Immingham Port – at the heart of UK import logistics
With an annual handling of over 55 million tonnes immingham is the UK’s largest port by tonnage, but that’s not the only reason that the logistics industry has a strong focus on Immingham Docks
Immingham Transport – the hub for North Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic
Roll-on/roll-off (roro) and lift-on/lift-off (lolo) freight services from the North are a major part of Immingham’s appeal. From containers of white goods to dry bulk freight, Immingham has a range of river and deep water facilities that link to major trade routes, giving access, within 24 hours, to 170 million Europeans. When it comes … Read More
ILG wins Company of the Year award
Press release
Third party logistics provider, ILG has won the award for Company of
the Year at the annual Sussex Business Awards.
The business has gone from strength to strength in recent years with two new facilities being opened in 2016 and further one planned to open in March 2017 and the number of staff employed now totalling 180. The company has been particularly successful in attracting clients from the fashion & beauty sector with Charlotte Tilbury, This Works and Self Portrait outsourcing their fulfilment to them.
Impressive growth combined with a culture that puts employees at the heart of
Black Friday Logistics – how to win on 25 November 2016
The most Googled term relating to Black Friday this year is ‘Black Friday
UK 2016 date’. From a shaky start in 2010 (when only Amazon ‘did’ Black Friday deals) to 2014’s rocky road of complaints about late delivery and poor logistics management, through to the £3.3 billion that Experian says Brits spent online during Black Friday 2015, it’s been a short, steep learning curve for the UK’s retailers and the logistics companies that support them.
At www.whichwarehouse.com we’ve watched this new shopping trend with a specific perspective – that of logistics and supply chain management and we’ve compiled a guide … Read More
Aztek Logistics Achieves BRC Global Standard
Press Release
Aztek Logistics Ltd have recently been awarded the BRC Global Standard for Storage and Distribution, enabling BRC manufacturers access to Aztek’s extensive range of specialist services within the logistics industry.
The highly regarded standard was developed by industry experts, designed to ensure that best practice was upheld during the handling, storage and distribution of products. The Standard is based on hazard and risk analysis, supported by a documented quality management system and best practice principles.
In alignment with Aztek’s continuous drive for improvement in their operating practices, the new BRC Standard follows the recent Organic Food Federation accreditation, … Read More
Why the bar-code reader is changing
Improvements to the bar code scanner
In the logistics and supply industries, there is one staple which is more familiar than any other: the scanner gun.
These readers are used worldwide in warehouses and along the supply chain, but now companies are seeking to improve productivity with a makeover of this essential tool. By improving the scanner gun, the companies are seeking to respond to a surge in their online orders with tools which react very quickly to instructions, and are able to do more while still retaining their essential function.
How scanners can affect logistics
The essential purpose of … Read More
Delivery options and how they influence online shopping trends
The importance for a variety of delivery options from retailers and what’s available
We all face the ‘inconvenience’ of the necessity for purchasing goods and millions of people are now opting for the M-commerce route in order to fulfil this need. This could be the method of choice for many for several reasons; the product required is not available in high street shops, lack of time due to work commitments or unable to leave the house due to no mode of transport or illness. The importance that retailers offer a variety of different delivery methods is therefore essential. Consumers like … Read More
A guide to warehouse space planning & storage solutions
Warehouse Space Planning & Storage Solutions
In the ever-growing industries of logistics, transportation and storage, it is imperative that companies find the right solution to fulfil their particular storage requirements. It could be that a relocation to a bigger space is the ideal solution; you could rent out space in another’s facility, or even strategically adapt your own storage set-up to accommodate new stock and product types. However you choose to do it, you’re going to need a storage solution that works best for you, and that’s where we come in!
Our friends at Whichwarehouse have kindly allowed us at … Read More
Rise of the robots: how robotic technology could change the game for logistics
How can robots assist the logistics industry
A quick look back over history will show that, as time goes on, innovations in technology give us new ways of completing everyday tasks: instead of boiling water on a stove for a cup of tea, we now use a kettle; instead of sending letters, we use email. And in the industrial world it’s no different, as companies look to increase productivity, decrease costs and safeguard their future. Often, the difference between a profit-making company and one that goes out of business is the speed with which they innovated their processes and embraced … Read More
Cyber Attacks a Threat to Ocean Cargo Shipping
International Cargo Shipping and Cyber Attacks 
International ocean cargo shipping faces a lot of challenges such as piracy but none of these is anywhere close to cyber security challenges. Container carriers have been in constant risk of serious cyber attacks after tests ascertained that lots of top ocean cargo carriers stand extremely vulnerable.
Are cargo shippers at risk of phishing?
One of the cyber attacks cargo shippers are vulnerable to is phishing, allowing all kinds of hackers to access some of the core data global shippers handle with extreme care. Beyond carriers, cyber attacks also affect many others within the … Read More
A little background information on Whichwarehouse & the service we provide
Warehousing and Logistics services for your business – how can Whichwarehouse help?
Whichwarehouse has been established now for more than 13 years – having helped hundreds (if not thousands) of companies and individuals during this time, to find suitable warehousing solutions. All of whom have been very satisfied with the service they have received from Whichwarehouse. The testimonials on our website speak for themselves.
Storage, warehouse space to rent, pick & pack, reverse logistics, temperature controlled & hazardous storage and transport services, plus much more
Whichwarehouse is so diverse that it doesn’t matter if you are looking to store 1 … Read More