articleSteel prices at record high
Handling & Storage solutions magazine editor Simon Duddy caught up with José Manuel Lucio, who has recently been appointed EMEA sales director at AR Racking, at a time of booming demand, prices and challenges.
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newsOutsourced fulfilment provider in major expansion
JAMES AND James Fulfilment, a provider of outsourced fulfilment services to online retailers, has announced that significant growth over the last 12-18 months has led to strategic investments.
articleFollow the money on e-grocery
LOGISTICS PROFESSIONALS should be paying a lot of attention to the enormous amount of venture capital that it is being invested in e-grocery start-ups, says Handling & Storage solutions editor, Simon Duddy.
productSpaciotempo installs industrial loading canopy at McCarthy Haulage
FROM GENERAL haulage to warehousing, McCarthy Group deliver a variety of cost-effective logistics and transport solutions, with operations encompassing haulage, storage and distribution.
articleDeep impact
This issue we are taking a more in-depth look at the must-read UKWA Savills UK warehousing market report. The surge in activity it captures will have profound impacts on logistics professionals for many years to come.
newsExeter park planning secured
STOFORD HAS secured reserved matters planning approval for the next stage of development at an industrial scheme at Exeter Logistics Park.
articleEvery truck with a job to do
A diverse fleet for a demanding application, these electric and diesel forklifts are matched to their tasks.
articleGreening the last-mile
Micro-fulfilment centres gets an environmental thumbs up from Accenture.
articleRobots line-side at engine manufacturer
SIX SHERPA-B AMRs have been deployed and are co-working in safely with humans, AGVs, forklifts and other industrial machines at FPT Industrial.
newsPrivate equity firm buys Navis from Cargotec for 380m euros
Cargotec has completed the sale of its Navis business to technology investment firm Accel-KKR.
productWelcome to the dark side
THE CONSUMER market has irreversibly shifted to an e-commerce focus, but more nimble and agile retailers are creating new-style businesses to fill the bricks-and-mortar vacuum, says SnapFulfil CEO, Tony Dobson.
articleSynQ manages robots for Toyota
SWISSLOG’S MOBILE robotic solution will provide Toyota with flexibility and efficiency to manage spare parts fulfillment.
articleSeamless replenishment for Land Rover aftermarket firm
Aisle Master articulated trucks allow for more pallets in a 100,000 sq m warehouse footprint.
newsNo lasting solution to Northern Ireland Protocol chilled food issue
The Cold Chain Federation, which represents the businesses in the UK which store and move chilled and frozen food, has responded to the extension of the grace period for chilled meats into Northern Ireland.
articleAMRs for grocery delivery warehouse
GEEK+, A global robotics leader, has launched 100 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the distribution centre of grocer Circle K in Hong Kong.
articleRobust electric forklift challenges IC models
The new Linde X20-X35 electric forklift models are said to be the first electric trucks to match the performance and robustness of Linde’s hydrostatic engine trucks.
productBold call to sort HGV driver shortage
If Ministers don’t act now, the driver shortage could lead to food waste and inflation. Diamond Logistics CEO and founder Kate Lester has called for the hiring of EU nationals to alleviate the driver shortage.
newsFour acre site available
Land agent King West have listed the Staveley Yard site at Cranford near Kettering for rent on the open market this month. The Midlands site provides an opportunity for secure, 24 hour HGV storage and retail warehousing.
newsCould Amazon be forced to sell its logistics arm?
The US Government has taken an important step towards ending ‘big tech’ firms’ monopolies. Six new bills could result in Amazon being forced to sell off its logistics arm, says Parcelhero.
productElectrical supply contract key for Purfleet development
Matrix Networks has been appointed by Goodman to design and install multi-utility connections for the new Purfleet 338 logistics development at Purfleet Commercial Park in Thurrock.
