productIndustrial property investment to break £7bn
2020 has been a historic year for industrial & logistics, says Colliers, with the sector outperforming retail and offices, and reaching record highs for take-up and occupational demand.
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productRide-on order picker built for eComm
The latest addition to the extensive range of space-saving intralogistics solutions offered by Narrow Aisle is the Easi-Pick – a compact ride-on vertical order picker designed specifically for use within eCommerce facilities.
productRobots boost case picking speed by 300%
ALLEN DISTRIBUTION, a third-party logistics company focused on grocery distribution, installed their first robotic warehouse automation solution provided by Prime Robotics.
newsInvestment for Port of Dundee
The investment programme in the redevelopment in the Port of Dundee, totalling £40m, has reached a significant milestone with the start of the latest contract for the construction of a new wharf alongside land upgrades to secure the port’s future in offshore renewable energy and North Sea Oil and Gas projects.
articleMajor food group lays out plans for highly automated DC
The DC will handle a huge range of products across all temperature zones.
articleThird party e-fulfillment provider invests in robotics
Active Ants has selected 60 GreyMatter-directed robots from GreyOrange for its new e-fulfillment centre.
productOrganic wholesaler doubles output with smart automation
Bio Partner has doubled its output following the implementation of robotic logistics from Swisslog.
newsMulti channel fulfilment and returns
Luxury department store Liberty has warded a multi-year contract to Clipper Logistics.
productHygiene protocols crucial
ONLY 31% of people think that hygiene practices in factories are okay at the moment, according to a survey Kimberly-Clark Professional.
articleYeo Valley switches to powered pallet trucks
Operators at the organic farming and dairy company are feeling less strain due to the arrival of a fleet of Mitsubishi PBPL hand pallet trucks.
newsHalf a billion euros raised for urban warehouse fund
Real estate investment manager MARK (formerly Meyer Bergman) has raised €550m for its last mile logistics fund Crossbay from a range of global investors, including Credit Suisse, Nuveen and CBRE GI.
articleTed Baker automates 1 million sq ft warehouse
BS Handling Systems has increased throughput and productivity for Ted Baker by automating order processing at its warehouse in Derby.
newsXPO extends tie-up with LPR
XPO Logistics has renewed its UK pallet partnership with La Palette Rouge (LPR).
newsGrocer ramps up green peak delivery
Asda is taking delivery of 202 Volvo FH LNG tractor units in the run-up to Christmas peak trading.
productHuge cold store DC planned in UAE
A healthcare procurement company and Abu Dhabi Ports have signed an agreement to jointly launch the largest healthcare and medical supplies cold store DC in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
articleAutomation drives major warehouse consolidation
RM Educational Resources has awarded a contract to Swisslog to kit out its new East Midlands warehouse with warehouse automation and software.
productVersatile pallet truck range launches
UniCarriers has introduced three new lifting pallet truck models with a focus on ergonomics and a multitude of customisation options.
newsXPO to spin off contract logistics
The 3PL’s directors have approved a plan to pursue a spin-off of its logistics segment as a separate publicly traded company.
productShip-to-shore cranes drive Basra port turnaround record
The 6,589-TEU ship Yang Ming Mutuality recently departed Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) in Um Qasr, Iraq following a record-breaking turnaround.
newsClipper takes huge Leeds warehouse due to unprecedented eComm growth
The 3PL plans to introduce automation and robotics to Sherburn 667, the 666,898 sq ft DC.
