Critical Issues

Strikes by JW Suckling tanker drivers in London, Essex, Middlesex and Grangemouth have been cancelled after a significantly improved deal was secured by Unite, the UK union.

The worldwide PC market had a healthy start to 2024, with total shipments of desktops and notebooks growing 3.2% annually to 57.2 million units in Q1 2024.

New data from the 2024 UK logistics digital infrastructure report has revealed a significant digital skills gap within the UK logistics sector, with 63% of companies reporting a shortage of digital talent.

Findings revealed that less than two in five logistics companies consider their employee skillset well-placed for digital growth, spotlighting the pressing need for investment. 

By Johan Hellman, VP Product and Carrier, nShift.

For multichannel and ecommerce retailers and their logistics partners, the first months of the year are when crucial groundwork is done to learn the lessons from last year’s peak season. However, although total retail sales were up at the end of 2023, the increase was significantly down on the previous year.

In our globalised economy, an incredible volume of goods crosses international borders every day. While displaying key information on parcels is essential for clearing customs, many countries are tightening regulations to stop fraudulent, dangerous and illegal goods entering their markets.

In the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collision, supply chain professionals are anticipating price hikes, as indicated by a significant rise in sentiment for container price increases.

By Principal Logistics Technologies.Warehouse management software developers introduce new capabilities and concepts all the time to meet demand for improved performance, productivity, and efficiency.

Special Technology report - Transport Management Systems (TMS)

LogisticsHandling.com spoke with leading representatives from the analyst, vendor and end-user communities about many of the current key talking points and areas of innovation taking place within the world of transportation management solutions.

A UKWA report on the size and make up of warehousing real estate in the UK, unveiled at the UKWA National Conference, provides powerful evidence of the critical importance of warehousing....says UKWA CEO Clare Bottle.

The current cost-of-living crisis is no doubt putting people’s savings to the test. 91% of British households report that the price of their food shops keeps increasing month on month, with 81% admitting their utility bills are constantly on the rise, too.

Midland Pallet Trucks is urging the government to prioritise planning reforms that will facilitate the development of logistics facilities. This call-to-action echoes concerns recently voiced by various other industry associations and businesses.