XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, is expanding its Nature Network project to its shared-user warehouse in Leicester. The site offers consolidated storage and logistics services for Samsung Climate Solutions and other customers. It has now become the latest location to benefit… Read more »
Warehouse technology critical to staying ahead of the competition and maximising performance, say retailers
Research from leading automation and robotics integrator Inteq reveals that over half of retailers (58%) believe their existing systems to fulfil orders have negatively impacted their ability to serve customers well. Inteq surveyed directors and senior leaders across the UK retail and eCommerce sector to uncover how increasing investment in… Read more »
XPO Logistics provides new warehouse services to Crown Paints at two key UK sites
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has secured the contract to manage warehouse operations for Crown Paints – part of the international coatings giant Hempel A/S. XPO Logistics will operate two warehouses for Crown Paints at its production sites in Darwen, Lancashire… Read more »
Crossbay’s UK portfolio passes 1million sq. ft following acquisition from abrdn
Crossbay, the urban logistics strategy of pan-European investment manager MARK Capital Management, has acquired a London warehouse from abrdn, taking its UK portfolio to over 1million sq.ft. Crossbay has acquired a 65,000 sq. ft. single-let warehouse in Dartford from abrdn, which follows a string of recent UK acquisitions for its second… Read more »
GXO Unlocks Growth for Luxury Retailer Beauty Pie
GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, celebrated its first year providing order fulfillment services for Beauty Pie, a luxury cosmetics retailer, following its acquisition of PFSweb (PFS). In Q3 2023, Beauty Pie partnered with GXO to provide order fulfillment, carrier and business management, and… Read more »
M&H Carriers delivers on promise to expand with new 15,000 sqft Perth hub
One of Scotland’s leading delivery firms has opened a new hub in what it is calling “the gateway to the north” of the country’s logistics industry. M&H Carriers has opened a new delivery hub in Perth with a 15,000sqft warehouse and significant 1.5 acre on-site yard space. The move will… Read more »
How Efficient Warehouse Management Transforms Freight Logistics
As businesses grow and the demand for faster delivery times increases, the importance of streamlined warehouse operations cannot be overstated. With the right systems in place, companies can enhance their supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall customer satisfaction. Advanced warehouse management solutions enable better coordination between storage and… Read more »
DP World invests £34m in its largest ever UK warehouse to meet evolving customer demand for logistics
DP World has taken another major step in its ambition to be the UK’s leading logistics provider by opening its largest ever warehouse. The 598,000 sq ft facility in Coventry is part of a £50m investment that will help customers to stay competitive. The new warehouse – which was internally… Read more »
Positive Performance For Bretts Transport Despite Uncertain Economy
Cambridgeshire based transportation and warehousing specialist Bretts Transport has reported an 11.55% increase in turnover for 2023. It is a strong performance and despite the ongoing cost of living crisis, high fuel and inflation costs, Bretts has managed to successfully navigate its way through the current turbulence plaguing the… Read more »
XPO Logistics named to run Weetabix multi-warehousing operation and provide sustainable global transport solutions
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has been named a new logistics partner for the UK’s number one cereal brand, Weetabix. From the 27th of January, XPO will have started to run the Weetabix multi-warehousing operation at the company’s primary site at Burton… Read more »