Deliver showcases sustainability, same-day delivery and last mile challenges
Deliver 2022 put sustainability, same-delivery and last mile challenges under the spotlight in Amsterdam last week, 8-9 June 2022. Fiona Briggs reports
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Revolution Beauty awards DHL Supply Chain new five-year B2C contract
DHL Supply Chain has been appointed by Revolution Beauty, the fast-growing beauty brand, in a new five-year contract starting in September 2022.
DHL Parcel UK announces new partnership with returns platform ZigZag
DHL Parcel UK today announces a new partnership with ZigZag, the technology platform specialising in e-commerce returns. ZigZag’s network of over 100 retailers, including Selfridges, GAP and Superdry, will now have access to DHL’s Just Right Returns service, a fast,
SCALA expands international service offering with Hainan business support package
International supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA has announced ambitious plans to assist businesses looking to supercharge their growth in China.
Bringg’s next-gen delivery hub offers retailers flexibility and ease to create and control customized delivery
Bringg, the leading data-led delivery and fulfilment cloud platform provider, today announces it is significantly scaling up its third-party delivery solution – the ‘Bringg Delivery Hub’. This expansion enables retailers to rapidly increase their delivery capacity, while maintaining control of
CitySprint recruiting over 500 couriers across the UK for peak season
CitySprint — the UK’s largest same day distribution company — has announced that 500 additional couriers are required across the UK. CitySprint’s 2021 Collaborate UK research highlighted that supply chains have become increasingly important for over one third (36%)
DPD gears up for record Peak with new £150m super hub
DPD's new £150m state-of-the-art parcel hub in Hinckley, Leicestershire is set to be fully operational as part of plans for a record-breaking Peak.
Jungheinrich automates for Coca-Cola HBW
Jungheinrich is building an automated solution for Coca-Cola HBW (High Bay Warehouse) at it’s Radzymin plant in Poland. The new warehouse system expands the existing facility and offers state-of-the-art technology. Construction will be carried out whilst maintaining ongoing operations and
DPD UK announces acquisition of CitySprint
DPD UK, part of DPDgroup, Europe’s largest parcel delivery network and CitySprint, the UK’s premier same day delivery company, today announce that CitySprint will become part of DPDgroup, subject to regulatory clearance.
CrossCountry provides vital support to medical sector by using non public space to distribute supplies
Long distance train operator CrossCountry and InterCity Railfreight are teaming up to provide a key service transporting medical supplies across the country.
Wincanton awarded new contract win with Snug
Wincanton has been awarded a new contract to provide eFulfilment, stock management and final- mile home delivery services with fast-growing online furniture retailer Snug.
Transporting fruits and vegetables becomes more sustainable with Euro Pool System
Since the beginning of February, Euro Pool System, logistics provider of reusable packaging in the European fresh supply chain, has started to replace millions of rigid, blue containers with the newest generation of green folding trays. By switching from rigid
XPO Logistics unveils GXO as new name for planned spin-off logistics business
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, today announced the identity of the new company that has been created in connection with the planned spin-off of XPO's logistics business. The company is named GXO Logistics,
BGF invests £7.5m in Fulfilmentcrowd to help drive growth
BGF, the UK’s most active growth capital investor, has invested £7.5 million in Lancashire e-commerce logistics and tech company, Fulfilmentcrowd.
Leading two-man delivery specialist on course to achieve 30% growth by end 2021
AN exponential rise in online shopping, coupled with a passion for innovation and customer service, has led to the UK’s leading two-man delivery specialist enjoying unprecedented levels of growth.
Hermes UK teams up with vehicle manufacturing giant Ford to pilot sustainable courier service in central London
Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has teamed up with vehicle manufacturing giant Ford, to pilot a more sustainable courier service in central London designed to support cleaner air and clearer roads through a unique set-up of delivery vans,
XPO Logistics expands UK partnership with Glen Dimplex Consumer Appliances
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has extended its partnership with Glen Dimplex Consumer Appliances (GDCA). GDCA’s brand portfolio includes Morphy Richards, Roberts Radio, Stoves, Belling, Lec and Britannia Living. The new contract expands XPO’s
XPO Logistics named a World’s Most Admired Company for fourth consecutive year
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been named a World’s Most Admired Company for 2021 by Fortune magazine. XPO has been recognized by Fortune as a World’s Most Admired Company every year since 2018.
DHL Supply Chain sets new industry standard in e-commerce with its European Fulfilment Network
The e-commerce boom during the global Corona pandemic has boosted demand for mail order and online retail across Europe, with brand stores and smaller sales platforms having to compete against the big retailers and marketplaces. In response, DHL Supply Chain
Hermes delivers record number of parcels in peak and throughout 2020
Hermes, one of the UK’s leading consumer delivery companies, successfully delivered 630 million parcels in 2020. Outside of the traditionally busy Peak winter months, volume also doubled year-on-year in April, May and June.
Hermes to open purpose-built depot in Bolton in autumn 2021
Hermes, one of the UK’s leading consumer delivery companies, has announced its plans to open a new, purpose-built depot In Bolton in Autumn 2021. It forms part of the company’s ongoing investment into its infrastructure, designed to support its significant
Hermes UK launches new service designed to further improve the returns experience
Hermes UK, the leading consumer delivery company, has launched an innovative new service designed to further improve the ‘returns experience’ for its retail customers and their consumers. It follows a successful trial by fashion retailer, Joe Browns.
Scallog, French logistics robotics specialist, sets sail to conquer US in agreement with Bastian Solutions
Scallog, one of the leading suppliers of logistics robots in France, has signed an integrator agreement with Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, and a long-established intralogistics expert in the USA. The purpose of the agreement is to launch
XPO Logistics completes UK acquisition
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the majority of Kuehne + Nagel’s contract logistics operations in the UK and Ireland.
Menzies Distribution acquires Bibby Distribution
Menzies Distribution (Menzies) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bibby Distribution, a leading national logistics and supply chain services business, from the 213-year old, family owned Bibby Line Group. The transaction creates a major force in UK logistics, unlocking
