productWorker trapped under forklift for an hour
Courier DX was fined £200,000 when a worker lost a leg after a collision with a forklift at a Lanarkshire warehouse.
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productNeovia Logistics expands use of smart glasses
Due to coronavirus, Picavi carried out a global remote roll out of the pick-by-vision smart glasses for the 3PL.
productTesco outlines online growth plan
The grocer plans at least 25 new urban fulfilment centres.
articleChance of Brexit transition extension close to zero
HSS editor Simon Duddy in Q&A with trade and policy analyst Pauline Bastidion focusing on the ongoing Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU.
newsWireless charging innovator appoints chief sales officer
Nicola Magrone has been appointed to the role at energy solutions provider Wiferion.
newsPortside warehouses available in Bristol
Trebor, in conjunction with partner, Barwood Capital, have achieved Ppractical completion of its Portside Park, Bristol, speculative industrial development.
articleSheffield spec build set for September delivery
PLP says its first net zero carbon ready speculative logistics development at its 343,000 sq ft warehouse at Smithywood, Sheffield, due to complete in September 2020.
productPlanning consent granted for 2.3m sq ft warehouse in SE London
Tritax Big Box REIT has received planning consent and exchanged contracts with a world leading online retailer to pre-let a warehouse on the site of the old Littlebrook power station.
newsPlans for huge lithium-ion battery factory in the UK
Battery start-up manufacturer Britishvolt, has narrowed down site selection for its planned battery gigafactory.
productCoronavirus pandemic guidance for UK ports
As businesses across the UK strive to regain levels of activity with the easing of restrictions, it is imperative to maintain the safety and well-being of all workers and more important than ever for employers to understand the unusual risks that they and their workforce face under unique circumstances.
product£1 bet pays off big style as AO opens new warehouse
The online electricals retailer aims to use the space to grow its third-party logistics business and is searching for more warehousing.
productAgents appointed for major logistics site
Gateway 14, advised by its development manager Jaynic, has appointed property consultant Savills as joint agent alongside Avison Young to market the 156-acre business and logistics scheme at Junction 50 of the A14 at Stowmarket, Suffolk.
newsFashion supply chains recovering from Covid-19 pandemic
Many fashion brands have been suffering from the fact that their suppliers in Asia had to stop production during the Covid-19 crisis.
productFourth Letting for Bolton logistics park
Multiply Logistics North, the commercial development at Harworth’s Logistics North site in Bolton has secured its fourth new letting of 2020.
newsGousto extends Yodel delivery partnership
Yodel and recipe box company Gousto have extended their partnership in a bid to meet the new demand for home food deliveries.
articleAnalyst predicts forklift power shift
Interact Analysis has used predictive modelling to forecast a clear shift away from diesel power in the next decade in favour of electric, and a move away from lead-acid batteries in favour of Li-ion batteries and hydrogen cells.
newsDigital freight forwarder raises cash
UK-based Beacon has raised $15 million in Series A funding, including investment from Jeff Bezos and US venture capital firm 8VC.
productBooming cold storage sector
‘Just in time’ has gone out of the window with COVID-19 creating greater demand for storage.
newsMarks and Spencer takes Milton Keynes warehouse
Logicor has let MK360 to Marks and Spencer following the comprehensive refurbishment of the Grade A 360,214 sq ft distribution unit.
articleDelivery pods offer increased payloads
Penso has released delivery pods specifically designed to improve the home delivery performance of vans.
