productThe F4 – a new angle on automated forklifts
WHILE AUTOMATED forklifts have been around for many years, they have tended to be regular forklifts designs with automation technology built on.
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newsShort warehouse management course launches to meet increased need
IT IS very rare that so many factors have aligned to put increased pressure on today’s warehouse operations. Not only do we have Covid but Brexit, both driving driver and warehouse staff shortages.
productUS Q-Commerce player signs new logistics deal
INSTACART HAS signed a strategic partnership with automated fulfilment supplier Fabric to provide solutions to brick-and-mortar grocery partners in the US and Canada.
news£5k incentive offered for new drivers
GIST IS offering up to £5,000 for HGV drivers joining their business from August in order to boost capability and resources as it continues to deliver chilled foods and fresh produce for customers including Marks & Spencer.
articleDigital procurement platform launches for healthcare providers
GHX PROCURE offers hospitals and trusts more efficient supply chain management to reduce spend, wastage and free up clinical staff time for patient care.
newseBay launches end-to-end logistics management for sellers
THE UK service will run out of dedicated fulfilment centres in Leicester and Birmingham and will be operated by global logistics firm Orange Connex, which eBay part owns.
productGrocery picking robots order worth £20m
BERKSHIRE GREY has secured a $23+ million multi-phase order with a global retailer for online same day grocery fulfillment.
newsGuarded optimism on freeports says survey
LAW FIRM Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) launched its UK Freeports business sentiment report this week, representing the views of over 500 UK businesses in response to the Government’s announcement in March 2021 of the eight Freeport locations across England.
newsIncreased pressures on UK supply chain
Amid increasing supermarket stock and staff shortages, supply chain experts comment.
productFire at Ocado’s Erith CFC – dark side of eComm boom?
IT HAS been reported that the blaze was caused by ‘two robots colliding’, although London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the cause is unclear at this stage.
newsTop presentations lined up for end-of year events
HANDLING & STORAGE solutions is launching two events for the end of the year. HSS Live is a virtual conference set for October 6 and the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event will take place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on November 30.
articleEarly days in net-zero effort
As logistics changes, so do the environmental challenges. We look at emerging green questions, such as the proliferation of micro-fulfilment centres, ponder the impact of the pandemic and ask if the logistics industry measures up in calculating its carbon footprint.
productSafe hands
A SAFETY wheel chock is part of the loading bay system installed by the DELFI company. The ISOCube system from manufacturer Promstahl is proving to be an optimal docking solution for the site’s requirements.
productClose the loop on plastic waste
MANY FMCG companies and retailers have made sustainable development a strategic priority. Single-use packaging is in the spotlight, with many exploring closed loop recycling systems. According to Lansink’s Ladder, reuse is the best option, after prevention.
articleHot glue monitor boosts pack efficiency
BYTRONIC VISION AUTOMATION has signed a partnership with tech integrator Acquired Data Solutions (ADS) to work in the North American market.
productRemote control forklift deal for Mitsubishi
MITSUBISHI LOGISNEXT Americas group has set up a partnership with Phantom Auto, a provider of interoperable remote operation software, to enable operators who are sitting up to thousands of miles away to remotely operate unmanned tuggers, pallet jacks, counterbalances etc.
newsMajor site acquired
HENRY BOOT’S property developer, HBD, has acquired a prominent industrial site in Welwyn Garden City for £6.2m before costs from National Grid.
newsCommuting reluctance among senior logistics workers
ALMOST ONE in five logistics workers do not intend to return to the office again post pandemic, largely due to ongoing concerns around infection control on public transport.
articleFollow the money on e-grocery
LOGISTICS PROFESSIONALS should be paying a lot of attention to the enormous amount of venture capital that it is being invested in e-grocery start-ups, says Handling & Storage solutions editor, Simon Duddy.
newsExeter park planning secured
STOFORD HAS secured reserved matters planning approval for the next stage of development at an industrial scheme at Exeter Logistics Park.
