Browsing: Logistics

The expansion of the EU has brought new opportunities to northern Italy as the southern conduit between east and west. However, Italy”s neighbours to the east are providing stiff competition in terms of cost and are likely to continue to do so.

Kuehne + Nagel has begun construction of a facility in Dubai Logistics City, set to become the world’s largest supply chain community.

UK Mail is to launch a next-day mail delivery service, i-mail, with prices starting at less than the price of a first class stamp including all stationary and printing costs.

Poor on-shelf availability is a cardinal sin in retailing. Out-of-stock situations can have a damaging impact on sales, profitability and customer loyalty. When faced with an out-of-stock, at least 40 per cent of shoppers do not make a substitute purchase

Bott, which makes in-vehicle storage equipment, has upgraded its trailer fleet with three curtainsiders from Schmitz Cargobull.

Law Distribution has relocated its base from Walkden in Manchester to Haydock Cross.

Implementing GS1 standards in hospitals not only prevents logistics from being the missing link in product traceability, it also contributes to the security of care services and allows health practitioners to focus on their core business: providing care.

Volvo has produced seven demonstration trucks with nine litre diesel engines modified to operate on seven different types of renewable liquid and gaseous fuels.

Logibag, the ByBox locker subsidiary, has won a contract with La Poste to install Cityssimo V2 postal lockers at locations across France.