Raises full-year 2021 guidance for adjusted EBITDA Provides 2022 guidance for GXO, including year-over-year adjusted EBITDA growth of 14% to 20% Targets third quarter 2021 completion of the spin-off Announces Investor Days in New York and London XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of supply chain solutions, today announced the …
Read More »XPO Logistics and Barilla expand partnership with customised e-commerce logistics for “Dedicato a Te” Website
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transportation and logistics services, has signed a new contract with Barilla, an Italian multinational food company and the world’s largest pasta manufacturer. XPO will manage the supply chain for Barilla’s “Dedicato a Te” (“Dedicated to You”) new e-commerce platform in Italy. The agreement …
Read More »What can consumer behaviour tell us about the future of warehouse design and logistics?
By Jon Walkington, Retail and System Integrator Sales Director, at Schoeller Allibert UK For many brands operating today, warehousing and distribution has never been more closely tied to a brand or retailer’s commercial performance. As part of the holistic value chain and the service offering for the consumer, logistics can …
Read More »Whistl to open three new fulfilment sites in Lutterworth, Northampton and Plymouth
Whistl, the leading independent provider of e-fulfilment solutions, has announced it is to accelerate its expansion into e-fulfillment with the opening of three new depots. The largest building is a 300,000 sq ft brand new site within Magna Park South, Lutterworth. This site is Whistl’s largest dedicated 3PL logistics and …
Read More »Budget’s ‘super-deduction’ capital allowance offers logistics sector a golden opportunity
By Tim Wright, Managing Director of Invar Systems Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget announcement of a capital allowance ‘super-deduction’ could be a game-changer for many warehouse owners and operators. The super-deduction, which will apply for two years, allows firms to claim 130% of their expenditure on approved plant and machinery against …
Read More »E-commerce companies urged to reduce parcel volumes to limit courier driver shortage’s impact on online deliveries
Research recently released by market intelligence agency, Mintel, shows that the Covid-19-inspired rise in online shopping has driven a boom in demand for UK courier and delivery services. According to Mintel, the sector will be valued at £21 billion by 2024 and, with over four in ten British consumers saying …
Read More »Tax, tariffs and port delays are prompting UK online retailers to switch storage to Europe
A growing number of British online retailers are seeking to ease the extra customs and tax administration and costs involved in trading with the EU by shifting stock from UK warehouses to storage facilities on the Continent. “The addition of VAT, customs duties, and in some cases tariffs, on shipments …
Read More »DPDgroup announces record year of growth and 5-year strategy
DPDgroup has revealed its 2020 results and announces its strategy for the next 5 years. Amidst the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, DPDgroup has become an essential ally in the delivery of vital goods for customers and businesses alike, resulting in a 42% increase in revenue growth compared to 2019. By 2025, …
Read More »Michael Bouton appointed Managing Director International, Whistl
Whistl, the UKs leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, contact centres, mail and parcels has promoted Michael Boulton to Managing Director International. Michael has been with Whistl for six years in various sales and development roles and over last few years has been part of the team driving the company’s international …
Read More »SME backbone for biotech supply chains
With Covid-19 vaccine delivery highlighting the need for resilience in pharma and biotech supply chains, Karl H. Lauri, managing team member at MRPeasy.com, explains that ERP/MRP gives smaller suppliers the backbone required to take part. The pandemic has starkly revealed not only the science and research based strengths of the …
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