A convergence of technological innovation, economic forces and labour factors are driving the rapid growth of warehouse automation to meet the demands on supply chains. In the last several years, consumers have shifted more of their shopping online vs….
To survive in these challenging times and meet new expectations, warehouses will have no choice but to embrace digitalisation and automation. Indeed, experts have predicted a surge in digital transformation over the next decade, which will bring fundam…
Item Products, Europe’s largest designer and producer of recycled plastic components for the packaging and point-of-sale industry, has recently launched a new website. The new look responsive platform not only reflects the company’s expertise in develo…
2022 was the worst year for retail in five years. New research by the Centre for Retail Research reported that 17,145 high street shops closed last year. Contributory factors included soaring energy costs and wider inflation, but arguably e-commerce ha…
Established for over 20 years innovation and collaboration are at the heart of Plastic Mouldings Northern Ltd (PMN), an industry leader that ‘never stands still’.
The main output at PMN is the production of vacuum formed plastic parts, which sees the…
Beoley First School in Redditch enjoyed a jolly Christmas Fayre thanks to local family business Oakland International who generously sponsored the school’s Christmas Carousel.
Headteacher of Beoley First School, Ben Irving, said: “This year was the f…
Year-end results demonstrate continued growth in demand for CFTS-accredited Thorough Examinations, with over 95,000 CFTS inspections conducted in 2022.
CFTS Chairman Geoff Martin believes that while there are many reasons for this success, there is o…
Rushlift, the national full-service provider of materials handling equipment (MHE), has secured a major three-year extension to its successful, long-running MHE contract with the UK & Ireland business of international building solutions and materia…
The “Drive Service Quality” Partnership Charter Initiative that UPN, the leading UK Pallet Network has defined and created in conjunction with all its members has now been signed up to both by UPN staff centrally and partner members right across the UK…
A service for exporters that reduces transit miles and delivery times has been launched in the UK and across Europe. Following a successful pilot in the spring, the Palletways Group has rolled out its new direct injection Hubdrop service across the UK …
A leading palletised freight distributor has made significant improvements in vehicle management and compliance control since using TruTac’s products.
Oxford Carriers, based in Witney, Oxfordshire, specialise in next-day UK pallet deliveries, general…
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By Alex Whiteman
11/01/2023
The UK logistics sector is urging government support in transitioning to solar power following the prime minister’s announcement that the business energy price cap will be scrapped from April.
Rishi Sunak annou…
Bridgestone recently showcased its comprehensive vision for sustainable mobility at CES® 2023 in Las Vegas.
The vision focuses on the enablement of material circularity, product performance and on-demand services for personal and fleet mobility. Webf…
Kreiss SIA (“Kreiss”), a Latvian headquartered European transport and logistics group, has acquired C Neil Dowson Limited (“C Neil Dowson”), a haulage and distribution business based in Immingham Docks.
Kreiss provides transportation for goods, inclu…