articleClosing the automation gap in parcel hubs
BEUMER Group, examines how advances in robotics, vision and intelligent controls are helping CEP operators close the automation gap and bring greater consistency to complex parcel flows.
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newsMarq Logistics to speculatively develop 400,000 ft2 + warehouse
Developer investor Marq Logistics is speculatively developing a 400,000 ft2 plus warehouse facility at its 13 million ft2 plus Magna Park logistics scheme in the East Midlands.
productBakers Basco secures £25,000 settlement in case involving destruction of reusable bakery equipment
GPS tracking and investigations uncovered repeated movement of bakery delivery assets to a Midlands site, highlighting the cost and waste created when reusable transport equipment is removed from circulation.
newsInaugural electric truck charging facility opens paving way for national network
Electroway has officially launched the UK’s largest electric truck charging facility at Marq Logistics’ 13 million ft2 plus Magna Park Lutterworth logistics scheme in the East Midlands, marking the first step in an ambition to create a nationwide network of dedicated electric HGV charging and secure parking hubs.
newsB&Q extends fast delivery with TradePoint Express and nationwide Deliveroo rollout
B&Q has launched TradePoint Express, a same-day delivery service for trade customers, and expanded its Deliveroo partnership to more than 100 stores nationwide.
articleThe technology moving more than 1.5 million kilos of fresh produce to hundreds of Aldi stores daily
Aldi has begun handling fruit and vegetables at its Bardon Distribution Centre in Leicestershire, as the UK’s largest automated warehouse moves into its next phase of operation.
newsIncrease in warehouse rates ruled out in Budget – for now…
An increase in the amount of business rates paid by warehouses with a rateable value over £500,000 has been ruled out by the Chancellor ahead of the Budget due at the end of October.
newsEXCLUSIVE: K-Beauty distributor debuts dedicated UK warehouse
Silicon2, the global K-beauty distributor and parent company of StyleKorean.com, has secured a dedicated UK warehouse in the Northwest.
newsLatest AutoStore releases continue path towards ‘lights-out fulfillment’
AutoStore has announced new and enhanced products and capabilities across its hardware and software portfolio that remove practical barriers to more autonomous operations.
newsTomorrow’s Warehouse to launch in Dublin
The successful Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event, established for five years in Coventry in Manchester, will launch in Dublin in 2027.
productHow many classes of hi vis clothing are there? A rental compliance guide for logistics sites
There are three classes of hi vis clothing under EN ISO 20471 which is the standard that UK employers specify against. Class 3 gives the highest conspicuity and Class 1 the lowest. Each class sets a minimum area of fluorescent and retroreflective material.
articleWhy IKEA’s second sale is a logistics question
The second hand retail trend is an opportunity for logistics providers, particularly IKEA’s move in the furniture market, says Chris Clowes.
newsFreeport East funds logistics training for 30 Tendring learners
Freeport East is backing a fully funded training and employment programme with Road to Logistics to help more than 30 people in Tendring into HGV driving and warehouse roles.
articleFrom data to delivery: The future of trade facilitation
At a time when global trade is marked by uncertainty, shifting regulations, and geopolitical tensions, the need for stability and predictability has never been greater., says Mark Ruddock, vice president of Global Trade Services – Europe at FedEx.
newsAI boom outweighs tariffs as global trade growth accelerates, DHL says
Demand for AI infrastructure is driving the fastest half-year growth in global goods trade for 15 years, outweighing tariffs and geopolitical disruption, according to the latest DHL Globalization Tracker. The only faster period was the post-Covid rebound.
newsAmazon raises Irish warehouse starting pay to €17.10 an hour
Amazon is increasing minimum starting pay for frontline operations staff in Ireland to €17.10 an hour from 27 September and is recruiting more than 200 workers at its Dublin sites.
newsEXCLUSIVE: JD.com takes Northwest warehouse for ecommerce platform Joy Buy
Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com’s ecommerce platform JoyBuy.com has secured its first dedicated Northwest hub in Warrington.
articleSentric Safety Group launches the Salvo steering wheel lock
The visual deterrent is designed to support loading bay safety for rigid vehicles.
news58% of retailers are ready to give AI control but 37% of consumers demand the final say
New Scurri research reveals a gap between retailers’ AI ambitions and consumers’ expectations of transparency, control and human support.
newsJapanese tyre manufacturer secures Milton Keynes distribution centre
Japanese tyre manufacturer and distributor has taken a 110,000 ft2 warehouse in Milton Keynes to act as its UK distribution hub.
