South East faces mounting warehousing shortfall
Growing warehousing shortfall as e-commerce, housing and freight demand surge A landmark study by Transport for the South East (TfSE) has revealed a growing warehousing shortfall across the region, threatening…
Logistics say rates reform could drive high street prices
Logistics professionals and long-term industrial investors has warned that changes to the business rates system risks damaging the British high street by pushing up costs. The group, which includes major…
Truck tribute to driving force behind Bartrums’ success
One of the UK’s longest-running logistics firms has chosen the perfect tribute to the driving force behind its success – a specially-liveried truck with a personalised tribute and number plate.…
DHL suspends large US deliveries as tariffs bite
Parcel delivery firm DHL has temporarily suspended large shipments to the United States as it grapples with new regulations for trade. From April 21, all shipments worth more than $800…
Iceland Foods Opens GXO Logistics warehouse
Iceland Foods has opened the doors to a 500,000sq ft warehouse in Warrington which will be operated by GXO Logistics. The £100m facility will employ more than 750 people. Located…
UK firms put the brakes on investment plans post tariffs
Three quarters of UK manufacturing and logistics firms are bracing for a hit from US tariffs. Larger businesses are more likely to be expecting a squeeze from new global trade…
Maersk opens first logistics hub in Senegal
A.P. Moller-Maersk has officially opened a new warehouse in Senegal, marking a key step in its strategy to strengthen logistics infrastructure across West Africa. Strategically located within 10 kilometres of…
Uniserve Partners with Logistics Reply
Uniserve, the UK’s leading independent logistics and global trade management provider, has successfully partnered with Logistics Reply. They will implement a cutting-edge warehouse management system (WMS) designed to meet the…
Parcel lockers InPost buys Yodel
Parcel lockers big hitter InPost lays claim to a bold leap forward in the UK market as it buys Yodel Polish parcel locker company InPost has announced the acquisition of…
Logistics UK introduces carbon emissions reporting service
New emissions tracking tool aims to help transport companies measure and manage their carbon footprint while meeting regulatory requirements. Logistics UK has launched a new emissions reporting service designed to…