productSustainable solutions for the transportation of long loads
Two new HUBTEX forklifts deliver electric power to the wood industry.
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newsHighly automated fulfilment centre nets five-star safety rating
Amazon has received a five-star accreditation for the Sutton Coldfield fulfilment centre from the British Safety Council.
productJYSK selects AR Racking for Spain DC
The new distribution centre in Almenara in Castellón will have more than 182,000 pallet positions.
newsSuez Canal delays force company to seek larger warehouse
A garden, pet, and outdoor products company is seeking to build a new warehouse in Suffolk to counter shipping delays especially through the Suez Canal.
articleThe importance of getting commodity codes right
If you’re importing or exporting goods around the world, you need to classify them on customs paperwork with commodity codes such as the Harmonized System (HS) code or TARIC code. Applying the right commodity code to goods being shipped globally not only determines how much VAT and duty there is to be paid on arrival but also if there are particular import controls for items being shipped, such as a need for special licenses.
articleWorking smarter, not harder
Workwear specialist Portwest futureproofs its business with major investment in automation.
newsEXCLUSIVE: West Midlands Interchange secures first letting to probably the best tenant in the world
Logistics Capital Partners and Oxford Properties have secured the first letting on their 8 million ft2 rail freight scheme West Midlands Interchange in Staffordshire with a pre-let rumoured to be to drinks company Carlsberg.
productAmericold has installed solar panels at its Lurgan Site
The temperature-controlled logistics provider has completed the major solar panel installation at its Lurgan facility.
newsWincanton adds 24 electric HGVs to fleet
Leading supply chain partner for UK business Wincanton today announces the first arrivals of 24 new electric-powered trucks scheduled to join its logistics fleet this year.
newsEXCLUSIVE: Plans for M&S next generation warehouse submitted
Planning proposals for UK retailer Marks & Spencer’s next generation state-of-the-art warehouse at investor developer Prologis’ RFI DIRFT III scheme in the Midlands have been put forward by the developer.
newsIM Properties appoints Winvic to deliver Towcester Park logistics scheme
Developer IM Properties has appointed contractor Winvic to deliver its 1.1 million ft2 Towcester Park logistics and industrial scheme in the Midlands.
productGeodis launches new air freight solution
AirSmart is designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to air freight by leveraging performance.
newsBelfast DC launched partly for tariff benefits
Specialist copper supply chain firm Metelec has announced the launch of a new distribution facility in Belfast.
productAutomation for South African omnichannel fulfillment operation
The Foschini Group (TFG) has selected Fortna as its strategic partner to optimise omnichannel fulfillment through intelligent automation and software — setting new benchmarks for efficiency, scalability, and service levels in South Africa.
newsInvestment in renewables port
Peel Ports Clydeport has invested £3m in infrastructure to support growing demand for handling huge wind turbine components for the renewable energy sector at a key facility.
newsLondon part of DP World global investment plan
DP World will invest $2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe.
productProject sees Honda maintain service road
Noticing large cracks and unstable concrete slabs lining an external service road near its facility, Honda Motor Europe Logistics NV (in Swindon) called on subsidence specialist Mainmark Ground Engineering UK for assistance.
newsEtex extends logistics contract
XPO Logistics has extended its partnership with building materials manufacturer Etex.
articleWhy Symmetry Park Rugby is the best pitch in town
Symmetry Park Rugby has units between 170,000 – 391,000 sq ft available and it’s right at the centre of the Golden Triangle.
productTwinplast provides enhanced fire protection with flame-retardant solutions
Twinplast, a leading manufacturer of bespoke corrugated polypropylene products, has developed a flame-retardant finish for its fluted sheets which provides enhanced fire protection for a wide range applications in transport, warehouse and industrial environments.
