newsGovernment looks to ban upward only rent review clauses
The Government has shocked the landlords and investors by seeking to ban upward only rent review clauses as part of its Devolution Bill announced in Parliament yesterday.
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newsIM Properties Thrapston scheme gets greenlight
North Northamptonshire Council planning committee have approved IM Properties proposals for a 1.9 million ft2 industrial and logistics scheme in Thrapston weeks after refusing a similar scheme close by.
newsMenzies Distribution Solutions secures DIRFT warehouse
Supply chain specialist Menzies Distribution Solutions has taken Logicor’s Unit B warehouse on Danes Way, Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT), in Northampton.
newsIPO for Geekplus
The warehouse robotics company has listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange (HKEX).
newsDavid McCutcheon scoops Chairman’s Award at UKWA Awards
Announcing the eleven winners of the UKWA Awards for Excellence 2025 at the Royal Lancaster London before an audience of around 400 guests, Rob Rinder highlighted the importance of recognising organisations across the sector that too often don’t ask for credit but simply get on with the job of keeping shelves stocked and communities connected.
newsIMHX to move to biennial format
The International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) has announced its transition to a biennial format beginning with its 2027 event.
newsTesco announces multi-million pound logistics centre at London Gateway
Tesco has announced a major investment in a new state-of-the-art distribution centre at DP World London Gateway, which it expects to open in 2029.
newsTesla gearing up distribution sites in UK
Electric car manufacturer Tesla is looking to take a circa 150,000 ft2 warehouse facility in Trafford Park Manchester to act a a delivery hub in the North.
productAI-powered robotic sorting arm
FEDEX HAS introduced an AI-powered sorting robot at its air network location in Cologne.
newsMP urges councillors to ‘closely consider resident’s voices’ on a warehouse proposal that he is against
Lee Barron, MP for Corby & East Northamptonshire, has sent an open letter to North Northamptonshire councillors regarding the development of a 1.9 million ft2 warehouse scheme in Thrapston, where council planning officers have already recommended approval.
newsWhistl pre-lets Wigan warehouse
E-commerce logistics specialist Whistl has pre-let a 140,000 ft2 warehouse at developer PLP’ 360,000 ft2 PLP Astley scheme in Wigan, Greater Manchester.
articleECS makes supply chain more sustainable with deployment of electric trucks in UK
The electric trucks for first- and last-mile are sustainable addition to rail transport.
productLinde unveils automated VNA truck
THE INTRALOGISTICS specialist has updated its industrial truck portfolio.
articleShould I buy second hand racking?
A question we’re frequently asked at SEMA is whether it’s okay to buy second-hand racking. After all, there are plenty of suppliers in the market offering the benefits of their ‘reliable’ second-hand racking, so surely it’s safe.
articleHeadwinds and tailwinds
Rueben Scriven takes a look at the global warehouse automation market spotting trends in a turbulent year.
newsPharma manufacturer and distributor takes Derby warehouse
Global services partner to pharmaceutical and medtech manufacturers Uniphar Pharma, has taken Hines’ 113,000 ft2 warehouse at Dove Valley Park, Derby.
articleInotec launches RFID Inmould Labels
The solution is designed to provide a durable, high-performance solution that offers permanent identification and real-time tracking for reusable containers, even in the most demanding environments.
newsEXCLUSIVE: BAE Systems set to take Northwest Mega shed
Defence company BAE Systems is strongly believed to have put Tungsten Properties and Tristan Capital’s circa 500,000 ft2 Arc 500 cross dock facility in Liverpool under offer.
newsWaitrose confirms Bristol distribution centre deal
It has been confirmed today that Waitrose has taken a lease on developer Mountpark’s Bristol 360 facility in Avonmouth
articleOpinion: Are they getting the message?
Logistics Matters Property Editor Liza Helps says at UKREiiF this year the message was loud and clear that the logistics sector is an enabler of trade and part of the economic infrastructure of the country, a critical part of national economic resilience – it’s very backbone.
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