productLogistics businesses are struggling to fill job vacancies as the number of EU nationals immigrating to the UK for work continues to plummet, according to a report released this month by FTA.
articleLast year was a special and significant one for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), as throughout 2019 we celebrated our centenary. Undoubtedly, it has been a time for commemoration and celebration, a chance for us to thank and applaud those who have volunteered, worked for and given up their time to build this Institute over the last 100 years.
productIn June this year the UK Cold Chain Federation was born. It emerged out of the Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF). FSDF was a longstanding respected voice of temperature-controlled food logistics. In this article Chief Executive Shane Brennan, explains why they made the change and why everyone should care about the future of the cold chain.
articleAutonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, drones and electric aircrafts: the logistics sector is evolving at a rapid rate and there are many opportunities for those brave enough to embrace these new technologies.
articleInnovation is embedded within the warehousing and logistics industry, yet little has been done to innovate within forklift training. Laura Nelson, RTITB Managing Director, explains why it’s time to bring operator training into the 21st century.
productTarmac and Forth Ports plan to create the UK’s largest construction materials aggregates terminal at Tilbury2.
productThe parcel delivery company has taken delivery of the first 10 EAV P1 electric assist cargo bikes – the result of a partnership with Oxford-based manufacturer EAV.
productThe Freight Transport Association has responded to the government’s call for evidence regarding the salary threshold for a future immigration policy.
productHermes UK has announced a number of developments to support its predicted busiest peak period yet.
productPeel Ports is celebrating a record-breaking month for its container operations at the Port of Liverpool. Quayside and landside throughput in October at its Liverpool container terminals exceeded all previous figures on record, with year on year growth of 12%.
productThe brewer partnered with Nikola Motor Company and BYD to make the delivery from brewery to retailer.
productArrowXL has secured a significant contract to provide warehousing and home delivery services across the UK on behalf of homewares company Cox & Cox.
newsThe recommendation by the European Commission to renew the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) for a four-year period from April 2020 has been slammed by the Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF), the voice of businesses importing and exporting goods around the world.
productParcelHero says this Black Friday is likely to see overall UK online and High Street spending growth stall.
productCleveron has launched Cleveron 403, a compact parcel ‘robot’ specifically designed for smaller format stores.
productAll political parties should pledge to support the logistics sector on its journey to decarbonisation, according to FTA.
productPD Ports has concluded the first phase of a multi-million pound steel handling facility at Groveport in partnership with All Steels Trading.
productW D Cormack & Sons, a partnership operating a haulage business, has been fined after a driver fell from a trailer to the ground.
productHERE Last Mile is expected to be available for selected customers at the end of Q1. It will pull out data and services from the HERE platform to assist urban delivery drivers.
productGuest Truck and Van has worked with chassis manufacturer IVECO and other suppliers over 12 months to create a bespoke prototype vehicle for Brakes Foodservice, with the aim to make deliveries easier and more efficient for drivers who are frequently working on multi-drop schedules in busy city centres.
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