productWarehouse robotics market sees growth
A REPORT by Style Intelligence, a research firm focused on warehouse robotics, says ‘growth returned in 2021 having been stagnant at best in 2020, with many vendors reporting greater than 50% expansion’.
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article5 point plan for countering supply chain uncertainty
The Christmas peak may have been a big mountain to climb, but retailers are increasingly aware that many of the challenges faced will continue well into the future. The sector must plan now for even higher levels of agility going forward. Louisa Hosegood sets out a five-point strategy for supply chain leaders.
articleBelt hoists for clean environments relaunch
LIFTING EQUIPMENT specialist Konecranes has upgraded and relaunched its popular range of belt hoists.
productMezzanine lift aids expansion
THE TOY swap subscription service Whirli has expanded its warehouse operation in London to meet increasing demand for its service.
productJungheinrich integrates robotics company Arculus
THE SOFTWARE and robotics start-up was acquired by Jungheinrich at the end of last year and will be used by the German intralogistics leader to expand into the AMR sector.
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newsDHL launches Green Carrier Certification
THE LOGISTICS firm has announced Green Carrier Certification through its primary UK sub-contractor DigiHaul.
productIntegration platform said to level the tech playing field
STAYLINKED HAS launched the Evolve integration platform for UK warehouse and logistics providers.
articleHörmann features as Crewe built-to-suit warehouse comes on line
PANATTONI HAS developed Crewe 305 for the market. The warehouse will provide 305,000 sq ft of built to suit logistics space.
newsVolkswagen Group UK awards aftermarket contract extension
THE GROUP has signed a two-year contract extension with Unipart Logistics to support its UK and Ireland aftermarket supply chain.
newsRobotics pioneer Exotec raises $335 million funding
WAREHOUSE ROBOTICS start-up Exotec raised the $335m in Series D funding at a $2B valuation.
articleWhat’s trending for distribution centres in 2022?
UK distribution centres (DCs) in 2022 have some major challenges ahead if they want to keep up with demand and unprecedented rapid e-commerce growth. In addition Covid-19 and Brexit have increased labour problems, which is leaving the DC short of qualified workers.
newsSpec build warehouse set for London Gateway
DP WORLD in the UK has announced it will fast-track the delivery of a speculative 119,000 sq ft green warehouse at London Gateway’s port-centric Logistics Park to meet unprecedented demand for space at the freeport site.
product36 metre high clad rack for hardware firm
EHLIS, a distributor of hardware products, has opened a clad-rack warehouse equipped by AR Racking.
newsRace for space as supply crunch continues
ACCORDING TO the latest research by Colliers, industrial occupiers are in a race for space as the UK is experiencing the lowest level of supply ever recorded.
newsCustomer-facing appointments at Prologis
PROLOGIS UK has appointed two new customer-facing staff to focus on maintaining and developing customer relationships as demand for logistics property continues to grow.
productRecord sales & investments for Baumann
WITH THE company performing at record levels, Baumann sideloaders is experiencing one of its fastest growth periods in its 50-year history.
articleBe brave and curious
We have some great advice on warehouse automation from tech-led logistics firm GXO. Its UK & Ireland managing director Gavin Williams outlines some key options to consider and updates on GXO’s advances in automation.
productTailored packaging with CVP Everest
SPARCK TECHNOLOGIES, in cooperation with partner E.Pack, has installed the first CVP Everest automated packaging system in Poland at online e-tail giant x-kom.
productLast wrap before plastics tax
LINDUM PACKAGING is urging businesses to order recycled content pallet wrap now, or risk facing shortages ahead of the plastics tax.
