articleStorage capacity up 40% at Focus International
SEC Storage has designed and installed a future proofed, multi-tier picking structure solution at Focus International providing a 40% increase in storage capacity.
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productDimerco opens bonded logistics centre in Indonesia
The 10,000+ sq m bonded warehouse is the first of its kind in the region and will provide an integrated, multimodal transport service to customers and faster eCommerce fulfilment and reduced costs.
productRotating carton clamp attachment
POLYSTYRENE PRODUCTS manufacturer S and B EPS has made several significant improvements to its business, including the erection of two warehouse units, investment in new machinery and the creation of a modern office facility on its 10-acre Cramlington, Northumberland site.
articleLast mile service driving retail loyalty
A consumer survey has highlighted last mile concerns as key factors in choosing retailers.
productOcado has opened its first mini CFC
The online retailer plans two more by the end of the year.
articleMassive global warehouse boom predicted
A CONSULTANCY has predicted a growth of 28,500 warehouses worldwide but sees most of this growth outside Europe and the USA.
productKörber signs partnership with robot sorter specialist
Autonomous mobile sorting robots from Libiao Robotics will enhance Körber’s AMR portfolio to tackle supply chain complexities.
productThe Port of Liverpool takes new crawler crane
Briggs Equipment has delivered the new Liebherr crawler crane to Peel Ports, which runs the port.
newsCitySprint moves to new Birmingham site
The courier has been operational in Birmingham for over a decade.
productScottish eComm firm installs AutoStore system
Direct Soccer, the football teamwear specialist, has invested in an AutoStore system installed by Element Logic.
productUS retailer Gap turns to Exotec to handle returns
Gap has contracted US integrator Advanced Handling Systems to design and integrate an Exotec Skypod System to optimise its returns picking process.
newsPort sees solar panel and battery installation
Portsmouth City Council’s Energy Services Team are set to deliver a solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery installation at Lakeside North Harbour.
productAR Racking reconfigures Great Bear’s Nottingham warehouse
“The Great Bear warehouse in Nottingham required a brand new racking solution accompanied by some layout modifications to transform it into a more flexible operating facility,” explained Culina Group capital projects director Andrew Collinson. “We are delighted to have entrusted AR Racking and to now have a warehouse with capacity fully optimised.”
newsFrench fulfillment firm raises cash for Euro expansion
The €35M will be used by Cubyn to launch a 25,000 m2 facility in France and expand across Europe.
productDHL makes 250m euro sortation investment
DHL and Beumer Group have signed an agreement on the use of new sorting technology.
articleAccelerate the transformation
In the wake of plans to build a major new automated hub, Royal Mail’s Achim Dunnwald offers insight on its transformation strategy.
newsCrossbay acquires €60m French last-mile logistics portfolio
The pan-European urban logistics platform acquired a fully-let €60m portfolio of nine properties located across France in an off-market transaction.
articleLithium-ion ready trucks launch
THE THREE platform pallet truck models by Hyster Europe are designed for maximising productivity in intense industry applications.
productWork clothing specialist expands with TGW
TGW IS adding FlashPick to the existing fulfillment centre in Bruges. The smart system for automatic split case picking enables the Belgium-based work clothing specialist to reduce its lead times and speed up deliveries.
newsSainsbury’s to close London fulfilment centre
The grocer is shifting emphasis in its online growth plans and seeking to expand the capacity of its stores to fulfil grocery orders.
