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IVECO and Nikola inaugurate joint-venture manufacturing facility for electric heavy-duty trucks in Ulm, Germany

An exciting new chapter in IVECO and Nikola Corporation’s sustainable transport story set course today in Ulm, Germany as the manufacturing facility dedicated to…

September 16, 2021

Freight

Yale UX Series truck establishes roots with landscaping experts

Cities, towns and villages around the world are witnessing a resurgence in the use of outdoor spaces. They provide a place to unwind, to…

September 15, 2021

Warehousing

Southgate doubles space at its distribution centre

In response to rapid and continued growth Southgate Packaging one of Europe’s leading packaging suppliers has increased its distribution centre space by 60 per…

September 15, 2021

Forklifts

Hyster® integrated lithium-ion forklifts get tough on industry challenges

The Hyster® J2.5-3.0XNL counterbalance lift truck powered by integrated lithium-ion technology is available now to support industry applications that demand high efficiency, charging flexibility,…

September 14, 2021

Freight

Mercedes-Benz sweeps the Buntons board again, with another six Arocs from Bell Truck and Van

Bigger was better for plant hire, groundworks and recycled aggregate specialist Buntons, when it returned to Bell Truck and Van for the latest addition…

September 13, 2021

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Jon Farrar
Warehousing
September 13, 2021

Brexit leads British food retailer British Corner Shop to open European distribution centre to meet expat demand

Bristol-based online grocery store, British Corner Shop, has announced it has opened a new warehouse in the Netherlands after Brexit caused a surge in demand across Europe. The new 125,000 sq ft unit is the company’s first European warehouse and is…

Tom Hills
Logistics
September 6, 2021

Managing finance and payments within logistics

The UK logistics industry is ever-evolving, with retailers, delivery providers and self-employed delivery drivers working harmoniously to get goods transported quickly and efficiently. However,…

Jeremy Harrison
Warehousing
August 30, 2021

Facilities management steps to safeguarding your warehouse

Warehouses can often contain high value equipment or products, along with business essential private documents, therefore having a clear safeguarding strategy is hugely important…

Alex Mills
Warehousing
August 23, 2021

The pros and cons of In-House and cloud hosted WMS

In the past a medium sized businesses that wanted to enhance its warehouse operations with a capable, affordable warehouse management system (WMS) faced difficult…

Ben Hancock
Warehousing
August 16, 2021

Loud and clear: Why acoustic management needs to be considered as warehouse floor space proliferates

The meteoric rise in online shopping is having a huge impact on the logistics industry. Lockdown measures have changed shopping habits forever and next…

James Coombes
Port and Shipping
August 16, 2021

When your ship runs aground, make sure your logistics operation doesn’t sink

When the MV Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal, it caused chaos for the shipping industry –with 12% of the world’s shipping…

Jan Hoppe
Logistics
August 9, 2021

Delayed Supply of goods – Is your supply contract up to scratch?

Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, severe weather conditions, Suez canal congestion, political instabilities…unexpected disruptive events affecting supply chains around the world are manifold and are…

Jon Walkington
Warehousing
August 2, 2021

What can consumer behaviour tell us about the future of warehouse design and logistics?

For many brands operating today, warehousing and distribution has never been more closely tied to a brand or retailer’s commercial performance. As part of…

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Skills & Training
September 15, 2021

Government blame ‘poverty wages’ on warehousing staff shortages

With the warehousing and logistics industry facing one of the worst staff shortages in known history, the Government has been blasted by industry experts

Wilko announces investment in StreetDrone to bring autonomous deliveries to the high street

Retail
September 14, 2021

High street retailer wilko has today announced a major investment in the UK’s leading autonomous delivery company, StreetDrone. The £3 million investment will give

PML offers to fund HGV driver training

Skills & Training
September 13, 2021

PML is taking action to address the current acute shortage of HGV drivers in the UK. The world-class logistics and supply chain solutions provider

Whistl approved as a UK Customs Clearance Agent

Retail
September 9, 2021

Whistl, the UKs leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, contact centres, mail and parcels, and been approved by the UK’s Border Force and HMRC to

Ocado Group puts its foot on the gas to a cleaner and greener future with new CNG refuelling site

Freight
September 9, 2021

Ocado Group has reaffirmed its transition to alternative fuels by signing a deal to open a further natural gas refuelling station at its Dordon

Trane Technologies’ Thermo King will deliver all-electric, zero-emission solutions for end-to-end cold chain by 2023

Cold Chain
September 7, 2021

Thermo King, a brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), today announced that it will invest more than $100 million over the

Moy Park cooking on gas with largest single order of IVECO natural gas trucks in the UK

Sustainability
September 6, 2021

Food supply is critical to a functioning society, but there are a lot of mouths to feed and therefore a lot of ground to

Europa announces Chief Operating Officer

Logistics
September 3, 2021

At a dynamic time for the business, independent logistics provider Europa Worldwide Group has appointed Dionne Redpath as its first Chief Operating Officer. Dionne

MFS Renewables harnesses the power of energy with new TITAN hybrid system

Cold Chain
September 2, 2021

Following the recent launch of its new Renewables Division, leading commercial vehicle company Marshall Fleet Solutions (MFS) has added the TITAN hybrid power system

The doors to TCS&D 2021 open next week!

Events
August 31, 2021

Visitors and exhibitors are eagerly anticipating the return of the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) exhibition to the East of England Arena in

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People
September 16, 2021

Swiss Hyperloop Team achieves top position at Not-A-Boring competition

The “Swissloop Tunneling” research team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich was one of only two teams from the final

Freight
September 16, 2021

Intercounty Distribution partners with Ryder to expand fleet with XF530s

Intercounty Distribution has partnered with Ryder Ltd (‘Ryder’) to add 14 new DAF trucks to its growing fleet in the South West. Based in

Port and Shipping
September 16, 2021

PortXchange and Greater Houston Port Bureau embark on five-year digitalization partnership

PortXchange Products B.V., the Netherlands-based digital solutions provider for predictable and sustainable shipping, has today agreed a five-year partnership with Greater Houston Port Bureau

Warehousing
September 16, 2021

New extra-large holders from Beaverswood just the ticket for heavy duty storage racks

New extra-large 125mm ticket holders from visual communication solutions specialist Beaverswood, have been introduced for heavy-duty warehouse, storage and logistics racking systems. Now available

People
September 16, 2021

PayCargo appoints Christian Dornhaus to its growing leadership team as EMEIA Region Managing Director

PayCargo has appointed Christian Dornhaus as Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia (EMEIA) as the cargo payment platform continues rapid

People
September 16, 2021

Vincenzo Nicolo appointed IVECO UK & Ireland Business Director and Paolo Vota to take UK Financial Controller role

Effective September 14th, Vincenzo Nicolo has been appointed as Business Director of IVECO UK and Ireland. Having previously presided over IVECO business units in

Freight
September 16, 2021

Intercounty Truck & Van fuels further success for KG Smith & Son with a fifth FUSO Canter

Solid fuels merchant KG Smith & Son has added a fifth FUSO Canter to the fleet that will be ensuring customers can once again

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September 16, 2021

Indigo Software launches QuickStart Rapid ROI Warehouse Management System

International Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) specialist Indigo Software today announced the launch of QuickStart, a new rapid ROI WMS Program, designed to allow businesses

Cold Chain
September 16, 2021

The Cool Chain Association launches new logo and website at its Seventh Global Perishables event

The Cool Chain Association has launched a new logo and website as part of its drive to grow membership and further support a more

Events
September 15, 2021

Multimodal delegates to hear how tech innovation and people power will drive a sustainable logistics industry

Experts from across the logistics industry will share insight on how to build more resilient supply chains at the free-to-attend Multimodal event at the

Logistics
September 15, 2021

NewMotion’s public charging network counts over 250,000 charge points, making ‘longest European EV road trip’ possible

NewMotion, a leader in smart EV charging solutions and a Shell group company, announces new roaming partnerships with four new roaming partners in four

Freight
September 15, 2021

Pall-Ex welcomes new Master Licensee in Central Europe

Pall-Ex has taken yet another stride on its international journey, by signing a Master Licensee in Czechia and Slovakia. The new deal sees Pall-Ex

Logistics
September 15, 2021

Tosca launches comprehensive supply chain IoT Service – Asset IQ

Tosca, a global leader in reusable container and pallet pooling for supply chains, announced today that it has added a comprehensive IoT service called

Events
September 15, 2021

Logistics UK’s transport manager – less than a week to go

Places are filling up fast with less than a week to go until the 2021 launch of Logistics UK’s popular Transport Manager conference series.

Warehousing
September 15, 2021

Big Box 24, Bridgwater

One of the largest standing distribution warehouses in the South West has been brought to market, with strategic real estate advisor Avison Young appointed

Logistics
September 15, 2021

Forward extends into Supply Chain Management, with new Digital Platform

As part of its ongoing investment and development, Forward Solutions has extended its services with a new ground-breaking digital supply chain management product. The

Logistics
September 14, 2021

Stick to new deadline for import border controls, Logistics UK urges government

Business group Logistics UK has urged the government to prioritise work towards a sustainable solution to post Brexit import formalities to provide certainty for

Skills & Training
September 14, 2021

UK logistics company grows despite driver shortage

A leading UK logistics company will be opening another three offices as demand for speedy delivery services surges. The announcement comes in the wake

Warehousing
September 14, 2021

GXO deploys display wearable scanners that boost productivity

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, has deployed nearly 400 state-of-the-art display wearable scanners in warehouses in the

Warehousing
September 14, 2021

JLT Mobile Computers adds rugged vehicle-mount computer with Android™ operating system to its popular JLT6012™ series

JLT Mobile Computers, a leading developer of computers for demanding environments, announces the addition of an Android 10-based version to its JLT6012™ series of

Innovation
September 14, 2021

Revolutionary new QUASARTM batteries from Eternity Technologies offer longer running time, faster charging & improved performance for material handling applications.

Leading industrial battery manufacturer Eternity Technologies has launched QUASARTM, a new generation of high-performance industrial batteries which utilise advanced Carbon Nanotube Technology (CNT) to

Logistics
September 14, 2021

Vector.ai raises $15 million to tackle growing productivity crisis in international freight forwarding

Vector.ai has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round as the company seeks to tackle the growing productivity crisis in international freight

People
September 13, 2021

Leading UK supply chain and logistics specialist appoints new Senior Consultant

Holly joins us as a Senior Logistics Consultant and will also head up our supply strategy modelling in what is a brand new role

Freight
September 13, 2021

Trailer freight international joins the Pallet-Track network

The Wolverhampton-based Pallet-Track network has kept things close to home to sign up its latest shareholder member, Walsall-based Trailer Freight International (TFI). TFI is