newsEXCLUSIVE: Developer seeks Northamptonshire midbox scheme
Developer Barwood is seeking approval for a circa.200,000 ft2 three unit midbox scheme near Daventry in the East Midlands.
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newsEcobat Battery re-launches as Veloris
Following its sale from the Ecobat Group and a subsequent comprehensive review of its position in and value to the market, Europe’s largest independent battery distributor is now Veloris.
newsDeveloper aims for BREEAM Outstanding midbox logistics scheme in West Midlands
Developer Bericote has revealed plans for to deliver the next phase of its Four Ashes scheme in Staffordshire targeting BREEAM Outstanding – the highest sustainability rating available.
newsScottish Leather Group gets full-support solution from Rushlift
Supplying some of the world’s largest automotive and aviation brands with high-quality leather is a demanding business, requiring a robust forklift truck fleet capable of operating at peak performance in the harshest of industrial environments.
newsHow Toyota Material Handling UK’s approach to waste reduction brings benefits to customers
Toyota has long been recognised as a global leader in manufacturing innovation, thanks largely to its renowned Toyota Production System (TPS). But TPS is far more than a factory-floor tool, it is a comprehensive approach to operational excellence that can be applied across many industries and processes.
newsPlanning secured for 5.5 million ft2 Goole Logistcs Hub
Developer HBD and St John’s College, Cambridge, have secured an outline planning consent to build up to 5.5 million ft2 of industrial and logistics space in Goole, in East Yorkshire.
newsPartnership pioneers AI-controlled robots
Körber is expanding its portfolio with AI-based pick-and-place technology from Sereact.
productAssist solutions range expanded
HYSTER HAS announced the launch of its pedestrian awareness camera, the latest addition to its lineup of Hyster Reaction operator assist technologies.
newsHoward Tenens unifies brands following consolidation
The 3PL has reaffirmed its heritage and long-term vision by bringing all core services of the business together under one unified brand: Howard Tenens Limited.
newsBathroom supplier takes 3PL route with Uniserve
The partnership includes the leasing and fit-out of a 170,000 sq ft facility in Droitwich.
newsInvestors snap up supermarket distribution centres
Investors have snapped up two supermarket distribution centre investment opportunities heralding a more confident outlook going into 2026 which may lead to more money for the sector including in new build-to-suit and speculative development.
newsAutoStore and Arvato expand automated storage system
The move will help facilitate the 3PL’s accelerating client growth in the UK.
newsIndicative proposals revealed for former Brackmills Coca Cola site
Royal London Asset Management Property has submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment for its recently acquired site in Brackmills giving indicative development proposals for the logistics scheme.
newsEXCLUSIVE: InPost secures Leeds distribution hub
InPost, the e-commerce logistics group behind UK parcel delivery firm Yodel has taken a ten-year lease on developer Baytree and investor Axa REIM’s BREEAM Outstanding Baytree Leeds scheme in West Yorkshire.
newsDrinks firm installs vertical conveyor
The leading beverage manufacturer implemented the Qimarox Prorunner mk5 to transport of beverage packaging from the production floor to higher levels, where the next stage of product processing takes place.
newsUse January to take stock of PPE, urges industry body
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) says logistics organisations should use January to review PPE stock as concerns grow around the safety of products sold through online marketplaces.
newsConstruction starts on Midlands mega shed
Developers PLP and Indurent, have commenced construction of M1XL East Midlands – a 645,000 ft2 best-in-class logistics facility strategically located just off Junction 24a of the M1 motorway in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
newsWaitrose confirms new Southwestern distribution hub as part of £1 billion investment
Supermarket chain Waitrose has confirmed that it is opening a new distribution hub in the Southwest as it announces a £1 billion investment in stores and supply chain processes across the UK.
productBagging system for bulky bedding
Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) has worked with a leading manufacturer of bedding items to develop a bespoke bagging system.
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.
