newsLifters boost quayside large pipe handling
B&B Attachments has supplied two vacuum lifting systems to Associated British Ports (ABP) at the Port of King’s Lynn.
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articleTime to rethink historical assumptions on warehouse fire safety
Two decades on from a piece of landmark legislation governing fire safety in large buildings. Tom Roche asks if it is still fit for purpose, and concludes that work is needed.
productJLG Power Towers to demonstrate low-level access solutions at Warehouse & Yard 2026
At Warehouse & Yard 2026 (30th June – 1st July) at the NEC, Birmingham, JLG Power Towers will showcase low-level access equipment from its portfolio on Stand J8 in Hall 3A.
newsWorker falls through warehouse roof
Two construction companies have been fined £79,300 after a scaffolder broke his arm, leg and suffered head lacerations after falling through a roof skylight while installing temporary scaffolding edge protection at a warehouse in Yorkshire.
productMentor Training launches free hazard awareness videos in support of National Forklift Safety Day
Developed for Counterbalance, Reach and PPT operators, the video-based challenges are designed to help improve hazard awareness and reinforce safe working practices in warehouse environments.
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.
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.
articleManufacturer saves storage space and streamlines handling
Plastic component manufacturer for the automotive industry ITW España was seeking a smarter, more efficient way to optimise its production and logistics operations.
productMidac UK supports UKMHA National Forklift Safety Day 2026
The UK Material Handling Association has announced that this year’s UK National Forklift Safety Day will focus on technician safety.
newsSerious injuries as worker hit by reversing forklift in shipping company yard
Aberdeen-based Streamline Shipping Agencies was fined £146,700 as the employee suffered serious and life-changing injuries.
newsWinners announced at Warehouse Transformation Awards
The Awards took place at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event in Coventry on May 14.
newsTomorrow’s Warehouse Event, drawing logistics leaders – TODAY
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event returns on Thursday, 14 May 2026, at the Coventry Building Society Arena, offering warehouse and logistics professionals a focused day on operational challenges and emerging technologies.
articleFrom dock door to dispatch: connecting your warehouse end-to-end
Still relying on manual processes and disconnected systems? It’s time for a smarter approach. Join Peak Technologies at Multimodal to see how connected scanning, automation, and workforce innovation are reshaping warehouse performance.
news3PL snaps up Daventry warehouse
3PL CEVA has snapped up a circa.100,000 ft2 newly refurbished warehouse on Apex Park, Daventry.
articleSafe storage in the drone age: Managing hazardous materials in modern defence operations
As the use of unmanned systems continues to accelerate across defence operations, organisations throughout the defence supply chain are facing new safety and compliance challenges. Mike Brodie of Chemstore explains why hazardous storage is a key consideration for supporting modern defence capability.
articleConfined space preparedness in logistics operations
Warehousing and distribution environments are often evaluated in terms of throughput, storage capacity, and transport efficiency, yet safety risks tied to infrastructure receive less attention despite their direct impact on continuity and compliance.
newsCongratulations to everyone shortlisted for the Warehouse Transformation Awards
The Warehouse Transformation Awards has unveiled its shortlist ahead of a much anticipated ceremony in May.
newsWorker killed as two-person offload attempted alone
Blyth Marble has been fined after a worker was killed when granite slabs fell from a lorry loader at the company’s premises in Larkhall.
news£2.2 million fine for builders merchant after failure to properly guard pallet loading conveyor
One of the country’s largest building merchants has been fined more than £2 million after one of its workers was crushed to death by a pallet of timber that weighed around three tonnes.
newsToyota Material Handling Europe launches Operator Detection Assist (ODA)
To support businesses in creating safer, more efficient workflows, Toyota Material Handling Europe introduces a new operator detection assist system.
