productDHL rolls out largest automated forklifts project
DHL SUPPLY Chain has introduced its largest single implementation of autonomous forklifts to date, with 15 embedded in its warehouse operations at Tyrefort in the West Midlands.
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productLidl France to build €79 million logistics hub
THE RETAILER awarded a contract to Vinci to build a logistics hub and offices for its regional headquarters in Saint-Augustin, located in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France.
productSpeedor Minis for high traffic areas
RADNOR HILLS Mineral Water has chosen Hart Door Systems to supply a further high-speed door for its Radnor-based mineral water plant.
articleConstruction firm replaces diesel fleet
Five new Combi-XLE models have been installed by a ground engineering specialist as part of its sustainability strategy.
articleUK firm launches innovative sorter
Automation specialist Axiom GB, the only UK company to manufacture sliding shoe sortation systems, has launched the powerful MSS sliding shoe sorter.
articleHeave ho: tackling floor repairs
Floor slab repair that is designed to stand up to the heavy traffic movements achieved for supply chain company.
articleDon’t get left behind
With the DC to D2C logistics evolution in full swing legacy IT systems are straining under new demands, with more flexible solutions now needed, says Smitha Raphael.
articleEffective maintenance maximises uptime
When lockdown triggered a huge surge in ecommerce orders, Pets at Home outsourced its automated warehouse system maintenance and support to Invar Integration.
productVNA racking generates space
THE AZA Group, which has been strengthening the logistics strategy of its subsidiary AZA Logistics, has opened an ambitious logistics warehouse in Sagunto (Valencia) with a capacity for 45,000 pallets thanks to AR Racking’s industrial storage solutions.
productDouble roll cage robots for grocers
IFOLLOW HAS launched autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that can carry two roll cages at once in cold stores and ambient warehouses – said to be a productivity boos for grocery logistics.
productWorry over next global chemical crisis
ALMOST A third of businesses are poorly prepared for the next global chemical crisis, neither are they prioritising crisis management as part of their future risk strategies, according to a study from Chemtrec.
articleAutomated MFC with 24/7 click and collect
E-COMMERCE ORDER fulfillment specialists, SKUtopia, are working with Swisslog to introduce an automated Micro-Fulfillment Centre (MFC) in Sydney, Australia.
productLogistics property group Goodman inks China deal with Geek+
AS PART of the co-operation, Goodman will be able to provide its warehousing customers with the highly flexible and scalable Geek+ Robot-as-a-Service package.
productBathroom retailer invests in huge fleet
TOYOTA MATERIAL handling UK has provided the fleet, spearheaded by state-of-the-art reach trucks.
newsChinese eComm business takes net zero warehouse
PROLOGIS HAS agreed a lease with global e-commerce business, Furnolic Co, the UK subsidiary of Ziel Group, for the latest unit at Prologis Park Ryton in Warwickshire.
productMajor line marking project completed
INOTEC HAS carried out a line marking project for one of the UK’s key food and drink logistics providers.
productVertical lift storage planning tool launches
RANDEX HAS launched the Compact Configurator tool to allow users to produce their own automated storage and handling specification.
productSupply chain tech attracts $7.8bn VC investment in Q3
RESEARCH FIRM Pitchbook says an abrupt shift in buying patterns stemming from the pandemic has caused havoc up and down the supply chain, and startups are pouncing on the opportunity.
productHandling heavy loads: think AGVs
For many years Solving has pioneered both AGV and air film technology, and currently leads the way in developing larger and heavier capacity products to meet the ever-growing market.
newsHighly automated solution to boost shipping capacity
TGW is building another high-performance hub for Engelbert Strauss, one of the world’s leading workwear and utility wear manufacturers.
