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.
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.
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.
Online retail is levelling off in the UK
THE ECOMMERCE sector has hit an inflection point with online penetration as a total of the retail sector in the UK now lower than pre-pandemic projections.
Changing gears: what logistics could look like in 2025
The world in which we operate is shifting under our feet, says Chris Clowes, with economic uncertainty, global trade tensions and the need to cultivate sustainability pushing us to rethink continuously how we do business.
Companies prioritising stability says study
SUPPLY CHAIN planning company Coupa has commissioned research revealing that 72% of financial decision-makers consider maintaining stable operating profit margins year-on-year to be an indicator of success.
End of fire and rehire?
The Labour government’s Employment Rights Bill, introduced in October 2024, seeks to restrict the controversial practice of ‘fire and rehire’.
UK firms cutting inventory levels
COMPANIES ARE reversing a policy to hold higher inventory levels, according to comments from leading 3PL DHL in a recent market outlook briefing.
UK public at risk of food and medicine shortages
THE UK cold chain industry, represented by the Cold Chain Federation (CCF), calls on the government to take immediate, decisive action to safeguard the critical infrastructure that stores and transports essential perishable goods, such as food and medicine.
Boden chooses returns partner
THE RETAILER has switched to ZigZag to manage its global returns.
Amazon takes major order of electric HGVs
OVER 140 of more than 200 Mercedes-Benz Trucks eActros 600 ordered by Amazon will join its UK network, with the rest in Germany.
Beacon launches order tracking and collaboration solution
THE LAUNCH marks significant milestone in the evolution of the company’s product offering.
New Driver CPC system will bring more drivers into the industry
RED Corporate Driver Training has welcomed the revisions to the Driver CPC system, particularly an ‘easier access’ course designed for drivers who only operate within the UK.
Refurbished warehouse in York
CELKOM TRANSPORT has fully refurbished a 50,000 sq ft building at its York site to serve as a warehouse.
M&S opts for variation with new lower emission HGVs
MARKS & SPENCER has introduced 85 zero or lower emission vehicles to its supply chain logistics fleet.
Transform fleet and distribution efficiencies
Managing a fleet comes with a host of unique challenges, which can be transformed with advanced Transport Management Solutions.
Autonomous-only logistics vehicle planned for mid-2025
The Applied EV vehicle, produced in partnership with Suzuki, could provide an answer to a number of logistics applications, including last mile.
AI clinic for Multimodal 2025
Registration has opened for the supply chain and logistics event which takes place from 17-19 June 2025 at Birmingham’s NEC.
