newsReaction to new checks for fresh produce
A BROAD range of European fruit and vegetables is to be recategorised from low risk to medium risk necessitating physical inspections at UK border posts.
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articleTime to innovate
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy speaks to Wincanton head of W2 Claire Charlton to get the lowdown on Wincanton’s one-of-a-kind collaborative innovation programme.
productDPD UK selects Blue Yonder Returns Management
THE CARRIER has chosen Blue Yonder’s SaaS-based Returns Management solution to provide a digital returns portal, that will be made available to all of its retail customers.
articleEfficient material flow for new logistics centre
EPG has implemented its LFS warehouse management system for a discount retailer.
articleThe Hut Group achieves 12 month ROI with automated system
The Hut Group (THG) made the strategic decision to invest in an AutoStore system and enlisted the expertise of Element Logic for its installation.
productAdvanced pallet tape solution
TAMPER TECHNOLOGIES, a leading innovator in tape and label security solutions, has launched its ground breaking tamper-evident pallet tape designed for the warehousing and logistics sector.
articlePain-free fulfilment at Peak
When up to 90% of your annual sales can be done in just 2 months of the year, your Peak season simply has to go right as you can’t afford to let your customers down at a crucial time.
articleBaumann adds SafeLoad Assistance to diesel range
BAUMANN, THE leading manufacturer of sideloaders for long load handling, has added its new safety system, SafeLoad Assistance, to the award-winning diesel powered GX Series.
newsEvtec acquires JVM Castings
THE ACQUISITION of JVM is said to strengthen the UK automotive supply chain with relation to electrification.
newsEvidence for occupiers to strike now
Evidence is building for occupiers to seize opportunities now to secure warehouse space – if they can.
articleInvestment pays off with ‘calmest Peak’ for 3PL
Specialist 3PL fulfilment provider Europa Warehouse has reported a 45 per cent increase in total orders picked in December 2023* across its 3PL sites.
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newsPeel Ports appoints strategic commercial director
MARCUS CONNOLLY joins the port operator with more than 25 years of experience in international container shipping and logistics, having held roles at A.P. Moller – Maersk and NYSHEX.
articleShould there be a Minister for Logistics?
The UK’s next government must appoint a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain if future growth is to be driven across the whole economy, according to business group Logistics UK.
productSuspected arson as Owens Group warehouse destroyed
A MAJOR Owens Group warehouse in Bridgend, South Wales was destroyed by fire at the weekend.
productNulogy to play key role at Packaging Innovations
THE SUPPLY chain software provider for contract packers and brands will showcase its latest product launch at Packaging Innovations & Empack, held on 21-22 February, at the NEC in Birmingham.
newsCeva Logistics to buy Wincanton in major consolidation move
Wincanton will switch from stock market to private ownership with its board accepting a cash offer from Ceva Logistics that values the company at c.£764.9 million.
productOptimally timed material flow for pharma firm
A LEADING company in the pharmaceutical industry has opted for a transport solution from ek robotics to sustainably optimise intralogistics processes at a Swiss site.
blogHow shared-user automation helps retail and ecomm businesses thrive
January is an important month for UK businesses, which have just made it through the Black Friday, Christmas shopping and Boxing Day sales boom. In the final two months of 2023, British consumers spent approximately £24 billion online, a 3.7 per cent increase on the previous year.
articleAutomation assists industrial fulfilment
Industrial products distributor ERIKS has boosted the productivity of its order fulfilment operations by 110%, following a logistics network transformation that combines smart software with well-integrated small-parts automation at its new UK distribution hub in Oldbury.
