newsWarrington warehouse let to PPE provider
Stoford Developments, and its development partner, Oxenwood Real Estate have let the new speculatively-developed logistics facility at Stone Cross Business Park in Warrington to Globus Group.
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productDPD unveils green delivery plan
DPD plans to deliver to 25 of the largest towns and cities in the UK with zero and low-emission delivery means by 2025.
newsCooling system for multi-floor warehouse
ATS was tasked with providing cooling to three mezzanine levels for Europa Worldwide’s warehouse in Corby.
productRecord-breaking quarter for UK Logistics
Take-up of UK Logistics space in Q3 2020 has surpassed the record-breaking take-up level in Q2 to reach a total of 13.33m sq ft, according to CBRE.
articleGetting through the awkward phase
Moving heavy and awkward wheeled loads safely has long presented businesses with a challenge. The potential for injury puts the onus on companies to avoid downtime and possible legal repercussions – as well as creating an environment where employees feel confident, protected and less at risk, says Andy Owen.
productLED Navigator launched to streamline picking
In the wake of Covid-19 and a move towards increased consumer purchasing online, Kardex Remstar introduces greater functionality to improve order picking performance for distributors and eCommerce suppliers who require a faster turnaround of orders.
productTGW hits record turnover
The intralogistics firm saw its turnover increase to 835.8 million euros in 2019/20 from 719.6m euros in 2018/19.
productOn-demand paper packaging
The Storopack PAPERplus Track system is designed for medium to large packages weighing between 5 and 50 kilograms.
articleLPR opens Essex depot to support pallet sortation and repair
Europe’s leading pallet pooling business, LPR (a division of Euro Pool Group), has announced the opening of its second depot for 2020 – this time in the south of England.
productSmart urban fulfillment: one step ahead
Empty shelves? Long shopping queues? News about spreading pandemics met people rushing to shops, stockpiling groceries and hoarding necessary goods, while cutting back on other expenditures. Demand on canned food soared rapidly and unpredictably, shifting shopping patterns in terms of category, values and frequencies.
productRobot sorter for large packages
Geek+ has launched the S100C large-size parcel sorting robot, augmenting its line of sorting robots and expanding the possibilities for automated sorting.
articleR&D: the tax credit option
Greater adoption of technology is the key to overcoming challenges facing the industry, says Rob Lowe. Yet many firms are missing out on valuable funding that could support it, he adds.
newsYou BETA hope its ready
The UK Government and Logistics UK are in disagreement about whether the SMART Freight IT system will be ready for the end of the transition period.
newsYodel unveils plan for Northern Super Hub
The parcel carrier says a long-term strategic investment will replace the Shaw hub, to the North East of Manchester.
productExeter DC completes for retailer
Stoford Developments has completed construction of a new 90,000 sq ft distribution unit at Exeter Logistics Park on behalf of an international retailer.
productEnabling multi-zone conveyor systems
Beckhoff Automation UK has launched an EtherCAT-based controller for motor-driven roller (MDR) conveyor systems.
articleThe supply chain: Retail’s secret weapon
Times are pretty tough for retailers right now. As in many areas of life, the Covid-19 crisis has accelerated trends that were already taking place, such as an increasing shift to online shopping, argues Emile Naus.
articleGood as new – it’s retrofit
Metal stockholder retrofits automated storage tower to keep up with the times.
productAutomation is key in managing a wide range of goods and customers
Most businesses start small and gradually grow over time. Unfortunately, many supply-chain departments don’t plan for this and fall into the same trap: sales grow, but intralogistics can’t match the spike.
articleSleek and powerful Euro Stage V compliant trucks
Doosan has launched a range of Euro Stage V compliant IC engine counterbalance forklift trucks – the 9-Series is said to offer outstanding fuel efficiency, performance, driver comfort and durability.
