productSharp drop noted in warehouse demand
OCCUPIER DEMAND for UK logistics and industrial space dropped considerably in Q3, but remained well ahead of the long term average, according to real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
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newsUnit for Freeport East Gateway 14
DETAILED PLANNING consent has been given for the first unit at Freeport East Gateway 14.
productPlatform partnership for fulfilment provider
eCommerce fulfilment provider Huboo has set up a partnership with marketplace platform Mirakl.
articleFlexibility among the priorities
HSS editor Simon Duddy speaks to three key figures in the AMR industry to assess what you can do to boost warehouse picking operations and what to look out for in the future.
articleLearn safety online
Join us for the Safety in Logistics one day digital conference on November 23 – the event is focused on experts and leaders sharing lessons learned to promote safer warehousing and logistics operations.
articleTech-led innovation
3PLs are under pressure to provide efficient support to manage increasingly complex supply chain and logistics operations, says Harry Watts, who outlines how technology can play a key role in helping 3PLs develop.
productAmazon Knowsley DC completes
PLP, the specialist UK logistics developer and investment manager, has completed development of two fulfilment centres totalling nearly 3 million square feet that has been pre-let to Amazon.
newsThree in four retailers hurting over worker shortages
Research showed 76% of retailers polled admitted the people challenge in UK supply chains had negatively affected their ability to serve customers.
articleLocation, location, location…
Logistics UK joined a round table event to discuss the struggle to develop suitable warehouse properties. Alexandra Herdman explains more.
productSmall container for automation projects
GOPLASTICPALLETS.COM IS adding a new plastic container for eComm automation to its range.
articleEnd-to-end automation
Otto Group, a mail order company and one of the world’s biggest e-commerce companies, has specified end-to-end automation for its new dispatch centre.
articleBig wins for flooring specialist
One of a number of recent wins for flooring specialist Inotec, engine manufacturer Kubota UK has selected Inotec for an interior signage and floor marking project at its large warehouse in Thame, Oxfordshire.
productLuxury retailer backed by advanced automation
BestSecret, a members-only online fashion retailer, has signed a long-term agreement with CEVA to manage logistics and operations at a new 80,000 sq m eCommerce fulfillment centre in Sulechów, Poland.
productDematic and Upshop partner on micro-fulfillment
The deal could make the installation of on-site automation at small grocery outlets to fulfil eComm orders easier.
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.
articleAdvanced automation system sees growing demand from SMEs
Swisslog has experienced a global increase in demand for the AutoStore system.
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.
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.
