articleHGVC rebrands as Insite
HGV driver training specialist, HGVC, has announced a major rebrand and expansion of its training offering – becoming Insite, the UK’s leading logistics training partner.
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articleA hub for the future
With Pall-Ex due to open a massive new build-to-suit hub, Logistics Matters Editor Simon Duddy caught up with Group CEO Kevin Buchanan to get the lowdown.
productGimme shelter, says Boughey Distribution
Rite-Hite has installed 28 of its Eclipse Dock Shelters following a successful trial with 3PL Boughey Distribution, to keep its loading docks safe and energy efficient at its new, state-of-the-art warehousing site in Lymedale, Staffordshire.
newsGXO acquisition of Wincanton cleared by authorities
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton following the business’s offer to sell Wincanton’s dedicated grocery warehousing business.
productSustainable solutions for the transportation of long loads
Two new HUBTEX forklifts deliver electric power to the wood industry.
articleThe importance of getting commodity codes right
If you’re importing or exporting goods around the world, you need to classify them on customs paperwork with commodity codes such as the Harmonized System (HS) code or TARIC code. Applying the right commodity code to goods being shipped globally not only determines how much VAT and duty there is to be paid on arrival but also if there are particular import controls for items being shipped, such as a need for special licenses.
articleWorking smarter, not harder
Workwear specialist Portwest futureproofs its business with major investment in automation.
newsBelfast DC launched partly for tariff benefits
Specialist copper supply chain firm Metelec has announced the launch of a new distribution facility in Belfast.
newsLondon part of DP World global investment plan
DP World will invest $2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe.
newsEtex extends logistics contract
XPO Logistics has extended its partnership with building materials manufacturer Etex.
productTwinplast provides enhanced fire protection with flame-retardant solutions
Twinplast, a leading manufacturer of bespoke corrugated polypropylene products, has developed a flame-retardant finish for its fluted sheets which provides enhanced fire protection for a wide range applications in transport, warehouse and industrial environments.
articleCainiao delivers national distribution centre to leading Brazilian express firm
The move has boosted parcel sorting efficiency by seven times.
newsHelicopter firm awards three-year logistics contract
Unipart won the deal with Leonardo, a £17.8 billion global industrial group building technological capabilities in aerospace, defence and security.
articleDecarbonising logistics
Steve Barbour explores how the logistics sector can accelerate its decarbonisation journey by looking beyond energy savings and alternative fuels towards more innovative materials and advanced manufacturing processes.
articleSDC Trailers transitions to electric fleet with Windsor
A longstanding partnership between SDC Trailers and Windsor Materials Handling continues to evolve, as the leading trailer manufacturer embarks on a major shift from diesel to electric materials handling equipment.
newsDHL Group to spend big on health logistics
The logistics service provider has announced a strategic investment of €2 billion over the next five years to enhance its logistics capabilities in the life sciences and healthcare sector.
productLithium key to Bobcat innovations
The manufacturer presented several new developments at LogiMAT as part of a comprehensive display of the company’s material handling product lines, including diesel, LPG and electric forklifts.
newsDHL strengthens health logistics with acquisition
DHL will acquire 100% of CRYOPDP, a specialty courier providing logistics services for clinical trials, biopharma, and cell and gene therapies from Cryoport, Inc.
articleYale brings lithium-ion technology to new compact pallet stacker
Yale Lift Truck Technologies introduces a new, cost-effective pallet stacker, powered by a lithium-ion battery. The compact Yale MSC12 electric stacker is ideal for efficiently and accurately moving simple loads of up to 1.2 tonnes, making it well suited to stock room applications or light-duty warehouses.
newsExamining investment trends in logistics
Financing and investment trends are key and will be explored at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse conference by Simon Evans, Finance Director—UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics.
