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The Annual Guide 2026

Welcome to the Logistics Matters Annual Guide for 2026 - a free reference tool for our readers offering insight into the key industry associations.

Each outlines their plans for the year, and shines a spotlight on the sector as they see it, as well as the opportunities and challenges ahead. We also highlight some of the leading equipment suppliers in the sector, who have the products, solutions and collaborative skills to help you in your warehouse and logistics journey. These associations and suppliers will be able to tackle most handling and logistics problems.

Simon Duddy, Editor

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What a year for Women in Logistics, and what a year to look forward to in 2026, says Kirsten Tisdale on behalf of Women in Logistics UK CIC.

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In with the in-crowd

What a year for Women in Logistics, and what a year to look forward to in 2026, says Kirsten Tisdale on behalf of Women in Logistics UK CIC.

Warehousing has become one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries, yet now it faces its toughest tests: skills shortages, spiralling costs, and the race to decarbonise.

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Making membership matter

Warehousing has become one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries, yet now it faces its toughest tests: skills shortages, spiralling costs, and the race to decarbonise.

Few years in the history of the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) will stand out quite like 2025.

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Lifting to new heights

Few years in the history of the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) will stand out quite like 2025.

How SEMA supports warehouse owners and managers.

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Keeping racking safe

How SEMA supports warehouse owners and managers.

Reduce the cost of doing business to allow logistics to thrive, says Kevin Green, Acting Chief Executive, Logistics UK.

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The role of logistics in a Modern Industrial Strategy

Reduce the cost of doing business to allow logistics to thrive, says Kevin Green, Acting Chief Executive, Logistics UK.

Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), explains how the Association is playing a central role in providing solutions to the Lifting Industry’s key issues of recruitment, training and promoting itself.

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Lifting attraction

Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), explains how the Association is playing a central role in providing solutions to the Lifting Industry’s key issues of recruitment, training and promoting itself.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) argues why logistics must go back to basics on MEWP safety.

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Cracking the million-pound nut

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) argues why logistics must go back to basics on MEWP safety.

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Digital trade corridors

Global trade stands at the precipice of a new digital era, says Ilona Kawka, imports advisory practice lead at the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade.

The past year has marked a significant step forward for the Cold Chain Federation and for the wider temperature-controlled logistics sector. Our collective voice is now being heard where it matters the most.

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Fighting for the Cold Chain

The past year has marked a significant step forward for the Cold Chain Federation and for the wider temperature-controlled logistics sector. Our collective voice is now being heard where it matters the most.

The freight forwarding and logistics sector confronts a volatile external environment explains Steve Parker, Director General of the British International Freight Association.

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What’s at stake in 2026?

The freight forwarding and logistics sector confronts a volatile external environment explains Steve Parker, Director General of the British International Freight Association.

Greater efficiency is needed in the frozen food supply chain, says Rupert Ashby, CEO of the British Frozen Food Federation and adds it is time to reconsider the longstanding standard temperature.

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It’s time to reconsider

Greater efficiency is needed in the frozen food supply chain, says Rupert Ashby, CEO of the British Frozen Food Federation and adds it is time to reconsider the longstanding standard temperature.

BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2025, says CEO Emma Verkaik.

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Celebrating 25 years

BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2025, says CEO Emma Verkaik.

Hilton Campbell, who took the reins as AMHSA President in May 2025, explains the association’s strengthened vision and a new structure to realise it.

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AMHSA presents vision for growth

Hilton Campbell, who took the reins as AMHSA President in May 2025, explains the association’s strengthened vision and a new structure to realise it.

The association asks for continued vigilance across the industry to ensure equipment supplied to the market remains fully compliant, safe, and fit for purpose.

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Call for stronger compliance

The association asks for continued vigilance across the industry to ensure equipment supplied to the market remains fully compliant, safe, and fit for purpose.

Reply’s focus is on accelerating autonomy in the warehouse, starting with the rollout of its autonomous inventory-counting drones.

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Q&A with… Chris Mackie, Logistics Reply

Reply’s focus is on accelerating autonomy in the warehouse, starting with the rollout of its autonomous inventory-counting drones.

Rising to unprecedented challenges with robust WMS.

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Q&A with… Chris White, Chief Revenue Officer UK & EMEA, Snapfulfil UK

Rising to unprecedented challenges with robust WMS.

CMC Packaging Automation is transforming fulfilment by delivering fully automated, right-sized packaging solutions that reduce labour dependency, minimise material usage, optimise transport efficiency, and significantly lower carbon emissions. Francesco Ponti, CEO, CMC Packaging explains.

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On-demand right-sized packaging

CMC Packaging Automation is transforming fulfilment by delivering fully automated, right-sized packaging solutions that reduce labour dependency, minimise material usage, optimise transport efficiency, and significantly lower carbon emissions. Francesco Ponti, CEO, CMC Packaging explains.

Salvo is preparing to launch two new loading bay safety products developed in close collaboration with customers.

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Q&A with… Noelia Castillon, Global Product & Marketing Director of the Sentric Safety Group.

Salvo is preparing to launch two new loading bay safety products developed in close collaboration with customers.

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Q&A with… Stephen Burton, Managing Director, Windsor Materials Handling

UKMHA Industry Leader award winner says don’t take risks with your forklift supplier.

Electrification is reshaping the intralogistics landscape. In 2024, electrically powered industrial trucks captured 70% of the market — a figure that highlights how sustainability goals, evolving regulations and advances in battery technology are driving change. Yet for many demanding operations, diesel remains indispensable. This feature explores how logistics professionals can identify the most efficient, cost-effective and future-ready drive concept for their fleet.

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The future of the forklift: diesel or electric?

Electrification is reshaping the intralogistics landscape. In 2024, electrically powered industrial trucks captured 70% of the market — a figure that highlights how sustainability goals, evolving regulations and advances in battery technology are driving change. Yet for many demanding operations, diesel remains indispensable. This feature explores how logistics professionals can identify the most efficient, cost-effective and future-ready drive concept for their fleet.

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