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Three quarters of serial returners support ASOS’s new returns policy, according to a survey by Whistl. The research found that those who are classified as serial returners were predominately in favour of the changes with 76 per welcoming the change. However, support for the idea was only 63 per cent among younger consumers and 66…
GB Railfreight is reopening some disused sidings at March on the route between Felixstowe and Nuneaton. John Smith, managing director of GBRf, said: “We’re really very pleased to have secured this location. It will help reduce emissions and save costs in terms of running several hundred empty miles each week to get our wagons serviced….
Citroën is upgrading its Relay van range with Euro 6.2 compliant engines along with a range of new equipment. An electric Relay will also join range. Citroën chief executive Linda Jackson said: “With the new 2019 Relay range modernised and developed to meet customer requirements, Citroën is adapting the model range using the same successful…
Kalmar is to introduce a medium electric forklift powered by lithium-ion battery technology as part of a plan to offer an electric version of every product in its portfolio by 2021. It is the first forklift in the medium-capacity range to be powered by Li-ion batteries, and the battery technology will initially be available for…
Panattoni has beaten off stiff competition to acquire a prime 30 acre site in Slough for the development of a 360,000 sq ft industrial led scheme. The developer has bought unconditionally the former ICI paintworks site in Wexham Road from AkzoNobel for an undisclosed sum. Panattoni plans to speculatively build a number of high quality…
Amazon has revealed its latest autonomous latest Prime Air drone design that can fly up to 15 miles and deliver packages under five pounds to customers in less than 30 minutes. Chief executive of Amazon Worldwide Consumer Jeff Wilke said: “We expect to scale Prime Air both quickly and efficiently, delivering packages via drone to…
Unipart Group increased total group profit by 6.6 per cent to £24.3 million last year despite a five per cent fall in revenue to £845.4m, according to its results for the year to 31st December. Last year, it won a £730 million, five year logistics contract with NHS Supply Chain. It said: “Unipart has taken…
UK transaction volumes in the logistics and supply chain management industry rose 48 per cent in 2018 according to BDO’s latest Logistics & Supply Chain Management M&A Review. UK & Ireland average deal value dropped by almost 60 per cent, demonstrative of a shift towards high volumes of mid-market deals, said DBO. This continued in…
FuturMaster, the supply chain planning specialist, has launched forecasting software that uses artificial intelligence to aid in the launch of new products. It said that a recent trial with a Chinese textiles firm found that the software was more accurate in over three-quarters of forecasting scenarios and twice as fast at unravelling data when compared…
The Department for Transport has spent £800,000 on Brexit consultants while the Border Delivery Group spent £10.2m, according to a report by the National Audit Office. In total, the NAO found that the government has spent at least £97 million on consultancy services to pave the way for exit from the EU. Top spender is…
The City Transport & Traffic Innovation (CiTTi) Exhibition will take place on the 18 and 19 June at the MK Arena, Milton Keynes. The CiTTi exhibition will explore how innovations within traffic and transport help the movement of people and goods through an urban environment safely and efficiently. Solutions on show will include ridesharing, last-mile…
David James has moved from Primark to become group supply chain director for Boohoo Group, the Manchester-based online fashion retailer. James spent five years at Primark, most recently as supply chain director responsible for the global supply chain covering inbound, logistics, transport and customs at both an operational and strategic level. Boohoo has grown rapidly…
The introduction of 5G technology could drive a move to self-triggered order placement based on inventory level – just one of a number of supply chain benefits identified in a new study by Capgemini. EE launched the UK’s first 5G network last week, and more 5G networks will be launched over the coming months. In…
Trebor Developments and partner Hillwood have started on a speculative development at Trinity Park, near junction 16 of the M4 in Swindon. It is building units ranging from 36,750 to 78,750 sq ft for distribution and manufacturing. James Drew, development director at Trebor Developments, said: “We are already having positive discussions with occupiers from a…
The Works Stores has extended its contract with Europa’s Air & Sea division, to manage its inbound movements. The Works, a specialist retailers of value books, arts, crafts, toys, gifts and stationery, employs more than 3,000 people and has 500 UK stores. It has worked with Europa for four years. Janet Du Boulay, head of…
Johnston Logistics is to change its name to Dachser Ireland in September, completing its integration with Dachser after the logistics provider acquired a majority stake in the company. Johnston Logistics has already adopted Dachser’s yellow and blue trucks and operational integration to Dachser’s proprietary IT systems for transport and warehouse management was completed in February….
Some logistics companies will evolve to become retailers, according to a new study from the IGD in association with The Consumer Goods Forum. The report, Digital Retail Models of the Future, argues that these logistics companies “will make the most of their supply chain and operational expertise, which are critical success factors in e-commerce profitability….
Prologis has acquired a 15.37 acre site adjacent to Prologis Park West London in Uxbridge from GlaxoSmithKline allowing it expand the park. GSK will lease back the site for a short period of time while it relocates employees from Stockley Park to its headquarters in Brentford. Paul Weston, regional head for Prologis UK said: “We…
Winvic Construction is to build two warehouses totalling 28,907 sq m at Sutton Courtenay near Didcot. Construction will also include associated parking and servicing areas, landscaping and the creation of new internal access road. The planning application has been submitted and a decision will be made on 19 August. Winvic starts cladding for Meggitt
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is offering funded places on a selection of its driver specific training courses, to help members upskill their driving workforce. It is offering the free places on key FORS Professional training courses due to be held across the UK in the coming months. Places are available on mandatory FORS…
The van market grew 5.4 per cent in May, with 29,142 vehicles registered on British roads, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Demand for vans weighing less than 2.0-tonnes rose 14 per cent, while registrations of mid-sized and larger vans 2.0 to 2.5-tonnes and 2.5 to 3.5-tonnes, were up 10.2 per cent…
Traditional stores under pressure to compete with online offerings may face increasing exposure to risk if they are forced to cut costs in their supply chain, according to the latest Global Supply Chain Risk Report, by Cranfield School of Management and Dun & Bradstreet. It found increased levels of risk-taking since the fourth quarter of…
Waitrose is to introduce a self-serve concept branded ‘Waitrose Unpacked’ for everything from loose fruit and vegetable to cereals and coffees, and even cleaning products at its Botley Road store in Oxford in a bid to remove unnecessary plastic waste. 28 products including pasta, rice, grains, couscous, lentils, cereals, dried fruit and seeds have been…
Users of WebCargo by Freightos can now access IAG Cargo’s rates, route availability, and the platform to make and manage bookings in real time to any of IAG Cargo’s 350+ destinations. Enikö Matanov, director of strategy & revenue optimisation at IAG Cargo, said: “This exciting partnership with WebCargo by Freightos is the latest step in…
Trebor Developments and partner Hillwood have submitted a detailed planning application for a 409,000 sq ft speculative warehouse at Armthorpe, near Doncaster. The £38 million Gateway 4 development on a 25-acre green field site includes 15m eaves, dock and ground level loading doors, 55m service yards and 83 HGV parking spaces plus the potential for…
Norwegian food retailer Coop is expanding its central goods distribution centre in cooperation with Witron to give a 33 per cent higher picking volume. The 52,000 sq m DC near Oslo airport opened in 2014 and currently serves more than 1,200 stores. When the expansion project is completed in May 2022, it will have a…
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Shoppers are buying clothes believing that they are made by workers earning a living wage, when in reality, low wages continue to be the status quo across the global industry, a new survey into garment supply chains says. The research, by the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute, includes responses from fashion companies such as Adidas,…
Travis Perkins Properties is selling a 37-acre site with planning consent for 324,889 sq ft of warehousing, near the M1 in Northamptonshire. Charles Binks, head of logistics and industrial at Knight Frank said: “Milton Ham in Northampton is in the Golden Triangle and has the attraction of a nearby workforce and excellent transport connectivity. Next…
Speedy Freight, part of Eddie Stobart Logistics, has opened a new branch in Gatwick. Branch manager Mishal Chotai said: “The Speedy Freight service operating out of Gatwick, will deliver urgent loads or goods that require special handling. This can range from urgent airfreight coming into the airport, to delivering just-in-time parts that are fundamental to…
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