Hermes opens £31m automated parcel hub
Hermes has opened its 270,000 sq ft purpose built automated parcel distribution hub in Rugby. The £31 million facility can handle over one million parcels daily
Hermes has opened its 270,000 sq ft purpose built automated parcel distribution hub in Rugby. The £31 million facility can handle over one million parcels daily
iForce has won a new contract with Prezzybox.com to deliver a number of fulfilment services.
Pentalver’s container facility at Berth 7, DP World London Gateway, is being expanded in its second phase of development.
Hellman Worldwide Logistics has opened a 87,000 sq ft distribution centre at Burton Gateway.
Expect Distribution has expanded its fleet of Flexi articulated forklift trucks.
Amazon is to open a new Bristol fulfilment centre next year. The new site, which will be fitted out with the retailer’s robotics technology, is to generate 1,000 new jobs.
CM Downton has won a contract renewal with specialty papers supplier Glatfelter.
The shortage of logistics-related labour is a global problem that will either remain the same or worsen over the next five years, according to a new survey by The World Bank, which calls for a major expansion of training and skills development initiatives in developing countries.
The DfT has launched a consultation on plans to allow heavier vans to be driven on car licences if they are electric or gas powered.
The RHA has said that the government’s plan for Ireland is “vague” following the publishing of its new position paper on Brexit.