productTriple digit growth
DHL SUPPLY Chain has grown its fulfilment business by 150% in eight months, following soaring demand in e-Commerce.
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productLast mile software solution for Halfords
HALFORDS IS using Descartes’ last mile delivery solution to enable dynamic delivery pricing in its customer-facing mobile tire replacement service and as its new international field service software solution called Avayler.
productInfrastructure investment supports huge cranes
DP WORLD has completed a crane rail extension at its Southampton terminal, which will allow the world’s largest cranes to service the full length of the quay.
newsWarehouse worker pingdemic exemption plea
CLARE BOTTLE, the new Chief Executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has written to Rachel Maclean, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, making the strong case for logistics workers to be exempt from self-isolation as the ‘pingdemic’ sweeps the country causing shortages of supplies.
newseBay launches end-to-end logistics management for sellers
THE UK service will run out of dedicated fulfilment centres in Leicester and Birmingham and will be operated by global logistics firm Orange Connex, which eBay part owns.
productAutomated micro-picking in urban logistics setting
LA POSTE has automated a depot in Paris with the help of automation specialist AutoStore and consulting firm adameo.
productGrocery picking robots order worth £20m
BERKSHIRE GREY has secured a $23+ million multi-phase order with a global retailer for online same day grocery fulfillment.
product60000 trucks delivered
COMBILIFT RECENTLY marked a further milestone when its 60,000th unit came off the production lines at the company HQ in Monaghan and was shipped to the other side of the world.
newsGuarded optimism on freeports says survey
LAW FIRM Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) launched its UK Freeports business sentiment report this week, representing the views of over 500 UK businesses in response to the Government’s announcement in March 2021 of the eight Freeport locations across England.
articleJaguar Land Rover begins second phase of ops centre with intralogistics partner
THE ICONIC automotive manufacturer has embarked on the UK project to support the long-term sustainability of its supply chain.
newsIncreased pressures on UK supply chain
Amid increasing supermarket stock and staff shortages, supply chain experts comment.
articleFive signs you should be benefiting from automated packaging
Operators are not always aware when it’s the best time to automate their packing lines, says Steve Dougan.
productPrepare now for Peak says WMS leader
The pandemic has changed the way we shop forever, with e-commerce convenience here to stay, but there’s still time to get onboard for the so-called ‘Golden Quarter’ says the SnapFulfil chief product & delivery officer.
articleCan automation boost food safety standards?
Warehouse automation delivers higher food safety standards, says Thomas Swovick.
articleUKWA calls for fairer treatment of warehouse keepers
The recent reminder of the scandal surrounding the Post Office’s wilful pursuit of small businesses – namely sub post offices – and its failure to recognise the difference between error and criminality, chimes uncomfortably with recent reports from UKWA members of heavy-handed treatment by HMRC officers and raises the question as to whether such a scandal could happen in our own industry.
newsWarning over cold stores and new energy rules
The Cold Chain Federation has urged government to ensure that any plans to set new ‘energy performance standards’ for industrial buildings must reflect the unique role of cold storage facilities and energy challenges involved in keeping products safe that are distinct from non-refrigerated warehouses.
news2021 Amazon everywoman winners announced
The winners of the 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced.
productFire at Ocado’s Erith CFC – dark side of eComm boom?
IT HAS been reported that the blaze was caused by ‘two robots colliding’, although London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the cause is unclear at this stage.
newsHandling & Storage solutions to host digital conference
WESTERN BUSINESS Media is excited to announce the launch of the Protection and Asset Management Series of Digital conferences, which includes Handling & Storage solutions Live.
productBullet Express boosts storage capacity by 25%
THE GLASGOW based international logistics, transport and storage company, has a new 2,800 sq m (30,000 sq ft) warehouse equipped with industrial pallet racking by AR Racking and its strategic distributor Rackit Ltd.
