productNew storage concept
METAL WHOLESALER Adamet-Niemet has replaced the previous storage concept of floor storage and low height racks to storage in cantilever racks from OHRA that are up to 8.57m high.
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productLogistics provider racks up
AMCO HAS turned to Asset Alliance Group to finance a significant order of pallet racking to aid expansion of its warehousing operations.
articleFinalists announced for everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards
Now in its 16th year, the awards celebrate the vital contribution women make to transport and logistics across all sectors of the industry – from freight and retail to automotive, maritime and air transport.
productAI-powered delivery
GENTLY, AN AI-powered logistics firm, has delivered its first item in Los Angeles.
productGet parcel paperwork right
CUSTOM SHIPPING integration platform, Shipster, has launched an automatic HS Code Classification tool for eCommerce businesses looking for compliance with ICS2 regulations.
articleShining a spotlight on women in transport and logistics
Maxine Benson MBE, co-founder of everywoman, talks about the future of the industry and the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
productPets at Home opens national fulfilment centre
THE NEW, purpose-built 670,000 sq ft distribution centre in Staffordshire will employ more than 800 people, and support the company’s omnichannel capabilities as well as underpin the next decade of growth.
articleMore innovative operations
One of the first companies in the UK to embrace drone technology, Kite Packaging has been optimising its warehouse through automated inventory control, showcasing an innovative approach both to its own operations and to customers.
articleInterroll couriers favour with express parcel sorting
Leading global provider of materials handling solutions, Interroll has launched its High Performance Conveyor Platform (HPP) to cater to the unique belt conveyor requirements of the courier-express-parcel (CEP) market.
productWincanton helps IKEA with sustainable fulfilment
The logistics services provider has announced a multimillion-pound investment in electric vehicles for IKEA.
productUnipart calls for UK industrial strategy
THE GOVERNMENT needs to give UK companies a clear picture of Britain’s industrial strategy to compete in global markets to build investment confidence, as Unipart chairman says ‘we want to invest in Britain’.
articleMeeting tough challenges head on
It was no picnic when Europa Warehouse opened a huge new facility during the pandemic, especially as it included a significant automated component. Europa Worldwide Group chief operating officer Dionne Redpath talks to Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy about how the firm worked through the challenge.
productCocktails firm extends 3PL contract
FUNKIN Cocktails has extended its relationship with Europa Worldwide Group.
newsPlastic pipe supplier awards inbound contract
WAVIN HAS awarded inbound raw materials logistics activities for its Middlesbrough facility to XPO.
productInvestment for Port of Southampton
A £17.5 million project to enhance the Port of Southampton’s container offering for deep sea shipping lines has completed its first phase of construction.
newsBankruptcy alerts see spike
A report from risk monitoring firm Resilinc has revealed the biggest disruptions impacting the supply chain.
productMoody’s: businesses lacking visibility
Research from Moody’s Analytics has found 69% of businesses say they do not have the necessary visibility over their supply chains to uncover risk in their organisational networks to avoid reputational harm.
articleMajor AutoStore implementation in Milton Keynes
Wonder has invested £8 million in a AutoStore automated warehouse robotic system installed by Element Logic at its Milton Keynes facility.
articleWomen in Logistics – driving positive change
Although the disparity in gender equality in the UK continues, there is definitely a positive trend suggesting that women are making substantial progress in entering the workforce.
productFedEx opens international road hub
FedEx Express has refurbished and reopened its hub in Duiven, Netherlands.
