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The Congestion Charge, the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London have all been suspended. None of the charges are in operation from Monday 23 March until further notice. As well as being a measure to support the movement of key workers Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said it…
The Fork Lift Truck Association has welcomed government recognition for logistics and supply chain workers as key workers. James Clark, secretary-general of the British Truck Association said: “In these challenging times, we are pleased that the government has recognised that everyone working to keep essential supply chains open is a critical key worker. “Workers across the…
Developer Mountpark Logistics announced today that it is funding a speculative development of 735,000 sq ft at Omega South, Warrington which is being developed by Omega Warrington (OWL). Located at the gateway site to Omega South, the new development is the second phase of Mountpark Warrington Omega and will comprise three logistics centres of 307,000…
Ted Baker has said that, to date, it has seen minimal supply chain disruption as a result of COVID-19 but it has been forced to temporarily close stores that were responsible for 68% of its sale sin its most recent financial year. In a statement to investors the retailer said that the significant majority of…
Industrial doors specialist Hörmann UK has said it still has full supply of all its domestic and industrial products from factories in German, despite the impact of COVID-19. The company said that while restrictions had been placed on certain borders out of Germany, it had not resulted in any of its products being stopped, or held…
Jaguar Land Rover is temporarily suspend production at its UK manufacturing facilities over the course of next week. JLR said its intention was to resume in the week of 20 April, subject to review of the rapidly-changing circumstances. JLR said it is operating in line with advice from the NHS and Public Health England to minimise the spread of the coronavirus, while implementing plans…
The Association of Pallet Networks (APN) has said that the UK’s eight pallet networks have joined together to offer the government support during the COVID-19 crisis, and deliver critical equipment and emergency supplies. Between the pallet networks, they have 30,000 employees, 750 depots, a fleet of 23,500 vehicles and offer 100% coverage by postcode. Paul…
Ocado has stopped its home deliveries due to a significantly increased amount of orders, from people stockpiling for the coronavirus. In a statement, Melanie Smith, chief executive of Ocado Retail, said that the company had made the “decision to temporarily suspend access to Ocado.com for a few days in order to make some changes to…
A.P. Moller – Maersk has said that its supply chains remain open, despite the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, and it anticipates a year-on-year profit increase in the first quarter. However, it said that the global COVID-19 pandemic was severely impacting the global transport market and supply chains and there was lack of visibility related to the…
Wholesaler LWC Drinks is to temporarily switching to a B2C model while the on-trade is quiet due to the coronavirus. The wholesaler specifically focuses on bars, pubs, restaurants – but said it had made the decision to increase its delivery remit to now include the end consumer, whilst continuing to support its trade customers. The…
Marks & Spencer said it is planning for a prolonged downturn in demand in its clothing and home division as a result of COVID-19 – and will be reducing its supply pipeline by over £100 million as it holds over stock. In a trading update to investors M&S said that with two thirds of its…
Omega Warrington and retail giant TJ Morris, which trades as Home Bargains, have put in a hybrid planning application to St Helen’s Council for 878,012 sq ft DC. The application also includes as three further buildings totalling 1.4 million sq ft on a 186-acre green belt site adjacent to Omega Logistics Park in Warrington. The…
Next has said there is “no way of predicting” the extent that the effect coronavirus will have on its online and retail divisions. While the retailer warned that its online sales will suffer less than its in-store sales, it did say there would be significant losses. It said that methods to conserve cash in the…
EV Cargo said it has seen a Christmas peak level of demand in recent weeks due to coronavirus and says it is working with other hauliers to deliver goods to customers. The3PL said it is working with subcontractors and other hauliers to help stem the flow of demand after a recent spike in orders. It…
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB), alongside the European Commission, is calling on governments across Europe to prioritise the movement of packages and pallets during the COVID-19 crisis. In a statement, the FEFPEB, which represents European national timber packaging associations, including the pallet, lightweight packaging, and industrial packaging sectors, said: “We…
Damco has moved into a new 36,000 sq ft energy-efficient warehouse at London’s Heathrow Airport to its airfreight offering. The freight forwarder has also moved its airfreight operations into offices at the North Feltham trading estate, which is three miles from Heathrow’s cargo terminal, to support its customer base of UK retailers. The bonded facility…
FedEx has suspended all guidance on any potential future earnings in the light of the current uncertainties regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Announcing an increase in third quarter global revenues from $17 billion to $17.5 billion and an operating income drop from $984 million to $483 million (owing to TNT Express integration costs), FedEx said it…
JCB has stoped production at all of its UK manufacturing plants, citing an unprecedented reduction in global demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company is halting production for the rest of this week and the whole of next week at its nine manufacturing plants in Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Wrexham. JCB said that no decision…
Private investment and development company FirethornTrust has acquired a 24.5-acre site near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, marking its second foray in the logistic sector. The company has bought Phases Two and Three of Apex Park from Pears Property in an off-market transaction. Apex Park is a new logistic park near the M1 and phases two and…
DHL has taken a warehouse on the second phase of St Modwen’s 70-acre industrial and logistics scheme near Lincoln. The German logistics company, who acquired UK Mail in 2018 is expanding at the scheme and will occupy a 25,000 sq ft unit on a 10-year lease. This is in addition to a 32,000 sq ft…
After working for five years alongside The Works, Europa Air & Sea will continue to oversee and manage its inbound movements. Mark Haywood, procurement manager at The Works said: “With exciting IT developments that will lead to operational savings being realised in Q2 of 2020, we are pleased to be extending our agreement and partnering…
In a wave of economic disruption caused by the coronavirus, various car manufacturers have been forced to shut down sites.PSA Groupe has decided to close several of its European sites amid the economic uncertainty of COVID-19, as it has faced disruption throughout its supply chain, as well as a “sudden decline in the automobile market”….
London Councils has suspended the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS) until 31 April, to ensure retailers remain stocked throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The LLCS controls the movement of HGVs over 18 tonnes maximum gross weight. It operates at night and at weekends on specific roads in London in order to minimise pollution. David Wells, chief…
The GMB has criticised Amazon for its treatment of employees, after the online retail giant said it was ensuring it was putting the right resources in place to meet delivery demands. The GMB has said that employees across at least four different sites have been informed that they will need to work compulsory overtime from…
Iceland has removed 29% of plastic from its annual overall plastic packaging usage, equivalent to 3,694 tonnes. The supermarket had originally set a target to remove plastics from all own label product packaging by the end of 2023. Some 74 lines have been moved from non-recyclable plastic and into paperboard-based trays. Richard Walker, managing director…
For many in logistics and supply chain, the coronavirus is a crisis unlike any other. But one warning that continues to ring in my ears is that supply-chain resilience will be at a premium in the coming months. Logistics Manager was due to host its Supply Chain Conference today and tomorrow but, sadly, the combined…
The Road Haulage Association is calling on the government to pledge immediate financial support for road hauliers who could lose their jobs due to Covid-19. Chief executive Richard Burnett (pictured) told transport secretary Grant Shapps that many hauliers have already reported catastrophic effects on their businesses as the volumes of goods drop sharply. The RHA…
The impact of Covid-19 will see global manufacturer spending on ERP hit $14 billion by 2024, according to ABI Research, with supply chains investing in risk analysis to prepare for further shocks. Michael Larner, principal analyst at ABI Research, said that in the short-term: “Initially, plant managers and factory owners will be looking to secure…
Trading in shares of Associated British Foods – owner of Primark – have been suspended after it warned that coronavirus had already hit sales. The company had said that short-term supply chain issues from producers in China – with operations supplying Primark resuming as the country recovers from the fallout of coronavirus, had been minimal….
AEW’s Fradley 437 scheme at Fradley Park in Lichfield has reached practical completion following a £20 million build by GMI Construction. The building project managed by Evans Property Group totalling 437,054 sq ft boasts 36 dock and six level access doors, plus a large 100m secure yard with gatehouse. The unit took 8 months to…
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