articleSeamless replenishment for Land Rover aftermarket firm
Aisle Master articulated trucks allow for more pallets in a 100,000 sq m warehouse footprint.
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newsNo lasting solution to Northern Ireland Protocol chilled food issue
The Cold Chain Federation, which represents the businesses in the UK which store and move chilled and frozen food, has responded to the extension of the grace period for chilled meats into Northern Ireland.
articleRobust electric forklift challenges IC models
The new Linde X20-X35 electric forklift models are said to be the first electric trucks to match the performance and robustness of Linde’s hydrostatic engine trucks.
productBold call to sort HGV driver shortage
If Ministers don’t act now, the driver shortage could lead to food waste and inflation. Diamond Logistics CEO and founder Kate Lester has called for the hiring of EU nationals to alleviate the driver shortage.
newsFour acre site available
Land agent King West have listed the Staveley Yard site at Cranford near Kettering for rent on the open market this month. The Midlands site provides an opportunity for secure, 24 hour HGV storage and retail warehousing.
productElectrical supply contract key for Purfleet development
Matrix Networks has been appointed by Goodman to design and install multi-utility connections for the new Purfleet 338 logistics development at Purfleet Commercial Park in Thurrock.
productPurely battery-powered HGV
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has launched the battery-powered eActros HGV for heavy-duty distribution.
newsFood wholesalers sound alarm over HGV driver shortages
The shortage of HGV delivery drivers is now critical and could threaten food supply in some areas, says the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD).
articleFirst responders
CopriSystems’ bespoke vision and high performance warehousing solutions enable businesses to respond quickly to accelerating levels of growth.
productMaking lifting equipment more affordable
LIFTING EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST, Konecranes, has welcomed the introduction of the tax super-deduction initiative as a massive boost for UK industry.
productRacking meets surging demand
GLASGOW-BASED 3PL Bullet Express has installed 3.5 miles of pallet racking in its new 30,000 sq ft storage logistics facility in the city. Laid end to end, the racking is long enough to stretch from the storage facility at 2129 London Road, Glasgow, to George Square in the heart of Scotland’s largest city.
articleStep up to the challenge
Packaging supplier Southgate is calling for the wider industry to address the challenges of sustainable packaging within e-commerce, as the sector experiences continued unprecedented growth.
articleThe race against the virus
A DHL white paper has revealed key supply chain learnings more than one year after the Covid-19 pandemic broke.
newsAmazon chooses maintenance solution for VNA areas
THE LOBO platform is used to repair Amazon fulfilment centre racking.
articleMezzanines: take advice early
If you’re planning to increase your footprint by building up rather than out, early collaboration with your mezzanine supplier will pay dividends, says Geoff Green.
newsFast-growing tech-led 3PL expands operations
Selazar has opened a flagship warehouse in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The new warehouse will see the UK-based tech company increase its reach to all areas of the country.
newsMajor investment for Kite Packaging
Kite Packaging’s new 300,900 square foot site is to be built at Prospero Ansty Park in Coventry.
articleReport captures seismic warehousing changes
A new report into the size and make up of the UK warehousing sector, commissioned by the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) and produced by Savills, has highlighted major growth in the sector and seismic shifts in occupier profile over the last six years.
newsRevenue rise for Wincanton
Wincanton saw revenue increase 1.7% to £1,222m in results for the financial year ended 31 March 2021.
productGet back to capacity
WITH COVID now seemingly on the back foot, many storage facilities are looking to get back to full operational capacity.
