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1 week ago |
logisticsbusiness.com | Will Priestman
UK discount retailer Home Bargains has officially opened its state-of-the-art automated distribution centre in St Helens, Merseyside, marking a significant milestone in its logistics and growth strategy. Spanning approximately one million square feet, the facility operates 24/7 to support 300 Home Bargains stores across the UK. The centre has created around 1,000 jobs, including skilled system and engineering roles, and offers favourable shift patterns to promote a healthy work-life balance.
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2 weeks ago |
logisticsbusiness.com | Will Priestman
Maritime Transport has launched two new intermodal rail services connecting DP World London Gateway with its inland terminals at Hams Hall and iPort Doncaster. Running Monday to Saturday, the new services commenced last week and are operated in partnership with GB Railfreight.
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3 weeks ago |
logisticsbusiness.com | Will Priestman
15th May 2025 Hitachi ZeroCarbon and MUFG have joined forces to supercharge the global transition to electric vehicles by removing the technical and capital constraints to decarbonisation. In combining Hitachi’s technology and operational expertise with MUFG’s financial strength, fleets benefit from strategic EV guidance and support, and reliable access to low-cost capital that protects long-term asset value.
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3 weeks ago |
logisticsbusiness.com | Will Priestman
Coca-Cola HBC, the strategic bottling partner of the Coca-Cola company on the island of Ireland, has extended its long-term partnership with Wincanton, the leading supply chain partner to UK businesses. The contract extension until the end of 2026 builds on the two brands’ strong partnership which began in 2016 and marks a decade of collaboration.
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3 weeks ago |
logisticsbusiness.com | Will Priestman
In the latest episode of Logistics Business Conversations titled ‘Maximising Warehouse Efficiency’, host Peter MacLeod sits down with Brian Kirst, Chief Commercial Officer at SnapFulfil, to explore the surprising findings of a new survey focused on warehouse automation and efficiency. While headlines continue to emphasize labor shortages and high operational costs, this data tells a different story — and it’s one that every warehouse and supply chain professional needs to hear. The core takeaway?
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