newsWarrington warehouse let to PPE provider
Stoford Developments, and its development partner, Oxenwood Real Estate have let the new speculatively-developed logistics facility at Stone Cross Business Park in Warrington to Globus Group.
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productDPD unveils green delivery plan
DPD plans to deliver to 25 of the largest towns and cities in the UK with zero and low-emission delivery means by 2025.
newsMount Everest of Christmas peaks predicted
Online retailers and couriers are experiencing record peak volumes and many are stretched to full capacity. ParcelHero says the worst is yet to come as Christmas 2020 could be 50% busier than last year.
newsCooling system for multi-floor warehouse
ATS was tasked with providing cooling to three mezzanine levels for Europa Worldwide’s warehouse in Corby.
productRecord-breaking quarter for UK Logistics
Take-up of UK Logistics space in Q3 2020 has surpassed the record-breaking take-up level in Q2 to reach a total of 13.33m sq ft, according to CBRE.
productPandemic disruption sparks record interest in logistics space
Demand for UK logistics and distribution space reached record levels in Q3 2020 as retailers and 3PLs expanded their supply chains in response to the ongoing pandemic, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
articleGetting through the awkward phase
Moving heavy and awkward wheeled loads safely has long presented businesses with a challenge. The potential for injury puts the onus on companies to avoid downtime and possible legal repercussions – as well as creating an environment where employees feel confident, protected and less at risk, says Andy Owen.
articleSwerving a labour shortage
Robotic manipulation automates a simple-seeming but complex food handling process.
productMaxinest for micro-fulfilment
Schoeller Allibert has launched the Maxinest family of returnable packaging solutions in the UK, the Maxinest E-Tail.
newsNearshoring trend could lead to increased warehouse demand
According to Savills latest research report, Europe is to see an additional 11.6 million sq m of warehouse demand due to the manufacturing sector by the end of 2022, based on Capital Economics forecasts data.
productWincanton bolsters milk fleet
The 3PL has added two new Volvo FM 8×2 rigids to its dedicated milk transportation fleet.
articleE-grocery: FoodOase automates warehouse
Online retail for groceries is continuously on the rise and calls for intelligent and flexible logistics solutions.
productLED Navigator launched to streamline picking
In the wake of Covid-19 and a move towards increased consumer purchasing online, Kardex Remstar introduces greater functionality to improve order picking performance for distributors and eCommerce suppliers who require a faster turnaround of orders.
newsAutoStore alleges Ocado has infringed automation patents
Norwegian warehouse automation technology provider AutoStore has filed patent infringement lawsuits in the United States and the United Kingdom against Ocado Group.
productTGW hits record turnover
The intralogistics firm saw its turnover increase to 835.8 million euros in 2019/20 from 719.6m euros in 2018/19.
articlePort invests £2m in forklift fleet
Shoreham Port has invested in a fleet of 35 new Yale forklift trucks to support its timber logistics operation, with Forkway’s FleetSafe LCD telematics system playing a key role.
productShuttle system boosts storage density
SSI Schaefer has built a new logistics building for Carhartt WIP, which includes a Cuby shuttle system, a compact bin and carton conveying system as well as picking locations with sequencing tower.
productReader for challenging barcodes
Cognex has launched the DataMan 8700 Series of handheld barcode readers.
productRugged and waterproof keyboard
RDS has introduced the NSI keyboard which has been designed for the food industry. It is built rugged, waterproof to IP65 and easy to clean.
articleForklift downtime slashed at busy bulk handling application
Docks operation takes on lithium-ion powered forklifts after frustration with lead acid battery downtime.
