Consumers send back more than a third of the goods that they buy online, so digital sellers need efficient reverse logistics processes in place to protect their profits, says Charlie Walker of Walker Logistics. Getting back While online shopping has boomed during the pandemic so too has the amount of goods bought over the internet…
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As the global supply chain crisis continues to disrupt the retail industry, consumers are being forced to change their shopping habits and buy local (within their own countries) for speed and availability, new global research from SOTI has found. Consumers are feeling the effects of supply chain issues firsthand, with over half (57%) of global…
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A major rail upgrade in Manchester is now complete after Network Rail improved track and signalling equipment to boost reliability. Across seven days, more than 100 railway workers installed four new track components – used to direct trains – completed two sections of new electric wiring – which powers some trains – and upgraded signalling…
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Wise Robotics is partnering with VisionNav to bring greater innovation to UK warehouses. The collaboration means VisionNav’s innovative technology will be available as part of the Wise Robotics range. This will help UK operators boost order fulfillment and reduce the ongoing costs associated with running a warehouse in the face of well-documented supply chain challenges.…
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Volta Trucks has partnered with The Crown Estate and Clipper Logistics to decarbonise and consolidate deliveries into London’s Regent Street retailers, improving air quality and congestion in the city centre. Set to launch as a trial in summer 2022, the full-electric Volta Zero is a key component of The Crown Estate’s latest delivery consolidation scheme…
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Maersk has announced new aspiring emissions targets expected to align the company with the Net Zero criteria of the Science Based Targets initiative pathway to limit global warming to 1.5°C. They include a societal commitment to act now and drive material impact in this decade, and a commitment to deliver net zero supply chains to…
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Serve Robotics has announced the deployment of its next-generation delivery robots, becoming the first autonomous vehicle company to complete commercial deliveries at Level 4 autonomy. Serve Robotics’ latest generation of robots are able to operate routinely without human intervention, and can rely on their onboard capabilities to ensure safe operation. This industry first is the…
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The rollout of new smart motorway schemes will be paused until a full 5 years’ worth of safety data is available, as the Department for Transport (DfT) invests £900 million to improve safety on existing all lane running (ALR) motorways. In line with the Transport Committee’s most recent recommendations, the rollout of new ALR smart…
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The 38th daily rail service has been introduced at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe. The new service is operated by GB Railfreight for Maritime Transport and connects the port with Birch Coppice in the Midlands. The new service is the 15th operated by GB Railfreight and the 12th daily rail connection from the port to…
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The government has joined with disability charity Scope to develop a new Disabled Persons Passenger Charter for bus, coach, taxi, private hire vehicle and rail. Providing a clear explanation of their rights, the charter will improve journeys for disabled people by helping ensure they can travel easily and more confidently. It will bring together a…
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