Delivering on circularity
The logistics process has a crucial role to play in driving sustainability, says DHL in its Delivering on circularity, Pathways for fashion and consumer electronics white paper.
Learning to prepare for uncertain times
UKWA National Conference delegates urged to ‘be curious, be imaginative, and be bold’.
The art of dark storage
Edward Hutchison shines a light on the emergence of dark stores for the new breed of dynamic micro-fulfilment operators and how to kit them out.
Using the Hive mind
UK on-demand grocery delivery service Beelivery is using HIVE360 as its first outsourced payroll provider to help it better manage staff.
A ray of sunlight for Yale trucks
Yale has enhanced its lithium-ion range with Sunlight Li.ON FORCE batteries. The maintenance-free models minimise operational downtime.
B&Q upscales Worksop NDC operation
Logistex completed the £10m automated tote shuttle solution project for B&Q at its distribution centre in Worksop, UK.
3PL partners with integrator for new multi-user DC
BS Handling Systems has designed and installed a complete materials handling and storage solution at 3PL Noatum Logistics’ latest 378,000 sq ft UK distribution centre in Kent, which caters for eComm, retail and wholesale customers.
Learn about safer logistics and earn CPD points at free-to-attend seminar
Toyota Material Handling is the sponsor of the Safer Logistics Theatre at the Health & Safety Event 2022 – this year’s largest gathering of professionals responsible for running safe and efficient workplaces (NEC, Birmingham, 5-7 April 2022).
Excessive packaging? eCommerce needs to think outside the box!
The pandemic has propelled eCommerce to new heights, making online retailers’ use of oversized, wasteful packaging more and more unsustainable, says Jo Bradley.
Roofing merchant replaces diesel trucks across 13 depots
Burton Roofing Merchants – a leading supplier of roofing materials to both the construction trade and the public – is replacing the diesel-powered Toyota counterbalance trucks in operation across its 13 UK depots with electric-powered models also from the Toyota range.
Consistent dramatic growth for eCommerce logistics market
THE LATEST report from Ti – Global e-commerce logistics 2022 – shows growth of 19.9% in 2021 to reach a value of €441.47bn, though growth has slowed from 2020’s Covid-19 induced peak.
Combi-MR4 to boost warehouse utilisation
Combilift has released a highly manoeuvrable 4 wheel multidirectional forklift for use indoors and on smooth outdoor surfaces, with a low platform that allows users to make the most of the bottom storage space in racking systems.
The warehouse: love it or list it
As with the popular TV property show ‘Love it or list it’, many businesses are facing a similar dilemma when it comes to their warehouse, says Craig Whitehouse.
Get a grip of the future
We spoke to GXO vice president of operations Phil Shaw to get his take on the growing role of technology in logistics.
Digital eyes in the warehouse
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality offer the potential for improved warehouse efficiency but how does it work, and should SMEs pay attention?
Analytics poised to make the difference
A new digital era for retail means analytics are moving to the forefront of the delivery challenge, as the Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2022 from MetaPack illustrates.
A fresh look at sustainable transit solutions
All types of packaging for transit – either shipping boxes or cartons are usually manufactured from cardboard or corrugated board and designed so that goods reach their intended recipient without damage.
Safety considerations for the handling & storage industry
Thought leadership from P. Airey Tail Lifts & Auto Extract Systems.
Practical green packaging options
When handling and storing goods, the food and drink sector is one that requires specialised solutions owing to the utmost importance of optimal health and hygiene, says Kite Packaging.
Optimise volume and rotation
AR Racking has installed a combination of several storage systems adapted to the volume and rotation of the different products that GKN has in its plant in Carcastillo, Spain.
