Opportunity knocks
Logistics Matters spoke to two key logistics consultants to get their take on the recent merger of GXO and Wincanton and in particular the impact this could have on the UK grocery sector.
In Depth Focus on Midbox – Investor interest grows
Investors are all over the midbox warehouse sector but is that good news for occupiers? Liza Helps investigates.
A question of confidence
For those that can there are deals to be had in the Midlands, reports Liza Helps.
Far Eastern promise
Chinese eCommerce companies are extremely active in the UK, especially as a result of US tariffs, says Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters.
M&S announces major food DC investment
Marks & Spencer has announced a landmark £340 million investment in its food supply chain – the largest in its history – with the multi-year investment funding the development of an automated NDC in Northamptonshire.
The invisible warehouse threats that could end your career tomorrow
Five forklift accidents happen in UK warehouses every working day, yet most managers remain dangerously unaware of the risks building beneath their operations until it’s too late.
Learn and connect at Cold Chain Hub 2025
Visitors to Cold Chain Hub 2025 at the NEC on 9 & 10 September can discover the latest innovations from over 50 exhibitors and network with industry colleagues.
GaliLEA to be showcased at IMHX as award-winning AI platform gains momentum
Visitors to IMHX 2025 will be able to see GaliLEA in action, as Logistics Reply brings its AI-powered supply chain platform to Stand F158 this September.
Battery selection choices
Selecting the right battery technology for your mobile robots can be a difficult task. AMHSA secretary Dave Berridge takes a look.
Access to experts
Explore a diverse lineup of expert speakers and over 50 innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event, taking place on September 30 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. This conference is your face-to-face opportunity to find solutions to key challenges in warehouse transformation.
Workwear Mallusk drives eCommerce integration
PPE supplier Workwear Mallusk has selected Forterro’s Orderwise Cloud ERP solution to power the next stage of its growth journey and drive eCommerce integration.
Port performance across the world: what supply chain leaders should know
Global shipping sails between calm and stormy waters on a continual basis, says Fraser Robinson.
Hart Door Systems celebrates its 80th anniversary
Hart chairman Doug Hart says Hart Door Systems reaching its 80th birthday will be a landmark anniversary in 2026 and a credit to every member of staff.
GPS tracking tech leads to court action over misuse of bakery equipment
Evidence gathered by Bakers Basco’s investigations team prompts legal case against Cambridge-based bakery, leaving £7.5K in unpaid debt.
Amazon using large language models to manage robot fleets
The warehouse robotics innovator has launched DeepFleet to help predict future traffic patterns for fleets of mobile robots. Joey Durham explains.
Don’t neglect your racking
Here’s a fun fact – your racking is classed as work equipment. That means, under UK law, specifically the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), you are responsible for maintaining the structure, says SEMA.
Autopack celebrates ten-fold expansion and sets sights on continued growth
Leading independent integrator of packaging lines Autopack has marked a tenfold growth in turnover over the last five years – and is targeting ambitious plans for even further growth.
A more enduring bottleneck?
Beyond the noise of tariffs and trade disruption Ocean Network Express (ONE) director of product & network Stanley Smulders points to a lack of container terminal capacity in Europe as the key concern.
Development 1st phase on course for early 2026 completion
A major milestone has been reached at FI Real Estate Management’s £100m Botany Hill development.
Preparing for automation? Get these fundamentals right first
Warehouse automation is attracting serious investment. With labour shortages, rising fulfilment volumes, and increased customer expectations, many operations are reviewing how digital tools could streamline their activities. In 2023, 45% of UK fulfilment centres had already adopted AI-based automation. Projections suggest over 50% by 2025, climbing to more than 85% by 2030. The options, from autonomous mobile robots to automated storage systems, continue to grow.
