newsThe Chancellor has adopted a lower higher rate business rates multiplier for properties valued above £500,000 than originally feared but occupiers and owners of distribution warehouses will still pay an additional £270 million over the period 2026-27 to 2028-29 and the level playing field between the high street and online retailers will not materialise next year.
articleEven if you are delighted with how the Black Friday and Christmas Peak season is going at your warehouse facilities, it’s likely that you have frequent headaches to deal with.
newsDeveloper investor SEGRO has submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment ahead of a formal planning application for 1.1 million ft2 of industrial and logistics space on a site in Reading in the Thames Valley.
newsDeveloper investor Prologis has paid fashion retail giant Next £54.1 million for its Waltham Abbey site in Essex.
newsThe organisation has selected Tata Consultancy Services for application development support and maintenance of its core business systems and cloud infrastructure platforms, over a period of five years.
productA new flexible, high-speed door has been launched by Hörmann UK which helps reduce downtime caused by damage and is quick to install.
productLeading UK packaging supplier Kite Packaging is reminding businesses to secure their packaging materials as the busy golden quarter gets underway.
productHutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has taken delivery of the first two units from an order for a further 34 Autonomous Trucks (ATs) from Shanghai Westwell Technology.
articleThe €79 billion home appliance industry is feeling supply chain pressures acutely, says Beko’s Cem Kural.
newsThere’s something for everyone at The Warehouse Transformation Awards.
articleThe Tomorrow’s Warehouse conference brought together attendees and suppliers for an action packed day of networking and learning.
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articleRecent headlines have called warehouses ‘monstrous’, ‘blights on the landscape’, bringing neighbours to tears and destroying lives and, whether logistics companies actually have a hand in their design and development or not, the bad publicity taints. So, should warehouses be prettier? Liza Helps explores.
articleYale Lift Truck Technologies has launched lithium-ion batteries with compatible chargers, specifically designed for selected Yale pallet trucks, stackers, reach trucks, lift trucks, and other warehouse models.
productDaily lift truck checks – plus weekly/monthly inspections – are essential to prevent breakdowns, downtime, and safety risks.
articleMany warehouses begin their journey towards automation with goods-to-person (GTP) systems. These systems improve safety, efficiency, and accuracy by removing the need for staff to walk between storage locations to collect items.
productThe UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) and CFTS, the industry standard body for Thorough Examinations have announced plans to open a new, purpose-built headquarters and training centre in Kibworth, Leicestershire. The facility is expected to open in Spring 2026.
newsChinese e-commerce conglomerate JD.com’s property arm Jingdong Property advised by developer Prime Box is set to refurbish the circa.330,000 ft2 ASDA regional distribution centre in Wigan following its acquisition this week.
articleThe utility firm is creating a safety culture rooted in neuroscience and positive behaviour change. Safety, health and environment director Mark Patterson shares his insights.
newsGlobal transport and logistics company DSV has signed up as the first tenant for the next phase of IM Properties’ 5 million ft2 + Mercia Park scheme in Leicestershire.
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