articleFlexible options for fast-changing world
CopriSystems’ bespoke vision and high performance warehousing solutions enables businesses to respond quickly to accelerating levels of growth.
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articleEnergy is the key long term challenge for cold storage
Cold storage businesses are navigating a challenging path out of lockdown fluctuations, while at the same time making preparations for possible disruption to food logistics when the Brexit transition period comes to an end on 31 December. But in the midst of this unprecedented time of change and challenge, it is clear that the defining issue for temperature-controlled storage for the next decade, and beyond, will be energy, explains Shane Brennan.
newsLogistics UK urges Government to bring border strategy forward
The association has responded to the government’s consultation on its 2025 UK Border Strategy, which closes this week (28 August 2020).
articleEven more intense festive Peak predicted for eComm
Christmas 2020 is set to break online shopping records as growth continues to accelerate due to the global coronavirus pandemic, with overall e-commerce sales expected to jump from initial predictions of 11% to 19% reaching £78.9bn, says Tony Dobson.
newsVirtual event to focus on green cold chain
The Cold Chain Federation has announces a new Cold Chain Live! virtual events series taking place this autumn, Towards a Net Zero Cold Chain.
productForklift STR fears
Recession fears could lead to a significant reduction in the number of lift trucks available for short term rental during the coming fourth quarter peak retail period, warns John Maguire.
articleMajor grocer makes further investment in automation
Canadian firm Metro has awarded a third warehouse automaton contract to Witron Group.
articleEmpty cities, panic shopping, but functioning DCs
Automation leader Witron outlines how it has adapted to the coronavirus crisis.
articleRobots already a reality
Robotics and humans working together, the workforce of the future – or is it? For the materials handling industry, this is already happening, says Ron Farr.
articleAutomation contract for convenience store operation
Reitan Distribution A/S, a subsidIary of Rema 1000 A/S, has awarded a €50m+ automation contract to Dematic.
newsWarehouse space upgrade for freight firm
Colliers International’s Industrial and Logistics team, alongside joint agent, Drake Commercial, has let LF50 Lodge Farm Industrial Estate, Northampton, a 50,000 sq ft refurbished warehouse to Trans Global Freight Management on behalf of a private investor.
articleUnderstand the implications of ‘Going Route One’
Manufacturers with Direct to Consumer operations need to consider storage and picking for efficient fulfilment of growing order volumes, says Edward Hutchison.
newsDwell awards customer eFulfilment contract
Wincanton has won a three-year contract to provide home delivery services for Dwell, the furniture retailer.
productExpand packaging range for chilled products
Kite Packaging has a team of packaging specialists who focus on bringing innovative solutions to market.
articleFlexible loading solutions for new logistics park
Panattoni Park Luton makes use of both Standard and Double Deck Docks from Hörmann UK to provide occupiers with flexibility.
articleDon’t see red over diesel rebate changes
As the UK government prepares to roll back the red diesel rebate from April 2022, affected industries will be looking for alternative solutions. Barry Naylor says hydrostatic could be the answer.
articleSamsung Mexicana orders Flexi fleet
Narrow Aisle has a contract to supply a fleet of its latest electric-powered Flexi LiTHiON articulated forklift trucks to Samsung Mexicana for operation in the company’s Tijuana plant, where semi-conductor devices and electronic components for the automotive and consumer sectors are produced.
articleHeavy engineering firm opts for 55 truck fleet
At the Todmorden plant of Weir Minerals fabricates a broad range of specialist pumps, the largest as big as a double decker bus. This makes the forklift fleet crucial.
articleProductivity & operator comfort key priorities
Masonry manufacturer upgrades forklifts for its busy operation, cutting downtime in the process.
productTalent in Logistics Awards to go ahead online
The finalists for this year’s Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced. Winners will be revealed at the annual awards event, which will take place online on the evening of 1st October 2020.
