newsHigh quality delivery proves key in contract win
WaterRower has chosen two-person delivery company ArrowXL to take over the distribution of their luxury wooden fitness equipment throughout the UK.
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productForecast: Peak Covid-19 to double home deliveries
If the coronavirus, Covid-19, becomes an epidemic in the UK, the home delivery expert ParcelHero says eCommerce purchases are likely to increase to 40% of all retail sales at its peak. It is urging retailers to act now to ensure they can meet the switch from store shopping to home deliveries.
productRobotics provider improves order allocation algorithm
6 River Systems (6RS) has made a range of improvements to its wall-to-wall fulfillment solution, including upgrades to its collaborative mobile robot, Chuck.
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.
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.
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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.
productHermes doubles locker provision
Hermes has increased the number of lockers available for its customers to use to return or send items as part of its drive for contactless delivery and to support social distancing.
productAmazon defends health and safety record in virus crisis
The online retailer has outlined the health and safety measures it has introduced, as it has come under scrutiny during the Covid-19 pandemic.
productResearch suggests COVID-19 will push automation up the agenda
IDTechEx says worker health issues and possible industrial action brings logistics automation into focus.
newsAirline ramps up cargo as passenger flights suspended
Etihad Cargo is introducing a fleet of Boeing 787-10 aircraft as passenger freighters to operate 34 weekly flights, serving 10 markets initially.
newsUKWA: Reconsider ‘no net loss’ policy
UKWA has urged the government to reconsider its direction to remove the ‘no net loss’ requirement on existing industrial land from the London Plan.
productLogistics industry warns of cashflow crisis in Government letter
Industry bodies express concern that current bailout measures may not help logistics businesses crucial to the UK economy during the crisis.
productAutomation: a new decade and expectations
As the e-commerce industry has grown, so have customer expectations. Today customers are placing orders more frequently, in fewer quantities, later in the day and expecting delivery faster than ever before.
productSupply chain sees spike in flexible requirements
Research by Colliers International reveals that food production is currently up by 50%, due to panic buying and as a result, the COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed an uptick in flexible requirements for industrial and logistics assets.
productASOS disputes GMB survey and keeps warehouse open
The union highlighted feedback from warehouse operatives at the huge warehouse operated by ASOS in Barnsley.
articleAMH Material Handling and Geek+ ink UK partnership deal
AMH Material Handling announced as official UK distributor for MHE robots leader Geek+.
articleNew mobile robot brand launches in UK
Chinese tech firm Hikrobot has launched its range of mobile robots for intralogistics applications to the UK and Europe through Cranfield–based systems integrator, Invar Systems.
articleKeeping a safe distance in the warehouse
Logistics consultancy Davies & Robson has released a comprehensive guide to social distancing in the warehouse.
