newsNestlé modernising DC
A 70-metre lifting crane was spotted at Nestlé’s Haxby Road distribution centre in York.
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articleWhy the baking industry must prioritise sustainability beyond product packaging
With Global Recycling Day on March 18th, it’s a timely reminder that sustainability in packaging must go beyond what consumers see on the shelves. While much of the conversation around sustainability focuses on reducing plastic waste in product packaging, we need to highlight another critical piece of the puzzle – the materials used in the supply chain, particularly the delivery equipment that keeps the industry moving.
articleYale brings lithium-ion technology to new compact pallet stacker
Yale Lift Truck Technologies introduces a new, cost-effective pallet stacker, powered by a lithium-ion battery. The compact Yale MSC12 electric stacker is ideal for efficiently and accurately moving simple loads of up to 1.2 tonnes, making it well suited to stock room applications or light-duty warehouses.
newsExamining investment trends in logistics
Financing and investment trends are key and will be explored at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse conference by Simon Evans, Finance Director—UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics.
articleIT powers European contract packing offering
Nagel-Group, one of Europe’s leading food logistics companies, is driving forward the digitalisation of its co-packing activities.
productDC sees rooftop expansion
GROCER MIGROS will install 14 additional COM machines from Witron into its highly automated dry goods distribution centre in Suhr and will be implemented while operations continue.
productAre SMEs getting enough out of warehouse automation?
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Conference asks Why are SMEs struggling to adopt mobile warehouse robotics?
newsWarehouse Transformation Awards entry deadline extended
FOLLOWING STELLAR interest in the newly launched awards, the deadline for entries has been extended until 14 March 2025.
articleGiraffe helps Brightpick reach new heights
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy meets Brightpick’s CEO Jan Zizka in the wake of the firm’s sale of Photoneo to Zebra.
articleAutoStore launches AI-driven robotic piece picking
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy catches up with AutoStore chief product officer Parth Joshi ahead of a major raft of launches from the warehouse automation leader.
articleGlobal shocks and local responses
Nick Petschek outlines how supply chains can build adaptability amid geopolitical uncertainty.
productAutomation added to cold store
ITALIAN FROZEN food provider Globalpesca has signed a contract with Dematic for an automated solution at a new low-temperature warehouse for frozen goods.
newsWitron grew sales by 100 million euros in 2024
THE COMPANY has hired 500 additional staff members, which means that 7,500 people are currently employed, with 89 young people starting their apprenticeship at Witron.
articleNulogy launches Smart Factory for external manufacturing operations
THE LEADER in collaborative manufacturing and supply chain solutions has announced the launch of its newest innovation, Nulogy Smart Factory.
articleChanging gears: what logistics could look like in 2025
The world in which we operate is shifting under our feet, says Chris Clowes, with economic uncertainty, global trade tensions and the need to cultivate sustainability pushing us to rethink continuously how we do business.
articleThe future of grocery retail demands logistics automation
As grocery retailers try to meet consumer demands for convenience, freshness and sustainability, embracing intralogistics automation has become a necessity.
articleEnd of fire and rehire?
The Labour government’s Employment Rights Bill, introduced in October 2024, seeks to restrict the controversial practice of ‘fire and rehire’.
newsUK public at risk of food and medicine shortages
THE UK cold chain industry, represented by the Cold Chain Federation (CCF), calls on the government to take immediate, decisive action to safeguard the critical infrastructure that stores and transports essential perishable goods, such as food and medicine.
productNew Ocado bot lifts pallets from floor
OCADO INTELLIGENT Automation will introduce the Porter AMR to the European Market at LogiMAT.
newsMolson Coors awards 10 year distribution deal
DHL’S SPECIALIST drinks logistics arm, Tradeteam, has been appointed by Molson Coors Beverage Company in a new ten-year distribution contract for its UK on-trade channel.
