productUS Q-Commerce player signs new logistics deal
INSTACART HAS signed a strategic partnership with automated fulfilment supplier Fabric to provide solutions to brick-and-mortar grocery partners in the US and Canada.
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productInterroll records substantial growth
IN THE first half of 2021, Interroll reported a significant increase of 60.1% in order intake and a significant increase in earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of 39.5%, as the world economy bounced back from the pandemic.
news£5k incentive offered for new drivers
GIST IS offering up to £5,000 for HGV drivers joining their business from August in order to boost capability and resources as it continues to deliver chilled foods and fresh produce for customers including Marks & Spencer.
newsMajor global 3PL posts record revenues
XPO Logistics has announced its financial results for the second quarter 2021, with revenue increasing to $5.04 billion for the second quarter, compared with $3.50 billion for the same period in 2020.
articleForklift operator crisis driving automation sales
ACCORDING TO Toyota Material Handling UK, an ‘exceptional’ shortage of forklift drivers is prompting more and more UK companies to adopt automated materials handling equipment (MHE) to optimise the efficiency of their warehouse intralogistics processes.
newsGovernment pressed on temporary HGV driver visas
BUSINESS GROUP Logistics UK has called for government to review its decision not to grant temporary work visas to EU HGV drivers, in the wake of mounting pressure on the UK’s supply chain caused by a lack of available delivery personnel.
articleLarge-scale multi-level project
In principle, a mezzanine floor is a free-standing independent structure that is modular and therefore can be adapted, extended and even relocated if required.
articleGet the warehouse ASRS ready
The floor is the most important element of a successfully automated warehouse, says Bartosz Sobowiec.
productTriple digit growth
DHL SUPPLY Chain has grown its fulfilment business by 150% in eight months, following soaring demand in e-Commerce.
productLast mile software solution for Halfords
HALFORDS IS using Descartes’ last mile delivery solution to enable dynamic delivery pricing in its customer-facing mobile tire replacement service and as its new international field service software solution called Avayler.
newsWarehouse worker pingdemic exemption plea
CLARE BOTTLE, the new Chief Executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has written to Rachel Maclean, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, making the strong case for logistics workers to be exempt from self-isolation as the ‘pingdemic’ sweeps the country causing shortages of supplies.
newseBay launches end-to-end logistics management for sellers
THE UK service will run out of dedicated fulfilment centres in Leicester and Birmingham and will be operated by global logistics firm Orange Connex, which eBay part owns.
productAutomated micro-picking in urban logistics setting
LA POSTE has automated a depot in Paris with the help of automation specialist AutoStore and consulting firm adameo.
productGrocery picking robots order worth £20m
BERKSHIRE GREY has secured a $23+ million multi-phase order with a global retailer for online same day grocery fulfillment.
newsIncreased pressures on UK supply chain
Amid increasing supermarket stock and staff shortages, supply chain experts comment.
articleFive signs you should be benefiting from automated packaging
Operators are not always aware when it’s the best time to automate their packing lines, says Steve Dougan.
productPrepare now for Peak says WMS leader
The pandemic has changed the way we shop forever, with e-commerce convenience here to stay, but there’s still time to get onboard for the so-called ‘Golden Quarter’ says the SnapFulfil chief product & delivery officer.
news2021 Amazon everywoman winners announced
The winners of the 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced.
productFire at Ocado’s Erith CFC – dark side of eComm boom?
IT HAS been reported that the blaze was caused by ‘two robots colliding’, although London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the cause is unclear at this stage.
newsHandling & Storage solutions to host digital conference
WESTERN BUSINESS Media is excited to announce the launch of the Protection and Asset Management Series of Digital conferences, which includes Handling & Storage solutions Live.
