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First French Maersk warehouse operational
With the recent launch of operations at the new warehouse in Denain in Northern France, Maersk is now providing fulfilment services at a facility located in one of Europe’s main…
HIVED completes first-of-its-kind reusable packaging pilot
With backing from Elemental Impact, the pilot programme resulted in the successful delivery, collection, and return for meal-subscription service Field Doctor using the HIVED platform. HIVED, the delivery company built…
GSF launches new national hub set to create 400 jobs
Car part distributor has invested heavily into the West Midlands following takeover last year Motor factor GSF Car Parts has opened its new National Distribution Centre which is set to…
Applied EV introduces autonomous-only logistics vehicle
Suzuki will be key OEM partner for Blanc Robot Applied EV, a specialist in vehicle control system technologies, has launched the Blanc Robot, a vehicle designed for autonomous-only operations. Manufactured…
FedEx opens logistics facility in Czech Republic
New facility will help to company meet the increasing demand for logistics, e-commerce and local manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe. The facility features a warehouse and office space, including…
New Yodel owners vow to create ‘disruptive logistics powerhouse’ after saving parcels giant
Yodel has been saved and acquired by YDLGP Home delivery giant Yodel has been sold in a deal that secures thousands of jobs and which its new owners say will…
University of Kent students explore logistics in action
Europa Worldwide Group welcomed 32 Logistics and Supply Chain Management students from the University of Kent Business School to its Dartford headquarters. The students, led by their Senior Lecturer Dr…
Uber launches SA “Courier Bakkie”
Service in South Africa is for heavier deliveries US ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies has introduced a new service called “Courier Bakkie” in South Africa, designed for the delivery of heavier…
Olive Young deploys robots for logistics
Robots bring efficiency to capitalise on K-Beauty Boom South Korea-based heath and beauty retail chain Olive Young has recently deployed Libiao Robotics’ T-Sort handling technology in its new 33,000 sq…