Supply Chain

A proposed new online sales tax levied on high street retailers could place further strain on the already overwhelmed army of UK warehouse workers, warns Midland Pallet Trucks. Leading retailers such as Next, Halfords and popular department store John Lewis could all face a larger tax bill should the UK …

Dutch logistics specialists, Exintra Group, has put two Volvo FH LNG tractor units into operation for transportation of product for international fashion retailer Primark. The trucks – which will operate on regular runs to the UK – were specified for their proven ability to reduce CO2 emissions and supplied by …

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has helped Personal Freight Services Ltd, an Irish-owned freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs brokerage service provider, to grow its business post-Brexit following deployment of the Descartes e-Customs solution. Operating out of Dublin, freight industry leader, Personal Freight Services …

This year’s International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX 2021) will be delivered as a virtual event with the physical show returning in September 2022. The show’s organisers, Informa Markets and the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA), described the decision to reposition IMHX 2021 as “necessary given current restrictions” but one “that …

In response to the recent announcement that the government will not implement an EU ruling into UK law which would have meant all motor vehicles operating on private land will need motor insurance – also known as the ‘Vnuk’ ruling – James Firth, Head of Road Freight Regulation Policy at …

Leading two-man delivery and warehousing specialists Panther Logistics is expanding its vehicle fleet with an investment of over £2m to support its continued growth as online shopping rises to new heights. The new vehicles, which have been provided by MAN in Northampton – a relationship which has spanned over five …

Following a 12-month review of its UK and European operations, MWheels has rebranded as The Wheel Hub and Wheel HUB GmbH respectively. The CV wheel distributor decided on the name change to clearly identify its approach to the respective regions, positioning itself in the UK as ‘a better way to …

On Weds 3rd March, the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) will be hosting a ‘virtual’ panel discussion with leading speakers from major logistics user brands to discuss the radical changes retailers are having to make following the global pandemic, continued closure of ‘non-essential’ high street stores and the super-acceleration of online …

Berkshire-based supply chain and order fulfilment specialist, Walker Logistics Ltd, has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Dutch third party logistics services provider, RIF Europe. The deal will allow Walker to offer its clients the opportunity to hold stock and fulfil orders bound for mainland Europe from …

Retailers use radios to deliver a better service to customers by ensuring reliable and instant communications between supervisors, salesfloor staff, stock rooms, warehouses, security and facilities management teams. Radios enable staff to deal with queries more quickly and to reduce customer waiting times. The faster and more efficient the service, …