newsBuyouts looking ‘lively’ in logistics
The UK logistics and supply chain management sector remains ‘lively’ for M&A, despite deal activity falling from record levels in 2021, says accountancy and business advisory firm BDO.
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newsEverywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards extends entry deadline
The nomination deadline for the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry, has been extended until 20th February 2023.
articleSoftware for contract-packing: the missing element
Josephine Coombe, managing director of Nulogy in Europe, highlights the many benefits purpose-built contract packing software is bringing to leading logistics providers’ value-added services.
productRobot programming in the Cloud
ABB HAS enhanced its RobotStudio robot programming and simulation software with cloud-enabled functionality.
articleHigh capacity electric forklifts launch
The two new ranges within the NXE Series provide industrial users with a wide choice of zero-emission, low-noise level, environmentally friendly trucks capable of tackling heavy duty tasks.
newsThe Range starts work on UK’s largest warehouse
The new 1.2m sq ft portcentric distribution centre is in Suffolk’s Gateway 14 park, part of Freeport East.
articleStudy: tech investment still rising in logistics
65% OF companies plan to accelerate supply chain and logistics innovation investment, according to a survey from Descartes Systems Group.
productNulogy software assists co-packing of automotive spare parts for Ceva Logistics
Nulogy’s relationship with CEVA Logistics is continuing to forge ahead after its flexible cloud-based software was chosen as the new platform for the co-packing of automotive spare parts at its Melbourne facility in Australia.
articleFood and fuel top supply chain theft list
The BSI’s annual Supply Chain Risk Insights Report indicates that food and beverages remain the most commonly stolen commodity.
productMotherwell DC converts to HVO heating fuel
XPO has completed a pilot programme at its Newarthill distribution centre in Motherwell, Scotland, to replace the site’s heating fuel with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biofuel.
articleFlexible MHE contract for 3PL
3PL KAMMAC has awarded a five-year rental fleet management deal together with a fleet of new very narrow aisle trucks.
newsBurton’s Biscuits fleet adds 32 new temperature-controlled trailers
DHL SUPPLY Chain has introduced 32 new temperature-controlled trailers to its Burton’s Biscuits fleet, each fitted with Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 units.
productCo-packing software for automotive spare parts site
THE CEVA Logistics facility in Melbourne Australia will implement Nulogy’s contract packing software to meet growing requirements for the handling of automotive parts.
productSpare parts company stores 10,000 tyres
THE WAREHOUSE in Lugo, Spain, of vehicle spare parts firm Recambios FRAIN has the capacity to store more than 10,000 tyres with the aid of storage systems installed by AR Racking.
newsLogistics UK urges action on skills
LOGISTICS UK co-signed a letter with other industry bodies addressed to the Minister for Immigration, Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, highlighting the industry’s critical labour shortage ahead of the upcoming Shortage Occupation List (SOL) review.
articleTackling the cargo crime threat
Matthew Holliday explains how significant and growing cargo crime-related losses are being tackled through moves designed to increase resilience in the logistics supply chain.
productGreyMatter Open API connects to other AMR vendors
GreyOrange has launched GreyMatter Open API (application programming interface), which enables robotic solutions from other vendors to connect to the GreyMatter fulfillment orchestration platform.
articleAt the cutting edge of tech-led logistics
In the first of a new series. Logistics Matters speaks to 3PLs to get the inside track on this crucial segment of the logistics world. Here, editor Simon Duddy catches up with GXO Logistics UK & Ireland managing director Gavin Williams, and UK retail business unit director Peter Fuller.
newsMore power to logistics
SSE Energy Solutions has been appointed to design and install power infrastructure at significant new logistics sites across the country.
articleRetailer talks tomorrow’s warehouse
Warehouse automation professional at international retailer BESTSELLER Jakob Skødt Larsen answers key questions on tech.
