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An event not to be missed

Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on 2 October. The conference will provide answers to your warehouse transformation questions. 

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Explosive growth for new kid on the block

Newcomers to the UK 3PL market are relatively rare, so when Iron Mountain crashed the party in the wake of the pandemic it caused quite a stir. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy catches up with Maria Torrent-March, warehousing & logistics strategy director at Iron Mountain to hear more.

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Distillery sees MHE fleet overhaul

THE MATERIALS Handling division of Robert Purvis Plant Hire has overhauled the forklift truck fleet at Glen Turner’s Starlaw Distillery, in Bathgate, West Lothian.

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Weetabix installs multiple high speed doors

UNION INDUSTRIES, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke high-speed doors, is helping one of Britain’s most iconic cereal brands maintain its high standard of hygiene with the installation of more Bulldoors and Matadoors.

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Avoiding a hangover: The benefits and potential of warehouse automation in the alcohol industry

British alcohol businesses have experienced a revolution in recent years with the rise of craft beers, artisanal spirits and non-alcoholic options. Meanwhile, consumers are shifting away from pubs and bars towards at-home drinking experiences, largely fuelled by e-commerce and rising prices. Alcohol wholesalers, manufacturers and distributors must find new ways to adapt to beat the competition, and it all starts in the warehouse, explains Simon Jones.

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What now for the MFC market?

One of the leading players in this sector, TakeOff Technologies, recently announced it had entered Chapter 11, in effect a ‘reorganisation bankruptcy’.

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Avoid demurrage fees with on-demand warehousing

DEMURRAGE FEES are charged when the unloading of shipping containers exceeds the agreed timeframe, typically around three days after discharge. These fees are calculated per cubic metre for each day beyond the initial grace period, leading to rapidly increasing costs, particularly for large shipments awaiting movement.

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A bit of practical help

Working in warehousing can be a frustrating exercise, but you are not alone. The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event provides a great opportunity to network and learn, and ultimately improve operations. Our Coventry event on June 20 attracted over 400 attendees who benefited from a packed seminar programme and bustling exhibition area with more than 50 suppliers.

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