newsMuted numbers don’t mitigate warehouse pressures
BLACK FRIDAY 2023 data indicates that this year’s sales did not attract quite as many UK shoppers as in previous years.
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newsMini air paper cushion inflating system launches
DESIGNED TO produce air cushions on demand, this compact plug-and-play system from Kite Packaging integrates into existing packaging set ups and requires very little storage space.
productEco-friendly machine PET tape
FEATURING A 15 micron polyester carrier and an 18 micron hotmelt adhesive, Kite Packaging’s new PET machine tape is efficient, cost-effective and eco-friendly.
newsBidfood extends Microlise deal
MICROLISE GROUP has extended its contract with foodservice distribution player Bidfood.
news299 AMRs for fulfilment firm
An eComm-focused 3PL aims to boost both efficiency and flexibility at the warehouse, in partnership with Dematic.
productCustom-built logistics solutions
STACI PROVIDES UK and global multichannel logistics services to some of the world’s best-loved and fastest-growing brands and retailers.
productWalmart to automate milk processing
The grocer will install a Swisslog automation solution within its Valdosta, Georgia, USA facility. It is planning to break ground on the milk processing facility later this year and the project is scheduled to be completed in 2025.
newsTesco awards three-year rail transport contract
FROM 29th October 2023, Maritime Transport has been appointed by Tesco to manage, plan, and execute all rail operations at Tesco’s central distribution hubs within Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).
productOmron and Lowpad link up on robotics
OMRON ROBOTICS and Lowpad have entered a strategic partnership to expand OMRON’s line of mobile robots with Lowpad’s low-profile product offering.
articlePretender to the crown?
Could South Yorkshire and Doncaster be a viable alternative to the Golden Triangle as a logistics location?
articleThe town that said no
Logistics Matters Property Editor Liza Helps has boots on the ground in Basingstoke, polling the local population to gain insights on why successive warehouse developments have had planning permission turned down in the town, despite a clear need for more space.
articleTime to shine the light
If the logistics industry wants the right warehousing space in the right locations – there’s no more hiding in the shadows.
articleMeet Danny Bostock: Prologis UK’s operations solutions expert
As one of the nation’s leading owners, investors and developers of logistics property, Prologis UK is constantly innovating to streamline operations
for its customers.
articleQ&A with Baumann Sideloaders
Baumann on what sets sideloaders apart from regular forklifts.
newsArup insight into future of logistics
The ‘Future of Goods Movement’ report shows net zero set to shift the future of freight.
productPeak season receives robotics perk
CIRRO FULFILLMENT, a global e-commerce fulfillment company, and Hai Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous Case-Handling Robot (ACR) Systems, partnered in September 2023 to integrate robotics technology into a German fulfillment centre in time for the high season.
articleSKU diversity key as multi-user fulfilment centre automates sortation
Serving an astonishing 350+ clients meant a 3PL saw its SKU list climb dramatically. Read on to see how its head of operations masterminded a new automated sortation process for a step change in efficiency.
articleFast fashion slowing down…
As ASOS mothballs its new warehouse, Liza Helps analyses the fast fashion sector.
newsThe Conran Shop chooses Wincanton as delivery partner
FURNITURE RETAILER The Conran Shop has chosen Wincanton as its dedicated premium home delivery partner for UK customers. As part of the agreement, Wincanton will operate a premium home delivery service for customers of The Conran Shop. Orders will be fulfilled from six fulfilment centres across the UK.
news10-point plan to address HS2
CILT IN the UK has published a 10-point plan in response to the cancellation of HS2 one month ago.
