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DX, the mail, parcels and logistics network operator, is to float on AIM, the London Stock Exchange market for smaller companies, through an initial public offering (IPO). DX was established in 1975, and delivered some 170 million items in 2013. Petar Cvetkovic, Chief Executive Officer of DX said: “We are delighted to announce our plans…
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has called for goods vehicle taxation to be replaced by a lorry user charging system based on road occupancy. The idea is put forward in a report, UK Freight Planning to 2035, which examines the challenges facing the future growth of logistics capability in the UK. It also…
Palletforce shareholder members are to share nearly £5 million – the biggest pay out in the network’s 13 year history. The dividend was agreed at Palletforce’s annual meeting last month, following increases in volumes and profits. Chief executive Michael Conroy said: “As we don’t have professional equity investors to satisfy or debt to finance, we…
FedEx has expanded its SenseAware network to 14 countries across Europe. The service, for sensitive products such as pharmaceuticals, includes monitoring of temperature, light exposure, relative humidity, shock and barometric pressure. “As today’s global business environment becomes increasingly complex, information has never been more critical to organisation,” said Carlo Novi, managing director, Sales, HealthCare Solutions,…
The Freight Transport Association has written to the organisers of the Commonwealth Games, which take place in Glasgow, later this year asking for detailed information on the impact of the games on the transport network in the city. In particular, it wants details of expected congestion – what roads are forecast to be impacted and…
UPS has bought Polar Speed, the UK-based provider of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical supply chain services as part of its strategy to strengthen its healthcare network across Europe. Polar Speed specialises in active temperature-controlled deliveries to hospitals, pharmacies, wholesalers and surgery centres as well as end patients. It uses a fleet of 118 actively monitored temperature-controlled vehicles…
We all know the purpose of yellow cards in football, but it seems they are the way forward for the logistics industry, according to DHL and Birds Eye. In a joint presentation at this year’s Logistics Manager Summit, DHL’s vice president operations, Gavin Lucas, and Birds Eye’s group distribution manager, Peter Broome, took to the…
Toyota Material Handling UK has invested seven million pounds in its short-term hire fleet, meaning more than 3,500 trucks are now available for customers who need an emergency replacement, or are experiencing unexpected demand and seasonal peaks. Toyota says the investment enables it to offer customers a greater choice and availability of the latest models….
Sporting goods firm Amer Sports has awarded Norbert Dentressangle a ten-year contract extension, to take responsibility of its entire European logistics operation. The company is also building a new 52,000 sq m automated warehouse in Lyon, France, due to be complete in 2015, to support the deal. It says the new facility will improve customer…
Chief executive of Skills for Logistics, Ross Moloney, has been appointed chairman of the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training board. JAUPT manages all Driver CPC training courses applications from approved centres. It also manages the approval and quality assurance of centres and courses delivering periodic training. “This places Skills for Logistics as the voice…
eBay Enterprise’s Ship-From-Store solution could increase the average retailer’s sales by 20 per cent, according to the company’s recent customer analysis. The new distribution model aims to allow retailers and brands to turn their stores into virtual distribution centres, using local store inventory to fulfil online orders, and sourcing products from the most efficient locations….
Honda UK has extended its inbound distributioncontract with Yusen Logistics, to support the Swindon-based production of the Honda Civic, CRV, and Jazz models. The two companies began their partnership in 2006, when Honda appointed Yusen to convert its UK suppliers from delivers to ex-works. In 2011 Yusen was then named Honda’s sole provider for UK…
Logistics Link South was hailed a success after visitors braved the rainstorms to make their way to Sandown Park for the first day of the exhibition. Snapfulfil, Chess, Apex Linvar, Flexi, Inotec and Red Ledge were just some of the exhibitors reporting a good level of inquiries. There was also strong interest in Port to…
Year-on-year pay for supply chain and procurement specialists is rising by up to seven per cent of base salary, according to a survey by recruiter Robert Walters. It found that shortages of quality professionals were a key challenge for employers, particularly when seeking to fill less experienced roles. And it said a growing number of…
More than 60 per cent of respondents to the 2013 Logistics Manager State of the Market survey indicated that they operated a rolling 3PL contract with no fixed term. Is this the future of contract logistics? And are traditional, fixed term contracts still suitable or are flexible/rolling contracts the way of the future? These are…
Quartix has launched a new vehicle tracking mobile app, to enable its customers to view the real-time location of their vehicles. The free app runs along Quartix‘ vehicles tracking system, enabling users to access all core features of the system while on the move. Its features include a vehicle list, live tracking, and trip data….
The Fortec Distribution Network has launched a new proof of delivery app, Fortec Connect, which is to be rolled out nationwide, following successful trials last September. Developed by Vita Software, the new app sees signatures collected on smart phones automatically timed, dated, and GPS stamped, before being uploaded in real-time to Fortec and its customers….
Warburtons has integrated Navman Wireless‘ GPS vehicle tracking with its Paragon transport routing and scheduling system, saying the move has resulted in enhanced delivery schedules. Warburtons produces more than two million wrapped loaves, wraps, crumpets, pancakes, and bread rolls, to around 20,000 UK retail outlets every day. It operates 13 bakeries and 13 depots across…
New consulting firm for Peak-Ryzex Peak-Ryzex has launched a new consulting practice, Movilitas Consulting UK, which specialises in SAP supply chain and logistics, track and trace and mobile solutions. The new business joins the company’s practices in North America and mainland Europe, hoping to help its SAP customers take their supply chain and field-based workforce…
Trade Distribution has teamed up with OBS Logistics, to create a new home delivery service, using its Calidus TMS and ePOD systems. Based on the Isle of Man, Trade Distribution operates from a central UK hub in Lancashire, and two depots on the island itself. It employs some 100 staff, and operates around 120 trailers…
European logistics specialist, Rhenus Logistics, has implemented Barloworld Supply Chain Software’s CAST Aurora system, to optimise the supply chain for its client base. Rhenus operates some 350 sites around the world, with more than three million square metres of warehousing in Europe alone. It hopes CAST Aurora will support its network design process, in turn…
WH Smith has awarded Wincanton a three-year transport management contract extension, for which it will roll-out „crucial“ new technology. The deal will see Wincanton continue to work from WH Smith hubs in Swindon, Dunstable, and Birmingham, as well as manage the performance of collaborative partners in the South West, North West, and Scotland. The Transport…
Access Group has acquired planning software specialist, Production Modelling, as part of its product portfolio expansion. UK-based Production Modelling develops and sells production planning software, production scheduling software, and simulation software for all business sectors around the world. The company’s Orchestrate software offers planning and scheduling to manufacturing companies specifically in the UK. Access Group…
Canadian IT group Descartes Systems has taken over Impatex, which provides electronic customs filing and freight forwarding systems in the UK, in a deal worth £5.1m. Impatex brings more than 200 freight forwarder customers to Descartes’ Global Logistic Network. Edward J Ryan, Descartes’ CEO, said: “Impatex strengthens Descartes’ Customs and Regulatory Compliance platform with additional…
Flexi Narrow Aisle is set to unveil a low entry cost customer order picking strategy for grocery retail. The company says the Flexi PiCK layer Picking System offers case pick rates of more than 1,000 outers per hour per man. Sales and marketing director John Maguire said: The traditional grocery retail supply structures have tend…
International fashion brand Esprit has awarded TGW Logistics a contract, to install its new DropBox picking solution at its European distribution centre in Mönchengladbach, Germany. Esprit distributes some 25,000 packages to its customers every day, it has a presence in more than 40 countries, including around 1,000 retail stores and 9,000 wholesale points. Operated by…
JCB has produced its 10,000th Teletruk forklift, creating the machine in the colours of the Union flag to celebrate the milestone. The red white and blue forklift was sold by JCB dealer Watling JCB, in Leicestershire, to waste management company Biffa. Source: logisticsmanager.com Portal: logistik-express.com
SDI Group has launched a new hanging pouch sortation system in the UK, the MonaLisa, following a successful roll-out in Germany. The MonaLisa is designed to allow sortation of both hanging items and flat goods simultaneously, aiming to help multichannel fashion retailers combine several elements of one order. “The system brings stock out faster and…
The Co-operative Food has placed an order for additional pedestrian electric tugs from MasterMover, to enhance the safety and efficiency of roll cage movements into its UK stores. The SmartMovers offer The Co-operative a system where a single operator can move cages in compliance with local authority health and safety regulations. The supermarket giant has…
Crown has launched its latest order picking technology, the QuickPick Remote, which it says improves productivity by some 25 per cent. The new QuickPick Remote is a wireless control, designed to cut time, effort and costs of those operating Crown’s GPC 3000 Series order pickers. “With the remote, we’ve made significant progress towards the safe…
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