newsWickes extends CitySprint partnership
The new three-year contract will see CitySprint continue to support Wickes with nationwide home deliveries.
news
newsThree key asks on Northern Ireland Protocol
After issues have occurred moving goods between GB and Northern Ireland since the start of the year, business group Logistics UK has raised the concerns of the sector.
newsYodel cuts emissions despite growth
The parcel carrier has reduced its carbon emissions by 25% despite record growth over the last five years.
news21-point net zero carbon plan for logistics
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) believes that “we can achieve net-zero by 2050” through a range of measures recommended to government and others in its latest report.
newsFunding boost takes Locus valuation to $1bn
Locus Robotics, the leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfilment warehouses, has announced $150 million in Series E funding, led by Tiger Global Management and BOND.
articleUK logistics operator criticises EU trade deal
The last-minute free trade agreement struck with the EU has been catastrophic for UK businesses and their EU customers. Kate Lester offers an honest evaluation of the challenges and some advice on how to guide clients during this difficult phase.
articleSEC Storage reaches new heights at RAJA UK
SEC Storage has designed and installed a space optimised storage solution at RAJA UK’s new warehouse facility leading to increased pick efficiency and impressive storage capacity that still offers 50% growth potential.
articleHow Covid will change warehousing and distribution forever
Certain parts of the Covid impact – wearing masks, keeping a 2-metre distance from others, remote working/learning – are (fingers crossed) temporary. But the impact of COVID on the warehouse is going to be long and lasting.
productEuropean Fulfillment Network to tackle SME Brexit friction
THE ECOMMERCE boom during the Covid-19 pandemic has boosted demand for online retail across Europe, with brand stores and smaller sales platforms having to compete against the big retailers and marketplaces.
newsHealthcare products provider awards logistics contract
Netherlands-based Getinge has expanded its partnership with XPO Logistics.
newsGLP had record year in 2020
The global logistics property group signed leases for 244 million sq ft of warehousing, driven by record levels of renewal leases and e-commerce demand.
productNew web app for CocoonTMP visibility tool
COCOONFMS HAS extended the capabilities of its CocoonTMP product by developing a web app to allow the users of CocoonTMP to view their shipments on their mobile device.
articleNarrow aisle order picker built for replenishment
The Aisle-Master AME-OP order picker is designed to both pick orders in narrow aisles, as well as lift pallets for replenishment, reaching to higher levels. The truck is also comfortable working outside loading and unloading pallets from lorries.
articleILG specifies storage system for multi-tier fulfilment
Outsourced fulfilment firm International Logistics Group (ILG), part of Yusen Logistics UK, has used the Whittan Group to fit out a warehouse near Gatwick.
productYale solutions for pulp and recycling
FROM LOOSE loose to packaged, recycled blocks and finished sheets, paper is used in a multitude of applications; hence the need to handle a variety of materials. Not only does Yale understand the solutions required to meet the needs of every facet of the paper industry, but it also has an appreciation of the evolving nature of the sector.
productTrusted partners being recruited by MiTek Mezzanine Systems to meet European demand
With an established German office in Cologne, MiTek Mezzanine Systems can offer clients a seamless Brexit experience.
product11-day install at busy 3PL site
Howard Tenens carried out a request for quotes when specifying a new temporary building.
articleConsolidated fulfilment operations
Dematic has completed an automated distribution centre for the Landmark Group in Dubai, UAE, allowing the multinational retailer to consolidate the logistics activities for part of its five existing manual distribution sites.
productTry before you buy offer
RENOVOTEC IS introducing a two-month ‘try before you buy’ offer for eCommerce and other operations with demanding picking and sorting processes.
articleLooking to enter the world of automation?
AGVs and AMRs are a perfect place to start, says Dematic.
