Visitors to the fast-approaching International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX 2022) who travel to the show by car will enjoy free parking at the NEC, Birmingham, throughout the three-day-event thanks to the generosity of the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) which has agreed to sponsor parking charges at the exhibition venue.
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DHL receives Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Aug 22, 2022
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded Gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2015, DHL is committed to supporting and advocating for service leavers and their families.
Recession? What recession? Retail sales buck the trend, says ParcelHero
Aug 22, 2022
Retail sales enjoyed a resurgence in July, with Brits spending 1.3% more than in June, and 7.8% more than this time last year. ParcelHero says a rise of 5.3% in online sales shows the jump was driven by more than sunny High Streets.
The lessons of 2008 that retailers, manufacturers and hauliers must learn as the UK enters recession
Aug 16, 2022
The expert delivery company ParcelHero says many supply chain and retail bosses underestimated the impact of the 2008 recession and made poor decisions.
Large UK enterprises in denial with many expecting current supply chain disruption to be done with by year-end
Aug 16, 2022
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of senior decision-makers working for large enterprises across the UK say the business disruption they are currently facing around lack of access to, or availability of raw materials or component parts in the supply chain will be over by the end of 2022.
Multi-currency funding product launched to solve SME cashflow catastrophe
Aug 16, 2022
As SMEs grapple with a cashflow crisis, with recent research having revealed that the average SME’s outgoings exceed monthly revenues for four months of the year, a-new finance product has been launched to help prevent manufacturing and logistics businesses being crippled by late payments and barriers to international trade.
Han HPR Compact: Space-saving and powerful connector solutions for e-mobility
Aug 16, 2022
Han HPR is a globally recognised standard for connector housings which require special protection against environmental influences in power generation plants, rail vehicles or ships.
Scan Global Logistics further strengthens its automotive special logistics
Aug 15, 2022
Global logistics provider Scan Global Logistics (SGL) keeps a fast pace in pursuing its acquisition strategy.
Panther expands Northern Ireland service
Aug 15, 2022
Two-person white glove delivery specialist Panther Logistics has furthered its service offering into Northern Ireland where it will be providing its full range of home delivery services.
Award for ReCover Packaging for new technology that reduces food waste and improves plastic recycling
Aug 15, 2022
Scottish company, ReCover Packaging, which makes a significant contribution to food safety and reducing unrecyclable plastic waste, has won an £80,000 award to help take its business to the next level.
