Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on 2 October. The conference will provide answers to your warehouse transformation questions. 

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Newcomers to the UK 3PL market are relatively rare, so when Iron Mountain crashed the party in the wake of the pandemic it caused quite a stir. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy catches up with Maria Torrent-March, warehousing & logistics strategy director at Iron Mountain to hear more.

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Kammac, a leading UK logistics and supply chain provider, is capitalising on Britain's flourishing pet industry with new contracts that promise increased cross-promotional opportunities, efficiency savings, and enhanced service delivery for clients.

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DEMURRAGE FEES are charged when the unloading of shipping containers exceeds the agreed timeframe, typically around three days after discharge. These fees are calculated per cubic metre for each day beyond the initial grace period, leading to rapidly increasing costs, particularly for large shipments awaiting movement.

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Working in warehousing can be a frustrating exercise, but you are not alone. The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event provides a great opportunity to network and learn, and ultimately improve operations. Our Coventry event on June 20 attracted over 400 attendees who benefited from a packed seminar programme and bustling exhibition area with more than 50 suppliers.

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Peak planning starts earlier every year and to help you formulate your plans, Logistics Matters has gathered expert opinions to highlight the key issues you should be considering.

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Thanks to international multichannel fulfilment experts such as Staci, brands and retailers can quickly unlock additional sales territories and revenue with ease.

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The era of the easy, frictionless supply chain is over, however, according to a report from GlobalData.

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In recent years, the fulfilment industry has faced significant scrutiny over its workplace practices, particularly concerning the mental health and overall wellbeing of its employees, says Zihana Jaleel.

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Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Coventry CBS Arena on 20 June. The conference provides the keys to understanding the seismic shifts in our sector.

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THG Brands chief operating officer Tom Killeen - a leader in eComm fulfilment - tells Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy how an operations first approach is paying dividends for the company.

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In the last year, ransomware attacks on logistics firms have surged, says Ian Harragan.

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As the fast-evolving landscape of logistics continues to drive the need for efficiency, organisations of all sizes are looking to streamline operations in order to stay ahead. In doing so, an increasing number of manufacturing, 3PL, eCommerce and warehouse operations are moving away from sourcing from a broad spectrum of suppliers and instead, seeking a single-source solution.

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3PL Noatum Logistics recently moved into a 500,000 sq ft distribution centre in Biggleswade, which features a turnkey automated handling solution delivered by BS Handling Systems. Richard Dannatt tells the story of how it came together.

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In the fast-paced world of warehouse logistics, where efficiency and reliability are paramount, unsuccessful deliveries damage reputations, erode customer satisfaction and inflict substantial financial losses.

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THG Ingenuity has launched a white paper highlighting five key challenges for fulfilment companies to overcome in 2024.

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INDEPENDENT CONTRACT packing specialist recognised the need for a digital solution to enhance its agility and responsiveness.

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Chris Walton, head of contract logistics Europe at CEVA Logistics sees a significant shift towards more flexible use of warehouse automation. Simon Duddy reports.

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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.

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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.

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DP World London Gateway has been honoured by rail freight operator DB Schenker Rail UK in a locomotive naming ceremony which took place at the rail terminal at the UK's newest deep-sea container port and logistics park.

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