All Logistics articles – Page 7
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NewsNet zero: Food giants hold breakthrough talks on major shift from road to rail
Initiative is being run by Simply Supply Chain alongside transport giant Maritime Intermodal, which is developing a growing network of rail freight terminals across the UK
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Milk & More turned into a dairy pioneer
Not long ago, Milk & More appeared on its last legs. But thanks to high-tech logistics and a green focus, it’s become a pioneer in delivery – and it’s now looking to the future
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NewsCompanies linked to Freshways hit with DVSA roadworthiness fines
The regulator said some vehicles were operating with known and dangerous defects
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Analysis & FeaturesFour things affecting fmcg following Rishi Sunak’s green rowback
PM Rishi Sunak’s recent rowback on the government’s green plans have stirred up significant discussion
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NewsLogistics sector hits back at government’s green u-turn
The sector has some of the most ambitious decarbonisation targets set by government in 2020
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NewsUkrainian suppliers get better access to UK retailers at new trade centre
A new trade centre has launched to help Ukrainian manufacturers access UK markets
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NewsSean Dowling Jones to head Gist’s new exports team
The M&S-owned logistics company has recently set up a new international team
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NewsDeliveroo launches more Hop dark stores with Waitrose and Morrisons
The launch of the sites means Hop dark stores are now active in two-thirds of London’s boroughs
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Lidl’s vast new Luton distribution centre
The 1.2 million sq ft distribution centre in Luton is Lidl’s first to feature automation
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NewsLidl’s biggest distribution centre in the world opens in Luton
The facility is half a kilometre in length and could fit three existing Lidl warehouses inside, according to the discounter
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NewsMüller trials zero emissions refrigeration for its HGV fleet
The dairy company has announced tests to find out whether solar panels and kinetic energy can power its refrigerated HGV trailers
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NewsLogistics UK joins calls for apprenticeship levy reform
The government’s apprenticeship scheme has received fierce criticism from the industry
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NewsIceland to trial hub-and-spoke delivery model with indie retailer Stephen Thompson
The hub-and-spoke delivery model would allow for smaller minimum drop levels
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NewsRamsden International returns to profitability despite Brexit disruption
Ramsden International has bounced back to the black despite another challenging year
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Analysis & FeaturesHow ‘loved’ high street discount retailer Wilko came to trouble
Wilko is in a struggle for survival, having last week filed a notice of intention to appointment administrators
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NewsPayday for Ocado following patent dispute settlement with rival AutoStore
The robotics rivals announced a “complete settlement of all claims” in their global legal wranglings over patents “avoiding further litigation and associated costs”
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NewsTraders warned of customs chaos as new system deadline looms
All exporters must use the government’s new Customs Declaration System by 30 November 2023
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NewsDX opens new depot in Deeside
The new site will serve the group’s parcels operation, helping to provide tracked deliveries to both businesses and consumers
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NewsCity snapshot: Wincanton volumes hit in challenging market
Revenues have declined at logistics provider Wincanton as its grocery, consumer and general merchandise divisions recorded lower volumes amid the ongoing economic headwinds.
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NewsCold Chain Federation CEO Shane Brennan steps down after five years
Brennan is leaving the trade body, which represents businesses across the temperature-controlled supply chain in the UK, at the end of 2023