Take control of legislation and let inland depots take the post-Brexit strain
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Take control of legislation and let inland depots take the post-Brexit strain

Significantly increased customs checks at UK ports are likely to impact on supply chains and drive up demand for more warehousing in a market that’s already close to…

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Productive picking on every level
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Productive picking on every level

Multi-tier shelving will improve warehouse efficiency by allowing simultaneous order picking on several tiers to reduce order throughput times, writes Edward Hutchison, managing director of BITO Storage Systems.…

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ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY FAILING TO REACT TO RISING PRESSURE FOR INCREASED ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACCORDING TO PARAGON SURVEY
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ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY FAILING TO REACT TO RISING PRESSURE FOR INCREASED ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACCORDING TO PARAGON SURVEY

Three quarters (75%) of transport planning professionals have seen increasing pressure on their logistics operations to reduce environmental impact in the last 12 months, yet two thirds (66%)…

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Flexi technology delivers optimum storage capacity for Rico
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Flexi technology delivers optimum storage capacity for Rico

Rico Logistics, the high quality industrial and parts fulfilment group, has maximized the storage capacity of its new warehouse facility on the outskirts of Birmingham by reconfiguring the…

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Will Coronavirus spark supply chain reviews for manufacturers?
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Will Coronavirus spark supply chain reviews for manufacturers?

The Coronavirus outbreak and lock downs imposed by the Chinese government are starting to impact supply chains in sectors including pharmaceuticals, automotive and telecommunications. Many companies that rely…

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MORE CHOICE AS HYSTER EUROPE EXPANDS RANGE
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MORE CHOICE AS HYSTER EUROPE EXPANDS RANGE

Hyster Europe is expanding customer choice with the launch of a new series of general-purpose counterbalance forklifts and warehouse trucks, designed to meet the real-world needs of a…

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Industry support for South East Asia’s inaugural geospatial show & conference builds momentum
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Industry support for South East Asia’s inaugural geospatial show & conference builds momentum

An expanding list of industry leaders will be joining South East Asia’s first-ever geospatial services and location intelligence event taking place on 18 and 19 March at Suntec…

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HERMES AND VOLKSWAGEN PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED IN UK FIRST
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HERMES AND VOLKSWAGEN PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED IN UK FIRST

Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has been chosen by Volkswagen as its first partner to trial a UK-first in-car delivery service. The Hermes in-car delivery service…

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HERMES TO BUILD LARGEST DISTRIBUTION HUB IN EUROPE
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HERMES TO BUILD LARGEST DISTRIBUTION HUB IN EUROPE

Hermes, the consumer delivery specialist, is to build a state-of-the-art automated parcel distribution hub located in Barnsley, near Sheffield. Due for completion in 2022, the £60 million development…

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HERMES INVESTS SEVEN-FIGURE SUM IN PARCELSHOP BRANDING
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HERMES INVESTS SEVEN-FIGURE SUM IN PARCELSHOP BRANDING

Consumer delivery specialist Hermes has announced a seven-figure brand refresh project at over 200 of its ParcelShops throughout the UK to increase its high street presence and attract…

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