newsMercedes-Benz grants UK parts distribution contract
XPO Logistics has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Mercedes-Benz Parts Logistics to manage UK parts distribution through an integrated, digitally-managed transportation network.
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productSuccession at Lorien
Lorien Engineering Solutions has promoted David Mallinson to UK managing director.
productReturns capacity up 50% at Hermes hub
L.A.C. has increased Hermes’ returns parcel capacity by 50% at its Rugby hub thanks to an innovative automated conveyor system with upwards of 7,000 parcels being processed per hour.
productGround broken on £23m DC in Southampton
The 200,000 sq ft distribution centre is to be built on the Port of Southampton strengthening the city’s port-centric logistics capacity.
newsCourier develops virus crisis fund for workers
Delivery specialist Hermes will make a £1 million fund available for its self-employed couriers, to help support them if they need to self-isolate as a result of the coronavirus.
articleNestle’s new $77m UK ‘distribution centre of the future’
We all have an image in our head of what happens behind the doors of a typical warehouse. Lots of people handling boxes, forklift trucks buzzing about and a cacophony of noise. Then you step inside the Digital Distribution Centre of the Future – a new $77 million facility at the SEGRO East Midlands Gateway, near Castle Donington.
newsDachser beefs up South East cross-dock capability
Dachser UK has opened an additional site near to its existing 2,500m2 transshipment terminal based in Dartford, Kent.
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newsKuehne + Nagel sells major part of UK business to XPO
The 3PL has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a major part of its UK contract logistics portfolio to XPO Logistics.
articleTech-driven logistics allows tools supplier to boost profits
Draper Tools is 101 years old this year – and investing in automation to support the continuing growth of its business. Recently it has started using its logistics platform to ship to consumers directly on behalf of its customers.
productHart completes more Nissan work
Hart Door Systems has completed a major contract for a range of doors and shutters at Nissan Manufacturing UK’s car plant, Sunderland.
productB2C and B2B ops combined
Warehouse expansion provides opportunity to fulfil trade and consumer orders from same stockholding.
newsCOVID-19: Business support announced
The government has announced a new Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, delivered by the British Business Bank, which will enable businesses to apply for a loan of up to £5 million, with the government covering up to 80% of any losses with no fees.
productFTA vows to keep vehicle inspection service open during pandemic
The Freight Transport Association says members are struggling to book vehicle inspections with local garages due to shortfalls of staff under the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
productEmergency bill gives Border Force power to close ports
The Government has announced that an emergency coronavirus bill to cope with the pandemic.
newsLondon Lorry Control Scheme suspended to keep supermarkets stocked in capital
London Councils is suspending enforcement of the London Lorry Control Scheme with immediate effect to help the freight and logistics industry cope with increasing pressures and demands from the rapidly developing situation with coronavirus.
productLet drivers use toilets and welfare facilities
The Health & Safety Executive is insisting HGV drivers must have access to on-premises toilet and welfare facilities.
productShipping giant invests in eComm fulfilment firm
Maersk Growth, the corporate venture arm of container logistics company giant A.P. Moller – Maersk, has invested in Huboo, a UK-based multi-channel fulfillment service.
newsDelivery drivers recognised as key workers
ParcelHero has welcomed the Government’s decision to ensure school provision for the children of delivery drivers.
articleMastering returns
Clipper Logistics is a 3PL dedicated to retail and has developed an innovative approach to returns. Its CEO Tony Mannix outlines the challenge, its solution and plans for the future.
