newsNorth west property agency announces promotions
North West property agency B8RE has announced a series of director and associate director promotions.
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newsRail freight interchange for North West
National logistics developer Tritax Symmetry has completed the off-market acquisition of a 221-acre site in St Helens, in the Liverpool City Region to bring forward a circa 2.5million ft2 logistics scheme and a new strategic rail freight interchange project.
productUKWA announces ‘Year of Warehousing’ for 2024
THE UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced that 2024 will see the launch of a high profile, year-long campaign to highlight the critical role of warehousing in supply chains, the sector’s major contribution to the UK economy, essential employment of 1m people, and the key role it is set to play in embracing solar power to achieve UK’s net zero goals.
articleField to store in 24
SPANISH GROCER Mercadona has deployed warehouse automation from Cimcorp to drive the delivery of fresh produce from field to store within an astonishing 24 hours.
newsParcel service launches
FREIGHT LOGISTICS provider Speedy Freight has launched a parcel service.
articleTGW’s latest Stingray shuttles score high on sustainability
WITH COVERS made from locally sourced wood, the new generation of Stingray shuttle saves 25 tonnes of plastic per year. This is a step towards more sustainable, efficient, and reliable shuttles that transport totes, cartons, trays or hanging goods.
newsBlue Yonder to buy Doddle
THE SUPPLY chain IT leader has targeted last mile specialist Doddle to add to its eCommerce returns service.
productIncreased focus on education for Generation Logistics
GENERATION LOGISTICS, the industry-led logistics awareness campaign, is powering into its second year with the next phase of its campaign to raise awareness of the logistics profession and find the next generation of logistics talent.
newsDog-like robot guards CEVA LA facility
THE SPOT robot from Boston Dynamics is being used for security, patrolling a new CEVA Logistics site close to both the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles in California.
newsBeauty firm awards eFulfilment contract
WINCANTON HAS secured a five-year deal with LVMH Group-owned Sephora, the premium beauty retailer, as an extension of the current agreement to manage its eFulfilment services.
productBSW Timber overcomes weather challenge with Union
UNION INDUSTRIES, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke industrial doors, has once again demonstrated the robust design and manufacture of its Ramdoor by helping BSW Timber overcome extreme weather challenges through the installation of two high-speed doors.
articleDocket grab signposts ops for Samworth Brothers
THE CHILLED and frozen food distribution specialist was looking for a new hanging sign for its chilled distribution site in Leicester.
newsCEVA in French eComm JV
FNAC DARTY and CEVA Logistics have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture with the ambition of building a major European player in the eComm logistics and SaaS marketplace sector.
articleIT emphasis drives growth
LOGISTICS OPERATOR Europa Worldwide Group is using its investment in IT to drive business growth.
productMaximised storage capacity for Bowker
LEADING UK racking supplier Stamina Handling has completed the installation of a bespoke storage system for Bowker, one of the UK’s largest private logistics operators.
productEnhanced traceability and control
INFOR WMS delivers enhanced serial-number capture for leading logistics company.
productCertified parts printed at the point of need
A new Digital Source platform solves supply chain challenges with digital inventory printed through Markforged’s global 3D printer network.
productKammac launches ‘pop-up’ fulfilment service
THE SERVICE targets eCommerce start-ups & entrepreneurs looking for very quick logistics set-up.
productLoadhog launches rolling container
PACKAGING INNOVATOR, Loadhog, has been working with its customers in the post, parcel, and ecommerce industries to design a new versatile rolling container system.
productEnd-to-end eComm management solution said to be game-changer
AVASK ACCOUNTING & Business Consultants, in association with KATA Global Logistics, has announced a new omni-channel end-to-end supply chain management solution.
