Q&A with… Martin McVicar, CEO and Co-Founder, Combilift
Innovation is in Combilift’s DNA, with 6% of annual revenue invested in R&D, resulting in numerous product advancements, patents, and industry awards.
The future of the forklift: diesel or electric?
Electrification is reshaping the intralogistics landscape. In 2024, electrically powered industrial trucks captured 70% of the market — a figure that highlights how sustainability goals, evolving regulations and advances in battery technology are driving change. Yet for many demanding operations, diesel remains indispensable. This feature explores how logistics professionals can identify the most efficient, cost-effective and future-ready drive concept for their fleet.
Q&A with… Stephen Burton, Managing Director, Windsor Materials Handling
UKMHA Industry Leader award winner says don’t take risks with your forklift supplier.
Q&A with… Russell Holmes, Sales Director, AutoStore.
Fulfilment requirements are ever-evolving, with pressure on logistics leaders unrelenting. AutoStore can help.
Q&A with… Klaus Pirpamer, Managing Director, Baumann Sideloaders
Electrification and safety are key themes for Baumann Sideloaders.
Q&A with… Noelia Castillon, Global Product & Marketing Director of the Sentric Safety Group.
Salvo is preparing to launch two new loading bay safety products developed in close collaboration with customers.
In with the in-crowd
What a year for Women in Logistics, and what a year to look forward to in 2026, says Kirsten Tisdale on behalf of Women in Logistics UK CIC.
Making membership matter
Warehousing has become one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries, yet now it faces its toughest tests: skills shortages, spiralling costs, and the race to decarbonise.
Lifting to new heights
Few years in the history of the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) will stand out quite like 2025.
The role of logistics in a Modern Industrial Strategy
Reduce the cost of doing business to allow logistics to thrive, says Kevin Green, Acting Chief Executive, Logistics UK.
Lifting attraction
Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), explains how the Association is playing a central role in providing solutions to the Lifting Industry’s key issues of recruitment, training and promoting itself.
Cracking the million-pound nut
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) argues why logistics must go back to basics on MEWP safety.
Digital trade corridors
Global trade stands at the precipice of a new digital era, says Ilona Kawka, imports advisory practice lead at the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade.
Fighting for the Cold Chain
The past year has marked a significant step forward for the Cold Chain Federation and for the wider temperature-controlled logistics sector. Our collective voice is now being heard where it matters the most.
What’s at stake in 2026?
The freight forwarding and logistics sector confronts a volatile external environment explains Steve Parker, Director General of the British International Freight Association.
It’s time to reconsider
Greater efficiency is needed in the frozen food supply chain, says Rupert Ashby, CEO of the British Frozen Food Federation and adds it is time to reconsider the longstanding standard temperature.
Celebrating 25 years
BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2025, says CEO Emma Verkaik.
AMHSA presents vision for growth
Hilton Campbell, who took the reins as AMHSA President in May 2025, explains the association’s strengthened vision and a new structure to realise it.
