newsUPS has pre-ordered 125 Tesla electric trucks
Tesla is expected to begin production of the fully-electric semi tractors in 2019.
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articleM-commerce shifts online retail dynamic
The rise of m-commerce – buying and selling products and services through handheld devices – has meant computers and e-mail are becoming obsolete, according to the FedEx SME Export Report round table.
productWarehouse property – what’s in store for 2018?
Cushman & Wakefield gives its predictions for what’s in store for 2018.
newsLidl to open 1m sq ft Luton warehouse
It is expected the new facility will create up to 1,000 jobs and will be twice the size of any other Lidl warehouse in the UK.
productAsda unveils parcel vending machine – said to be UK-first
The 16ft foot tall and 8ft wide automated parcel tower has been installed at Asda’s Trafford Park store and is said to dispenses online orders in less than 60 seconds and accepts returns.
articleSwarm intelligence
In an age where production is growing and ever smaller batches are transported, the production and distribution sides are virtually dependent on the efficiency and flexibility of the transport logistics, says Kardex Remstar.
productFowler Welch invests £2m in major Spalding depot
Leading supply chain expert Fowler Welch has completed a £2m investment programme to develop its major temperature controlled depot in Spalding.
newsWaterstones extends logistics contract with Unipart
Bookseller Waterstones has extended its long-term partnership with Unipart Logistics for an additional five years.
productTransnorm Group opens a new factory in Thailand
Transnorm System in Thailand has opened a new centralised production factory in the Bang Bo industrial zone of Eastern Bangkok.
productSouthgate disrupts void fill sector
Packaging trade distributor introduces two radically-different paper void fill systems, disrupting the sector with higher production speeds and near-zero downtime.
articleCoca-Cola GB revamps rack safety
David Robertson, Coca-Cola European Partners talks to HSS Editor Simon Duddy about how the company revamped its approach to racking safety.
newsLeading 3PL to target cutting-edge start-ups
Kuehne + Nagel plans to invest globally in technology start-ups that could ‘transform logistics’. The shopping list includes big data and predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain and robotics.
productCustomer Engagement Solution launches
The solution from Manhattan Associates gives retailers insight into individual shopping experiences to provide personalised service.
newsMarks & Spencer to open Welham Green DC in 2019
As part of its five-year transformation plan, Marks & Spencer (M&S) is set to open a new Clothing & Home distribution centre in Welham Green (Hertfordshire) early next year.
product‘Best system for the 3PL sector’
3PL RIF Logistics works with supply chain technology specialist, Access Group to support its ambitious growth plans.
productAmazon logistics firm settles over ‘bogus self employment claims’
GMB, the union for members who have bogus self-employment claims in driving and logistics sectors, has scored a victory against national logistics company UK Express for workers who deliver for Amazon.
productYusen Logistics UK invests in fleet
Almost 100 vehicles have been upgraded, to deliver significant economic benefits and improved driver efficiencies, while safeguarding drivers with the latest safety assistance technology.
newsDubai investment bank buys Amazon warehouse
Rasmala has acquired two major logistics facilities in Germany for $185 million.
productAPB 1210 Pool Perforated 5R Blue
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productGoBox 1210 BBCJ Yellow
A yellow, 610 litre Pallet Container made from High Density Polyethylene with solid walls on 3 skids. Available in a range of colours as well as branding options. Also available in blue, red and green.
