articleDP World investing £170m in container handling tech
The investment will be made at the London Gateway logistics hub.
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articleAutoCase, FlexBins, and more as AutoStore gets refresh
AutoStore has enhanced its portfolio introducing AutoCase for case handling, FlexBins for consolidation and buffering, and a Frozen-Only Grid designed for temperature-sensitive operations.
newsMr Whippy secures Sheffield manufacturing and distribution hub
Iconic ice cream brand Mr Whippy has secured a new £15 million manufacturing and distribution hub in Sheffield as it looks to launch a new sweet treat next year.
productSustainable energy made practical
Practical service and support for those operating forklifts and similar equipment comes as standard with Ecobat Battery, the UK’s largest battery distributor.
articleIs your warehouse ready for the future?
Unipart has launched a white paper exploring how the modern warehouse has evolved far beyond a a simple cost centre. It’s now a strategic asset, essential for navigating today’s complex and volatile global supply chains.
productRacking specified for new automated warehouse
Brewer Mahou San Miguel has tasked AR Racking with the design, manufacture and installation of the high-density racking system for its new logistics platform adjacent to Spain’s largest brewery in Alovera, Guadalajara.
newsEXCLUSIVE: Panattoni and Japanese real estate investor snap up Warrington site for logistics scheme
Developer Panattoni and Japanese real estate investor Mitsui Fudosan have snapped up a site in Warrington for a new industrial and logistics development.
articleQuest for precision on ESG
Innovative robotic systems provider Exotec is increasing emphasis on sustainability, with detailed ESG analysis of its systems helping customers fully assess the performance of their warehouses.
newsWarehouse tech leader raises further cash
Warehouse intelligence start-up Dexory has raised $165 million.
newsFamily man killed by reversing HGV
A manufacturing company has been fined £240,000 after a grandfather was killed by a reversing HGV in Birmingham.
productYale strategies for warehouse safety
Europe has seen dramatic growth in warehousing and related industries. With a greater workforce, comes greater potential for surging injury and illness rates. Warehouse operations need to make improvements to reduce injuries, and the lost days associated with them. Addressing the root causes of worker injuries and taking steps towards rethinking health and safety practices.
newsEXCLUSIVE: Newlands submits plans for a 2 million ft2 plus logistics scheme in Huntingdon
Newlands Developments submitted proposals for a 2.2 million ft2 industrial and logistics scheme to be known as Hinchingbrooke Logistics Park to Huntingdonshire Council last week.
newsDPD snaps up West Midlands depot
DPD has snapped up a circa.120,000 ft2 warehouse facility at developer Indurent’s Indurent Park Tamworth scheme in Warwickshire in the West Midlands.
newsForklift firms unify under Jofson brand
Three leading names in the UK materials handling sector – Jofson Limited, Endeavour Forklifts and Alto Handling – are coming together under a new unified structure, marking a significant strategic milestone for the group.
articleMorrisons £4.7m ruling brings country of origin regs into sharp focus
In September HMRC won a £4.7 million case against Morrisons over aluminium foil origin. Analysis from Adam Wood.
productZero Muda approach to improvement
Toyota Material Handling UK focuses in on helping customers drive operational efficiency through its Zero Muda approach.
articleNot a crap industry…
The inaugural Visku Mentoring Programme Event in Birmingham on September 16 showed the value of cross-company mentoring in fostering the supply chain leaders of tomorrow. A lot of important points raised… Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
productFives Intralogistics and Caja Robotics form automation partnership
Caja Robotics’ Goods-to-Person (GTP) solution, including its cloud-based control software and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), has joined Fives Intralogistics, a global leader in warehouse and distribution solutions.
newsBuilders merchant secures mission critical site for further ten years
Independent builders’ merchants MKM has secured a 10 year lease extension on its 3.6 acre Stoneferry Road, Hull bringing its total lease commitment to 21 years, underlining the mission-critical role the site plays, including acting as the company’s central support base.
newsAutomation and IT partnership targets retail
Breathe Technologies and leading AutoStore provider StrongPoint have announced a strategic partnership that will provide retail and eComm businesses with a wider choice of intelligent automation and software solutions in the UK and Ireland.
