The UK’s next government must appoint a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain if future growth is to be driven across the whole economy, according to business group Logistics UK. Launching the organisation’s Election Manifesto on 17 January 2024, which is aimed at the political parties as they prepare for… Read more »
The industrial and logistics property landscape remains strong despite economic turbulence, data-led white paper reveals
Despite years of economic turbulence, the industrial and logistics property sector is proving to be robust – even in the facing of rising and falling inflation, and constantly evolving consumer retail demands. This is according to a new industry white paper published by property intelligence platform provider Nimbus®, based on… Read more »
Southgate Global Secure Carbon Neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2
Southgate Global, a leader in the supply of packaging equipment, consumables and servicing in operational logistics and fulfilment, has achieved a significant milestone in itssustainability journey. With the support of One Carbon World, a carbon neutral not-for-profit organisation, Southgate has recently attained carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 for… Read more »
RHA submits key issues for commercial vehicle operators ahead of Scottish budget
Ahead of the Scottish Budget for 2024 to 2025, Martin Reid, RHA Policy Director for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has delivered the RHA’s submission to the Scottish Government. He said the road transport industry (HGV, coach, and van operators) is critical to the supply chain and economic growth. Our industry faces significant… Read more »
Boost Dock-to-Stock times with Southgate’s MPW
Southgate Global, leading operational logistics and fulfilment equipment, consumables and services supplier, reveals how making the switch to a Mobile Powered Workstation (MPW) at a loading bay, can boost dock-to-stock cycle times and give companies a performance edge. Loading bays play a pivotal role in the shipping and logistics process,… Read more »
Risk Ledger secures £6.25m to prevent cyber attacks on the supply chains of nation’s largest enterprises
Organisations have been laser focussed on protecting their own networks, applications, physical premises and people against cyber security attacks but have neglected their exposure to suppliers. Indeed, over the past 3 years, a staggering 73% of organisations have been affected by a third-party security breach. Helping these businesses toughen their… Read more »
XPO Logistics celebrates major expansion and extension of partnership with Samsung Climate Solutions
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, is marking the extension and expansion of its partnership with Samsung Climate Solutions. As part of the extended agreement, XPO provides an integrated supply chain solution utilising its new shared user warehouse in Leicester and its in-house… Read more »
Wincanton and Screwfix switch to alternative fuel to lower transport emissions by up to 90%
Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, has announced that 85% of its logistics vehicle fleet serving Screwfix now refuels with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), in a bold sustainability initiative to eliminate carbon emissions. Wincanton and the Screwfix Logistics Team launched a trial in 2022 involving 48 heavy… Read more »
Asset Alliance Group continues to hit the target for Bullet Express
Logistics, distribution and storage specialist, Bullet Express, has secured another 35 trucks and trailers from Asset Alliance Group to help with the rapid expansion of the business. The Glasgow-based company has taken delivery of 14 Mercedes-Benz rigids, seven MAN 6×2 tractor units, six tri-axle Tiger Trailers and eight Lawrence David… Read more »
Acuver Consulting strengthen its global footprint, forays into the UK Market
Acuver Consulting, a niche global supply chain management company, is thrilled to announce its strategic expansion into the UK. Building on its tremendous success in the Asia-Pacific and North American regions, Acuver is now poised to bring its world-class consulting solutions to the UK, catering to an array of industries… Read more »