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The latest technology revolutionising warehousing and supply chains will be a key area of focus at the 2019 IntraLogisteX exhibition and conference taking place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th February. The conference will be a platform for experts to share their knowledge of how visitors can utilise the latest…
With over 666,000 sq ft of space, Goliath, Coventry’s giant national distribution centre and logistics hub provides a unique opportunity to secure the largest warehouse space available in the UK. The fully secure 40.9 acre site, located within the Midland’s Golden Triangle at Cross Point Business Park, is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment programme. This…
The lack of drivers and other skilled workers continues to be a major challenge for the logistics industry for the third year running, according to Paragon Software Systems’ annual UK customer survey. The survey found that over half of respondents believe this to be a major issue. Figures also show a 20 per cent increase…
Warehouse REIT has acquired the air cargo centre at Glasgow International Airport, from Airport Industrial Nominees Limited for £11.1 million. The 150,000 sq ft estate is adjacent to the Airport and arranged across two detached purpose-built warehouses. It houses eight units let to five separate occupiers such as Nippon Express, PJH Group and Alpha LSG….
Europa Worldwide Group has acquired some of the trade and assets of end-to-end fulfilment and warehouse management service Menzies Response an undisclosed sum. Menzies Response will join and strengthen Europa’s warehouse division. Andrew Baxter, Managing Director of Europa Worldwide Group Included in the purchase is Menzies’ Rushden Northamptonshire warehouse and PCI compliant contact centre in…
Hermes has taken on 244 specialist home delivery box vans and 70 tractors on contract hire from Cartwright Fleet Services. 30 of the Iveco tractor units are fuelled by compressed natural gas and the remaining 40 tractor units are diesel. It was delivered in time for the peak Christmas period. The fleet is maintained by…
UPS fourth-quarter 2018 earnings showed international profits growth with margin rises above 20 per cent. Overall, “we achieved our 2018 adjusted earnings-per-share goal by successfully executing Transformation investments and initiatives that lifted revenue quality and improved efficiency,” said David Abney, UPS chairman and CEO. Total company revenue increased by 4.6 per cent in the fourth…
DAF Trucks hit a market share of 16.6 per cent in Europe in the heavy truck segment and a 9 per cent share in the light truck segment in 2018. The European market for trucks of 16+ tonnes amounted to almost 319,000 trucks in 2018 compared to 306,000 in 2017. DAF was a heavy truck…
Hermes Europe CEO Carole Walker is to retire from her career in the Otto Group this summer and Kay Schiebur, Otto Group executive board member services will assume some of her responsibilities as of 1 March 2019. Hermes Europe CEO Carole Walker Walker joined the Otto Group 31 years ago as a graduate, taking the…
Abbey Logistics is to take a fleet of Mercedes Actros 2446LS tractor units from Prohire on a 60-month contract to support a new bulk flour contract with British baker Hovis. The vehicles are used to distribute bulk flour from Hovis’ flour mill in Wellingborough to bakery sites throughout the UK on a 24/7 basis. The…
UK distributor for SANY equipment Cooper Specialised Handling has supplied iPort, Doncaster with two SANY SRSC4535G reach stackers. The reach stackers will be used primarily for the handling of laden and unladen containers, alongside servicing road traffic on a 24-hour basis. The reach stackers feature a hydraulic sliding cabin for improved visibility and ease of…
E-commerce solution provider Parcelhub has added fulfilment services to its portfolio of carrier management and e-commerce solutions. Parcelhub customers now outsource all their supply chain operations. The fulfilment service can be tailored by companies who need to outsource storage, shipping and stock management of printed matter, apparel, daily deals products, gifts, homewares, PC hardware, and…
Global logistics solutions group WiseTech Global as acquired Norwegian customs management solutions provider Systema. WiseTech Global aims to increase its presence in the Nordic region’s three largest markets, Norway, Denmark and Sweden, and enhance its integrated cross-border logistics solutions offering. Systema will remain under the leadership of CEO Birgit Vegheim and founder Svein Huse. Its operations…
Lidl has opened a 58,000m² distribution centre at iPort, Doncaster to initially service 53 stores across South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Midlands. The site represents a £70 million investment in Lidl’s expansion and logistics. The distribution centre expects to process 3,900 pallets of products every day and create 400 jobs. Warehouse and store employees will…
Sporting goods retailer Decathlon has relocated to a purpose built 257,000 sq ft warehouse at Brackmills Point in Northampton developed by BARJANE to accommodate businesses growth. Adjacent to the building is land for expansion of up to 100,000 sq ft of additional warehouse space. The warehouse is built to a “very good” BREEAM certification level,…
Transport for the North has set out draft proposals for the Strategic Transport Plan and the Investment Programme which is to rebalance underinvestment and drive transformation in northern infrastructure over the next 30 years using up to £70 billion of investment. The Strategic Transport Plan outlines how up to £70 billion of investment to 2050…
Supply chain software and services BluJay Solutions has appointed Andrew Kirkwood as chief executive officer, replacing Doug Braun. Kirkwood has 25 years of experience in the supply chain and SaaS market and will help drive ever-higher levels of performance and customer satisfaction at BluJay. Kirkwood previously held the position of senior vice president & general…
Lidl has opened a 58,000m² distribution centre at iPort, Doncaster to initially service 53 stores across South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Midlands. The site represents a £70 million investment in Lidl’s expansion and logistics. The distribution centre expects to process 3,900 pallets of products every day and create 400 jobs. Warehouse and store employees will…
Lavazza Professional, previously Mars Drinks, is exhibiting at IntraLogisteX, stand 214. From offices to the factory floor, we provide vending solutions designed specifically for the workplace. Our reliable vending machines offer some of Britain’s best-loved drinks brands and a hassle-free service. Book now your appointment with the Lavazza Professional team on stand 214 to: Get…
Tesco is to introduce a series of changes across its stores as it aims to “further simplify” the business which will include the closure of counters in 90 stores, a move to self-serve hot food in colleague kitchens, less layout changes and a simpler way of managing stock, impacting an estimated 9,000 jobs. Tesco is…
Lancaster based Kidds Transport in has invested £1.6 million in 130,000 sq ft of additional warehousing space to increase its customer offering following a period of significant business growth. The warehousing space will provide of storage space for increased productivity and will also provide two acres of parking to help Kidds increase and meet the…
United Pallet Network is to relocate its central hub operations in line with company growth and operational development strategy as of January 2020. It will be moving to modern and expansive facilities that are very close to its current operation. UPN plans to invest over £2 million is being invested to expand and further develop…
The Fork Lift Truck Association chief executive Peter Harvey MBE is to leave his post following a 6+ year tenure. Harvey joined the FLTA in August 2012. “In his time with us he has overseen a number of important initiatives and has played a key role in forging strong links with trade associations representing sectors…
Panattoni is redeveloping the former 115,000 sq ft Kongsberg Automotive Plant site at Thames Gateway, Basildon into a headquarters logistics and manufacturing facility. The facility is due for completion in Q4 2019 and will be high specficiatoon and offer a BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’. “Larger, new warehousing is much-needed in Basildon. Panattoni’s Basildon 115…
GEFCO has opened a dedicated Mission Control Centre in Amsterdam to manage and support global time critical solutions within the freight forwarding business line. The centre will provide round the clock service to GEFCO’s customers across the world and supports its time critical solutions team. The aim is to provide immediate responses to customers’ urgent…
Major Australian retail company Coles has selected WITRON to deliver two automated ambient distribution centres in Queensland and New South Wales as parts of its supply chain modernisation program that will improve availability for more than 21 million of its customers while lowering costs. The two distribution centres will respectively supply a full range of…
Royal Mail handled 164 million parcels in the UK during the December trading period, up 10 per cent over last year, and is in line with its cost avoidance programme to deliver £100 million of cost savings 2018-19, according to its trading statement for nine months ended 23 December 2018. The Group made savings in…
Maritime Transport has signed a 25-year lease with SEGRO and is to operate the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway. The rail terminal is 22.5 acres and is able to handle up to sixteen 775m-long freight trains daily and will provide storage capacity for over 5,000 TEU. It will connect…
Barwood Capital has accelerated plans at its 12-acre development site at Central Park, Bristol to include a new 137,315 sq ft logistics warehouse on 6.6 acres, Junction One. The development is currently under construction and is to form part of the new gateway to Central Park. Speculative development of ‘Junction One’ has begun and it…
Unifeeder is to begin operating a direct service between Gdynia, Poland and DP World’s London Gateway facility as part of its strategy to provide a competitive transport alternative for its customers to ensure a steady flow of cargo to the UK, via multiple points of entry. The direct shuttle service commences February 22. The service…
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