articleExpand vertically to overcome space constraints
Hira Industries has increased warehouse capacity by going vertical, supported by Combilift and Kanoo Machinery UAE.
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newsBin picking and trailer unloading loosen palletising’s grip
Robotic palletising and depalletising will shed a quarter of their share of the warehouse robotic picking market by 2030, as bin picking and robotic trailer unloading move from niche applications to mainstream ones, according to new research from Interact Analysis.
newsHai Robotics’ HaiPick Climb reaches 10,000 robot milestone
More than 10,000 HaiClimber robots have been contracted for customer projects worldwide, marking a significant step in the solution’s commercial growth.
newsHyster announces the E2.2-3.5XN2
The Hyster E2.2-3.5XN2 2,000 – 3,000kg capacity cushion tyre, electric lift truck series provides operations with the flexibility to pick the best electric power source and performance configuration for their requirements, along with ergonomic features and simplified service.
newsTomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester – meet the speakers
We have a raft of experts locked and loaded to share insights at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse event on Sep 30 at Manchester’s Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
articleKey question: Can your robots flex?
Warehouse environments have never been completely predictable and Denis Niezgoda argues the level of variability operators are being asked to manage is actually increasing.
newsBIFA appoints Allie Renison as external affairs director
Alongside her role as Senior Counsel at SEC Newgate, Allie will lead BIFA engagement with government departments, parliamentarians, and policy makers.
articleAutomation with a purpose: why sustainability must be at the heart of the modern warehouse
The warehouse has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade, says Yusen Logistics UK.
newsDistributor scales to £35m with a team of 18
ET Browne UK, the business behind the Palmer’s skincare brand, has built a £35m-plus UK and European operation run by 18 people by outsourcing warehousing and distribution to Europa Worldwide Group for almost 20 years.
newsProperty theatre puts value creation and rising costs under the microscope at Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester
A packed Property theatre will challenge warehouse occupiers and property professionals to think differently about existing buildings, energy costs and sustainable development, when Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester returns to Emirates Old Trafford on 30 September.
newsBroadening the electric portfolio
Companies are investing in technologies that reduce environmental impact, with electric forklifts playing an important role in advancing sustainability within the logistics, manufacturing, construction, and warehousing industries.
articleTen years on: How Brexit changed the trajectory of UK supply chains
Trade friction, skill drain and price increases have all had an impact but a structural rethink is perhaps at the heart of the consequences. Tom Fitz-Walter explores.
articleUnlocking value with AI-driven fulfilment
AI is beginning to reshape warehouse operations, with the shift is not simply about adding another analytics layer, it is about moving from execution-focused warehousing to intelligent orchestration, says Westernacher Consulting.
newsPlanning policy tweak shifts emphasis to logistics
A revised draft National Planning Policy Framework, published for consultation on 17 August, gives freight and logistics a dedicated national planning policy for the first time.
newsBREAKING NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Amazon plans 1.4 million ft2 Robotics Sortable (ARS) facility in Biggleswade
Global e-commerce and 3PL giant Amazon is planning a 1.41 million ft2 Robotics Sortable (ARS) facility in Biggleswade, months after announcing the closure of its Marston Gate facility at Ridgmont, Brogborough.
newsOil spike will reset UK freight rates for years, warns Baxter Freight
The immediate threat to UK supply chains from the current oil price surge is not the cost of fuel but the movement of cargo off threatened sea lanes and onto already-crowded air and rail corridors, according to freight specialist Baxter Freight.
articleRelationship building has never been more important for manufacturers
Until recently, we were told, relationships in business were an unnecessary thing of the past. Globalisation meant seeking out the most cost-effective options anywhere in the world and modern methods of communication and logistics would do the rest. Graham Mercer offers an analysis.
productJ&T expands automation as H1 parcel volume jumps 25% to 17.5 billion parcels
The firm has added 22 automated sorting-machine sets, while Southeast Asia parcel volume surged 71.2%.
newsDanish online grocer nemlig chooses Ocado technology
The two businesses are set to build an automated Customer Fulfilment Centre near Copenhagen.
newsSuper Smart Service leases Nottinghamshire warehouse
Chinese 3PL Super Smart Services (CIRRO Fulfillment) has snapped up a warehouse in Nottingham, East Midlands beating stiff competition for the property.
