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New intermodal train service connecting DP World’s container terminals at London Gateway & Southampton

New intermodal train service connecting DP World’s container terminals at London Gateway & Southampton

Dec 01, 2022 BREXIT, Launch pad, Logistics News, News in General, Shipping & Freight, UK News Comments Off on New intermodal train service connecting DP World’s container terminals at London Gateway & Southampton

A new intermodal train service connecting DP World’s container terminals at London Gateway and Southampton will boost the resilience of the customers’ supply chains and enable them to switch...
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Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse workers deliver

Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse workers deliver

Nov 27, 2022 Case Study, eCommerce, Handling News, Logistics News, News in General, Shipping & Freight, UK News Comments Off on Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse workers deliver

Currys, a leading tech retailer, has revealed it has invested over £250,000 in a fleet of robotic exoskeleton suits to help colleagues from logistics partner, GXO, work safely and efficiently...
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PALFINGER: Whisper-Quiet Beverage Logistics

PALFINGER: Whisper-Quiet Beverage Logistics

Nov 15, 2022 Case Study, eCommerce, Handling News, News in General, Shipping & Freight Comments Off on PALFINGER: Whisper-Quiet Beverage Logistics

The traditional Bavarian beer brewed by Hofbräuhaus Traunstein is loaded onto the delivery truck with the same care and expertise with which it is made. Thanks to the latest technology, the Truck...
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Clearance Works Under Way on Limerick – Foynes Line

Clearance Works Under Way on Limerick – Foynes Line

Nov 05, 2022 BREXIT, eCommerce, Handling News, Logistics News, Multimodal, News in General, Shipping & Freight Comments Off on Clearance Works Under Way on Limerick – Foynes Line

Clearance works are continuing on the disused Limerick-Foynes railway line in preparation for relaying and reopening of the route in 2024. The first consignment of rail for the project is expected to...
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DHL Supply Chain Partners with U.K.-Based Fashion Retailer boohoo to expand in the U.S.A.

DHL Supply Chain Partners with U.K.-Based Fashion Retailer boohoo to expand in the U.S.A.

Oct 28, 2022 eCommerce, Global News, News in General, Shipping & Freight, Supply Chain Comments Off on DHL Supply Chain Partners with U.K.-Based Fashion Retailer boohoo to expand in the U.S.A.

DHL Supply Chain, the global leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has been chosen by boohoo group plc to manage its first-ever U.S. distribution center. DHL Supply Chain...
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 New NiKRASA version 3.0 for handling of non-craneable trailers 

 New NiKRASA version 3.0 for handling of non-craneable trailers 

Sep 24, 2022 Handling News, News in General, Shipping & Freight Comments Off on  New NiKRASA version 3.0 for handling of non-craneable trailers 

TX Logistik AG (Mercitalia Group) has now presented the third generation of its NiKRASA technology. The solution, which also allows non-craneable semi-trailers to be easily loaded onto rail, has been...
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Sparck Technologies reveals new print on demand for ‘fit-to-size’ ecommerce packaging at IMHX 2022

Sparck Technologies reveals new print on demand for ‘fit-to-size’ ecommerce packaging at IMHX 2022

Aug 13, 2022 Events, Launch pad, News in General, Shipping & Freight, Storage & Racking Comments Off on Sparck Technologies reveals new print on demand for ‘fit-to-size’ ecommerce packaging at IMHX 2022

Sparck Technologies, the leading manufacturer and provider of automated packaging solutions, will be showcasing its newly introduced flexible print-on-box capability for its advanced...
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Rhenus reaches first milestone in LCL (less-container-load) Carbon-Neutral journey with pilot launch of Carbon Neutrality Label

Rhenus reaches first milestone in LCL (less-container-load) Carbon-Neutral journey with pilot launch of Carbon Neutrality Label

Aug 13, 2022 Global News, Green Supply Chain, Logistics News, Multimodal, News in General, Shipping & Freight Comments Off on Rhenus reaches first milestone in LCL (less-container-load) Carbon-Neutral journey with pilot launch of Carbon Neutrality Label

LCL consolidation shipments exported by Rhenus from the Central European Gateway in Hilden, Germany, can receive the ClimatePartner label, as proof of the carbon emissions neutralised for the first...
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A new day for same day – most now expect same-day deliveries

A new day for same day – most now expect same-day deliveries

Jan 23, 2022 Articles, eCommerce, Handling News, News in General, Shipping & Freight Comments Off on A new day for same day – most now expect same-day deliveries

There has been a big change in shoppers’ attitudes to same-day deliveries. In 2020, just 33% of shoppers looked for same-day deliveries; this year it’s 56%, reveals the home delivery expert...
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Don’t fall victim to UK Customs delays warns Suffolk freight forwarder 

Don’t fall victim to UK Customs delays warns Suffolk freight forwarder 

Dec 16, 2021 BREXIT, eCommerce, Euro News, News in General, Shipping & Freight Comments Off on Don’t fall victim to UK Customs delays warns Suffolk freight forwarder 

A Suffolk freight forwarder has urged businesses not to fall victim to customs delays – as new rules come in from New Year’s Day.  Darren Ryan, Director at Morrison Freight in...
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Logistics

Pallet industry calls for essential site status to keep supply chains operational during planned power cuts

Pallet industry calls for essential site status to keep supply chains...

The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has asked government to confirm it will act to keep the pallet and packaging business operational in the event of any planned power outages...
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New intermodal train service connecting DP World’s container terminals at London Gateway & Southampton

New intermodal train service connecting DP...

Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse workers deliver

Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse...

Logistics companies thinking outside the box on automation 

Logistics companies thinking outside the box on...

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions expands e-commerce business for Rituals Cosmetics

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions expands e-commerce...

Handling

Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse workers deliver

Currys invests in robotic suits to help warehouse workers deliver

Currys, a leading tech retailer, has revealed it has invested over £250,000 in a fleet of robotic exoskeleton suits to help colleagues from logistics partner, GXO, work safely and efficiently through the busy festive period. The suits, which are being used at Currys’ state-of-the-art facility in...
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PALFINGER Powerhouse: Crawler Crane in the Tauernmoos Hydro Power Plant

PALFINGER Powerhouse: Crawler Crane in the...