A larger share of freight forwarders and supply chain professionals this year in 2023 are expecting disruptions owing to COVID outbreaks in China and the Chinese New Year factory closures as compared with the last year (2022).
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All the latest news and views from the world of material handling, logistics, freight forwarding and distribution. This section of the site carries articles relating to new contract wins, product launches, opinion from the trade associations, government departments, research analysts, the vendor community as well as case studies of material handling integration projects across Europe.
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Röhlig Logistics appoints Robert Lawry as Managing Director for Röhlig UK
Jan 17, 2023
The owner-managed logistics company Röhlig Logistics has appointed Robert Lawry as Managing Director of its UK organisation.
Green Sheep growing up fast with new WMS solution
Jan 17, 2023
Natural and organic baby product retailer, The Green Sheep Group, has reported immediate stock accuracy and productivity improvements since implementing the flexible cloud based SnapFulfil WMS.
Mexican unicorn opens Miami office to unlock the full potential of the supply chain for Latam markets
Jan 17, 2023
Nowports, the Mexican unicorn and first digital freight forwarder in Latin America that has improved the supply chains with automation and artificial intelligence, has taken a new step in its growth strategy by opening its new office in Miami, following a successful expansion across 7 countries (and 10 offices) in Latin America.
£2 million warehouse upgrade for Joe Browns
Jan 17, 2023
Joe Browns, the fashion and lifestyle retailer, today (14 January 2023) announced that it would be investing £2m in a warehouse upgrade that is designed to support both its growth ambitions and increase pick face efficiency even further.
Logistics UK welcomes independent Net Zero Review
Jan 17, 2023
Logistics UK has welcomed the publication of the independent Skidmore Net Zero Review report and is encouraged to note the report’s recognition of the opportunities and challenges for the logistics sector to decarbonise.
Carrying Out Safety & Maintenance for Your Vehicle Inspection Garage
Jan 17, 2023
By Jeremy Sykes, freelance writer.
in a vehicle inspection garage can be a lot of hard work and it is demanding, but it is also incredibly rewarding. Not only are you helping people in their daily life, but you are also making sure that the roads are safer for all - this means that you are even saving lives with your work.
Total Distribution, Inc. continues to invest in cold storage warehouses
Jan 16, 2023
Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI), a Peoples Services, Inc. company, has expanded its Tallmadge, OH warehouse, almost doubling its space by adding 40,000 square feet of cold storage and over 5,000 additional pallet positions.
New research: Half of warehouse operators struggle to forecast demand heading into 2023
Jan 16, 2023
A new survey commissioned by ProGlove, wearable barcode scanner provider, has identified the ongoing struggles of warehouses trying to predict demand patterns accurately. Of those surveyed, just 39 per cent of respondents felt they could accurately predict trends and activity for the holiday season.
CABVI & TIA collaborate to implement freight broker professional program
Jan 16, 2023
Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CABVI) has announced its collaboration with The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the association representing the third-party logistics industry, in implementing a new workforce development program aimed at accelerating freight brokers’ career paths.
