productHow to tackle increased inventory – and optimise limited warehouse space at the same time
Handling an ever-increasing range of products amid already limited warehouse space is a constant challenge for logistics leaders, managers and teams.
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newsHuge industrial and logistics scheme planned for Warrington waterfront site
FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) is bringing forward proposals for a 1.8 million ft2 industrial and logistics scheme on Halton Council’s 96-acre Warrington Waterfront site in the Northwest.
articleQ&A with… Martin McVicar, CEO and Co-Founder, Combilift
Innovation is in Combilift’s DNA, with 6% of annual revenue invested in R&D, resulting in numerous product advancements, patents, and industry awards.
news3PL Martin Brower signs deal for Darlington warehouse
3PL Martin Brower has signed a 20-year lease on a warehouse in Darlington.
productDior invests in supply chain software
The fashion brand has tasked Scandit and Hardis WMS with optimising its warehouse operations.
articleShed of the Month: More than meets the eye
Possibly the only brand new Grade A immediately available 500,000 ft2 plus warehouse in the Northwest this property is more than meets the eye.
productLithium-ion power, Yale precision – New battery and charger solutions
Read on for more info on a new solution specifically designed for Yale lift trucks and equipment.
newsMenzies acquires C Butt’s transport ops
The deal brings a well-established Northamptonshire operation into MDS’ national network, with 29 drivers, office and finance colleagues and 102 fleet assets transferring to MDS.
newsEcommerce company snaps up Kent warehouse
British ecommerce company Must Have Ideas has taken Ares Management’s recently refurbished warehouse Aylesford 245 as its new headquarters and distribution facility.
newsPractical completion for rare immediately available 200,000 ft2 warehouse opportunity in South East
Developer Panattoni has finished the construction of one of the Southeast’s only immediately available warehouses opportunities that totals 200,000 ft2.
newsEXCLUSIVE: Online Music company secures York warehouse
UK’s largest online retailer of musical instruments and music equipment, Gear4Music is set to agree a 15 year lease on a new distribution centre in Yorkshire.
newsBUDGET 2025: Ending of ‘de minimis’ rule set to increase warehouse take up
The Chancellors decision to finally end the ‘de minimis’ rule which exempts parcels under £135 from paying customs by 2029 at the latest is expected to boost warehouse take up.
newsBUDGET 2025: Business rates surcharge for higher valued properties not going to level playing field
The 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.
articleAutoCase helps banish Black Friday blues for warehouse teams
Even 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.
newsEXCLUSIVE: SEGRO seeking 1.1 million ft2 Reading warehouse scheme
Developer 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.
newsPrologis buys Waltham Abbey site for £54.1 million
Developer investor Prologis has paid fashion retail giant Next £54.1 million for its Waltham Abbey site in Essex.
newsNHS Supply Chain plans IT revamp
The 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.
productReduce downtime with zip technology from Hörmann
A new flexible, high-speed door has been launched by Hörmann UK which helps reduce downtime caused by damage and is quick to install.
productSecure packaging materials
Leading UK packaging supplier Kite Packaging is reminding businesses to secure their packaging materials as the busy golden quarter gets underway.
productPort takes further delivery of automated trucks
Hutchison 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.
