newsNew warehouse scheme for Andover
Developer Kier Property in joint venture with Test Valley Council has secured planning permission for a 455,378 ft2 four unit industrial and logistics scheme in Andover in the Southeast.
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newsWarehouse deal sorted and signed in a week
In one of the fastest property transactions of the year, a 34,000 ft2 warehouse deal has been sorted and signed in just one week.
newsFood importer takes Ellesmere Port warehouse
Asian and Oriental foods importer and wholesaler SOP International has taken a 138,612 ft2 warehouse at PLP’s PLP Ellesmere Port scheme in the Northwest.
newsIntermodal Logistics Park North Rail freight scheme consultation launched
Tritax Big Box (TBBD) has launched the statutory consultation for its 8.25 million ft2 + Intermodal Logistics Park North Rail Freight Interchange in the Northwest prior to submitting a Development Consent Order to the Planning Inspectorate.
productCase study: order fulfilment efficiency boosted by 3,500%
Eco-friendly gardening eCommerce firm Gardening Naturally has transformed its operations with Forterro’s Orderwise, achieving a 3,500% increase in fulfilment speed and tripling revenue since deploying the ERP and warehouse management system (WMS).
productReimagining logistics at ODTH with scalable automation from Movu Robotics
Belgium-based ODTH First Class Logistics has taken a decisive step toward the future of warehousing by transforming its Rumst site into a high-performance, automated logistics hub.
newsFood distribution specialist expands with new Northwest warehouse
Food distribution specialist Dealicious Mealz has taken a circa.110,000 ft2 warehouse in the Northwest to expand its UK operations.
articleUK shoppers embrace AI for delivery updates and returns – but still want transparency and a human safety net
New research reveals 6 in 10 want AI powered delivery tracking and smarter returns, yet half still prefer a human touch when things go wrong.
newsEngineering and infrastructure services provider snaps up Yorkshire warehouse
Independent engineering and infrastructure services provider NG Bailey has taken a circa.115,000 ft2 warehouse at Shaw Cross Business Park, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.
newsGXO takes Prologis DIRFT warehouse
GXO has taken a circa.328,000 ft2 warehouse in Daventry in the East Midlands.
newsPlanning approval for Milton Keynes Urban warehouse scheme
Developer Chancerygate and investor CBRE Investment Management have won planning permission for a 200,000 ft2, Grade A urban logistics development in Milton Keynes.
newsDHL to speculatively develop warehouse for open market
DHL is set to speculatively develop a circa.500,000 ft2 warehouse in the East Midlands for lease to a third party.
newsWorkforce planning expert shares tips for peak season
The end of the year is fast approaching, with Black Friday and Christmas here in the blink of an eye. Retail and logistics leaders know how busy and chaotic this time of year can be. This is why it pays to plan proactively when managing your workforce.
newsB&Q secures new hub for bathroom fulfilment
B&Q has secured a 375,000 ft2 warehouse in Wellingborough in order to carry out its bathroom fulfilment service in-house.
newsSwissport doubles capacity at Manchester airport
The aviation supply chain firm has opened a cargo facility at Manchester Airport, doubling annual handling capacity to 110,000 tons.
newsTyre company sets up first UK operation Coventry
European tyre-wheel assembly specialist Eurofit Group has leased a 105,000 ft2 unit at Prologis’ Prologis Park Coventry for its first UK operation.
newsPlanning Inspectorate grants appeal for development of 2.2 million ft2 logistics park
The Planning Inspectorate has allowed the appeal for the development of Newlands Developments 148-acre logistics park in Thrapston, Northamptonshire to go ahead despite vociferous local objections.
newsCyber attack dealt hefty blow to UK vehicle output
UK car production fell -27.1% in September, according to the figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
newsSavings for members under new CCA Scheme
A refreshed CCA Scheme for cold storage will commence in January 2026, following intensive campaigning by the CCF.
articleDP World investing £170m in container handling tech
The investment will be made at the London Gateway logistics hub.
