productDaifuku unveils its Sorting Transfer Robot S for UK and European markets
Designed, manufactured and tested in Japan, the new Sorting Transfer Robot S (SOTR-S) from Daifuku is now being introduced across the UK and Europe.
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articleA more enduring bottleneck?
Beyond the noise of tariffs and trade disruption Ocean Network Express (ONE) director of product & network Stanley Smulders points to a lack of container terminal capacity in Europe as the key concern.
newsSelco extends logistics deal to 2028
Unipart has won a two-and-a-half-year contract extension with Selco Builders Warehouse.
productOptimised yard loading in response to high-volume contract
Speedpac has enhanced its loading operations with the installation of a Hörmann Transdek 12-pallet Vehicle-to-Ground (V2G) yard lift at its Wellingborough facility.
productQuack, clamp, go! Secure pipe handling with Baumann Sideloaders
Handling cylindrical loads such as pipe, tubing or logs has long posed challenges for traditional forklifts – slippage, damage and slow cycle times add up to frustrated operators and inflated costs.
productDo you know if your clients are happy?
Clientshare launches CX Maturity Assessment backed by industry data and new NPS benchmarks.
newsEuropa challenges ‘misleading’ steer on export regs
Europa Worldwide Group has moved to counter ‘incorrect claims’ by a number of operators suggesting UK exporters using DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) will lose access to Customs Procedure 42 (Regime 42) from January 2026.
productSmart, sustainable lighting for Rapid Logistics at Schiphol Trade Park
Efficiency and innovation are at the heart of Rapid Logistics’ new state-of-the-art distribution centre at Schiphol Trade Park—and TRILUX has played a key role in bringing that vision to life. Working alongside project partners, TRILUX delivered a complete lighting solution designed to maximise performance, comfort, and energy efficiency across the 26,000 sq m facility.
articleHGVC rebrands as Insite
HGV driver training specialist, HGVC, has announced a major rebrand and expansion of its training offering – becoming Insite, the UK’s leading logistics training partner.
articleA hub for the future
With Pall-Ex due to open a massive new build-to-suit hub, Logistics Matters Editor Simon Duddy caught up with Group CEO Kevin Buchanan to get the lowdown.
productGimme shelter, says Boughey Distribution
Rite-Hite has installed 28 of its Eclipse Dock Shelters following a successful trial with 3PL Boughey Distribution, to keep its loading docks safe and energy efficient at its new, state-of-the-art warehousing site in Lymedale, Staffordshire.
newsGXO acquisition of Wincanton cleared by authorities
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton following the business’s offer to sell Wincanton’s dedicated grocery warehousing business.
productSustainable solutions for the transportation of long loads
Two new HUBTEX forklifts deliver electric power to the wood industry.
articleThe importance of getting commodity codes right
If you’re importing or exporting goods around the world, you need to classify them on customs paperwork with commodity codes such as the Harmonized System (HS) code or TARIC code. Applying the right commodity code to goods being shipped globally not only determines how much VAT and duty there is to be paid on arrival but also if there are particular import controls for items being shipped, such as a need for special licenses.
articleWorking smarter, not harder
Workwear specialist Portwest futureproofs its business with major investment in automation.
newsBelfast DC launched partly for tariff benefits
Specialist copper supply chain firm Metelec has announced the launch of a new distribution facility in Belfast.
newsLondon part of DP World global investment plan
DP World will invest $2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe.
newsEtex extends logistics contract
XPO Logistics has extended its partnership with building materials manufacturer Etex.
productTwinplast provides enhanced fire protection with flame-retardant solutions
Twinplast, a leading manufacturer of bespoke corrugated polypropylene products, has developed a flame-retardant finish for its fluted sheets which provides enhanced fire protection for a wide range applications in transport, warehouse and industrial environments.
articleCainiao delivers national distribution centre to leading Brazilian express firm
The move has boosted parcel sorting efficiency by seven times.
