On 8 June 2026, the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) officially opened the doors to its brand-new headquarters in Kibworth, Leicestershire, with a special Open Day to welcome guests.
Transit packaging has come of age. Booming internet sales have supercharged the use of transit packaging, making it a focal point for environmental regulation and a must for automation. Chris More, UK sales director at Packsize, looks at what’s happening.
Learn how to prepare your warehouse for peak season with tips on stock, layout and management systems.
The rapid growth of e-commerce has placed unprecedented pressure on warehousing and fulfilment operations, with businesses expected to process higher order volumes faster and more accurately than ever before. As demand continues to surge, scalability has become a critical requirement rather than a competitive advantage.
A Cold Chain Federation (CCF) report sets out ten recommendations, including recognition of the cold chain as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
For UK beauty brands, access to the European market has always depended on meeting strict product safety standards but now packaging is moving to the centre of that equation, says Steph Mitcheson.
As National Forklift Safety Day highlights the importance of safe material handling practices, the story of the first-ever Combilift C-Series demonstrates the lasting value of choosing the right tool for the job.
Concept benches come packed with accessories, such as a variety of attachable compartments and drawers as well as a packing crown, making cartons and work materials easily accessible for employees.
The Logistics Report 2026, produced by Logistics UK, combines the latest official statistics with insight from industry experts and shows how development and adoption of technology throughout the logistics sector is on the rise.
Ahead of National Forklift Safety Day on 9 June, Combilift is highlighting how its wide range of products improves material-handling safety without compromising storage capacity or operational efficiency.
Excessive walking in warehouses, shop floors or distribution centres is a major source of inefficiency.
Plastic component manufacturer for the automotive industry ITW España was seeking a smarter, more efficient way to optimise its production and logistics operations.
Warehouse demand rarely stays consistent throughout the year.
The pallet racking in your warehouse is one of the most significant investments you will make. Once it’s up and running, you expect it to work, last and pay for itself. Racking that’s properly designed, used safely and monitored correctly should last the lifetime of the business.
AI is increasingly becoming a core part of the logistics and distribution industry, but having the tech is not enough says Iain Bowes, head of technical assessment services for TÜV SÜD, with governance and ethics deserving much more attention.
Automation, robotics and real-time data flows are reshaping warehouse operations across the logistics sector. As distribution centres become increasingly connected and automated, reliable industrial connectivity is emerging as a key factor in maintaining productivity, operational continuity and system performance.
The South Yorkshire logistics property market has always been a little out of sync with the rest of the UK, with – up until now – several ‘sticky’ warehouses. For a lot of occupiers especially those new to the UK, it’s a region that’s well, not the Golden Triangle. However, to dismiss them out of hand because they are in the ‘north’, would be extremely shortsighted and like many regions, occupiers could miss out on the bargains on offer if they don’t use their nous…
Across the UK, organisations are under increasing pressure to improve productivity while remaining competitive in a challenging economic environment.
In warehouse and distribution centres, reliable performance drives efficiency. Employees in fast-paced environments need solutions that deliver stability, speed and precision — and adapt to every application.
Rising material costs and increasing global pressures are forcing businesses to take a closer look at long-established processes.
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