newsWincanton mulling over bid for Eddie Stobart
The Board of Wincanton is currently undertaking a diligence exercise on Eddie Stobart and its assets, in order to enable it to assess the potential merits of a combination.
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productDachser opens Rochdale logistics centre
After announcing the development of a new logistics centre at the beginning of the year, the logistics service provider, part of the international Dachser group, has completed the newly built 5,175 square metre hub.
productSpec development scheme extended
MEPC has confirmed that a recently announced 138,000 sq ft speculative development scheme at its high-tech business estate Silverstone Park will be increased to 258,000 sq ft due to market demand.
productCrewe warehouse planned
Logistics property developer Panattoni has submitted plans for a single warehouse of 305,000 sq ft at Crewe Commercial Park on a 14-acre plot.
productEnd of an era as Hilary Devey sells Pall-Ex
Founder, owner, chairwomen and Dragon’s Den star Hilary Devey CBE has agreed to sell Pall-Ex Group to its network membership and management.
articleThyssenkrupp improves delivery tracking
Thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe has added in-house developments to its portfolio of digital applications.
articleNestable pick bins among new products
Kite Packaging has extended several of its leading ranges and brought new products to market, as part of its on-going drive to offer an extensive range of packaging solutions.
productAutomatic de-stacking of crates
To help two Morrisons packing plants overcome production bottlenecks, Brillopak has installed four Crate DeStakers at the start of four robotic pick and place case packing cells.
productHermes ramps up green lorry fleet
The consumer delivery specialist is adding a further 42 units to its fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuelled vehicles
articleStraddle carriers to star at Intermodal terminal
Maritime Transport has unveiled two new Konecranes Noell NSC 644 E straddle carriers at its Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT).
productWarning against potential Black Friday postal strike
Consultancy BearingPoint has warned of very serious consequences if a Royal Mail strike occurs during the Black Friday Peak period.
productLogistics industry hit by ‘plummeting’ EU migrant numbers
Logistics businesses are struggling to fill job vacancies as the number of EU nationals immigrating to the UK for work continues to plummet, according to a report released this month by FTA.
productFerry operator prosecuted after worker hit by van
A ferry operator has been prosecuted after an employee sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a van being reversed out of a docked vessel.
productExporta wins eCommerce Award
The company won at the National UK eCommerce Awards 2019 for its Business Plus Customer Loyalty Scheme.
articleCelebrating 100 years
Last year was a special and significant one for the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), as throughout 2019 we celebrated our centenary. Undoubtedly, it has been a time for commemoration and celebration, a chance for us to thank and applaud those who have volunteered, worked for and given up their time to build this Institute over the last 100 years.
productIntelligent evolution
In June this year the UK Cold Chain Federation was born. It emerged out of the Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF). FSDF was a longstanding respected voice of temperature-controlled food logistics. In this article Chief Executive Shane Brennan, explains why they made the change and why everyone should care about the future of the cold chain.
articleThe future of logistics
Autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, drones and electric aircrafts: the logistics sector is evolving at a rapid rate and there are many opportunities for those brave enough to embrace these new technologies.
articleChanging lift truck operator behaviour
Innovation is embedded within the warehousing and logistics industry, yet little has been done to innovate within forklift training. Laura Nelson, RTITB Managing Director, explains why it’s time to bring operator training into the 21st century.
articleA catalyst for change
CEO of the UK Warehousing Association, Peter Ward, considers the impact of Brexit on the vital warehousing and logistics industry.
newsPrologis to acquire Liberty Property Trust for $12.6 billion
Liberty’s logistics assets are seen as complementary to the Prologis U.S. portfolio.
