HGVC rebrands as Insite
HGV driver training specialist, HGVC, has announced a major rebrand and expansion of its training offering – becoming Insite, the UK’s leading logistics training partner.
Inotec launches RFID Inmould Labels
The solution is designed to provide a durable, high-performance solution that offers permanent identification and real-time tracking for reusable containers, even in the most demanding environments.
Charging ahead safely: Confronting the growing risks of electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries
Mike Brodie explores the key risks associated with lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and shares the latest best practice for their safe storage and management.
Opinion: Are they getting the message?
Logistics Matters Property Editor Liza Helps says at UKREiiF this year the message was loud and clear that the logistics sector is an enabler of trade and part of the economic infrastructure of the country, a critical part of national economic resilience – it’s very backbone.
Got racking? Stay safe!
SEMA poses some key questions to ask yourself if you want to keep your racking safe.
Retailers must automate
Even SMEs in the retail sector should be investing in warehouse automation to stay competitive, argues Dave Berridge.
UKMHA flooded with entries for Archies 2025 as industry prepares for glittering awards ceremony
The array of talent and innovation characterising the UK’s material handling and intralogistics sector is set to be celebrated at the final of one of the industry’s most prestigious awards ceremonies, The Archies. Organiser, the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), has been flooded with nominations for this year’s event, which will be one of the highlights of the IMHX exhibition week in September.
A hub for the future
With Pall-Ex due to open a massive new build-to-suit hub, Logistics Matters Editor Simon Duddy caught up with Group CEO Kevin Buchanan to get the lowdown.
Building resilience
Warehouse robotisation is key to building resilience in an unstable economic environment, says Thomas Genestar.
Crown Equipment celebrates 80 years
Brothers, Carl H. Dicke and Allen A. Dicke, founded Crown Equipment Corporation in New Bremen, Ohio, in 1945 with an unwavering commitment to customer service.
Agile logistics help beverage brand with Sainsbury’s launch
Ian Wright, managing director at Prism eLogistics, explores how agile supply chain partnerships are helping brands deliver ambitious rollouts.
Pouch System: The sweet spot in between inventory and sortation processes
Warehouse and Distribution (WD) services will only truly perform when their inventory, sortation and distribution systems meet their precise requirements – not only now, but also in the future.
Shed of the Month: Big and Beautiful
There is no doubt that GLP’s latest speculative offering is both big, and dare it be said: beautiful. It typifies what a nationally significant logistics facility right in the heart of the Golden Triangle should be and is unapologetic about it.
Private 5G for port automation
Port infrastructure across Britain urgently requires enhanced connectivity to support the full automation of complex, end-to-end operations. These processes are time-critical, demanding real-time precision from stakeholders.
The age of plug-and-play
Hilton Campbell asks why SMEs can struggle to automate, and where the material handling industry must respond.
The importance of getting commodity codes right
If you’re importing or exporting goods around the world, you need to classify them on customs paperwork with commodity codes such as the Harmonized System (HS) code or TARIC code. Applying the right commodity code to goods being shipped globally not only determines how much VAT and duty there is to be paid on arrival but also if there are particular import controls for items being shipped, such as a need for special licenses.
Working smarter, not harder
Workwear specialist Portwest futureproofs its business with major investment in automation.
Want a safer workplace? Don’t forget training!
If you haven’t been trained for your warehouse job, then how can you do the tasks expected of you? It’s an important question to consider especially when you realise that the HSE Health and Safety at Work Statistics repeatedly places the logistics and storage industry in the top four most dangerous places to work.
Why Symmetry Park Rugby is the best pitch in town
Symmetry Park Rugby has units between 170,000 – 391,000 sq ft available and it’s right at the centre of the Golden Triangle.
Cainiao delivers national distribution centre to leading Brazilian express firm
The move has boosted parcel sorting efficiency by seven times.
