newsNew RoRo berth for Sheerness
Peel Ports Group has officially unveiled its new £30m RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off) berth at London Medway as it welcomed a key freight service to the facility.
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articlePrivate 5G for port automation
Port infrastructure across Britain urgently requires enhanced connectivity to support the full automation of complex, end-to-end operations. These processes are time-critical, demanding real-time precision from stakeholders.
newsGlobalisation key concern at supply chain debate
Professor John Manners-Bell, founder of the Foundation for Future Supply Chain and author of The Death of Globalization, contended that globalisation has reached its peak.
articleThe importance of getting commodity codes right
If you’re importing or exporting goods around the world, you need to classify them on customs paperwork with commodity codes such as the Harmonized System (HS) code or TARIC code. Applying the right commodity code to goods being shipped globally not only determines how much VAT and duty there is to be paid on arrival but also if there are particular import controls for items being shipped, such as a need for special licenses.
newsWincanton adds 24 electric HGVs to fleet
Leading supply chain partner for UK business Wincanton today announces the first arrivals of 24 new electric-powered trucks scheduled to join its logistics fleet this year.
productGeodis launches new air freight solution
AirSmart is designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to air freight by leveraging performance.
newsInvestment in renewables port
Peel Ports Clydeport has invested £3m in infrastructure to support growing demand for handling huge wind turbine components for the renewable energy sector at a key facility.
newsLondon part of DP World global investment plan
DP World will invest $2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe.
news‘Momentous’ Lower Thames Crossing decision
The Lower Thames Crossing application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.
newsDP World green lights London Gateway expansion
The £1 billion project to add two further 400m all-electric berths and a second rail terminal will begin in May.
newsVisibility and representation
GB Railfreight train driver Bessie Matthews talks about her career journey on the eve of International Women’s Day 2025.
productAre SMEs getting enough out of warehouse automation?
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Conference asks Why are SMEs struggling to adopt mobile warehouse robotics?
newsWarehouse Transformation Awards entry deadline extended
FOLLOWING STELLAR interest in the newly launched awards, the deadline for entries has been extended until 14 March 2025.
newsConference programme unveiled for key freight show
The organisers of Multimodal have outlined there will be ‘knowledge sharing for everyone’ following the announcement of its 2025 conference programme.
productClimbing robot promises high tote density and fast throughput
HAI ROBOTICS has unveiled its latest robotic solution, the HAIPick Climb.
productIntegration project boosts parcel sorting
LOGISTICS PROVIDER Asendia UK invested £2.5 million in automated sorting belts and robotic over-labelling arms at its a Heathrow distribution centre.
productAutomation goes live
THE FIRST of seven additional automated blocks at Hutchison Ports BEST is now operational.
productService checks key to forklift deal
HEATHROW-BASED ASC Cargo Handling has renewed its materials handling fleet, taking delivery of 12 HD Hyundai Xitesolution forklift trucks, from long-standing national dealer Acclaim Handling.
newsAI clinic for Multimodal 2025
Registration has opened for the supply chain and logistics event which takes place from 17-19 June 2025 at Birmingham’s NEC.
productAnalysis: Ports are embracing automated cranes
GLOBAL AUTONOMOUS crane revenues are predicted to exceed US$6 billion by 2030, according to ABI Research.
