newsAutoStore and Ocado settle all patent litigation
AutoStore Holdings and Ocado Group have announced a complete settlement of all claims between the companies in their global patent dispute, avoiding further litigation and associated costs.
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newsData shows global supply chain stabilising
Resilinc, a supply chain mapping, disruption sensing, and resiliency analytics company has unveiled data highlighting the primary drivers of supply chain disruptions during the first half of 2023.
newsReport: Liverpool among ports with highest container dwell times
VISIBILITY SOFTWARE provider Beacon carried out the report, which highlights container dwell at 64 of the world’s leading ports.
productGXO invests in robotic sortation
The pilot implementation is notable for being the first carried out in Europe by the robotics arm of a major warehouse property developer.
newsPrime Minister hails logistics careers
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has signalled his support for young people considering logistics careers, describing the sector as “mission critical to how we live our lives” and celebrating logistics professionals as “the lifeblood of our economy” where “nothing happens without you and your colleagues.”
news1.2 million ft2 industrial and logistics space for Derby
Outline proposals for a 1.6 million ft2 business park which will include 1.2 million ft2 of industrial and logistics space in Derby have been recommended for approval.
newsMidbox shed for Knowsley
Redsun Projects has submitted a detailed planning application for a new 50,000 ft2 midbox warehouse at Knowsley Business Park.
newsEFL Global secures first UK base
International logistics specialist EFL Global has snapped up AIPUT’s (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) 27,760 ft2 Black Arrow warehouse at its Blackthorne Point scheme in Heathrow, as its first UK base.
newsPort of Tilbury to investigate green hydrogen
The Essex-based ports firm has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with partners for two green hydrogen projects.
articleGetting started with automation
While most organisations understand the need to transform their warehouse into a highly efficient powerhouse, there is often apprehension of what steps to take and when. Rhyce Dawson discusses some of the common mistakes and how to avoid them.
news3PL Kammac takes Burton shed
3PL Kammac, part of the Pallet Network, has taken a 100,596 ft2 warehouse at the Quintus development at Branston Locks, Burton in the West Midlands as part of its ambitious expansion plans.
newsLeeds consolidation move for packaging company
Food and beverage packaging company Coptrin has relocated to a 41,598 ft2 warehouse at J Pullan & Sons 120-acre Howley Park Estate in Morley to consolidate to one new HQ and distribution site.
productActive Ants launches UK e-fulfilment facility
THE ROBOT-LED e-fulfilment company, which was created in the Netherlands in 2010, has opened its first UK e-fulfilment centre in Northampton. The firm has four other facilities in Europe.
newsSMEs holding on to assets longer
SMEs have been forced to extend the life of their existing assets as global supply chain issues reduce the availability of new assets, Paragon Bank research has found.
newsEx Heathrow car park set for logistics scheme
An ex NCP car park near Heathrow airport has secured planning to be redeveloped to provide much need logistics space in the area.
newsPoundland creates second ‘digital’ warehouse
Poundland is refurbishing its chilled and frozen food hub in Darton, Barnsley to become the company’s second digital distribution centre.
newsFreight and logistics planning consultation launched
THE GOVERNMENT has launched a consultation looking specifically at the planning system and how it can help or hinder the development of warehousing and infrastructure necessary to support the £127 billion freight and logistics sector in England.
newsHalf million ft2 distribution space for Yorkshire site
Yorkshire-based property and investment company Glentrool Estates has submitted detailed plans for a further 515,990 ft2 of industrial and logistics space at its £157.9 million Sherburn2 development in Yorkshire.
newsSEGRO finally secures Radlett strategic rail freight interchange
SEGRO HAS paid £120 million to secure the former Radlett Aerodrome which it has been looking to redevelop as a strategic rail freight interchange for more than a decade.
newsFire Safety Matters wins major media award
Fire Safety Matters magazine, which is published by Western Business Media, won a special commendation for Media Brand of the Year (Business Media) at the prestigious Professional Publishers Association (PPA) Awards.
