newsDavid Wells awarded OBE
David Wells, chief executive of Logistics UK, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list, for services to transport and logistics.
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newsWarning of New Year import disruption
UPCOMING CHANGES to import regulations could bring widespread disruption to UK supply chains in the New Year, warns Speedy Freight.
productHydrogen transport trial
A CONSORTIUM of partners will carry out the UK’s first demo of zero-emission marine technology in the Tees Valley.
productElectric alternative
MECHAN IS helping to reduce carbon emissions at a Scottish rail depot after introducing an electric shunter.
articleHeave ho: tackling floor repairs
Floor slab repair that is designed to stand up to the heavy traffic movements achieved for supply chain company.
productSupply chain tech attracts $7.8bn VC investment in Q3
RESEARCH FIRM Pitchbook says an abrupt shift in buying patterns stemming from the pandemic has caused havoc up and down the supply chain, and startups are pouncing on the opportunity.
productHandling heavy loads: think AGVs
For many years Solving has pioneered both AGV and air film technology, and currently leads the way in developing larger and heavier capacity products to meet the ever-growing market.
productForklift options in a time of increasing environmental concerns
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse event will explore key issues for logistics professionals at a time of unprecedented change at the CBS Arena in Coventry on November 30.
newsTomorrow’s Warehouse unveils seminar agenda
Tomorrow’s Warehouse is a free-to-attend event that takes place on November 30 at the CBS Arena in Coventry.
newsDHL Supply Chain consolidates haulage sub-contract volume
DHL Supply Chain has engaged tech start-up, DigiHaul as its primary sub-contractor in a 10-year contract.
productMenzies awards global ground support contract
RUSHLIFT GSE, the specialist airport ground support equipment subsidiary of Doosan Industrial Vehicles UK, has entered into a six-year global framework agreement with airport ground services company, Menzies Aviation, to supply GSE equipment.
articleTowards net-zero
Reflecting upon the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) which took place in Glasgow in November 2021, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in the UK has produced a series of policy papers covering the challenge of decarbonisation across current and future transport operations and practice.
newsXPO HGV drivers see pay lift
39 XPO drivers working on the Wavin contract in Chippenham, Wiltshire have received a 20% increase in a one-year deal starting this month, says Unite, the union.
articlePath to Net Zero
The climate crisis is now one of the most pressing challenges facing the global community, and the UK logistics industry understands the part it must play in decarbonising the nation’s economy, says Michelle Gardner.
productUFAS Certification awarded
HOWARD TENENS Logistics has been awarded Universal Feeds Assurance Scheme (UFAS) certification for its Andover warehouse.
productDP World opens storage park for empty containers
THE 11.5 acre park at Southampton is designed to increase storage capacity for customers during the peak pre-Christmas season.
newsPortcentric warehouse upgraded to net zero
THE PORT of Tyne’s Warehouse 21 has been revamped to run entirely using clean energy from renewable sources.
product£300m fourth berth to come for London Gateway
DP WORLD will begin work next month on the new berth at its London Gateway logistics hub.
articleSounds cool
RUBB’S THERMOHALL insulation is well known for temperature control, but also insulates sound.
newseCargo plane order from DHL
DHL EXPRESS has ordered 12 fully electric Alice eCargo planes from Eviation.
