newsParcel delivery firm Evri set to change hands
Advent International has agreed to sell Evri to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo.
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productTool brings precision to brick orders
BRICK MANUFACTURER Forterra has launched a load selector calculator to allow customers to tailor their brick orders to the precise mix of products they require.
productBetter workforce management and significant cost saving
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED logistics firm Buffaload has achieved 1% off payroll cost with the implementation of HFX’s Imperago Time & Attendance and Rostering system, representing a saving of around £105,000 per annum.
productPlastic-free strapping
COTTON TWINE machines from Antalis Packaging offer a natural alternative to traditional strapping.
articleAvoid demurrage fees with on-demand warehousing
DEMURRAGE FEES are charged when the unloading of shipping containers exceeds the agreed timeframe, typically around three days after discharge. These fees are calculated per cubic metre for each day beyond the initial grace period, leading to rapidly increasing costs, particularly for large shipments awaiting movement.
productLarge-scale ASRS for textile wholesaler
THE GERMAN firm Erwin Müller has installed a shuttle system, automating processes for incoming goods and adding 130,000 storage bins, as well as picking workstations.
newsEuropa Warehouse announces multiple contract wins
Despite volatile economic conditions recently due to labour shortages and rising costs, Europa Warehouse has secured thirteen new customers and gained over £11 million worth of additional revenue, in the past six months.
newsNew Look extends contract with Yodel
THE EXTENSION will see Yodel continue to support New Look through its next day home delivery and 48-hour Click and Collect services.
articleA bit of practical help
Working in warehousing can be a frustrating exercise, but you are not alone. The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event provides a great opportunity to network and learn, and ultimately improve operations. Our Coventry event on June 20 attracted over 400 attendees who benefited from a packed seminar programme and bustling exhibition area with more than 50 suppliers.
productBakkavor has renewed its pallet pooling deal with IPP
The two companies have been working together for 15 years.
productTrailer Dynamics awarded Innovator of the Year
The innovative eTrailer from Trailer Dynamics provides a significant contribution to the decarbonisation of heavy goods transport.
articleSouthgate Global on the vital role of servicing
In the fast-paced environment of logistics, often the emphasis is placed on the processes and operations of moving goods from A to B. But the smooth and efficient operation of these movements is also critically dependent on a plethora of small, human operated equipment that is running efficiently and effectively, to specification, and on demand as needed.
articleRegistration has opened for Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester
The first speakers have been announced for Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester, a one-day, free-to-attend conference dedicated to addressing operational challenges in warehousing and logistics.
newsFirst 100 days: Prioritise logistics
The incoming government should partner with the logistics sector to develop Labour’s promised industrial strategy, as logistics can boost productivity for all areas of UK PLC, according to business group Logistics UK.
newsCEVA Logistics announces reorganisation
THE NEW vertical structuring is aimed at allowing its customers to more easily benefit from its global logistics capabilities across its breadth of services in air, ocean, ground and rail transport, contract logistics, finished vehicle logistics, project logistics and customs solutions.
product3PL deploys robotic process automation to push efficiency
Chinese logistics company SF Supply Chain has applied robotic process automation (RPA) to routine data entry in its warehouses.
newsXPO Logistics launches Female Driver Academy
THE ACADEMY aims to create a corps of highly skilled and professional female drivers.
productAdding racking spaces
AR RACKING has carried out a major project for Icestar, a major actor in the storage and logistics sector of frozen and refrigerated products in Chile and in Latin America.
productHumanoid robot to deploy to warehouse
GXO LOGISTICS has signed a multi-year deal with Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) Digit, to deploy Digit in GXO’s logistics operations.
productSarah-May’s win a sign of the times
THE EVERYWOMAN Woman of the Year Award 2024 was won by Sarah-May Harrison, operations supervisor at FedEx Express.
