newsRetailer Next invests in loading solution for online fulfilment
Hörmann Transdek has supplied and installed a Vehicle-to-Ground (V2G) lift at Next’s South Elmsall distribution centre, near Wakefield.
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newsEXCLUSIVE: Panattoni seeks reserved matters planning for Nottinghamshire warehouse
Developer Panattoni has submitted reserved matters planning for a circa.462,000 ft2 + BREEAM Outstanding warehouse on the former DHL campus site at Worksop in Nottinghamshire which is developing on behalf of a Singaporean REIT.
newsRite-Hite launches new replacement dock leveller
The solution is designed to give warehouse occupiers a fast, cost-effective upgrade, minimising loading bay disruption.
newsMassive speculative development scheme planned for Crewe
Developer Hillwood is set to speculatively develop circa.800,000 ft2 of warehouse space in three units at the emerging WestOnM6 scheme in Crewe in the Northwest this year.
newsCombilift raises €100,000 for charity
Global materials handling leader Combilift has celebrated a major manufacturing milestone by transforming its 100,000th forklift into a powerful force for good, raising and donating €100,000 to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund to support children in crisis worldwide.
newsUKWA asks for nuanced implementation of new union law
The UKWA urged the Government to see new measures in light of a slew of additional costs facing businesses.
newsMore warehousing space was let than supply added into the market in 2025
A return to a more normalised logistics warehouse market is indicated in the latest research from the big property consultancies with 2025 being the first year in three to see positive net absorption i.e. more units being taken up than supply being added into the market.
newsJingdong Property secures Leicestershire logistics facilities and development plot
Chinese e-commerce conglomerate JD.com’s property arm Jingdong Property has bought units 1 and 2 as well as a design and build plot for up to circa. 680,000 ft2 of warehouse space at Griffen Park, Desford, Leicestershire from developer and fund manager Griffen UK.
newsAI-driven data capture
Scandit has released the SDK 8, which is designed to embed intelligence at the point of data capture, and intends to transform traditional barcode scanning.
newsForklift falls from side of trailer bed killing operator
Chris Keegan was killed on 20 November 2023 while working for Hessle Plant as a delivery driver at its main depot in Castleford,
newsFreight market shrinking capacity result of multi-year correction
The European freight transport market has entered a more complex and demanding phase, says Tomas Šilinikas.
newsZebra Technologies to dispose of robotics business
The technology provider has indicated to US financial regulation authorities that it has determined to ‘dispose or exit’ the robotics market.
newsFMCG distributor DCS Group extends logistics contract
As part of the evolving partnership, XPO Logistics has significantly expanded the dedicated fleet serving DCS Group, including newly liveried trailers.
newsLogistics UK disappointed by the Metropolitan Police’s decision to disband its Commercial Vehicle Unit
The organisation says the move will set back the relationship between commercial vehicle operators and the police unless an effective alternative can be created in its place.
newsPlans for speculative Merseyside warehouse submitted
Asset manager Linden Hill Caprial has submitted detailed proposals for a 220,000 ft2 state of the art logistics facility in Huyton, Merseyside close to the intersection of the M57 and M62 motorways.
newsHermes Fulfilment upgrades high-bay warehouse
The first of a total of 61 new stacker cranes was installed in the high-bay warehouse at Hermes Fulfilment in Haldesleben, Germany, with the help of a 60-metre heavy-duty crane.
news5 million sq m pipe storage yard launched in support of oil industry in KSA
ASMO, the joint venture between Saudi Aramco Development Company and DHL, today announced it has launched its operations in the Central Pipe Yard (CPY) near Abqaiq, an Aramco facility covering over 5m sq m.
newsEXCLUSIVE: Amazon rumoured to be mystery occupier kicking off mega East Midlands logistics scheme
Amazon is widely rumoured to be the ‘unnamed’ occupier behind newly approved detailed plans for a bespoke circa. 2.399 million ft2 capacity multi-level state of the art warehouse set to be built at Caddick Developments’ 4.5 million ft2 EM.EX Worksop scheme in the East Midlands.
newsLogistics UK announces award winners
The logistics industry came together at a glittering gala celebration and dinner at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on 11 December 2025, as business group Logistics UK announced the winners of the Logistics Awards 2025.
newsSpecialist building products manufacturer consolidates UK warehousing
Specialist building products manufacturer Mapei UK has secured a new distribution facility in the Midlands bringing all its UK warehousing under one roof.
