articleEnd-to-end performance
Exotec’s new generation of Skypod aims to provide an end-to-end robotic warehouse solution. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy jumps the Eurostar to hear more.
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newsBuild-to-suit jump starts further development at Access 18
The decision by a leading UK supermarket retailer to take a build-to-suit on the latest phase of Indurent’s Access 18 scheme in Avonmouth is seen as encouragement for 450,000 ft2 of further speculative development.
newsShed of the Month: Turning green
Boldly going ahead with a speculative development in the spring/summer of 2024 was deemed ‘very brave’ but with vacancy rates in the region bucking national trends and remaining sub 3% – perhaps this is more calculated than risky…
productReduced fulfillment costs
US DIY firm Northern Tool engaged integrator Swisslog to kit out its DC in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
newsEXCLUSIVE: M&S to take Bristol B2S scheme
A highly bespoke M&S logistics centre requirement has been linked to Vancouver based real estate development and investment firm, Epta Development Corporation (EDC) and development partner Stoford’s 2 million ft2 Axis Works scheme in Bristol, which secured reserved planning permission for a highly bespoke 390,000 ft2 plus cross docked warehouse on Friday last week.
articleAutoStore launches AI-driven robotic piece picking
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy catches up with AutoStore chief product officer Parth Joshi ahead of a major raft of launches from the warehouse automation leader.
articleGlobal shocks and local responses
Nick Petschek outlines how supply chains can build adaptability amid geopolitical uncertainty.
newsPlanning secured for Lancashire scheme
HBD, part of Henry Boot, and Barnfield Group, have secured reserved matters planning for a further three buildings at the JV’s 800,000 ft2 APTUS industrial and logistics scheme in Preston, Lancashire.
newsDHL eCommerce opens parcel hub as part of ambitious eComm plan
The 25,000 m² hub at Coventry SEGRO Park features advanced automation with a handling capacity of over 1 million parcels per day.
productClimbing robot promises high tote density and fast throughput
HAI ROBOTICS has unveiled its latest robotic solution, the HAIPick Climb.
newsEXCLUSIVE: ‘Amazon’ type occupier for former Pets At Home DC
The former Pets At Home distribution centre in Stoke-on-Trent is set to be redeveloped to provide a new modern Grade A last mile distribution facility with a three-level multi-storey van deck (MSVD) that could accommodate 689 vans – uniquely typical of Amazon last mile facilities in the UK.
newsEXCLUSIVE: Logicor submits plans to redevelop Midlands warehouse
Logicor has submitted plans for the redevelopment of its 650,000 ft2 warehouse in Bardon Hill, Coalville, in The Midlands now that former 3PL tenant Great Bear/Culina has vacated the building.
newsUrban logistics JV launched
Realis, the equity investment platform of South African bank Investec, has formed a £400 million urban logistics joint venture with developer Kier Property to develop urban logistics space in the UK.
newsOffice to logistics scheme for Hemel Hempstead
Kier Property has acquired a 100,000 ft2 office building in Hemel Hempstead which it intended to redevelop as a best-in-class trade and logistics scheme.
newsBirmingham Midbox scheme wins planning
Chancerygate and Bridges Fund Management’s joint venture has won planning for a £77 million 277,000 ft2 mid box scheme in Birmingham.
newsDHL launches East Midlands scheme
DHL Real Estate Solutions, DHL supply chain’s development subsidiary, has launched its 1.86 million ft2 Westworks scheme in Corby announcing that DHL has pre-let a 498,471 ft2 facility and that it will be speculatively building a further 297,413 ft2 unit this year.
newsIndurent completes West Midlands Midbox scheme
Developer Indurent, has competed the fifth and final phase of its circa 1 million ft2 Indurent Park Burton scheme delivering five midbox units totaling 392,000 ft2.
productPorsche finds cloud solution for 911 production line
PORSCHE IS starting using the fleet management software FleetExecuter from MHP at its plants 2 and 3 in Zuffenhausen.
productPorsche finds cloud solution for 911 production line
PORSCHE IS starting using the fleet management software FleetExecuter from MHP at its plants 2 and 3 in Zuffenhausen.
productIntegration project boosts parcel sorting
LOGISTICS PROVIDER Asendia UK invested £2.5 million in automated sorting belts and robotic over-labelling arms at its a Heathrow distribution centre.
