articleB&Q upscales Worksop NDC operation
Logistex completed the £10m automated tote shuttle solution project for B&Q at its distribution centre in Worksop, UK.
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article3PL partners with integrator for new multi-user DC
BS Handling Systems has designed and installed a complete materials handling and storage solution at 3PL Noatum Logistics’ latest 378,000 sq ft UK distribution centre in Kent, which caters for eComm, retail and wholesale customers.
newsRichard Wilding among winners at CILT Awards
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK honoured the winners of its 2021 Awards for Excellence at a special ceremony in London on 17 March.
newsP&O chaos is disrupting freight
P&O’s crass mass-firing of 800 staff is inevitably leading to supply chain and cross-Channel freight disruptions, says the international delivery specialist ParcelHero.
productRegistration opens for Tomorrow’s Warehouse conference
TOMORROW’S WAREHOUSE is a one day, free-to-attend conference tackling operational challenges in warehousing and logistics at a time of unprecedented transformation, which takes place at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry on 9 June 2022.
productGXO’s use of collaborative robots leapt 200% in 2021
USE OF AMRs are spreading from eComm operations to heavy load applications such as grocery.
productYusen reflects on vaccine rollout experience
BY THE end of 2021 Yusen Logistics delivered over 300 million doses of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine across the globe.
articleExcessive packaging? eCommerce needs to think outside the box!
The pandemic has propelled eCommerce to new heights, making online retailers’ use of oversized, wasteful packaging more and more unsustainable, says Jo Bradley.
articleRoofing merchant replaces diesel trucks across 13 depots
Burton Roofing Merchants – a leading supplier of roofing materials to both the construction trade and the public – is replacing the diesel-powered Toyota counterbalance trucks in operation across its 13 UK depots with electric-powered models also from the Toyota range.
articleConsistent dramatic growth for eCommerce logistics market
THE LATEST report from Ti – Global e-commerce logistics 2022 – shows growth of 19.9% in 2021 to reach a value of €441.47bn, though growth has slowed from 2020’s Covid-19 induced peak.
articleCombi-MR4 to boost warehouse utilisation
Combilift has released a highly manoeuvrable 4 wheel multidirectional forklift for use indoors and on smooth outdoor surfaces, with a low platform that allows users to make the most of the bottom storage space in racking systems.
newsMid-box acquired in Southhampton amid tight market
GARMIN HAS acquired a further 100,000 sq ft of operational space in Southampton to accommodate ongoing growth in Europe.
productWarehouse capacity boost on way for West Midlands
WORK ON four speculatively built units is underway at two West Midlands logistics parks.
articleThe warehouse: love it or list it
As with the popular TV property show ‘Love it or list it’, many businesses are facing a similar dilemma when it comes to their warehouse, says Craig Whitehouse.
productWhy move to Automation?
The Corona pandemic might have accelerated e-commerce and disrupted supply chains, but it has also increased interest in automation as a highly efficient warehousing solution.
productAutomated packing process
PROSEAL TRAY sealing technology has enabled natural dog food specialist Naturaw to automate its packing process in order to meet strong demand for its products, while enhancing the quality of the packaging and maintaining the company’s commitment to eco-friendly packs.
newsElectric truck for urban logistics
RENAULT TRUCKS and GEODIS are collaborating to design an electric heavy truck dedicated to urban logistics, meeting the requirements of city-centre freight transport.
articleAnalytics poised to make the difference
A new digital era for retail means analytics are moving to the forefront of the delivery challenge, as the Ecommerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2022 from MetaPack illustrates.
newsLuxury hamper retailer invests in WMS
FOOD AND wine hamper provider Virginia Hayward has diversified its business with the acquisition of Grand Illusions, specialising in modern vintage home and garden products and the establishment of a full 3PL services division, VH Logistics.
productPurpose-built HQ for CSL
CONVEYOR SYSTEMS Limited (CSL) is celebrating 25 years in business with a new HQ.
