newsLPR appoints Sean Cushion as regional manager for UK & Ireland
The European pallet pooling specialist, LPR-La Palette Rouge, announced the appointment of Sean Cushion as its regional manager UK & Ireland, on 1 July 2025.
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articleStronger, smarter, faster: How logistics is unlocking new opportunities for growth
As the UK focuses on economic recovery and long-term resilience, the logistics sector has an opportunity to drive innovation and investment.
productSEMA launches new SARI verification tool
The Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association Ltd (SEMA) has made it even easier for warehouse owners and managers to check the credentials of a racking inspector with the launch of its SARI Verification tool.
productHUBTEX wins 2025 Archie for Operational Efficiency
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has honoured HUBTEX with an Archie Award this year.
newsHuge Brackmills site acquisition paves the way for 1.25 million ft2 logistics development
Royal London Asset Management Property alongside developer partner Graftongate has acquired the former 54-acre Coca Cola bottling site in Northampton’s Brackmills Industrial Estate where up to 1.25 million ft2 of industrial and logistics space could be developed.
newsEast Midlands mega warehouse secures planning approval
Plans for a circa.645,000 ft2 warehouse have been granted approval on a 38.18-acre site adjacent to Junction 24A of the M1 motorway in Leicestershire East Midlands.
newsHome Bargains ramps up Omega operations
The Omega site in Warrington is taking in over 25,000 pallets of stock each week, picking and dispatching almost 2 million cases, equating to over 50,000 cages of stock, and over 1,000 store deliveries, weekly.
articleBeyond the fence: why smart internal security is transforming warehouses
Anchor Sound & Security is calling on warehouse operators to look beyond traditional perimeter measures and recognise the growing importance of smart internal security systems.
newsEXCLUSIVE: SEGRO plots speculative warehouse at Northampton Gateway scheme
Developer SEGRO has submitted plans for a 700,000 ft2 plus speculative warehouse on Plot 6 of its 5 million ft2 SEGRO Logistics Park Northampton Gateway scheme in the East Midlands.
newsPlans submitted for last mile warehouses in Old Trafford, Manchester
Developer Chancerygate has submitted plans for its two-unit 53,000 ft2 UrbanX last mile warehouse scheme in Old Traffod Manchester.
productRobots and AGVs come together in end-to-end offering
Automation companies Exotec and E80 Group have announced a strategic partnership.
newsJofson acquires Altegra Integrated Solutions
The company has been acquired from administrators after facing tough financial headwinds.
productWorld leader in material handling takes fresh approach to competent person training
How Toyota Material Handling UK simplified operations by partnering with CFTS to support its Thorough Examination competent person training.
productBoardroom buzz on Agentic AI
There are notable company discussions around agentic AI in 2025, as firms shift from generative AI (GenAI) pilots toward autonomous, decision-making AI systems, according to GlobalData.
newsSolar PV to the fore at Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester
Tony Waite, Founder & CEO, Sol PV Group has joined the seminar agenda at Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Sept 30.
articleSortation for the future: robust solutions in a rapidly evolving supply chain
The rate of change in warehouse and distribution (W&D) logistics in the last five years has been amazing. Previously the sector primarily catered to B2B retail operations with predictable, large-volume shipments. Now, W&D and fulfillment centres find themselves operating in an omnichannel environment characterised by increased complexity in the number of orders, channels and their sizes.
productHyster wins best new product at The Archies 2025
On 10th September 2025, Hyster was recognised at The Archies Awards 2025, winning the Best New Product Award for its J10-18XD electric forklift.
newsDriver welfare facility opens at container terminal
DP World has opened the centre at its Southampton container terminal and logistics hub.
newsFormer Boots director of warehousing takes consultancy role
Adam Coventry brings 30 years of experience in warehousing and supply chain leadership to the executive director role at SCALA Consulting.
newsCanmoor submits detailed plans for East Midlands warehouse scheme
Developer Canmoor in conjunction with Royal London Asset Management, has submitted detailed plans for its 1.2 million ft2 Enderby Logistics Hub near Leicester in the East Midlands.
