All Logistics articles – Page 13
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NewsAldi trialling ‘all-electric refrigerated trailer’ that runs off lorry’s kinetic energy
On the move, it coverts the lorry’s kinetic energy into electricity to keep the trailer’s batteries charged
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NewsCostcutter has ‘no plans’ to increase delivery fees despite Nisa doubling charges to £9.77
Costcutter retailers are conerned that the likelihood of them being hit by additional fees is “inevitable”.
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NewsMorrisons attracting independent retailers to Daily fascia with no delivery fees
Senior wholesale manager Nick Russell told The Grocer it had recently signed up several retailers to the brand and is in “active discussions with lots more”.
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NewsGorillas taps first year of UK sales data for major advertising campaign
The ‘Whatever London Wants’ campaign encompasses out-of-home billboards, TV and radio ads, posters, projections and murals
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NewsGVMS operational again – but Dover delays forecast to increase ahead of Easter
Prioritisation system to help perishable goods get through long queues not a realistic option, says environment secretary
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Analysis & FeaturesDragons’ Pantry: what to expect from this year’s Farm Shop & Deli Show workshops
Experts will tackle issues such as recruitment, working with wholesalers, supplying airlines and securing funding
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NewsHaulier IT meltdown adds to delays at Dover
Issues with HMRC’s GVMS system come as bad weather and ferry shortages have caused delays at the port
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NewsIceland trials lower free delivery threshold to combat cost of living crisis
The retailer is lowering the minimum order value for its free next-day delivery service
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NewsXPO secures chilled distribution deal with Tesco
Under the new agreement XPO will handle temperature-controlled transport using its own fleet and drivers
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NewsJust Eat focused on major grocery partnerships across the UK
COO Joerg Gerbig told The Grocer it had been “important to keep the company really focused. It’s hard to go left, right and centre
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NewsWH Smith partners with Deliveroo for fast delivery of stationery, books and greeting cards
Some 600 WH Smith and branded products are available on the courier platform
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Scottish Wholesale Association partners with Volvo to host electric vehicle event
The organisation is pursuing an ambitious project to decarbonise the Scottish wholesale industry
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NewsAF Blakemore trials 19-tonne electric HGV
The Spar wholesaler said the trail puts it ‘one step closer’ to introducing its first electric HGV
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Comment & OpinionP&O crisis is latest symptom of UK’s developing reputation for hassle
The delivery of Brexit has been the most frustrating of the many challenges to UK imports and we are not done yet, says Cold Chain Federation CEO Shane Brennan
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Analysis & FeaturesCan cities still feed themselves once diesel trucks are banned?
Paris is ousting the vehicles in 2024. London, Oxford, and Bristol won’t be far behind. Diesel lorries cannot last much longer, but is the sector ready for the shift?
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Tesco on the right track with its supply chain trains?
Britain’s biggest retailer is turning to the railways to boost both its eco-credentials and its supply chain resiliency. Will its rivals follow suit?
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NewsBoughey Distribution appoints Angela Carus as new MD
Carus has joined the company from Culina, where she had been director of operations for the past two-and-a-half years
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NewsThe HGV driver crisis is not over, MPs told amid warnings over Easter delays
On Tuesday, logistics and supply chain representatives spoke at a meeting of the Food and Drink Supply Chain All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)
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Comment & OpinionProfit warnings indicate a perfect storm of post-pandemic challenges
The pandemic’s impact on consumer behaviour, rising energy costs, inflation and labour shortages have all added costs and strained supply chains, says Hunter Kelly, partner at EY-Parthenon Turnaround & Restructuring Strategy
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Brexit to blame for the 20-mile lorry queues into Dover?
Traffic jams into the port are on the rise and more delays are likely with extra border checks from July. So what’s behind the Dover issues?