articleComplete decoupling from China virtually impossible
The era of the easy, frictionless supply chain is over, however, according to a report from GlobalData.
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newsNew spec team for Promat
Passive fire protection specialist Promat has appointed a new commercial director, and a new national specification manager.
productMaritime Transport to develop rail freight interchange
As part of the exclusive agreement Maritime Transport will develop, lease and operate Tritax Symmetry’s planned £750 million Strategic Rail Freight Interchange at Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange.
productAttachment handles stacked casks
THE KAUP Cask Handler 0.3T415W provides new possibilities for internal transport logistics.
productSkechers chooses tote picking technology
The US-owned manufacturer of leisure footwear and clothing chose AirRob from LiBiao Robotics for its multi-channel fulfillment hub in Eastern China.
articleDigital transformation will take patience
The rhetoric is outpacing reality on value chain transformation, with only 1 in 100 manufacturers able to fully automate processes and just 14% redesigning to reduce scope 3 emissions, according to management consultancy Kearney.
newsUrban logistics scheme secures planning
Chancerygate has secured planning permission to speculatively build a 59,500 ft2 urban logistics scheme in Manchester.
newsMidbox scheme for Havant
Royal London Asset Management Property has partnered with Canmoor Developments to acquire and redevelop a 4.16-acre brownfield site in Havant to provide a brand new grade A midbox scheme.
newsLogistics company snaps up Wolverhampton shed
Temperature controlled logistics company Romac Logistics has taken the last unit at developer Barberry’s 224,000 ft2 Wolf Pack scheme in Wolverhampton.
articleUnder the surface
Space is available, take up is down – but taking a closer look reveals a very different picture… Liza Helps reports.
articleThe bar has just been raised
In just one week, four million ft2 plus of warehouse space has been committed in two deals with the promise of thousands of jobs in the East Midlands. Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters offers her analysis.
articleCollateral damage…
Could the development of last mile, small and midbox warehousing become collateral damage at the ballot box? Liza Helps reports.
newsHeineken invests in demand planning IT
BLUE YONDER has been confirmed as a vendor of trust to further transform its supply chain planning capability.
articlePerks are great but working conditions are key
In recent years, the fulfilment industry has faced significant scrutiny over its workplace practices, particularly concerning the mental health and overall wellbeing of its employees, says Zihana Jaleel.
productHarley Davidson announces supply chain partnership
KINAXIS HAS signed the contract to provide supply chain management to the iconic motorcycle brand.
articleNext deploys sorters to fulfil next-day deliveries
The leading retailer has deployed an AutoPocket sortation solution from KNAPP to help it fulfil next-day deliveries from its new distribution centre in South Elmsall, Yorkshire.
productCold Chain Hub attracts industry leaders
COLD CHAIN Hub 2024 – the UK’s only dedicated event for the cold storage and distribution sector – will take place at Birmingham’s NEC on 9-10 October.
productJoloda launches air cargo business
THE MOVE to create Joloda Air Cargo Equipment includes a strategic partnership with AirTech Innovations, and will see Joloda Hydraroll design, manufacture, install, and service a complete range of equipment for air cargo handling operations, both airside and landside.
newsIconic Rude Boy double decker to Caribbean
XPO HAS been named global forwarding and transport partner for beverage leader Rude Boy, an important regional brand that encapsulates the lifestyle, culture and music of the Caribbean.
productEasy-to-use data loggers
AT THIS year’s Sensor+Test in Nuremberg from June 11-13, T&D Corporation (booth 1-311) will showcase cutting-edge data logger solutions, including the TR4A, TR7 and RTR500B series.
