Preparing the right contract for packing services
Lucy Pringle asks what you should cover in your agreements for contract packing and fulfilment services.
Visibility and representation
GB Railfreight train driver Bessie Matthews talks about her career journey on the eve of International Women’s Day 2025.
EV battery services centre launches
THE NEW cooperation between DHL Supply Chain and Cox Automotive provides the UK’s largest-scale battery repair, remanufacturing logistics and storage services through the opening of 35,000 sq ft of dedicated space for battery services at DHL’s EV Centre of Excellence in Rugby.
Products seek to redefine automated packaging
CMC PACKAGING Automation will launch two new systems at LogiMAT.
Are SMEs getting enough out of warehouse automation?
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Conference asks Why are SMEs struggling to adopt mobile warehouse robotics?
Introducing Logistics Matters Magazine
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZSr1sGB-_g[/embedyt] Handling and Storage Solutions (HSS) magazine will rebrand as Logistics Matters from January 2023 to better cover the wide range of challenges facing the world of materials handling, supply chain, warehousing and logistics. With a modern and more meaningful name, Logistics Matters can highlight the challenges faced by all warehouse occupiers and MHE … Introducing Logistics Matters Magazine
Logistex in partnership with B&Q and Wincanton
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHlQBqTq6bY[/embedyt] Logistex has installed a tote shuttle system to the B&Q Distribution Centre in Worksop UK. The solution brings together a range of pallet and tote based storage, distribution and picking, and services both the B&Q stores and larger B&Q warehouse stores. The system is operated by Wincanton on behalf of B&Q and represents … Logistex in partnership with B&Q and Wincanton
High-quality and sustainable warehouses
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdMeUiBhU7A[/embedyt] SEGRO Park Amsterdam Airport is a modern flexible 400,000 sq m site with the possibility to create multi tenant and single tenant solutions ranging from 1,400 sq m up to 20,000 sq m. Grade A sustainable buildings with a high quality design and landscaping that will be for example BREEAM Excellent certified ensure the … High-quality and sustainable warehouses
Warehouse Transformation Awards entry deadline extended
FOLLOWING STELLAR interest in the newly launched awards, the deadline for entries has been extended until 14 March 2025.
Conference programme unveiled for key freight show
The organisers of Multimodal have outlined there will be ‘knowledge sharing for everyone’ following the announcement of its 2025 conference programme.
International Women’s Day: advice from Yodel colleagues
Ahead of International Women’s Day, female Yodel managers share insight and advice.
Global shocks and local responses
Nick Petschek outlines how supply chains can build adaptability amid geopolitical uncertainty.
You get out what you put in
Are we at an industry crossroads? John Taylor explores AI in logistics.
Prevent and recover: learn about ransomware
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse conference will highlight the danger of ransomware attacks with emphasis on recovery and prevention.
‘Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword’
XPO LOGISTICS has secured the contract to manage warehouse operations for Crown Paints – part of the international coatings giant Hempel A/S.
Speed and integration stand out for new automated packaging system
PACKSIZE HAS launched the X6 automated right-sized packaging system.
Multi-size case erector
THE E-CO Flex Forming module from IMA Group is a multi-size case erector capable of handling up to 12 different case footprints.
Twinplast develops custom containers for bee supplier
TWINPLAST HAS established a presence in the apicultural sector with a contract to supply bespoke containers for one of the UK’s leading honey bee suppliers.
The biggest pain points in transitioning to EVs and how to mitigate them
WITH THE Government’s 2035 deadline for the ban on the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles just a decade away, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is a necessity for organisations with either large or small fleets. However, there are many concerns among fleet managers about a transition. In this article we will outline some of the most common pain points and how they can be alleviated through careful design and planning.
Sustainable labelling: how linerless labels are reducing waste and boosting efficiency
Reduce waste by 40% with linerless labels – Every year, millions of square metres of label liner waste end up in UK landfills, contributing to unnecessary environmental harm.
