newsSpeakers announced for Multimodal 2026
The show caters for the UK’s leading freight, logistics and supply chain businesses across all transport modes and 15+ industry sectors and takes place from 30 June to 2 July 2026 at NEC Birmingham.
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newsLineage automates next-generation refrigerated warehouse with TGW Logistics
Grocery retailers and food producers are set to benefit from enhanced supply chain speed and reliability as Lineage breaks ground on one of the world’s most advanced automated cold storage facilities.
newsAmazon opens new fulfilment centre in Northampton
The online retailer also announced the UK’s largest cross-dock facility in Kettering.
newsEXCLUSIVE: Marq Logistics set to submit plans for two new warehouses at Magna Park Lutterworth
Marq Logistics is set to submit proposals imminently for two new warehouses totalling some 750,000 ft2 plus at its Magna Park Lutterworth scheme in the East Midlands.
newsDSV partners with Exotec to modernise Dutch supply chain operations
Skypod system optimises fulfilment processes with intelligent goods-to-person robotics.
newsAmazon has extended its LTL offering to the whole market in the US
Amazon Supply Chain Services has launched its less-than-truckload freight offering for all businesses including third-party warehouses, distribution centres, and retail partners.
articleSeven key factors driving change in transit packaging
Transit packaging has come of age. Booming internet sales have supercharged the use of transit packaging, making it a focal point for environmental regulation and a must for automation. Chris More, UK sales director at Packsize, looks at what’s happening.
newsWhy is ergonomic design so important in an electric forklift?
Choosing the right electric forklift requires careful consideration. One type of battery-powered forklift may not suit every type of operation. One question to ask is whether the forklift providers the ergonomic features that operators need.
productDematic and Cimcorp power half billion pound ALDI warehouse
The discounter has made the first delivery from its new distribution centre at Bardon in Leicestershire, marking the start of the first phase of operations at the UK’s largest supermarket warehouse.
newsPLP snaps up 29-acre Severn Trent site in West Midlands
Logistics developer and investment manager PLP has acquired the 29.43 acre Longbridge Warwick site from Midland Land Portfolio (MLPL), the property development arm of water company Severn Trent.
articleUK food security at risk without stronger recognition of the cold chain
A Cold Chain Federation (CCF) report sets out ten recommendations, including recognition of the cold chain as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
productToyota Material Handling celebrates 70 years of counterbalance forklift innovation
Toyota Material Handling UK is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its counterbalance forklift truck, marking seven decades of engineering excellence that have helped shape the global materials handling industry.
newsAmazon expands use of robotics
The new Proteus and additional robotics expansions in Europe are designed to support employees by taking on physically strenuous tasks.
articleErgonomic benches for eCommerce leader – smooth workflows and a satisfied team
Concept benches come packed with accessories, such as a variety of attachable compartments and drawers as well as a packing crown, making cartons and work materials easily accessible for employees.
newsYusen Logistics launches AI-powered supply chain disruption radar
The Supply Chain Disruption Radar integrates with Yusen Vantage Performance, the company’s supply chain visibility platform, delivering concise alerts and customer-ready insights.
news12th UK National Forklift Safety Day highlights technician safety
The 12th UK National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD), organised by the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), takes place on 9 June 2026. This year’s campaign focuses on the importance of technician safety across the material handling sector.
newsUnipart wins seven-year BMW Group contract
Unipart, the supply chain performance improvement partner, has been awarded a significant new seven-year contract by BMW Group to provide production logistics services within the final assembly at the MINI Plant in Cowley, Oxfordshire.
newsManufacturer brings container handling and customs clearance in house with warehouse lease
West Yorkshire manufacturer, Lambson Innovate is bringing its importing, container handling and customs clearance in-house for the first time with the lease of a new warehouse on the Normanton Industrial Estate in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
articleCombilift: material handling products designed with a safety-first approach
Ahead of National Forklift Safety Day on 9 June, Combilift is highlighting how its wide range of products improves material-handling safety without compromising storage capacity or operational efficiency.
newsAsda to upgrade eComm fulfilment with Ocado Smart Platform
The deal marks a major upgrade for Asda’s online grocery service, which fulfils more than 700,000 online grocery orders per week.
