news‘Warehousing sector is all taxed-out’
Further tax rises for the warehousing sector would have damaging consequences, the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has warned the Chancellor in its submission to the Autumn Budget.
news
newsLogistics UK responds to Chancellor’s pre-Budget speech
Chancellor Rachel Reeves refused to rule out tax rises as she said she will make necessary choices in the upcoming Budget.
articleGood intentions…
Logistics Matters Property Editor Liza Helps examines the upcoming Budget.
articleThe dangers of ignoring safe racking installations
When you work with an industry-expert racking supplier or manufacturer, says SEMA, they will design a storage system that minimises stock damage, enhances stock flow, improves productivity and creates a safe working space.
productCompact, robust and manoeuvrable companion for tight spaces
Crown, one of the world’s largest material handling solutions companies, is launching its new WJ 50 Series pedestrian pallet truck.
productGeekplus unveils Robot Arm Picking Station
The innovation has the potential to ‘usher in an era of fully unmanned warehouses’.
articleAsda brings lift truck training in-house
Asda Logistics Services has taken more control over its lift truck training in bid to improve standards, safety, and flexibility, while keeping costs down.
newsNew warehouse scheme for Andover
Developer Kier Property in joint venture with Test Valley Council has secured planning permission for a 455,378 ft2 four unit industrial and logistics scheme in Andover in the Southeast.
newsIntermodal Logistics Park North Rail freight scheme consultation launched
Tritax Big Box (TBBD) has launched the statutory consultation for its 8.25 million ft2 + Intermodal Logistics Park North Rail Freight Interchange in the Northwest prior to submitting a Development Consent Order to the Planning Inspectorate.
newsDHL to speculatively develop warehouse for open market
DHL is set to speculatively develop a circa.500,000 ft2 warehouse in the East Midlands for lease to a third party.
newsWorkforce planning expert shares tips for peak season
The end of the year is fast approaching, with Black Friday and Christmas here in the blink of an eye. Retail and logistics leaders know how busy and chaotic this time of year can be. This is why it pays to plan proactively when managing your workforce.
newsRecord-breaking order intake for TGW
Despite challenging economic conditions, TGW has increased order intake by 55% year on year to 1.5 billion euros, the highest in the company’s history.
newsB&Q secures new hub for bathroom fulfilment
B&Q has secured a 375,000 ft2 warehouse in Wellingborough in order to carry out its bathroom fulfilment service in-house.
newsSmart glasses to assist Amazon deliveries
Amazon is developing smart delivery glasses to help Delivery Associates (DAs) identify hazards, seamlessly navigate to customer’s doorsteps, and improve customer deliveries.
newsHai Robotics strengthens cybersecurity for automated warehouses
The robotics firm has secured Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Articles 3.3(d) Compliance.
newsCyber attack dealt hefty blow to UK vehicle output
UK car production fell -27.1% in September, according to the figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
newsSavings for members under new CCA Scheme
A refreshed CCA Scheme for cold storage will commence in January 2026, following intensive campaigning by the CCF.
articleDaifuku unveils its Sorting Transfer Robot S for UK and European markets
Designed, manufactured and tested in Japan, the new Sorting Transfer Robot S (SOTR-S) from Daifuku is now being introduced across the UK and Europe.
articleWarehouse robotics and agentic AI developments from Amazon
Amazon has launched its newest operations technologies include Blue Jay, a system coordinating multiple robotic arms, and Project Eluna, an agentic AI model helping operators make more informed decisions.
articleDP World investing £170m in container handling tech
The investment will be made at the London Gateway logistics hub.
