Newcastle-Under-Lyme, UK: Artificial intelligence is fast becoming established as key to many business management software systems but yet to become a standard feature of a typical TMS. But transport managers should look favourably on its inevitable arriva, says Clare Chidlow, executive director at Haultech. “While media debate rages on about the best uses of AI – …
Tonbridge, UK: Demand for used materials handling equipment is likely to increase as companies strive to meet ever more stringent sustainability targets, reports Toyota Material Handling. This is one of the conclusions of its Logistics Trends 2024, report from that delivers an overview of the developments affecting the European supply chain sector. The report points to …
London, UK: “Businesses across the country will welcome the launch of a new trade strategy – one aligned to an overarching industrial strategy – to help champion UK exports and drive economic growth across all parts of the UK, the CBI says. Jordan Cummins, CBI director of competitiveness, said: “Increasing UK exports, securing imports and …
London, UK: Aurora Insights isights latest report examines the transformative role of robotics in the warehousing industry. The study provides a detailed examination of how robotic technologies are revolutionising warehouse operations, enhancing efficiency, and driving growth. The report includes 33 case studies involving 61 companies’ key findings on AI, drones, cobots, mobile robots and IoT …
Minneapolis, MN, USA: Thermo King asked ChatGPT – an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool – what the impact of AI will be on the cold chain. Thermo King asked ChatGPT a series of questions about AI and the cold chain. Declan McAndrew, vice president of connectivity at Thermo King, reviewed the answers – he did not …
Leatherhead, UK: Sunswap is now working with RS Recovery to provide round-the-clock support for customers in the UK. Sunswap can now offer customers 24/7 availability and calls answered within 60 seconds. The collaboration ensures rapid response times and comprehensive assistance to customers of Sunswap’s Endurance transport refrigeration units. RS Recovery, named Commercial Motor Breakdown and …
Maidstone, UK: Kent council leaders have warned the new government of the need for “urgent action” to reduce potential disruption when the new EU Entry/Exit system is introduced. With just 100 days before the new checks come in, concern is mounting that they will lead to 14-hour queues and food rotting in lorries. The Entry …
Novi, Michigan, US: Lineage Logistics has raised $4.45bn in biggest IPO in 2024. What’s behind the success. Lineage, the world’s biggest cold-storage operator by capacity, when it listed its stock on the Nasdaq exchange this past week, was the largest initial public offering in the US so far this year. At $78 a share, the …
Skelmersdale, UK: Oakland International is recruiting HGV drivers and transport staff for its newly opened depot in Skelmersdale. Oakland International needs fifteen HGV Class 1 drivers as well as to fill several transport and office-based staff roles. Lynne Pearson, transport manager, said, “Operations with Skelmersdale will initially undertake chilled distribution before expanding to become a …
Leipzig , Germany: Dachser us increasing its warehouse capacity in the Leipzig-Halle area with a new warehouse. It will have 25,000 pallet spaces and go into operation at the beginning of 2025. The multi-user warehouse, which is currently under construction, is located in the Landsberg industrial park, will store industrial and consumer goods as well …
Zulte, Belguim: CubeCold Europe has bought Herve Transport & Coldstore, a Belgium based temperature-controlled logistics provider. Herve Transport & Coldstore has several cold stores in Belgium, allowing CubeCold’s offering to be further expanded with services ranging from specialised cold storage, order picking, value-added logistics solutions and conditioned transport, CubeCold says. Gerben Paauwe, chief executive, CubeCold …
Novi, Michigan, USA: A donation of $100,000 to New York Common Pantry and meal kit packing event in Times Square kick off Lineage’s foundation’s annual giving commitment alongside Lineage’s initial public offering. Lineage Foundation for Good, the independent philanthropic arm of Lineage, has pledged $8.8m in food donations and cas h grants to community partners …
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