sq ft warehouse development launched in Harlow
Icon Industrial has officially launched a 505,000 sq ft warehouse and logistics development in Harlow.
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productBusinesses reliant on smooth border will pay price says NAO
There are risks to UK border operations if the UK leaves the EU without an agreement on 29 March 2019. Even with a withdrawal agreement, significant challenges lie ahead to ensure the UK border is fully functioning, says the National Audit Office (NAO) in a report published today.
articleGetting intelligent about the Peak Season
The biggest sales opportunity of the entire year takes a lot of planning, but Black Friday and the entire peak season still have the capacity to surprise even the most seasoned retail and carrier companies, says Tom Forbes, VP Customer Delivery & International, MetaPack.
productDepot opens in time for Peak season
Hermes has opened a purpose-built parcel distribution depot in Hemel Hempstead.
productHandle with care
Loading and unloading goods from a truck is not as simple as it seems, says Joloda.
productTransport firm for heavy equipment makes major investment
Joseph Merritt Group has announced plans to invest £1.4 million in machinery lifting and transportation equipment as part of an ongoing strategy to expand services across the UK.
productWinter maintenance platform
During winter, ice slabs and lumps of snow falling from truck roofs are a potential hazard for traffic.
articleHSE issues Black Friday safety guidance to prevent upsurge in MSDs
Black Friday is a great day for business but don’t let it come at the expense of your workers’ health, cautions Michael Paton, policy lead for musculoskeletal disorders at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
productMercedes tractor units
Howard Tenens’ Birstall operation has taken receipt of five new “Euro 6” standard tractor units as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to reduce the average age of its fleet.
productYodel unveils semi-automated sorter for ugly loads
The carrier has invested over £1m in the Wednesbury sort centre to handle out of gauge parcels.
blog£2.3m fine but will it really make any difference?
Will Tuesday 27th November 2018 be the day that makes the commercial vehicle industry sit up, take stock of itself and admit, that it finally needs to learn from the very important lessons it has been ignoring for far too long.
articleGet a load of the talent
The Talent in Logistics event is dedicated to promoting logistics recruitment and supporting staff retention. The event is moving to Milton Keynes for 2019 and the team will unveil a white paper on student perceptions of logistics in the coming months.
newsCold storage business reports growth despite rising costs
Yorkshire-based cold storage and transport business The Reed Boardall Group grew turnover to £61.6m in its last financial year (ending 31 March 2018), a 2.3% rise in revenues from £60.2m last year.
newsTalent in Logistics Awards opens for entries
Entries are open for the Talent in Logistics Awards 2019. Talent in Logistics supports and celebrates the 2.2million+ logistics, transport and warehousing employees that keep the logistics sector running.
productOcado invests £3m in alternative fuels for HGVs
Ocado opened its first natural gas refuelling station at its Hatfield Customer Fulfilment Centre.
articleMaking mega warehouses happen
Built to stretch beyond the horizon, Britain’s vast ‘mega’ warehouses and distribution centres are a sign of an ever-evolving logistics sector that demands a faster, more flexible and efficient response to customer demands. Paul Gouland, marketing director at Clugston Group, discusses the secrets behind building modern distribution centres.
productFowler Welch brings contract forward to help client
Cheese firm enjoys bumper Christmas with Fowler Welch’s logistics expertise.
productClose collaboration of retailers and carriers
Carrier and retail partnerships are rising to the eCommerce customer challenge says Bruce Fair, Chief Revenue Officer, MetaPack.
productSafer Logistics to ask the awkward questions
HGV drivers can face sleep, fatigue, drug, and alcohol problems among a wide range of driver health issues. Safer Logistics will give managers the tools to develop a proactive approach to tackling these and other problems.
productPartnership to boost supply chain quality for automotive industry
AMCO Services International has created a formal partnership with CK Quality, a Midlands based specialist in supply chain quality inspection, sorting, quality containment & rework.
