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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and Envirotainer are intensifying their partnership towards more sustainable air transport of pharmaceuticals

Envirotainer, the global market leader in secure cold chain solutions for air transportation of pharmaceuticals and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo), the…

January 18, 2022

Cold Chain

Intercounty’s ready-to-roll refrigerated Mercedes-Benz Sprinters are a cut above for Joseph & Henry

Mercedes-Benz Dealer Intercounty Truck & Van has been rewarded for its confidence and foresight in commissioning refrigerated conversions to vehicles that can then be…

January 17, 2022

Sustainability

Howard Tenens Logistics’ Andover fleet switched to HVO giving net zero ambitions a boost

Howard Tenens Logistics is proud to announce that its key Andover depot in Hampshire has switched its fuel from diesel to the low carbon…

January 17, 2022

Sustainability

Volta Trucks, The Crown Estate and Clipper Logistics partner to decarbonise Central London retail distribution

Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has partnered with The Crown Estate, one of the West End’s…

January 14, 2022

Freight

Mercedes-Benz Econic is a proven winner for Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council adhered to a tried and tested formula when commissioning its latest refuse collection trucks, a pair of Mercedes-Benz Econics….

January 13, 2022

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Christian Wilhelm
Sustainability
January 10, 2022

Data really is the new oil for the shipping industry

It is well known that consumers are making more sustainable choices. Deloitte found that ethical and sustainability issues remain a key driver for almost…

Skills & Training
January 3, 2022

HGV driver shortages can’t be solved without a long-term strategy

HGV driver shortages have had a huge impact on the UK over the past year, with the combination of Brexit and the pandemic exacerbating…

Jonathan Beadle
Health and Safety
December 27, 2021

How van drivers can combat fatigue

Driving a van for countless hours around the country is demanding. It is no wonder that courier and delivery drivers, who sit behind the…

Miles O’Donnell
Freight
December 20, 2021

“Stick or Twist?’’

With continued volatility in the seafreight market, what does the landscape look like in 2022? Miles O’Donnell National Sales & Procurement Manager (Seafreight) at Europa Air…

Jonathan Beadle
Retail
December 20, 2021

Can electric vans keep up with the pressuring demands of online shopping?

The courier sector is currently experiencing two major consumer demands – an ever-increasing expectation for rapid delivery times, and a growing concern for greener…

Alex MacPherson
Retail
December 13, 2021

How technology has transformed the high street

Some may say technology killed the highstreet with online shopping becoming the favourable choice but how true is this? In actual fact, technology has…

Hayley Kershaw
Cold Chain
December 6, 2021

Steps business can take to minimise refrigeration supply chain disruptions

It is no secret that the food industry as well as temperature-controlled storage/distribution systems are experiencing serious difficulties all around the world. With so…

Dr Fahian Huq
Logistics
November 29, 2021

Building resilience against future supply chain shocks

The UK is in the midst of a supply chain crisis. From labour shortages to a lack of raw materials and surging costs for…

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Sustainability
January 18, 2022

New Solar power plant in Gennep is taken into operation by Arvato Supply Chain Solutions

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions is investing heavily in environmentally friendly technologies as part of its sustainability strategy. To date, the international supply chain and

Firethorn trust appoints Winvic to deliver UK’s largest speculative warehouse

Warehousing
January 18, 2022

Firethorn Trust has appointed Winvic Construction Ltd to deliver its landmark 42-acre development, Link Logistics Park in Ellesmere Port. More than 760,000 sq. ft.

Wise Robotics and VisionNav announce partnership to bring greater innovation to UK warehouses

Warehousing
January 17, 2022

Wise Robotics, supplier of flexible warehouse automation solutions, is partnering with world leader in vision-guided autonomous robotic forklifts, VisionNav. The collaboration means VisionNav’s innovative

“Noise decreasing” around driver shortages, says Pallet-Track chief executive

Skills & Training
January 17, 2022

The chief executive of one of the fastest-growing UK pallet networks says there are some promising signs that the worst of the driver shortage

Europa Road reveals expansion to boost market share. North, West & East

Logistics
January 17, 2022

Pioneering logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has announced a half million-pound investment to increase its UK European road freight sales network delivered through Europa

Port of Tyne appoints commercial expert to leadership team

People
January 14, 2022

Port of Tyne, one of the UK’s major deep-sea ports, has appointed Charlotte Brown as Chief Commercial Officer to head up the Port’s successful

Workforce chaos – how automation could reshape haulage and address widespread staff shortages

Automation
January 14, 2022

Around one million Britons are currently isolating with Covid-19, causing a staffing headache across many industries, including haulage and logistics. SNAP, Europe’s leading smart

Ariat chooses Körber to digitize and automate supply chain

Automation
January 13, 2022

Ariat International, a leading footwear and apparel brand for equestrian sports, outdoor activities and work industries, has chosen Körber to increase throughput and maximize

EV Cargo backs world sports star in new era of sustainability

Sustainability
January 12, 2022

Global logistics and technology business EV Cargo is set to benefit from worldwide brand exposure and innovative sustainability opportunities after partnering with FIA World

HR Hubs at the Heart of Europa

People
January 12, 2022

Pioneering independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has completed the first phase of its substantial Human Resources (HR) transformation programme. As one of the

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Logistics
January 18, 2022

Unipart Logistics wins two-year contract extension with Volkswagen Group UK

The Volkswagen Group has signed a two-year contract extension with Unipart Logistics to support their UK and Ireland aftermarket supply chain. Over 500 Unipart

Logistics
January 18, 2022

FourKites acquires European supply chain visibility leader NIC-place

FourKites announces it has acquired NIC GmbH (NIC-place), the leading European supply chain visibility provider. FourKites’ and NIC-place’s combined over-the-road, rail and ocean carrier

Logistics
January 18, 2022

ICE residual value fears helping to drive fleet EV adoption, reports FleetCheck

Fears over the future residual values (RVs) of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and vans are increasingly helping to drive fleet adoption of electric

Innovation
January 18, 2022

DP World launches Cargoes Customs: a single window digital solution for border authorities

DP World, the leading global logistics company and provider of smart supply chain solutions, today announced the launch of its new digital compliance and

Freight
January 18, 2022

Bolton Council opts for a ‘body double’ with its 19 new Mercedes-Benz Econics

Bolton Council’s latest refuse collection vehicles are fitted with two types of FAUN Zoeller body but true to form all are based on well

People
January 18, 2022

Veteran business leader and industry expert Lionel Van Der Walt joins Nexshore’s advisory board

Nexshore, which powers the ‘OneRecord’ air cargo logistics data-sharing platform, has appointed Lionel van der Walt, Global Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of PayCargo, LLC

Innovation
January 18, 2022

Clarios announces smart technology to provide real-time vehicle performance optimisation, monitoring of critical safety functionality for EVs, autonomous vehicles

Clarios, producer of one in three of the world’s car batteries, has announced a new safety critical battery for electric vehicles (EVs), set to

Forklifts
January 18, 2022

Flexi Trucks are always in fashion at fabric specialist Jerseytex’s storage facility

Manufacturer, importer and supplier of high-quality fabrics to the fashion industry, Jerseytex Ltd, has developed a new very narrow aisle high-density storage solution at

People
January 18, 2022

Kale Logistics Solutions appoints Vikram Bansal as new Chief Technology Officer

Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) has appointed Vikram Bansal as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to enhance digital capabilities and fast-track technological innovation at

Retail
January 18, 2022

Real-time inventory visibility to be the top priority for 43% of retailers

SML, an end-to-end RFID specialist for brands around the globe, has announced today that it has released part two of its State of Retail

Sustainability
January 18, 2022

Marston Holdings acquires Vortex IoT Limited to enhance end-to-end air quality and decarbonisation offering

Marston Holdings, the UK’s leading provider of integrated, technology-enabled transport solutions, has announced its acquisition of Vortex IoT Limited, supplier of environmental sensors, networks

Logistics
January 18, 2022

Alcyon digitises its complex international transport activities with Zetes

Alcyon, the leading distributor of veterinary products in France, has chosen ZetesChronos, a state of the art proof of delivery solution, to track its

Logistics
January 18, 2022

Logistics UK comments on the announcement made today by the Mayor for London

Regarding the announcement made today by the Mayor for London, Sadiq Khan, Logistics UK’s Head of Policy – South, Natalie Chapman, comments: “Logistics UK

Port and Shipping
January 18, 2022

The Port of Marseille Fos bounced back in 2021 by breaking new records in the container and railway sectors

In 2021, the Port achieved a 9% increase in its traffic and broke its historic container record with nearly 1.5 million TEU. This performance

Freight
January 18, 2022

TIS (NGA) LTD doubles up with four new Isuzus in its fleet

The arrival of the latest Isuzu dropside truck into the fleet of TIS (NGA) LTD, completes a programme of four new Isuzus, covering both

Port and Shipping
January 18, 2022

Stunning Kebony-clad cruise terminal welcomes visitors to the Port of Tallinn

Located in the hustle and bustle of the biggest port authority in Estonia, the Port of Tallinn has opened the most modern and multifunctional

Forklifts
January 18, 2022

Toyota’s new electric counterbalance range comes with a choice of lithium-ion, lead-acid or hydrogen power options

Toyota Material Handling UK has launched a new range of electric counterbalance forklifts. Designed for both indoor and heavy-duty outdoor applications, the Traigo80 80-volt

Logistics
January 17, 2022

AFP issues call for fleet data to construct national kerbside electric vehicle charging map

A call for data is being issued by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) to fleet professionals as it continues a project to construct

Retail
January 17, 2022

British fishing tackle & bait scales order fulfillment processing 250% with Descartes eCommerce WMS

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX: DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that UK-based sports and hobbies retailer Fishing

Logistics
January 17, 2022

Whistl Leafletdrop celebrates 100 million items

Whistl Doordrop Media, market leaders in audience targeting and leaflet services, is celebrating processing 100 million items for its customers through Leafletdrop, its on-line

Logistics
January 17, 2022

8 ways to avoid container scams

Rising costs have led to an upsurge in both the sophistication and number of shipping container scams. Here Andrew Jones, Managing Director at S

Rail Freight
January 17, 2022

Davies Turner’s Express China rail freight service to the UK is getting back on track!

Following a difficult 2021, where soaring rail demand created by the extreme air and ocean freight difficulties contributed to operational congestion and delays, Davies

Logistics
January 17, 2022

Custom pc business Cyberpower gets logistics boost from Port of Tyne

Port centric logistics support from the Port of Tyne has helped leading custom PC manufacturer CyberpowerPC meet customer demand during the company’s busiest ever

People
January 17, 2022

Tiger Trailers appoints new Managing Director spearheading the continued growth of the company

Tiger Trailers has announced the promotion of Ed Booth from Finance Director to Managing Director of the Tiger Trailers group of businesses, with immediate