productDigital platform enhances safety
KINAXIA LOGISTICS has rolled out a digital platform to enhance safety across its nationwide network of sites as well as for its drivers on the road.
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productTLX Cargo launches TLX8 thermal blanket range
TLX CARGO is said to have revolutionised thermal pallet cover technology with TLX8 using SOLARAP, a cutting-edge material inspired by human skin. Just as melanin absorbs harmful UV rays, SOLARAP employs similar principles to safeguard cargo from solar radiation.
newsGreen Freight Corridor initiative launched
Freeport East and East Midlands Freeport have announced a partnership to support a green freight corridor that will help decarbonise transport and drive enhanced skills and employment initiatives along the length of one of the UK’s most important transportation routes.
newsGeneration Logistics Week targets youth engagement
The initiative, scheduled to run on 24-28 June 2024, will host a range of educational activities throughout the five days, each one supported by the campaign’s sponsors including CEVA Logistics, GXO and Tesco.
articleComplete decoupling from China virtually impossible
The era of the easy, frictionless supply chain is over, however, according to a report from GlobalData.
productMaritime Transport to develop rail freight interchange
As part of the exclusive agreement Maritime Transport will develop, lease and operate Tritax Symmetry’s planned £750 million Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange.
productCold Chain Hub attracts industry leaders
COLD CHAIN Hub 2024 – the UK’s only dedicated event for the cold storage and distribution sector – will take place at Birmingham’s NEC on 9-10 October.
newsIconic Rude Boy double decker to Caribbean
XPO HAS been named global forwarding and transport partner for beverage leader Rude Boy, an important regional brand that encapsulates the lifestyle, culture and music of the Caribbean.
articleSouthgate Global explores the key benefits of supplier consolidation
Supplier fragmentation is fast becoming an increasing challenge for organisations of all sizes, from global corporations to single-site operators. Many are growing tired of wrestling with maintaining detailed records in the ERP on thousands of suppliers supplying similar goods in the same categories.
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.
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.
