productRobots increase role in 3-shift operation for retailer
Online retailer Zalando is increasing its robot fleet across DCs to 57 TORU robots from manufacturer Magazino.
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articleAdvanced automation system sees growing demand from SMEs
Swisslog has experienced a global increase in demand for the AutoStore system.
productTransport firm takes refurbished heavy-duty forklift
Haulier Hayward Transport operates a fleet of 82 Euro 6 compliant 44-tonne vehicles, with sites in Walsall, Leeds and Liverpool.
articleDistribution centre expansion project
EXISTING DC optimised for growth through automation project serving mezzanine and ground floor operations.
articleFull capacity achieved
Mobile racking solution provides high density storage at meat company’s freezer facility.
productRenewable advances from XPO
XPO Logistics has reduced the environmental impact of its operations in the UK and Ireland, according to Dr Nicholas Head, environmental and sustainability lead in the region.
productReport highlights under-supply of mid-box warehousing
A study has placed a spotlight on a lack of sub-100k sq ft warehousing, and claims this is leading to losses for the English economy, in terms of both economic value and job creation.
articleElectrics impress at Merronbrook
Electrics are making a very strong case over diesel in the sideloader market, as timber frame firm Merronbrook shows.
newsBrother UK hires transport sector specialist
Gary Morris joins the print vendor to the new post of senior end user client manager for transport and logistics.
productNew northern depot for parcel firm
Following a record year of growth in which it secured its first profit, UK independent parcel carrier Yodel has announced plans to open a new depot in Huyton.
productDHL breaks ground on Coventry hub
The £230m SEGRO Park Coventry facility will double DHL’s handling capacity and is expected to create over 600 new jobs for the area.
newsNew AMR range launches to UK
Guidance Automation has become the first reseller of OTTO Motors’ autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the UK.
productNext-gen supply chain mechatronics the goal of latest Amazon acquisition
The online behemoth has acquired Belgium’s Cloostermans in a bid to further develop customised state-of-the-art technology.
productNorthwood on a roll with SnapFulfil WMS
A manufacturer & supplier of hygienic paper products has made the transition from pen-and-paper driven warehousing to a cloud-based WMS.
articleAdventures in ‘Damage Land’ – how Amazon is automating damage detection of parcels
Detecting parcel damage is tricky at Amazon’s scale, but the online retailer now has researchers training robots to help with the task.
product3PL helps fashion player with resells
Kidswear retailer Polarn O. Pyret has made a commitment to circular fashion with the launch of a second-hand service, supported by Clipper Logistics.
productThree spec builds announced by Prologis
Following recent acquisitions within the UK, Prologis has announced three logistics real estate developments across the Midlands and the South East.
productCHEP signs major contract for supply of recycled containers
The Dutch firm Cabka has signed a multi-year contract to supply reusable containers made out of recycled plastics.
productDHL lines up investment in India
DHL Supply Chain is to invest 500 million euros (INR 4000 Crores) in India to further boost capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives.
newsNew spec build on way at London Gateway
DP World in the UK has announced that work has begun on a new speculative 119,000 sq ft green warehouse at London Gateway’s portcentric logistics park.
