articleManage warehouse energy costs
With heightened reliance upon technology driving increases in electrical consumption at a time when costs are escalating, it is more important than ever to manage your usage efficiently and effectively.
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productThe modern warehouse is changing
With the advance of online sales and more retail sales moving to the internet more item-level picking and returns will be inevitable, says Bar Code Data.
productPrepare for an uncertain Brexit?
To say that Brexit has created some uncertainty in the transport and logistics industry might be understating the issue.
productMajor distributor minimises heat loss
A high-speed roller door installation by Union Industries has increased energy efficiency at the production facility of a major electrical component distributor, Anglia Components.
productContainer storage hub makes investment
Central Container Services (CCS) has taken delivery of a new Sany SDCY80K empty container handler for its container operations in Oldbury, West Midlands.
productHigh density fast access
KASTOecostore tower storage system offers high storage density and short access times.
articlePick-it-Easy and software optimisation
The AI-enabled redPILOT software and the new fulfilment workstation, Pick-it-Easy Evo were highlights at the KNAPP stand at IMHX.
productLogistics Park being built to suit eCommerce market
A warehouse and distribution complex is being designed specifically to meet the needs of eCommerce logistics.
productHome Office reconsidering its £30k immigrant salary threshold
The Home Office’s Carrie Golding told the audience at a UKWA event in the House of Lords this week that some two million EU nationals had applied for ‘settled status’ that would enable them and their families to stay in the UK after it leaves the Union.
productWickes frees up internal space
Wickes, a long standing customer of CopriSystems, wanted to free up internal space for picking systems, conveyor belts and other necessary equipment.
productWMS drives DC optimisation for glass and tableware supplier
Utopia Tableware, the UK’s largest supplier of glass and tableware to the hospitality industry, has deployed Microlistics WMS at its recently opened DC.
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.
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.
article3PL automates carton processing
BS Handling Systems automated carton processing for supply chain service provider Advanced Supply Chain Group.
productCombi-CSS: Loads a 20’ container in three minutes
The Combilift Container Slip-Sheet (Combi-CSS) is designed for quicker, more efficient and safer mechanised loading of products (particularly long ones) into containers.
