articleUnfair tax on deliveries
The Congestion Charge hike is an unfair tax increase on essential deliveries, says the Freight Transport Association.
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blogDeadline fast approaching
If you are a manager responsible for the legal operation of lorry drivers, then this coming 10 September is a crucial date.
articleDon’t let last mile erode profits
LCP Consulting says those that innovate for consumer convenience in the last mile with a close eye on channel profitability will be the ultimate winners.
newsWarehouse door developed to speed up parcel movement
The rise of online shopping and the increased demand for parcel deliveries is a trend that is set to continue across Europe. In the UK, the Royal Mail is predicting that by 2023 UK parcel deliveries will reach 2.3 billion items a year.
newsAgency worker survives forklift overturning
The 51-year-old was taken on as a cleaner with no requirement for him to operate a forklift truck.
articleWarehouse heating plan delivers more for loading bay
A leading furniture manufacturer has specified air heaters from Powrmatic for its warehouse and loading bay areas.
productLogistics professionals described as rock stars
Delegates at the annual CILT conference were told if online fulflillment is the new rock ‘n’ roll then logistics professionals are the rock stars of this booming sphere of the economic landscape.
productManufacturer unveils plan for automated DC
Control and automation technology manufacturer FESTO will open a 161,500 sq ft production, service and logistics centre in the USA in 2015.
articleLB Foster mechanises fashion returns at Clipper’s Selby DC
LB Foster Materials Handling has completed a major contract for Clipper Logistics at its Selby distribution centre.
newsASOS bounces back quickly from warehouse fire
Online fashion retailer ASOS has re-opened its website and is taking orders after a weekend fire forced the website to close and orders to cease.
articleMove to goods-to-person
Automated warehousing provider TGW has implemented an integrated logistics solution for Danish multi-label fashion retailer Bestseller.
articleKalmar and Navis install port automation at London Gateway
Kalmar and Navis, both part of Cargotec, have provided the operational backbone consisting of Kalmar automated stacking cranes (ASCs) and shuttle carriers and Navis N4 terminal operating system (TOS) for DP World’s London Gateway port.
newsSprinklers ‘probably saved ASOS warehouse from being destroyed’ says Fire Brigade
Fire officers say sprinklers were key to limiting the spread of a major fire at the ASOS warehouse near Barnsley.
newsHeavy fine after crane operator crushed
A vehicle manufacturer has been told to pay nearly £180,000 in fines and costs for safety failings after a crane operator suffered severe crush injuries in a lifting operation at the company’s press shop in Luton.
newsRedhill invests £25k in powder coating facility
Redhill Manufacturing has made a significant investment in its internal powder coating facility, as part of an on-going investment programme designed to increase capacity and improve efficiency of deliveries to customers.
articleAutomated returns handling
Mail order businesses are established. Perhaps they can teach online retail firms how to handle returns efficiently? Beumer Group has experience managing returns with both mail order and online retailers.
newsBoard Game seeks to educate kids on supply chain
Three years after its inception, a supply chain game – Business on the Move – has officially launched. The game aims to inspire, excite and educate young people from the age of 9 to 19, and beyond.
productDHL to revamp UK operations
The DHL Express division has unveiled a major expansion plan investing £156 million primarily at its East Midlands Airport and Heathrow hubs.
articleSpanish supermarket’s fresh food philosophy
Supermarket Head of Logistics explains how the need for fresh food has driven the installation of an automated order picking solution from Cimcorp.
articleDoosan Ice for sub-zero warehouses
Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK is launching a range of trucks designed for use in cold stores and other sub-zero working environments.
