newsYusen Logistics officially opens 1.2 million sq ft DC in Northampton
Yusen Logistics officially opened its Sustainable Distribution Centre (SDC) on Thursday 24th September.
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newsParcel operators can automate bulk picking with new Beumer robot
Courier, express and parcel (CEP) operators can now automate up to 99.9% of bulk parcel picking and singulation with Beumer robotpick, a fully autonomous robotic system launched by Beumer Group.
newsAI-driven platform plans to fast track surplus food for charity
Sainsbury’s, GXO, Greencore, Tesco, M&S and Gist are backing a new AI-driven platform that matches spare capacity on HGVs with surplus food deliveries to frontline charities, which could save food redistribution charity Felix around £1 million in its first full year.
newsConsumer goods giant centralises European distribution with DSV
Spectrum Brands, the consumer goods group behind Russell Hobbs and Remington, has consolidated its European logistics network into a single centralised operation run by DSV, after a review found its primary warehouse was around 50% too small.
newsJLR hands CEVA exclusive French vehicle logistics
JLR has extended and expanded its finished vehicle logistics contract with CEVA Logistics across France and the Benelux, making CEVA its exclusive finished vehicle logistics provider in France under a new three-year agreement.
newsP&G films showcase Thurrock supply chain operation
P&G UK has released a film series showing how its Thurrock site runs manufacturing and distribution as a single operation, as it looks to attract new talent into supply chain careers ahead of National Manufacturing Day on 24 September.
articleWhat is stretch hood packaging – and how can it improve load stability, product protection and logistics efficiency?
Stretch hood packaging is increasingly used by manufacturers as well as warehouses and distribution centres seeking to protect palletised goods while improving end-of-line efficiency.
newsToday’s webinar: Get aligned for supply chain transformation
Join us today at 10:30am with Westernacher for a webinar on How to make your supply chain transformation successful.
newsXPO doubles French automotive warehouse space
XPO Logistics has more than doubled its dedicated warehouse capacity for a major French car manufacturer in under a year, now operating 92,000 sq m across three sites in France to handle growing electric vehicle battery logistics and tightening EU parts regulations.
newsSJH Fulfilment invests £3.5m in Belfast site
The investment in a new 46,000 sq ft facility in Greater Belfast, more than doubles its Northern Ireland warehousing footprint and is expected to create 25 permanent jobs over the next three years.
newsSanctuary Bathrooms doubles warehouse footprint after record online sales year
SANCTUARY BATHROOMS secured the lease on the new site in August 2026, adding to its existing 12,000 sq ft warehouse and taking its total footprint to more than 28,000 sq ft. The expansion follows double-digit growth in both online revenue and transactions between 2024 and 2025, with website sessions and page views also up more … Sanctuary Bathrooms doubles warehouse footprint after record online sales year
newsDFDS appoints digital chief
DFDS has appointed Sandeep Shahi as chief digital & information officer and a member of its executive management team, succeeding Rune Keldsen.
articleThe machine already knows
Baumann Sideloaders has been developing its connected Baumann Online system to capture and interpret information directly from the truck, giving customers and service teams a much clearer picture of what is happening during everyday operation.
newsOperators take the stage in Manchester
Forget theory, Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester puts the people actually running the sharp end of UK logistics front and centre. Hear how Ocado sites and designs facilities, how DHL Supply Chain implements WMS, how arvato revamps brownfield sites and how Utopia Brands scaled from 300 to over 20,000 shipments a day.
newsGet to know your lift truck operation better with Yale Wireless Monitoring
What if you could boost productivity, reduce avoidable damage, and maximise uptime in your lift truck operation? With a real-time view of truck and operator utilisation from Yale Vision, you can. Wireless monitoring is included as standard.
newsTomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester – meet the speakers
We have a raft of experts locked and loaded to share insights at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse event on Sep 30 at Manchester’s Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
articleKey question: Can your robots flex?
Warehouse environments have never been completely predictable and Denis Niezgoda argues the level of variability operators are being asked to manage is actually increasing.
productNulogy to showcase Smart Factory and Quality & Compliance solutions at PPMA 2026
Nulogy, a leading provider of manufacturing operations software, will return to the PPMA Show from 22-24 September 2026, showcasing an expanded portfolio of solutions that help food and beverage manufacturers make faster, more informed decisions across production, quality and compliance.
newsBIFA appoints Allie Renison as external affairs director
Alongside her role as Senior Counsel at SEC Newgate, Allie will lead BIFA engagement with government departments, parliamentarians, and policy makers.
articleALF Aquatic Distributors streamline operations and eliminate waste with Toyota Material Handling UK
ALF Aquatic Distributors has transformed its warehouse operation and eliminated key areas of operational waste following a pilot project with Toyota Material Handling UK. By replacing traditional drive-in racking with Radioshuttle technology, the Bedford-based wholesaler has improved stock rotation, streamlined picking, made better use of its existing space and reduced operational disruption – creating additional capacity to support continued business growth without the need to relocate.
