newsNew CEO for DB Schenker UK & Ireland
Aaron Scott has been appointed to the role, succeeding Ray Hennessy who has held the position the last eight years.
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articleDon’t count on paying off ransomware criminals
In the last year, ransomware attacks on logistics firms have surged, says Ian Harragan.
articleSupplier consolidation: the benefits and four steps to implement
As the fast-evolving landscape of logistics continues to drive the need for efficiency, organisations of all sizes are looking to streamline operations in order to stay ahead. In doing so, an increasing number of manufacturing, 3PL, eCommerce and warehouse operations are moving away from sourcing from a broad spectrum of suppliers and instead, seeking a single-source solution.
newsIKEA opens first Irish DC
The logistics facility in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin is operated by longstanding IKEA service provider, Wincanton.
newsFemale Drivers Forum leads to change
XPO Logistics held its fourth annual UK Female Drivers Forum at the company’s national distribution centre in Crick, Northamptonshire.
articleGoing the distance
Unilever is going the distance in its drive towards net zero, explains Sundarrajan Bhyravan and this is evident with a raft of initiatives.
newsCainiao Group expands European service
THE LOGISTICS arm of Alibaba Group has extended its five work-day delivery solution to key European markets, including Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK.
productDrone driven warehouse-in-the-sky a step closer
H2 Clipper has been granted a new U.S. patent for its warehouse-in-the-sky that includes the integration of aerial drones for picking up, transporting, and delivering packaged goods and other payloads.
newsWar fever jolts European defence supply chains
In the competition to rearm in the face of rising great power competition, Europe and many other regions are opening new production lines, consolidating control of rare earth elements, re-learning industrial skills, and modernising their armed forces, says analytics and consulting firm GlobalData.
productTesco adds eDaily to home delivery fleet
THE GROCER has onboarded the first of 151 IVECO eDaily chassis cabs.
newsCo-op teams up with Uber Direct
THE DELIVERY firm enables Co-op member-owners and customers to order groceries via Co-op’s online shop.
productTraka debuts supply chain security solutions at IntraLogisteX 2024
Traka UK is attending IntraLogisteX 2024 with a keynote speaker slot to pledge its support to supply chain providers, whilst also unveiling powerful new locker solutions to enhance security and operational efficiency.
productBakers Basco strengthens equipment theft awareness campaign
Bakers Basco, the collaborative initiative established by Hovis, Warburtons, Allied Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, and Fine Lady Bakeries, continues to intensify its efforts to combat equipment misuse and theft.
newsPeel the real deal for Drax
PEEL PORT LOGISTICS has signed a deal to become renewable energy specialist Drax’s new shipping agency service provider for vessels importing biomass into Liverpool.
newsReaction to new checks for fresh produce
A BROAD range of European fruit and vegetables is to be recategorised from low risk to medium risk necessitating physical inspections at UK border posts.
productDPD UK selects Blue Yonder Returns Management
THE CARRIER has chosen Blue Yonder’s SaaS-based Returns Management solution to provide a digital returns portal, that will be made available to all of its retail customers.
newsPublicly accessible hydrogen refuelling to open
NOVUNA VEHICLE SOLUTIONS has been awarded funding of over £2.1 million as part of the Tees Valley Hydrogen Vehicle Ecosystem (HYVE) Consortium, which will showcase the first large-scale deployment of fuel cell electric HGVs in the UK.
newsNorfolk logistics firm strengthens team
GE-BE TRANSPORT has hired Rachel Lee, a distinguished former RAF non-commissioned officer, as its new health, safety and compliance manager.
newsPeel Ports appoints strategic commercial director
MARCUS CONNOLLY joins the port operator with more than 25 years of experience in international container shipping and logistics, having held roles at A.P. Moller – Maersk and NYSHEX.
articleShould there be a Minister for Logistics?
The UK’s next government must appoint a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain if future growth is to be driven across the whole economy, according to business group Logistics UK.
