This time last year 3PLs were struggling with the problems of growth: this year, of course, the market is very different. The motor industry has been hit hard and volumes are well down, but the big supermarkets have held up surprisingly well. The challeng

Instead of stand-alone programs, software is accessed over the internet often by a web browser and the data is held on a remote server. It sounds absurdly simple, but not only is the number of applications growing, the sophistication of the applications i

There is a lack of appreciation about just how influential the logistics sector is to the UK economy – a damning statement, but when it comes from someone as high-ranking and industry-renowned as NYK Logistics’ UK chief executive Ian Veitch

Paragon and Isotrak have completed the “transport efficiency jigsaw” in a project for Sainsbury’s by combining the capabilities of the former’s routeing, scheduling and resource optimisation software with the latter’s real-time transport execution and

RedPrairie last month extended its SaaS offerings across its full line of products. RedPrairie now offers SaaS models for all of its solutions.

Property problems have been hitting the headlines recently with the scandal of the Members of Parliament who make outrageous claims for their second homes – such as moat-cleaning and payments for non-existing loans.

Mercedes-Benz has launched its own version of the government’s Scrappage scheme and is offering a £2,000 cash incentive to invest in a new van.

Vitronic has launched the VIPAC D2, which is designed to automatically calculate the volume of parcels and the smallest box that will enclose them.

Delivery Co has implemented Optrak’s vehicle routeing software, helping it to cut fleet mileage by 25 per cent, as well as reducing costs and boosting its environmental credentials.

Hermes has opened a new UK head office in Morley, on the outskirts of Leeds, following its rebranding and integration into its parent company’s international logistics arm earlier the year.