articleDisruption is the new normal
In times of uncertainty, temporary buildings cannot be ignored, as they offer a range of benefits to warehouse occupiers. They are quick to install, low-cost, and are often long-lasting and robust to boot.
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newsUK Major Ports Group appoints new CEO
UKMPG, the trade association for the UK’s major port operators, has appointed former UK Government Special Adviser Geraint Evans as the organisation’s new chief executive officer.
newsApproval for prime 2m sq ft scheme
A hybrid planning consent has been granted for the development of c.2 million sq ft of new industrial, warehouse and logistics stock in the South West.
articleA cacophony of issues
After a long period of steady rises, industrial land values are falling. What impact will this have on the outlook for big logistics sheds? Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
newsPlastic Packaging Tax warning issued
HMRC has got the ball rolling faster than expected on the Plastic Packaging Tax, says the MHA, a network of accountancy companies.
productNew warehouse set for Corby
Commercial developer, Brackley Property Developments (BPD) has secured funding for the construction of a new warehouse building on a two-acre development site in Northamptonshire.
productAGV utilises bale clamp
Tobacco firm JT International Germany is using a driverless transport system to lift three stacked cartons in its warehouse.
productKION Group fuel cell investment
THE INTRALOGISTICS group has started production of hydrogen propulsion systems and plans to invest more than €11 million in the launch of a 24V fuel cell system.
newsWindsor Framework replaces Northern Ireland Protocol
The deal between the UK Government and the EU provides a new legal and UK constitutional framework.
productSoftware aims to streamline loading
AutoScheduler.AI, a WMS accelerator, has introduced the Make-n-Ship warehouse optimisation platform that is designed to improve loading products straight off the production line.
newsFood firm seeks smarter supply chain
Huel has partnered with supply chain technology supplier 7bridges in a bid to bolster global expansion plans.
articleDownstream first
It’s the software that really makes modern automated warehousing tick, and here, Rueben Scriven offers an account of the rise of the warehouse execution layer and what it can do for you.
productSANY to launch electric port machinery to Europe
The manufacturer already has electrically driven empty container handlers, reach stackers and terminal tractors in everyday use in Asia.
productWarehousing part of new £5.5 million facility
FIRE DETECTION firm Hochiki Europe has bought a multi-million-pound facility in Chatham, Kent.
productGround broken at green building scheme
Commercial real estate investor and developer, Firethorn Trust, has broken ground at its Sherburn42 development, which will see the creation of 660,000 sq ft of logistics warehousing space in North Yorkshire.
productTLA Robotics shines light on innovation
The recent networking event highlighted a number of robotic start-ups that could disrupt logistics, and other industries, in the future.
productGXO to use AI to boost site security
THE 3PL is expanding its technology partnership with Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD).
newsRenewed hope for Britishvolt
Ernst & Young has entered into an agreement with Scale Facilitation Partners, and its wholly owned subsidiary Recharge Industries, to be the preferred bidder in acquiring the majority of the business and assets of Britishvolt.
newsThe Range starts work on UK’s largest warehouse
The new 1.2m sq ft portcentric distribution centre is in Suffolk’s Gateway 14 park, part of Freeport East.
newsFreeport East appoints innovation lead
The freeport has appointed Steven Wilson to head of innovation.
