The big retailers are waking up to the challenge of more environmentally friendly packaging and that it is beginning to have an impact right across the supply chain. Malory Davies reports on the trends.
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Logistics organisations need to work together to present a common view on the potential that logistics offers
Parcelforce Worldwide has invested in a fleet 1,106 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans fitted with ECO-start technology, designed to save fuel and reduce emissions.
House of Fraser in partnership with CitySprint, has launched a Wedding List delivery service designed to give couples and flexibility over when they can receive their gifts.
Fujifilm, the Japanese manufacturer of cameras and photographic processing, has outsourced its contract logistics to Kuehne + Nagel in Poland in order to consolidate the inventories of its three warehouses in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association is working with the Carbon Trust to create an “emissions toolkit” to help warehouse operators cut carbon and save costs.
Wincanton has developed a concept design for a semi-trailer which will have space for an additional four pallets per load.
Greencore Grocery has extended its relationship with The Potter Group, doubling its use of its Selby distribution centre.
Snow sports retailer Snow+Rock has appointed Global Freight Solutions (GFS) to handle all of its distribution citing GSF’s ability to manage delivery of a wide range of products.
TRW Automotive has selected Roberts Europe to manage its logistics from production facilities across 12 countries in Europe.
