New Survey: More than half of online shoppers are open to buying Christmas gifts from abroad
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New Survey: More than half of online shoppers are open to buying Christmas gifts from abroad

But 48% are worried that gifts ordered from other countries will arrive too late Over half of online shoppers1 (55%) around the world reveal that they are open to the idea of buying gifts for Christmas,…

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HERMES OPENS NEW DISTRIBUTION DEPOT IN LAKESIDE CREATING OVER 60 PERMANENT JOBS
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HERMES OPENS NEW DISTRIBUTION DEPOT IN LAKESIDE CREATING OVER 60 PERMANENT JOBS

This week sees the opening of a new distribution depot by Hermes UK, the consumer delivery specialists, in Valor Park, West Thurrock. Over 60 permanent jobs have been created at the 157,000sqft warehouse, which has been opened…

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Courier surge continues despite easing restrictions
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Courier surge continues despite easing restrictions

2021 experiencing 50% lift on 2020 figures Demand for courier insurance shot up 85% from 2019 to 2020 as the pandemic took hold according to new figures from Quotezone.co.uk.  As lockdown restrictions started to ease…

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Nulogy launches free trial of production scheduling solution
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Nulogy launches free trial of production scheduling solution

Advanced real-time solution optimises contract manufacturer and co-packer shop floor efficiency Nulogy, a leading provider of agile supply chain solutions, has announced the free trial release of its standalone Production Scheduling Solution for all contract…

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ARROWXL DELIVERING EXCELLENCE FOR APPLIANCE HOUSE
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ARROWXL DELIVERING EXCELLENCE FOR APPLIANCE HOUSE

Prominent electrical retailer Appliance House has chosen ArrowXL, the leading two-person delivery company to provide a range of home delivery and connection services for their customers. ArroxXL will deliver circa 500 consignments per month of…

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NEW VISUSAFE BARRIER RANGE FOR ADDED IMPACT PROTECTION AND STOPPING POWER
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NEW VISUSAFE BARRIER RANGE FOR ADDED IMPACT PROTECTION AND STOPPING POWER

A new range of high-performance, easy-to-install and cost-effective polymer safety barriers, from visual communications specialists Beaverswood, provides enhanced impact protection in warehouse, logistics and industrial facilities. Adding to the Visusafe brand, the range features rack…

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Getting to grips with the gig economy for last mile delivery
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Getting to grips with the gig economy for last mile delivery

Ken Fleming, President, Logistyx Technologies The gig economy has become familiar to us over the last decade or so, with on-demand drivers delivering takeaway meals, groceries and people. Now, it seems UK retailers are getting…

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HERMES UK CONFIRMS 1,400 JOBS ALONGSIDE COMMITMENT TO ECO INITIATIVES AT NEW BARNSLEY PARCEL HUB
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HERMES UK CONFIRMS 1,400 JOBS ALONGSIDE COMMITMENT TO ECO INITIATIVES AT NEW BARNSLEY PARCEL HUB

Hermes UK, one of the UK’s leading consumer delivery companies, has confirmed that it will be recruiting for 1400 full time roles at its new parcel distribution hub in Barnsley which is due to be…

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How to Choose the Right Storage System for Your Warehouse
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How to Choose the Right Storage System for Your Warehouse

A warehouse is typically used by a number of different organisations to store a considerable amount of stock before being picked, packaged and distributed to their customers. Where some of the key elements in the…

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Launch of Combilift’s new XLE model
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Launch of Combilift’s new XLE model

Irish materials handling specialist Combilift has officially launched its latest product, the Combi-XLE, as a further addition to its impressive range of electric models. In line with the growing demand for electric powered equipment, this…

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