articleCope with Covid and prepare for Peak
The Covid crisis is prompting companies to invest in automation and robotics to better manage operations, despite facing revenue declines resulting from the pandemic, says Logistex.
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newsSmart Freight system needed smartish
Lack of pace in some government preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period could put the UK’s interconnected supply chain at risk.
newsLogistics UK urges Government to bring border strategy forward
The association has responded to the government’s consultation on its 2025 UK Border Strategy, which closes this week (28 August 2020).
newsVirtual event to focus on green cold chain
The Cold Chain Federation has announces a new Cold Chain Live! virtual events series taking place this autumn, Towards a Net Zero Cold Chain.
articleRobots already a reality
Robotics and humans working together, the workforce of the future – or is it? For the materials handling industry, this is already happening, says Ron Farr.
newsWarehouse space upgrade for freight firm
Colliers International’s Industrial and Logistics team, alongside joint agent, Drake Commercial, has let LF50 Lodge Farm Industrial Estate, Northampton, a 50,000 sq ft refurbished warehouse to Trans Global Freight Management on behalf of a private investor.
articleUnderstand the implications of ‘Going Route One’
Manufacturers with Direct to Consumer operations need to consider storage and picking for efficient fulfilment of growing order volumes, says Edward Hutchison.
productExpand packaging range for chilled products
Kite Packaging has a team of packaging specialists who focus on bringing innovative solutions to market.
articleFlexible loading solutions for new logistics park
Panattoni Park Luton makes use of both Standard and Double Deck Docks from Hörmann UK to provide occupiers with flexibility.
articleDon’t see red over diesel rebate changes
As the UK government prepares to roll back the red diesel rebate from April 2022, affected industries will be looking for alternative solutions. Barry Naylor says hydrostatic could be the answer.
productTalent in Logistics Awards to go ahead online
The finalists for this year’s Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced. Winners will be revealed at the annual awards event, which will take place online on the evening of 1st October 2020.
newsLogistics UK urges Government to strike Brexit deal
Responding to reports that negotiations between the UK and EU are facing issues over continued access to the EU market for UK hauliers, business group Logistics UK is urging the government to keep pressing for a deal with their European counterparts.
articleAutoStore for small parts picking in manufacturing
Neovia Logistics, the 3PL who works with leading automotive, industrial, aerospace and technology companies has signed an agreement with Element Logic to install an AutoStore system in Desford.
articleLong-term vision for logistics
A shared long-term vision between industry and government is needed for businesses to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic effectively, and navigate the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit, according to a report released today from Logistics UK (formerly FTA).
newsPets at Home unveils plans for 670000 sq ft national DC
The leading pet care business has announced plans to open the new national storage and distribution centre in Staffordshire.
productArrowXL secures spot at Enfield Distribution Park
The UK’s largest two-person home delivery specialist is expanding into a new prime urban logistics development at Enfield Distribution Park.
articleFuture-proof your warehouse space
If there was ever a time to make sure that your warehouse is working at optimum capacity and efficiency, then it’s now.
articleScaling your warehouse post-pandemic
With traditional models being turned upside down, the pressure is on for businesses to become more adaptable and flexible with their planning – says SnapFulfil CEO for UK & Europe, Tony Dobson.
articleInnovative Design and Build Solutions
CopriSystems’ bespoke vision enables businesses to respond quickly to any changes in the market, be it a seasonal spike or global health emergency.
articleTry before you buy at robots demo centre
Wise Robotics has launched a warehouse robotics demo centre.
