newsRolls-Royce to build new logistics centre in Bognor Regis
McLaren Construction has been awarded the contract to build the Technology and Logistics Centre for the luxury car maker.
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blogWearables offer huge potential to transportation industry
The age of wearable devices is now well and truly mainstream, thanks to the launch of Apple’s Watch and a whole range of smart devices designed for sports and fitness. Market analysis and intelligence agency ABI Research predicts that this year, about 90 million wearable devices will be sold and demand will be higher in 2015.
newsGang used forklifts to steal 60 pallets of alcohol
The robbery took place in Stockport some time between 3pm Sunday October 12 and 8am Monday October 13.
newsEcommerce biggest growth area says 92% of logistics companies
The growth in ecommerce has brought big business to the logistics industry and will continue to do so between now and 2018, with 92% of logistics companies seeing it as their biggest area for growth over the next four years.
productWaitrose trials temperature controlled Click & Collect lockers
Waitrose has become the first supermarket in the UK to launch a trial of automated, temperature-controlled lockers for online grocery orders in third party locations.
articleGuilty of negligence after worker crushed by forklift
22-year-old scaffolding firm employee David Westwater was driving a fork lift truck down a sloped path between the factory and the yard when the forklift he was been driving toppled over and landed on him, killing him instantly.
newsGerman handling equipment manufacturer plans UK launch
LKE Group has targeted the UK to help in its bid to double turnover over the next five years.
productASOS posts surprise upturn in results
Online retailer claims further gains are likely as the major automation projects rolled out by the company come on stream.
newsWomen in Logistics UK discuss Supply Chain Sustainability
The networking group Women in Logistics UK has lined up three expert speakers for its Supply Chain Sustainability conference on 20 November 2014 at Great Bear Oldham, Manchester.
articleCardboard is the new scrap metal for thieves
A spike in the theft of paper and cardboard earmarked for recycling is being blamed on scrap thieves looking for “soft” targets.
articleHornby Hobbies new warehouse suited for eCommerce
Hornby Hobbies has moved its warehouse to new facilities in Hersden, Canterbury which will be run by DS Logistics.
articleTackle safety in partnership with experts
The Safer Logistics campaign, which has proved a great success in Handling & Storage Solutions magazine is taking the next step in 2015, extending the campaign to an exhibition at the NEC.
articleGuide to Cloud Computing for WMS
How suitable is cloud computing for hosting WMS? Handling & Storage Solutions asks leading warehouse IT suppliers Snapfulfil, Logistex, Advanced Business Solutions and Chess Logistics Technology seeking answers to some key questions.
newsNews UK extends logistics service to other media outlets
News UK launches Newssolutions offering a production and distribution service.
articleWalking the line: a guide to pedestrian trucks
We spoke to key pedestrian truck manufacturers to discuss the many benefits they bring to the warehouse.
newsForklift training school opens in Rugby
Midlands recruitment and training firm eResponse has opened a Forklift Truck Training School.
articleProperty consultancy calls for investment in commercial rooftop solar
With news that the International Energy Agency (IEA) expects solar to become the biggest single source of energy by 2050, the expectation is that rooftop solar will account for around half of the world’s total solar PV installations.
newsCardiff DC to power aggressive Aldi growth plan
Retailer Aldi will invest over £109 million in the UK across the next 12 months, building a distribution centre and new stores.
newsNew commercial freight plane to be based in Yorkshire
A Yorkshire Airport has welcomed a Boeing 727-200 aircraft to its newly refurbished hangar in a new partnership with British company 2Excel Aviation which will further boost its cargo activity.
newsHuge Merseyside warehouse development gets £2.4m funding
The Chrysalis Fund has invested £2.4m in a new warehouse development on Knowsley Industrial Park.
