Wincanton sees COVID-19 crisis surge in demand
Wincanton, the largest British third-party logistics company, said levels of activity in recent weeks have been high in many of its sectors, particularly Grocery, Consumer and General Haulage.
Warehouse IT hardware supplier responds to virus crisis
Renovotec, the leader in rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain companies is implementing a business continuity plan for the company and its people in the face of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Here comes the summer
Snickers Workwear has introduced quick-drying fabrics for lightweight workwear, which the firm says is suitable for the summer months.
Protective clothing
Fully accredited, advanced Protective Wear for heat and flame, electrostatic, mechanical and chemical risk environments from the UK’s leading workwear innovator.
Dealing with an unexpected peak in demand
We hear a lot about planning for expected peaks in demand but in the present environment it has never been more relevant. Antalis Packaging wants to reassure the market that it has solutions that are ready for these difficult challenges and that can keep products moving in the most efficient and cost effective way possible.
FTA calls on businesses to strike a healthy balance during the crisis
The Freight Transport Association says it is working hard to keep the nation trading during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is busy supporting all sectors of the economy, in line with government advice.
Amazon 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.
Research suggests COVID-19 will push automation up the agenda
IDTechEx says worker health issues and possible industrial action brings logistics automation into focus.
Logistics industry reacts to COVID-19 disruption
Research from Transport Intelligence (Ti) finds a global contract logistics market facing a downside cliff edge in 2020.
Simple warehouse trucks
Hyster Europe is extending its range of warehouse equipment with the launch of a new uncomplicated and cost-effective range of pallet and stacker trucks, suited for general-purpose operations.
Port takes two RTG cranes
TCEEGE Konteyner Terminal İşletmeleri AŞ has bought two Kalmar diesel-electric rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes.
Bulk handling contract extension awarded
Port of St Helier in Jersey has awarded a contract extension to Solent Stevedores following a competitive tender process.
HSE issues exemption for biocidal hand sanitiser products
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has taken steps to support hand sanitiser manufacturers as UK production is increasing to tackle Coronavirus.
Logistics 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.
Automation: 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.
‘Disrupted firms’ could use crisis to offload employees
Paul Cuatracasas, founder and CEO of Aquaa Partners, offered the insight in a webinar focused on aviation, tech and the broader supply chain in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
Supply 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.
Report: Pharma supply chain has ‘safety stock’
Transport Intelligence has produced a white paper analysing the impact of coronavirus on the pharmaceutical supply chain.
ASOS disputes GMB survey and keeps warehouse open
The union highlighted feedback from warehouse operatives at the huge warehouse operated by ASOS in Barnsley.
Online course allows managers flexible access to training
Mentor FLT Training has developed a new e-learning course, to help those managing forklift operations meet their responsibilities for safety, compliance and productivity.
