London, UK: It has never been clear to what extent the availability of cheap labour drawn from the poorer parts of the EU has had on wages in the UK. It has been argued that Brexit would have little effect on wages rates in the UK or on labour availability. But that was before coronavirus arrived …
Online order fulfilment is complex and brings inherent customer service challenges. Does that make it easier to make the case for greater automation of warehouses, asks Charlie Walker, marketing director, Walker Logistics Woodland, Berkshire, UK: For third party logistics services companies investment in automation has traditionally been hard to justify: the technology required a relatively …
Northampton, UK: As industry and commerce gears up for the post-pandemic ‘new normal’, supply chain talent specialist Bis Henderson Recruitment is seeing a marked upturn in demand for senior Human Resource executives. Leigh Anderson, managing director, Bis Henderson Recruitment says, “Logistics operators, and distribution and fulfilment functions across retail and manufacturing, are realising that the …
London, UK: Despite the hype, the road transport industry has done little to convert to a low-carbon operation. Diesel fuel still remains the principal power source for vehicles and for fridges. The green agenda has, for most operators, been little more than a box-ticking exercise, to satisfy customers. This is not a criticism: few customers are …
London, UK: The UK truck driver shortage has worsened with companies warning of a looming crisis by summer. Driver shortages that have been the norm for decades are now intensifying with Brexit ending recruitment from the EU, a backlog of driving tests caused by Covid-19 and self-employment tax reforms that have led to EU drivers leaving …
London, UK: The UK’s economic position could create a perfect storm for increased accidents in the workplace warns law firm Stephensons. Stephensons says the rapid growth in the number of warehouse and logistics jobs could be leading to inadequate health and safety procedures, with worried employees – concerned about losing their jobs – feeling forced …
London, UK: Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget announcement of a capital allowance ‘super-deduction’ could be a game-changer for many warehouse owners and operators, says Tim Wright, managing director of Invar Systems “The super-deduction, which will apply for two years, allows firms to claim 130% of their expenditure on approved plant and machinery against their tax liability. …
London, UK: The removal of the rebate on non-road going diesel fuel, red diesel, has prompted a number of companies to market engine power-take-off driven alternators to power truck and trailer fridges using the standby electric socket. But how safe is this? Cold Chain News asked Dale Cornes, key account manager, Frigoblock, for advice. Frigoblock …
Cold store operators are optimistic about their prospects this year, particularly if problems associated with Brexit are ironed out, according to a survey of operators carried out by Cold Chain News. Many operators expect volumes to rise once the lockdown ends and most feel they are well placed to take advantage of any upturn in …
Brussels, Belgium: Diesel remains the most popular fuel for new light commercial vehicles in the European Union, accounting for 92.4% of the van market, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association shows. Although the coronavirus pandemic dragged down the overall performance of the EU market, sales of electrically-chargeable and hybrid electric vans increased last year. …
Dublin, Ireland: The volume of freight shipped across the Irish Sea from the Republic of Ireland to Britain is down significantly despite government claims that trading volumes are returning to normal. Companies trying to avoid red tape and potential delays associated with Brexit are sending freight on much longer sea routes directly to the continent, …
Edinburgh, Scotland: The refrigeration industry is being urged to draw a ‘line in the sand’ on legacy compressor technologies in order to truly embrace refrigerants with a low global warming potential. The warning, from Vert Technologies, focuses on the need for refrigeration OEMs and design engineers to consider compressor technology optimised to operate with natural, …
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