articleWomen in Logistics – driving positive change
Although the disparity in gender equality in the UK continues, there is definitely a positive trend suggesting that women are making substantial progress in entering the workforce.
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productFedEx opens international road hub
FedEx Express has refurbished and reopened its hub in Duiven, Netherlands.
productBots proven over Peak
DB SCHENKER has opened an automation focused eComm facility servicing retail customers in Spain, Portugal and France.
articleThe future is measurement and analysis
There are major changes on the cards regarding energy consumption and the future of the cold store warehouse, says Shane Brennan.
articleBSE UK helps boost warehouse efficiency
AS WAREHOUSES across the UK face increasing pressure to maximise their existing space and reduce costs, improving efficiency has become a top priority for warehouse owners and managers.
articleCrown revamps VNA trucks
A new generation of TSP Series VNA trucks bring a lot of advanced features as well as lifts to more than 17 metres.
articleVNA range updated and extended
Toyota Material Handling is launching two new Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) truck models: the newest models in the VCE-series offer high-standards of quality and performance to fit every operation’s needs.
productFocus on ASRS for faster order fulfilment
Kardex is home to the world’s largest selection of automated storage and retrieval solutions.
newsDegree apprenticeships target skills gap
Logistics businesses should consider investing in training and upskilling to ensure they retain talent and protect the long-term future of their operations, argues Caroline Evans.
productProduction logistics support for Siemens
DB SCHENKER will support the Siemens factory in Congleton, Cheshire, which produces variable speed drives. More than a million units are assembled each year, for a wide range of industrial applications.
productAmazon releases dataset for training robots
THE DATASET of images collected in an industrial setting features more than 190,000 objects, orders of magnitude more than previous datasets.
productFood service firm upgrades voice picking
HENDERSON FOODSERVICE has invested in ZetesMedea Voice to increase throughput and productivity, while cutting delivery times.
productValue-add for Anglepoise in Delamode partnership
The logistics specialist will now manage 100% of warehousing and logistics for the UK and Continental European markets for the iconic brand.
productSmart Box Detection launches
SICK has launched an industry-first safety light curtain system for Smart Box Detection, designed to enable the continuous safe material flow of cartons or cuboid goods at the entry or exit points of protected areas, while safeguarding people from dangerous materials-handling, conveying or packaging machinery.
productEarly design collaboration brings dividends
ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, has supplied a suite of entrance systems for Gemini8 Business Park in Warrington.
newsIndustry reacts to Asia trade deal
The UK has signed a deal to join the he Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) with 11 Asia and Pacific nations.
newsElectric milestone for UK HGVs
DHL Supply Chain has introduced the UK’s first fully electric Volvo heavy duty tractor units.
newsApproval for prime 2m sq ft scheme
A hybrid planning consent has been granted for the development of c.2 million sq ft of new industrial, warehouse and logistics stock in the South West.
articleHard won lessons replicated
The logistics industry has been slow to take to tech, but IT and big data are helping DHL to set new standards. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy discusses with DHL Supply Chain UK&I chief information officer Andrew Weyer.
newsInspirational women on International Women’s Day 2023
International Women’s Day is a day to reinforce the importance of a more gender-balanced world and to celebrate the achievements made by women every day and everywhere. To mark International Women’s Day, we’re profiling some of the remarkable women working for and alongside Transaid’s programmes.
