The rise and rise of 3PLs
The logistics landscape is undergoing a period of significant strategic realignment, DHL’s Martin Willmor explains to Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy.
Automation with a purpose: why sustainability must be at the heart of the modern warehouse
The warehouse has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade, says Yusen Logistics UK.
Mobile robot standards
As the mobile robot market continues to grow, governance is key, according to Dave Berridge, AMHSA Secretary.
Ten years on: How Brexit changed the trajectory of UK supply chains
Trade friction, skill drain and price increases have all had an impact but a structural rethink is perhaps at the heart of the consequences. Tom Fitz-Walter explores.
Unlocking value with AI-driven fulfilment
AI is beginning to reshape warehouse operations, with the shift is not simply about adding another analytics layer, it is about moving from execution-focused warehousing to intelligent orchestration, says Westernacher Consulting.
Shed of the Month August 2026 – Small but mighty
Multi-let industrial estates can conjure up a picture of cramped, crowded, run down properties with a constantly changing landscape of occupation, and in many places that is exactly what you find but there is a growing interest in, and movement by an increasing number of property investors and developers to provide an alternative.
Relationship building has never been more important for manufacturers
Until recently, we were told, relationships in business were an unnecessary thing of the past. Globalisation meant seeking out the most cost-effective options anywhere in the world and modern methods of communication and logistics would do the rest. Graham Mercer offers an analysis.
Next-gen spiral doors installed
PRL Logistics, a logistics services provider for leading supermarkets, has taken on a comprehensive range of industrial door types from Assa Abloy.
Are humanoid robotics the future of warehouse automation?
Will we soon see humanoid robots operating in UK and European warehouses? Russell Hutchinson, business development manager at Daifuku is not totally convinced.
Authenticity sells
Great influencer campaigns depend on great fulfilment, says Steph Mitcheson.
AI use in the warehouse is more niche than expected, says survey
Developments over the past year confirm growing interest in AI in warehouses, but the pace of implementation is slower than many anticipated, says PSI Software SE.
AMRs can help smooth factory intralogistics
Often overlooked, a factory’s hidden supply chain plays a critical role in productivity. Mark Gray explores how intralogistics and material flow influence throughput, OEE and labour efficiency, and why optimising the movement of materials is becoming a key competitive advantage for manufacturers.
From pallet to pill automation makes a difference in the pharma sector
KNAPP will present its range of solutions for the healthcare sector at The Pharmacy Show.
Peak: No secret sauce, just hard work and communication
As retailers and 3PLs begin to ramp up preparations for Peak 2026, Simon Duddy, editor, Logistics Matters, took the chance to pick the brains of Adie Taylor, head of solution design and logistics engineering at contract logistics provider Arvato UK.
As risky as alcohol? TT Club urges logistics operators to treat dehydration as a serious operational risk
TT Club is calling on ports, terminals and warehouse operators to adopt the same level of risk management focus to worker dehydration as they do to alcohol consumption, warning that some effects on cognitive performance are comparable.
Not all refurbished trucks are equal
A refurbished forklift truck can offer exceptional value for money, but choosing the right one is essential to ensure you’re making a sound investment. Toyota Material Handling offers five top tips.
Baumann adds impact detection to connected sideloaders
The new capability offers greater visibility of how long-load handling equipment is used in practice.
What every warehouse manager should know about their racking
Picture the scene… your annual racking inspection is complete, the report issued, and you file it away – another compliance task ticked off. That’s until a damaged upright gives way and your stock crashes into an aisle injuring an employee.
Building on a strong base
Best known as a Japan logistics specialist, NX has been making strides well beyond this remit, as Steve Williams, managing director UK & Ireland at NX explained to Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy at Multimodal.
Shed Of The Month July 2026: Beast in the east
Right now, warehouses over 500,000 ft2 are hot property nationwide but are increasingly in short supply – if available at all on a regional basis. DTRE research reports that there were just 39 buildings over 300,000 ft2 at the end of May – the lowest supply level since December 2024. And the larger the building, the scarcer the beast with Knight Frank noting there are probably only eight or nine properties immediately available over 400,000 ft2. One such property is Ultrabox – a bit of a beast on the outskirts of East London…
