productOn-demand paper packaging
The Storopack PAPERplus Track system is designed for medium to large packages weighing between 5 and 50 kilograms.
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articleLPR opens Essex depot to support pallet sortation and repair
Europe’s leading pallet pooling business, LPR (a division of Euro Pool Group), has announced the opening of its second depot for 2020 – this time in the south of England.
productSolutions for a changing landscape in food and beverage
The Food and Beverage industry is transforming in ways we never expected. Caused by years of rising expectations and accelerated by the recent pandemic, this shift has brought about a set of unique challenges, says warehouse automation leader Swisslog.
productDesigned for confectionery and baked goods packaging machines
The primary and secondary packaging of confectionery and baked goods can be challenging as sensors must continuously and reliably detect a wide range of products.
productSmart urban fulfillment: one step ahead
Empty shelves? Long shopping queues? News about spreading pandemics met people rushing to shops, stockpiling groceries and hoarding necessary goods, while cutting back on other expenditures. Demand on canned food soared rapidly and unpredictably, shifting shopping patterns in terms of category, values and frequencies.
productWMS can help you cope with the changing world of retail
The stories of struggling high street retailers pre-dates Covid-19, but the pandemic has sped up the threat as our city centres become ghost towns, says Tony Dobson.
articleThe Covid-19 catalyst
Why the Coronavirus pandemic has sparked an automation revolution in retail. Jason de Kauwe provides analysis.
productRobot sorter for large packages
Geek+ has launched the S100C large-size parcel sorting robot, augmenting its line of sorting robots and expanding the possibilities for automated sorting.
articleR&D: the tax credit option
Greater adoption of technology is the key to overcoming challenges facing the industry, says Rob Lowe. Yet many firms are missing out on valuable funding that could support it, he adds.
newsYou BETA hope its ready
The UK Government and Logistics UK are in disagreement about whether the SMART Freight IT system will be ready for the end of the transition period.
articleGrocers grapple with the issue of profitable fulfilment
Large companies like Walmart are investing millions into new tech and innovation. It’s a sign of what’s to come in a post-pandemic economy, says Melissa Valentine.
productFood delivery exemption sought as diesel tax break due to end in 2022
Food industry representatives have urged the Treasury to delay its proposed ban on the use of red diesel by food delivery vehicles until 2025.
productFood logistics challenges: Covid and Brexit compared
There has been a lot of talk recently that a no deal Brexit would not be too bad for consumers. After all, retailers and their suppliers coped with Covid and consumers got the food they needed. Andrew Opie asks what’s different this time?
productThe Port of Tilbury has created the UK Paper Hub brand
The brand brings together existing capabilities to emphasise an ‘all-in-one’ offering to the paper sector.
articleMaritime Transport snags two reachstackers for Wakefield
The 3PL is seeing growing demand at the rail terminal. Kalmar is scheduled to deliver the two Eco Reachstackers in Q4 2020.
newsYodel unveils plan for Northern Super Hub
The parcel carrier says a long-term strategic investment will replace the Shaw hub, to the North East of Manchester.
productInsulated roller shutter for busy depot
Hart Doors has completed another contract at the Wimbledon Traincare depot, the traction maintenance depot servicing South Western Railway.
articleThe impact of Covid-19 on eCommerce
As one of the UK’s leading Packaging companies, Kite Packaging explore the effect Covid-19 has had on eCommerce, advising on important considerations for any company now taking their business online.
productExeter DC completes for retailer
Stoford Developments has completed construction of a new 90,000 sq ft distribution unit at Exeter Logistics Park on behalf of an international retailer.
productEnabling multi-zone conveyor systems
Beckhoff Automation UK has launched an EtherCAT-based controller for motor-driven roller (MDR) conveyor systems.
