Strong year of dealmaking for logistics in 2024, despite dip in Q4
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Strong year of dealmaking for logistics in 2024, despite dip in Q4

Deal volumes in the UK logistics and supply chain management sector hit a record high in 2024 in a strong year of dealmaking, with 93 deals completed in…

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DEMAND FOR STREAMLINED CUSTOMS CLEARANCE DRIVES RECORD GROWTH AT DERRY BROS
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DEMAND FOR STREAMLINED CUSTOMS CLEARANCE DRIVES RECORD GROWTH AT DERRY BROS

Derry Bros experienced record demand for its customs clearance services in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe during 2024 as hauliers sought to navigate increasingly complex cross-border regulations…

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No more cheap labour – it’s time to pack smarter
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No more cheap labour – it’s time to pack smarter

The rise in Employer National Insurance is but one factor set to impact ecommerce packaging. What can be done to alleviate the pain? Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager…

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Combilift Scoops ‘Company of the Year’ at the 2024 Business & Finance Awards
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Combilift Scoops ‘Company of the Year’ at the 2024 Business & Finance Awards

Combilift, the global leader in material handling solutions, has been awarded Company of the Year at the prestigious Business & Finance Awards 2024, in association with KPMG Ireland.…

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2024 Budget makes business case for warehouse tech more compelling
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2024 Budget makes business case for warehouse tech more compelling

At a time when many warehouse managers are struggling to recruit decent operatives, the costs of employing personnel are about to increase significantly. National insurance and minimum wage…

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Scurri AI Concierge harnesses artificial intelligence to allow brands and retailers to enhance post-purchase experiences
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Scurri AI Concierge harnesses artificial intelligence to allow brands and retailers to enhance post-purchase experiences

With new Scurri AI Concierge solution, 82% of WISMO queries on retailer social channels can be resolved automatically via AI – reducing operational costs and improving customer experiences…

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AU VODKA PARTNERS WITH KAMMAC TO RAISE THE BAR ON LOGISTICS
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AU VODKA PARTNERS WITH KAMMAC TO RAISE THE BAR ON LOGISTICS

Leading third-party logistics provider Kammac, has announced a new partnership with the UK’s number one ultra-premium vodka brand, Au Vodka, to support the company’s ambitious expansion both domestically…

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ERP downtime could cost UK ecommerce firms more than £26,000 a day
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ERP downtime could cost UK ecommerce firms more than £26,000 a day

Forterro study highlights a strong focus on cloud ERP, although two-thirds say that cloud is an untapped opportunity in their company New research has shown the potential cost…

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Isn’t it time you started riding the wave?
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Isn’t it time you started riding the wave?

New thinking in online fulfilment order picking that combines long established warehouse ‘wave’ picking techniques with state-of-the-art sorting robots is delivering eye-catching improvements in picking rates, says Frazer Watson,…

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Pricing and politics pose packaging problems
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Pricing and politics pose packaging problems

Rising ecommerce packaging costs and the European Union’s new Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulations (P&PWR) require careful consideration – and UK businesses need to be aware. By Jo…

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