Self-employment technology specialist, Wise, is working in partnership with over 250 delivery providers across… Read more »
Retailer to logistics industry: “get innovative”
The founder of Midlands-based flooring manufacturer and retail firm Factory Direct Flooring (FDF) is… Read more »
Tenancy tips for logistics businesses
With Covid highlighting how the logistics sector can change very swiftly, it’s vital for… Read more »
£500,000 of funding available to retrain in international trade
The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) is making £500,000 of funding available… Read more »
‘Pingdemic’ exemption can save Christmas
A toxic combination of the current HGV driver shortage crisis, post-Brexit immigration rules, an… Read more »
Consultancy service launched for Russia markets
Companies seeking to trade with Russia and the CIS countries that are currently deterred… Read more »
IFCO makes senior appointment
IFCO, a leading provider of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for fresh food packaging, has… Read more »
Business as normal, but always changing
Leading temperature-controlled storage and distribution business Reed Boardall has been a long-standing user of… Read more »
Microlise to list on LSE
Microlise, a leading provider of transport management software to fleet operators, is set to… Read more »
AMCO strengthens customs warehousing offering
AMCO is expanding its customs warehousing operation and improving customer service with the deployment… Read more »
Blocked UK docks could be opportunity for manufacturers
UK docks are clogged up and stock is being held up. But, asks… Read more »
Antwerp sees growth despite pandemic
During the first six months of 2021, 120 million tonnes were transhipped through the… Read more »
Logistics company ships 20,000,000 tea bags annually
Liverpool-based warehouse and logistics company, Brunswick International, is bringing in more than 20,000,000 tea… Read more »
Davies Turner enjoys Anglo-Dutch freight success
Davies Turner’s business in the Benelux region has gone from strength-to-strength since starting a… Read more »
Bakery supply chain faces “perfect storm”
According to Paul Empson, General Manager, Bakers Basco – a joint venture representing over… Read more »
Call for EU nationals to alleviate driver shortage
If Ministers don’t act now, the UK HGV driver shortage could lead to food… Read more »
Covid impact on transport study published
The outbreak of coronavirus in March 2020 has utterly changed the road freight transport landscape. Only transport professionals themselves… Read more »
Pallet-Track urges action over driver shortage
The chief executive of one of the Midlands’ fastest-growing logistics companies is leading a… Read more »
Food industry changes demand strategic thinking
In this article, supplied by Leigh Anderson, Managing Director, Bis Henderson Recruitment, we look… Read more »
New approach needed to secure cold chain workforce
A new approach is needed to secure cold chain skills for the future and… Read more »
Strengths and flaws in the EU’s new IOSS
Beleaguered British retailers are braced for yet more changes to how they sell goods… Read more »
Peter Ward to step down as CEO of UKWA
Peter Ward, CEO of UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has announced his intention to step… Read more »
BIFA issues advice on Delayed Declaration Scheme
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is advising its members to be very careful… Read more »
Belgian firm orders 50 curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers
Fast-growing UK manufacturer Tiger Trailers has expanded its international customer base with the delivery… Read more »
Green light for remote Border Control Post
Following a delay of over three months caused by the pandemic, PML’s venture with… Read more »
May 2021
The May 2021 edition of Logistics Business is live! Our lead feature is an… Read more »
Hoppecke UK sales surge
During a challenging 12 months, Hoppecke Industrial Batteries saw a significant uplift in UK sales against… Read more »
What’s happened to warehousing flexibility?
Economists predict that the UK economy will show a dramatic recovery from the pandemic… Read more »
Mike Burke elected president of AMHSA
At its recent AGM, members of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA) voted… Read more »
Why omnichannel is Proving Key to Retailers’ Survival in the Digital First Era
A series of challenges over the last year have brought with them a wealth… Read more »
10000 Units Transported on Dunkerque-Rosslare Line
The Danish company DFDS Seaways has just announced the introduction of a fourth ship… Read more »
Growth in Supply Chain Salaries Despite Global Pandemic
There has been growth in supply chain salaries despite the huge economic impact of… Read more »
Logistics Industry Sees Global Recovery Out of Reach for 2021
Supply chain industry executives do not foresee a global economic recovery until 2022 or… Read more »
e-Customs Software helps Customs Intermediary Business
An e-Customs software solution by Descartes Systems Group has helped the EOS Group, who are… Read more »
50% Spike in Demand for Retail Storage, says Shelving Specialist
A surge in online shopping during lockdown has proved to be a shot in… Read more »
New Year, New Customs Provider?
3PL specialists Gefco explain why it could be vital to review your customs partners… Read more »
Pallet and Parcel Transport Growth
In 2020 EURODIS, the international transport network for parcels and pallets in 36 European… Read more »
DFDS Increases Scheduled Frequencies to the UK from Cuxhaven
Since 1 February, the Danish shipping company and member of the Cuxhaven Port Association… Read more »
Go West to take Unaccompanied Freight by Sea
A growing number of haulage companies are shipping goods using unaccompanied trailers. Brittany Ferries… Read more »
What can the Logistics Sector Learn in 2021?
2020 was a year of extremes – particularly for logistics businesses, where a global… Read more »
Road Transport Capacity in Europe falls while Prices Rise
The result of the most recent evaluation of the Transport Market Monitor (TMM), an… Read more »
What does 2021 hold for supply chains?
Supply chain in 2021? John Perry, managing director of SCALA, a leading provider of… Read more »
Nijmegen provides Freight Network with Europe Gateway
Since the UK voted to leave the EU in June 2016, Palletways, an Imperial… Read more »
Covid Vaccines add to Sea and Air Freight Challenges
The news that the UK has become the first country in the world to… Read more »
Supply Chain Pallet Movements for Customers
James Jones & Sons (Pallets and Packaging) Ltd (JJPPL) has announced that its sites… Read more »
LTS Global Solutions Completes Management buy-out
LTS Global Solutions has completed a successful management buy-out (MBO), setting the business on… Read more »
A Global Event
This time last year we looked at the 12 months ahead in optimistic mood,… Read more »
Support Connected Manufacturing
Microlise has joined manufacturers’ organisation MAKE UK, becoming a member alongside the UK’s leading… Read more »
Logistics Confidence Index Falls to Lowest Level
The latest Barclays-BDO Logistics Confidence Index has fallen to its lowest ever level since… Read more »
Document Allows further Wood Packaging Repair Options
Heat-treated wooden components will be temporarily allowed for the repair of wooden pallets and… Read more »